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Lahore, Pk

Pakistan

Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan

Oversee the business IT and IS services (Networks, Datacenters & IT Infrastructure), working closely with the C-suite to ensure that business has the technical capabilities required to obtain success and drive growth. Also carrying out GAP analysis on the business’ IT tech and team to ensure that there is adequate capability to reach future business goals.- Identifies and remediates risks (Network, System & Application) reliability and data security; Develops and implements security… Show more Oversee the business IT and IS services (Networks, Datacenters & IT Infrastructure), working closely with the C-suite to ensure that business has the technical capabilities required to obtain success and drive growth. Also carrying out GAP analysis on the business’ IT tech and team to ensure that there is adequate capability to reach future business goals.- Identifies and remediates risks (Network, System & Application) reliability and data security; Develops and implements security policies and procedures; audits current security behaviors and oversees projects to change practices and systems to improve the security posture - Supervises, provides training, directs the work of, and evaluates assigned personnel. Creates cross training and succession plans to ensure critical systems remain operational and fully supported. Monitors and evaluates technology infrastructure performance and reliability - Anticipates future technology needs and establishes plans to ensure a consistently high-performing infrastructure. Plans for growth and incorporates new technology to continuously scale the network, storage, backup, and administration systems - Manages complex technical projects, including requirements definition, budget development, stakeholder engagement, technical design, testing, implementation, staff training and communications - Develops annual budget recommendations; identifies systems in need of repair, replacement or upgrade; plans for new projects and ongoing refresh and maintenance needs Show less

Lahore, Pakistan

- Responsible for Design, Strategy, Security and Operations of the Network Infrastructure including Data Center, Branches and Disaster Recovery Site of the Bank- Capacity Planning and Optimization of the Network Infrastructure pertaining to technological and Business needs in order to achieve reliability, maximum uptime and improved customer experience- Uptime of 99.999% by managing team for 24x7 operations of the entire Network including Data center and Branches-… Show more - Responsible for Design, Strategy, Security and Operations of the Network Infrastructure including Data Center, Branches and Disaster Recovery Site of the Bank- Capacity Planning and Optimization of the Network Infrastructure pertaining to technological and Business needs in order to achieve reliability, maximum uptime and improved customer experience- Uptime of 99.999% by managing team for 24x7 operations of the entire Network including Data center and Branches- Development of Process/ Procedures for the Network division in line with the State Bank, External, Internal, PCI DSS and Information Security regulations- Compliance to various Audits and Polices to ensure regulatory requirements are adhered to- Preparations and Maintenance of Revenue and Capital Expenditure budgets of the Network division- Plan, Organize, Lead and Control all the departmental resources to meet the Network Planning, Security and Operations targets Show less

Lahore

Presently I have been working in Allied Bank which is tier-1 bank in Pakistan. In my current role I'm responsible to lead the Network Planning & Development, Enterprise Security Unit and also as a SME of Network Division.

Lahore, Pakistan

I worked for Network department to manage it's engineering wing which incorporates planning & development of multiple Datacenters and more than 1200 branch network. I have also manged the SME division.Roles & Responsibilities:- Capacity planning of Network to have redundancy of Medias and Network equipment- Optimizing Network following the guidelines of Industry best practices- Analysis of the Network from time to time to maintain a healthy infrastructure- R&D on… Show more I worked for Network department to manage it's engineering wing which incorporates planning & development of multiple Datacenters and more than 1200 branch network. I have also manged the SME division.Roles & Responsibilities:- Capacity planning of Network to have redundancy of Medias and Network equipment- Optimizing Network following the guidelines of Industry best practices- Analysis of the Network from time to time to maintain a healthy infrastructure- R&D on various platforms to facilitate operational task and on-going projects- Ensure maintenance plan are developed/ implemented/coordinated with the IT Operations - Compliance with InfoSec policies- Internal Auditing of process/procedures related to defined standards and best engineering practices- Compliance to policies and guidelines of the State Bank- Preparation and Maintenance of OPEX and CAPEX budgets of the Network division- Review the main expenditure items and identify potential cost efficiency- MIS and Management Reports- Reports relating to Health, Capacity, availability, performance of the Network- Conduct Training for team members for their growth and development of skill setsSubject Matter Expert (SME): - SME relative to IT, Communication Strategies, IT Security Models, Traditional Networks & Vitalized Networks, Project Management & Strategy Controls and Integrated Business Planning. - Recognized as source of reliable information, techniques and skill by multiple stakeholders- Provides specialized knowledge base, occupational experience, education and research to enable non-subject matter decision makers to confidently mange issues and tack action accordingly- Effective communication skills facilitate action in strategic planning and program development- Leads or works productively as part of high functioning workgroup teams which have need of specialized knowledge to create solutions Show less

