About
Highly accomplished IT Infrastructure, Operations, and Project Lead with over 18 years of expertise steering multi-billion USD projects across Banking, Government, and Oil & Gas sectors. Specializes in Data Centre Operations, Virtualization, SAN Storage, and Cloud Technologies, consistently delivering large-scale deployments, migrations, and robust disaster recovery solutions. Proven leader in strategic IT planning, financial controls, and supplier performance, driving efficiency and optimizing IT expenditure.
Work
China Petroleum Engineering & Construction Corporation
|Lead IT Infrastructure, Operations & Projects - Gulf Region
Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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Summary
Currently leading IT infrastructure and operations for corporate and EPC projects in the Gulf region, driving strategic planning, project execution, and financial oversight for a major EPCM contractor.
Highlights
Developed and implemented robust IT strategies and policies, managing comprehensive IT operations for corporate and EPC projects across the Gulf region.
Led critical IT project implementations, establishing and monitoring Service Level Agreements (SLAs) to ensure adherence and optimal service delivery.
Directed IT procurement, technology selection, and budget planning, optimizing resource allocation for new technologies and ongoing operations.
Oversaw IT operations across multiple offices (remote, satellite, onshore, offshore), managing a diverse team of IT administrators, engineers, and support staff.
Implemented industry best practices for IT operations, ensuring compliance with security protocols, data privacy regulations, and evolving industry trends.
Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Summary
Engineered and managed critical IT infrastructure components, overseeing data center operations and implementing robust backup and disaster recovery solutions for a leading asset management firm.
Highlights
Led the design and administration of virtualized infrastructure (VMware & Hyper-V) leveraging industry-standard orchestration and automation tools for cloud environments.
Managed multi-vendor SAN Storage systems (HPE, NetApp, Huawei, Dell EMC, IBM) and orchestrated comprehensive backup solutions (EMC Data Domain, Veeam, HPE Data Protector, Veritas).
Oversaw and optimized operations of WASL Productions and Disaster Recovery Data Centers, ensuring continuous availability and performance.
Successfully implemented HPE Hyper-Converged System CS250 and deployed Veeam Backup and Replication integrated with EMC Data Domain for VMware workload backups.
Managed Asset & Infrastructure Change Management, including CAB approval processes, report generation, and SOP updates to ensure compliance and operational integrity.
Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Summary
Provided expert technology consulting for HPE clients, specializing in architecting and implementing high-performance virtualization and storage environments, with a focus on robust disaster recovery solutions.
Highlights
Architected and implemented high-performance Virtualization and Storage environments for HPE clients, enhancing system reliability and performance.
Engineered highly available Virtualization and SAN platforms, developing robust Disaster Recovery solutions for critical business continuity.
Executed complex migration strategies, including Physical-to-Virtual (P2V) and Virtual-to-Virtual (V2V), ensuring seamless transitions with minimal downtime.
Configured and deployed diverse Virtualization Platforms, including VMware, Hyper-V, VDI, and Cloud solutions, and authored comprehensive technical documentation.
Successfully implemented HPE 3PAR 8200 SAN Storage, NetApp migrations, Huawei Hyper-Converged System E9000, and HPE Synergy 1200 for various client projects.
Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
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Summary
Administered critical IT infrastructure for a major banking institution, managing data centers, virtualization, storage, and server operations to ensure system stability and performance.
Highlights
Successfully migrated over 150 physical banking servers to a virtualized infrastructure, significantly enhancing efficiency and scalability.
Managed and optimized operations for Production and Disaster Recovery Data Centers, ensuring business continuity and high availability.
Administered Virtualization (VMware & Hyper-V), SAN Storages (HPE & EMC), and key Microsoft Products (Exchange, AD, SharePoint) for critical banking systems.
Led the installation and configuration of IBM Blade Center and Cisco UCS Blades, optimizing server infrastructure and performance.
Implemented EMC VNX5500 Storage for both Production and Disaster Recovery sites, ensuring robust data integrity and availability.
Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
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Summary
Supported banking operations by installing and configuring IT applications and managing network infrastructure, ensuring seamless connectivity and security.
Highlights
Installed and configured critical banking applications, ensuring operational readiness and system functionality.
Managed essential IT services including Exchange Server, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and McAfee security appliances.
Provided comprehensive technical support for LAN, WAN, IP Phones, and Video conference systems, ensuring seamless communication.
Delivered efficient remote IT support to branch officers, minimizing downtime and enhancing productivity.
Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
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Summary
Provided 24x7 technical support and troubleshooting for Bank Alfalah Limited, ensuring continuous system availability and customer satisfaction.
Highlights
Provided 24/7 technical support for Bank Alfalah Limited, ensuring continuous system availability and operational efficiency.
Conducted in-depth troubleshooting to identify root causes and resolve complex technical issues, minimizing system downtime.
Implemented, configured, and supported AV Servers for customers, enhancing service delivery and user experience.
Delivered comprehensive physical and telephonic technical support to remote branches, maintaining seamless operations.
Awards
Client ADNOC Group Appreciation
Awarded By
ADNOC Group
Received appreciation and recognition for significant contributions to IT infrastructure and project success within the client portfolio.
CPECC Project Management Recognition
Awarded By
CPECC Project Management
Received rewards and recognition for impactful contributions to project management and successful IT initiatives.
Certificates
Skills
IT Infrastructure Management
Data Centre Operations, Server Administration, Network Security, IT Project Management, Virtualization, SAN Storage, Cloud Technologies, Backup & Disaster Recovery, Large-scale Deployments & Migrations, Strategic IT Planning & Execution, Financial Controls, Supplier Performance Management, ITIL, Incident Management, Problem Management, Change Management.
Virtualization Platforms
VMware vSphere, ESXi, vCenter, vSAN, VRO, VRA, Log Insight, vIDM, Hyper-V, VDI, Cloud Solutions.
Storage Solutions
SAN Storage, HPE 3PAR, NetApp FAS, Huawei OceanStor, Dell EMC, IBM, EMC Data Domain, EMC Recover Point, Veeam, Veritas, Networker, NetBackup.
Cloud & Microsoft Technologies
Microsoft Azure, Azure Active Directory, ADFS, MS Exchange, Teams, AWS Technical Professional, VMware vCloud.
Networking & Security
Cisco, Brocade, Huawei Switches, FortiGate, Firewalls, Security Appliances, NSE 1, NSE 2.
Hardware Management
HP Servers, Dell Servers, Huawei Servers, Hyper-Converged Systems, Blade Chassis, Blade Servers, Rackmount Servers.
Project & Financial Management
IT Project Management, Procurement, Budgeting, Financial Controls, Supplier Performance Management, Tendering, Client Interaction, Contractual Document Preparation, SLA Management, Stakeholder Engagement.