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Pakistan

Islamabad

• Utility Stores is the largest chain of connected grocery stores operating more than 4,000 outlets in the country. As a corporate IT Head provide IT leadership to streamline IT operations and ensure IT systems align with the purpose/business objectives of the corporation.• Successfully completed the largest digital transformation of the country, establishing IT infrastructure with Geo redundant datacenters, connecting 4,000 branches across the country over a secure network and implementing… Show more • Utility Stores is the largest chain of connected grocery stores operating more than 4,000 outlets in the country. As a corporate IT Head provide IT leadership to streamline IT operations and ensure IT systems align with the purpose/business objectives of the corporation.• Successfully completed the largest digital transformation of the country, establishing IT infrastructure with Geo redundant datacenters, connecting 4,000 branches across the country over a secure network and implementing ERP to automate all company’s business processes. • Conduct enterprise-wide IT planning to identify and prioritize the information technology needs of the organization and develop IT strategic plan in support of organization’s business strategic plan.• Manage vendor relationships, negotiate related contracts, and create annual IT business plans and budget.• Manage IT Team of Cloud, DevOps, Network & System Admins, and Information Security specialists. Show less

Islamabad

• IT leadership to devise the strategy, structures, processes, and staffing to ensure that the IT function delivers value for money. Deliver ERP projects end-to-end, as well as act in an advisory capacity to ensure the successful integration and adoption of the solutions provided for the clients. • Provide strategic guidance to clients with regard to technology, project management, IT infrastructure development and enabling major business processes through enhancements to IT.• Advise… Show more • IT leadership to devise the strategy, structures, processes, and staffing to ensure that the IT function delivers value for money. Deliver ERP projects end-to-end, as well as act in an advisory capacity to ensure the successful integration and adoption of the solutions provided for the clients. • Provide strategic guidance to clients with regard to technology, project management, IT infrastructure development and enabling major business processes through enhancements to IT.• Advise clients on how to effectively apply, technology within their organisation and ensure sustainability of delivered solutions through effective knowledge transfer in the form of coaching and/or formal training. Show less

Islamabad

• Organize all IT functions to better support business unit goals.• Manage IT infrastructure including Network LAN, WAN, MPLS Data Network, Data Centers, Data Security, Disaster Recovery facilities, ERP applications, telecommunications, various third party applications including CRM, Internal reporting, database management and IT help desk.• Developed IT standards and policies designed to streamline desktop and software support.• Project management requirement analysis, design… Show more • Organize all IT functions to better support business unit goals.• Manage IT infrastructure including Network LAN, WAN, MPLS Data Network, Data Centers, Data Security, Disaster Recovery facilities, ERP applications, telecommunications, various third party applications including CRM, Internal reporting, database management and IT help desk.• Developed IT standards and policies designed to streamline desktop and software support.• Project management requirement analysis, design, development and implementation of new information management systems, information analysis and reporting. • Information Management capacity building of Disaster Management Authorities and humanitarian partners. Show less

Dubai, Uae

• Information Systems Design (ISD) is a leading IBM partner company in UAE, as Enterprise System & Applications lead for the Middle East ensured that systems are delivered on time with all specified functionality and proactively manage risks to the development and deployment schedule. • Improved client relationships and project predictability through shared business and technical perspectives, agreed project roles, risk assessment, business-aligned development efforts and time-boxed… Show more • Information Systems Design (ISD) is a leading IBM partner company in UAE, as Enterprise System & Applications lead for the Middle East ensured that systems are delivered on time with all specified functionality and proactively manage risks to the development and deployment schedule. • Improved client relationships and project predictability through shared business and technical perspectives, agreed project roles, risk assessment, business-aligned development efforts and time-boxed delivery.• Served range of industries, including retail, manufacturing, distributing, energy, and health in Middle East.• Lead Enterprise Systems development, upgradation, and deployment projects Show less

Islamabad

• World Vision is one of the largest International NGO working with communities, donors, partners, and governments for the last 70 year in more than 100 countries. As country IT Head, I was responsible to develop and execute organization’s IT strategy to support business goals and objectives • Build and manage Information technology infrastructure, define policies and procedures, training, budgeting, and business processes optimization to make them cost effective and efficient.• Primary… Show more • World Vision is one of the largest International NGO working with communities, donors, partners, and governments for the last 70 year in more than 100 countries. As country IT Head, I was responsible to develop and execute organization’s IT strategy to support business goals and objectives • Build and manage Information technology infrastructure, define policies and procedures, training, budgeting, and business processes optimization to make them cost effective and efficient.• Primary interface between various regional offices of Middle East and Europe region as it relates to ongoing IT/Business related projects and research • Develop effective vendors relationship and execute Service Level Agreements (SLAs) • Collaborate with key stakeholders to identify technology needs, recommend appropriate and effective use of technology that enhance productivity, efficiency, and user experience.• Work with the technology staff to ensure that uptime of the technology infrastructure is maximized, backup and disaster recovery procedures are in place, IT hardware and software asset inventory is maintained Show less

Islamabad, Pakistan

• Solutions design and development, including requirements analysis, feasibility studies and system deployment.• Interaction with Product Management Team to understand the business strategies and initiatives, short & long term priorities, in order to make effective trade-offs and decisions. • Provided leadership, directed project activities, conducted reviews, managed risk mitigation and change control processes, and communicated status to senior management within the IT and business… Show more • Solutions design and development, including requirements analysis, feasibility studies and system deployment.• Interaction with Product Management Team to understand the business strategies and initiatives, short & long term priorities, in order to make effective trade-offs and decisions. • Provided leadership, directed project activities, conducted reviews, managed risk mitigation and change control processes, and communicated status to senior management within the IT and business organizations.• Proactively managed progress and status of project deliverables, provides regular two-way communication between the client and team, to provide strong team representation and set proper client expectations. Show less

Islamabad, Pakistan

• Company deals in healthcare and fitness products operating network of outlets in Pakistan Middle East and Europe. I was responsible to lead systems development and Infrastructure support specialists.• Evaluate the newest and most innovative technologies and determine how these can help the organization• Installation/upgradation of hardware & software, programming, systems design & development and networking • Analyzed the computer and information needs of the organization from an… Show more • Company deals in healthcare and fitness products operating network of outlets in Pakistan Middle East and Europe. I was responsible to lead systems development and Infrastructure support specialists.• Evaluate the newest and most innovative technologies and determine how these can help the organization• Installation/upgradation of hardware & software, programming, systems design & development and networking • Analyzed the computer and information needs of the organization from an operational and strategic perspective and determine immediate and long-range personnel and equipment requirements. • Assign and review the work of the IT team and stay abreast of the latest technology to ensure that organization does not lag behind competitors Show less

Master Of Science - Ms, Management

Acquired deep understanding of the theory and practice of management and developed skills and expertise relevant to high level management.

Master'S Degree, Mit Information Technology

Bachelor'S Degree, Information Technology

Pmp (Project Management Professional)

Internet And Email Security

Ibm Lotus Domino Messaging Infrastructure Implementation

Itil Foundation V3

Disaster Risk Reduction (Drr)

It Project Management

Ccna, Cisco Network Fundamentals

Microsoft .Net Solutions Development

Leadership And Management

Gis, Remote Sensing & Geographic Information Systems