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ATIF HUSSAIN
IT Professionals
Karachi
Summary
15 Years' professional experience in the field of Information Technology. I am MS (Network & Telecommunication) and BS (Information Technology), from renowned Universities of Pakistan. Presently working as AVP IT (Infrastructure & Operations) in an esteemed organization namely Salaam Takaful Pakistan
the largest General Takaful (Insurance) company in Pakistan, (Operating since last 15 years). Acting as Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). As CISO designed policy with the approval of Board of Directors as per SECP's Cyber Security Framework guidelines under rules and Regulations and implemented within the organization. Worked as Network Engineer, In-charge IT, and Network Support Engineer in different organizations in Pakistan. Being Network Engineer in S Ejazuddin & Co., deployed of SYSMAX's Bio-Medical Machines in Largest Hospitals of Pakistan “Aga Khan University Hospital” as well as Shoukat Khanum, DOW Ojha and Zeenat Lab. For successful operational activities of the project, acquired numerous training programs in Pakistan and Singapore (in the year 2012).
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certificates
3
3
Languages
Work History
Assistant Vice President (AVP) IT Infrastructure
Salaam Takaful Limited
Karachi
01.2022 - Current
- Planned, scheduled, and controlled installation process from start to finish to ensure all project requirements are delivered on time.
- Collaborated with principal infrastructure Architects to assess project technical requirements.
- Managed projects for leading technology solutions provider dedicated to helping customers build, manage, optimize, and secure IT infrastructures.
- Organized data and modeled information for use in key decision-making.
- Facilitated continuous improvement initiatives with successful changes affecting all areas of operations.
- Implemented procedural updates to correct deficiencies and improve operations.
- Encouraged team collaboration and motivated individuals' employees through positive reinforcement and technical recognition.
- Provided status updates to keep upper management informed and to reach goals.
- Provided exemplary helpdesk service and support to assist customers.
- Designed and delivered mission-critical infrastructure to maintain consistent availability and performance.
- Planned, implemented, and integrated updated system-oriented projects
Manager IT Infrastructure & Datacenter Operation
Salaam Takaful Limited
Karachi
01.2020 - 12.2021
- Implementation of Company - wide enterprises security strategy for network and hardware, disaster recovery data protection and endpoint protection.
- Analyzed network security and current infrastructure to assess areas in need of implementation and develop solution.
- Designed and led implementation of company-wide enterprise security strategy for network and hardware security, disaster recovery, data protection and information access across all major systems.
- Reviewed and assessed architecture design, implementation, testing, and deployment needs to identify project requirements and cost.
Deputy Manager IT
Takaful Pakistan Limited
Karachi
04.2015 - 12.2019
- Responsible for the company IT infrastructure and IT service delivery.
- Ensured appropriate baseline security policies with configuration applied for IT services, Servers & system.
- Responsible for Managing / installation / configuration Microsoft Active Directory, File Server, Print Server, Oracle Db, application server, Cloud Email, Symantec antivirus server and Office 365 management.
- Reviewed Service Desk logs, assigning tasks to team members.
- Reviewed IT policy and implemented accordingly.
- Ensured regular Backups and that all areas of the infrastructure are captured.
- Documentation of all areas of technology, processes, and procedures at both high and technical levels
- Technical liaison with 3rd Party support, internal departments, and branches.
- Managed team with motivation to achieve goals as per KPIs.
- Managed & worked with external vendors to consolidate & improve the IT technological implementation, SLAs & contracts management.
- IT Asset management and procurement.
- Prepared operating & capital budget recommendations for infrastructure area & each specific system components.
- Developed, maintained, supported, & optimized key functional areas, particularly Network infrastructure, server infrastructure, data communications, & telecommunications system.
Network Engineer
S.Ejazuddin & Co Diagnostic Division
Karachi
11.2012 - 03.2015
- Overall management of IT Department in multiple locations in country.