Lahore, Pakistan

Managed Enterprise Security Portfolio

Lahore, Pakistan

Managing Network setup of 1000+ Branches, 800+ ATMs and 3 Datacenters hosting 120+ services. A part of my job is keeping an eye on project performance e.g. scope, budget, schedule, risk, resources and quality, do the variance & trend analysis, provide forecasts, make adjustment to plan and baselines, analyze system for process improvement, report project performance to management. Following are the responsibilities:- Being the SPOC (“single-point-of-contact”), Act as a primary project… Show more Managing Network setup of 1000+ Branches, 800+ ATMs and 3 Datacenters hosting 120+ services. A part of my job is keeping an eye on project performance e.g. scope, budget, schedule, risk, resources and quality, do the variance & trend analysis, provide forecasts, make adjustment to plan and baselines, analyze system for process improvement, report project performance to management. Following are the responsibilities:- Being the SPOC (“single-point-of-contact”), Act as a primary project interface between teams to ensuring good satisfaction and developing the relationship- Member of IT management team responsible for Bank-wide Migration to new core banking application (Temenos)- Accountable for managing the delivery of critical IT/ Network projects- Manage relationship with key vendors and service providers like Cisco, UNISYS, Wateen, CNS- Vendor selection & solution designing for any new business requirement- Managing any change control request (CCR) related to network security- Leads project team for small to medium and / or more complex accounts- Perform and/or coordinate day-today activities to meet business needs- Ensure management specific adaption in recommended solution- Shares project experience and best practices, knowledge of project management processes, tasks and tools with other project managers- Liaison, communicate and manage internal (e.g. procurement, finance, planning & development, establishment) and external (e.g. 3rd parties contractors, vendors) stakeholders during the course of projectProject Executed:- Allied Tower – Disaster Recovery Data Center: As the Subject Mater Expert I recommend the Cisco Technologies in-order to elevate this DR data center- Fiber Media Deployment (on 900+ Branches): Rollout the project with scope to design and deploy media nationwide- Head Office Network Upgrade: Manage and execute project activities according to the best practices throughout the project life cycle Show less

Lahore, Pakistan

Heading the division

Lahore

Working as a Network Consultant & Operational Team Lead worked on different LAN/WAN design and implementation projectsProject Title: Directorate of Neutralization and Residency Department (DNRD)I was involved in this project for Solarwinds Orion suite with advance level scripting to achieve required resultsProject Title: Pakistan State Oil (PSO)1. Design and Implementation of the Solarwinds Cirrus Configuration Manager2. Establishing Complete Baseline… Show more Working as a Network Consultant & Operational Team Lead worked on different LAN/WAN design and implementation projectsProject Title: Directorate of Neutralization and Residency Department (DNRD)I was involved in this project for Solarwinds Orion suite with advance level scripting to achieve required resultsProject Title: Pakistan State Oil (PSO)1. Design and Implementation of the Solarwinds Cirrus Configuration Manager2. Establishing Complete Baseline structure3. Complete Configuration of Cirrus Configuration Manager (Adding Nodes, Deleting Nodes and Their customization properties)Project Title: GM Training & Development PTCL (Islamabad) Design and Implementation of Solarwinds Orion (NMP) and also Providing the Technical SupportProject Title: Skoda Export (Lahore) Design the WAN/LAN network architecture of Skoda Export (Orient) and also provide the low level design along with configuration templates Show less

Currently I am part of Warid Telecom IT-EDN team as a resident engineer from Cyber Internet Services Pvt (Ltd) and managing its (O&M) 1: Planning, design, and implementation of the network architecture to meet current and future needs 2: Assist in the design, implementation, and operation of all active components of the company network, including network services such as BGP Multihoming, Quality of … Show more Currently I am part of Warid Telecom IT-EDN team as a resident engineer from Cyber Internet Services Pvt (Ltd) and managing its (O&M) 1: Planning, design, and implementation of the network architecture to meet current and future needs 2: Assist in the design, implementation, and operation of all active components of the company network, including network services such as BGP Multihoming, Quality of Service (QoS) and Cisco GSS 3: Managing security environment with Cisco ASA & Cisco FWSM and their integration with other network devices 4: Time to time Coordination with Cisco TAC regarding troubleshooting and RMA for faulty equipments 5: Managing Standard Operation Procedures (SOPs), Change Control Forms (CCFs) and Work Plans Show less

I worked for chemonics international as a short term Network Consultant for approximate 7-8 Months. I have design and install their network with Cisco platform. Also Provide the complete documentations like: Project Plan, HLD,LLD etc.As a Network Consultant1: Design the network into three layers, Core Layer, Distribution Layer and Internet/ Extranet Layer2: All layers are fully redundant with respect to Devices and Interconnect circuits3: Cisco 7200 routers is part… Show more I worked for chemonics international as a short term Network Consultant for approximate 7-8 Months. I have design and install their network with Cisco platform. Also Provide the complete documentations like: Project Plan, HLD,LLD etc.As a Network Consultant1: Design the network into three layers, Core Layer, Distribution Layer and Internet/ Extranet Layer2: All layers are fully redundant with respect to Devices and Interconnect circuits3: Cisco 7200 routers is part of core layer, Cisco 3800 routers are behaving as a distribution devices and Cisco 3800 routers & Cisco ASA 5520 are providing the Internet Edge services4: Network is fully equipped with Layer2 and Layer3 services and these are fully integrated with each otherIn Project delivery:1: Training sessions for client capacity building2: Draft Network Low Level Design (LLD)3: Draft Step-by-Step (SBS) document 4: Draft the Troubleshooting Manual Show less

I have worked with Cyber Inetrent Services (Pvt.) LTD in Punjab region (having 21 POPs) as a Network Engineer, Implementing Projects since January 2005. Cybernet is a Data and Internet service provider, providing diverse solutions in the area of WAN technologies 1: Managing and administration of all Network and System Operations including 21 POPs at Lahore office 2: Working with Cisco/Juniper Access, Distribution and Core Routers 3:… Show more I have worked with Cyber Inetrent Services (Pvt.) LTD in Punjab region (having 21 POPs) as a Network Engineer, Implementing Projects since January 2005. Cybernet is a Data and Internet service provider, providing diverse solutions in the area of WAN technologies 1: Managing and administration of all Network and System Operations including 21 POPs at Lahore office 2: Working with Cisco/Juniper Access, Distribution and Core Routers 3: Managing Routing environment with OSPF, BGP and MPLS technologies 4: Administrating STM-1, E3 Links with ITI/PIE, 4 full duplex 2Mbps IPLCS with FLAG (UK), 3 Point to Point E3s and 30 Point-to-Point OFS E1s 5: Managing OFAN (Optical Fiber Access Network), Broadband and DXX networks in Central Region 6: Managing Multiplexers and TDM switches for the Bandwidth optimization Show less

Bs Honrs, Computer Science

Activities and Societies: Blood Bank Did BS in Computer Science, Specialization in Computer Networks

Diploma In Project Management, Project Management

It's a 4 months diploma in Project Management, studied the PMBOK 4th edition and practical implementation of framework

Ccnp (Sp), Ccna, Jncis-Er, Jncia-Er And Pmp, Cisco Networking, Juniper Networking And Project Management

Professional Certifications ITIL Foundation - (In process) Project Management Professional (PMP) Diploma in Project Management.