- Ensure effective and efficient Support Services through improvements in functionalities, full coordination and communication between groundwork and business functions.
- Installation and Configuration DNS &DHCP Server 2008, AD, SQL Server Oracle Sever ISA Server, and ERP online Server.
- LAN/WAN, Router & switch configurations/ Continuously monitored all network
- Maintain router and switch configurations, update and change configurations as per corporate requirements.
- Business SONICWALL (Firewall) Configuration & Monitoring.
- Mac binding firmware configuration for Security.
- Configuration of VM Ware in all projects.
- Installation and network Configuration of Sysmex Network Communication System (SNCS) Which has Three Modules SNCS Online QC, Remote Monitoring and Scientific Web Information.
- Network organization, deployment of HCLAB-WAM & HST & LASC.
- Machine to Machine interfacing and Network designing with SYSMEX's Equipment
- PROJECTS:
- Network Architecture & Hematology Automation, in Aga Khan Hospital, the technology introduced first time in Pakistan.
- Network Architecture for Paperless Environment (One window Solution of End user) in Aga Khan Lab, Karachi.
- Network Architecture & Hematology Automation, in Zeenat Lab, Lahore.
- Network Architecture & New version of XN Automation in Shaukat Khanam Hospital, Lahore.
- TRAINING at SYSMEX Asia Pacific , SINGAPORE
- HCLAB-WAM Technical Training
- HST & LASC Technical Training
IT Incharge
PECHS Trauma & General Hospital
Karachi
08.2010 - 11.2012
- Overall management of IT Department ensuring increase in effectiveness and efficiency of Support Services through improvements in functionalities as well as ensuring purpose full coordination and communication between groundwork and business functions.
- Installation and configuration of Server 2003 & 2008.
- Installation and configuration of Domain Server, Database server and ISA server.
- Install active directory (AD) & create user site policy and their monitoring.
- Deployment of Oracle 10g Server configuration and client site training of oracle developer.
- Deployment of VB-6 application and user site training of Hospital Management Information
- System (HMIS), Human Resource (HR) and Account software.
- Configuration of server-based Symantec End Point Protection its management and monitoring.
- CCTV and Biometrics management and monitoring.
- Support and maintain existing Network (LAN / WAN) infrastructure.
- Hardware and software purchases, system installation, backup, maintenance, and problem solving.
Network Support Engineer
Zofatech Technology
Karachi
09.2008 - 09.2009
- Network and computer system troubleshooting
- Hardware Installation, Updates, Troubleshooting.
- Software installation and configuration.
- Manage data backups.
- Support and maintain existing Network (LAN / WAN) infrastructure.
- Installation of different drivers, printers, scanners etc.
- Managing email, anti-spam, and virus protection.
Trainee
Information Technology Sindh Secretariat
Karachi
05.2007 - 08.2008
- Network & Hardware troubleshooting.
- Application installation and configuration on client PCs.
- Preventive and Quarterly maintenance of IT equipment's.
- User Data backup/restore on client PCs.
- Award: Best performance award 2008 by Minister of information Technology.
Education
MS (Network & Telecommunication) - Computer Networking And Telecommunications
MAJU (Mohammad Ali Jinnah University
Karachi 01.2010 - 12.2012
BSIT - Information Technology
University of Sindh Jamshoro
Hyderabad Pakistan 01.2003 - 05.2007
Skills
IT Service Management (ITSM) Oversight
undefinedCertification
Certified Network Security Specialist Credential ID 1744786
Interests
Timeline
Assistant Vice President (AVP) IT Infrastructure
Salaam Takaful Limited
01.2022 - Current
Certified Network Security Specialist Credential ID 1744786
12-2020
NSE 1 Network Security Associate (The Threat Landscape) Certification number: B41HocV2RG
12-2020
NSE 2 Network Security Associate (The Evolution of Cybersecurity) Certification number: AA89oUwolc
12-2020
Manager IT Infrastructure & Datacenter Operation
Salaam Takaful Limited
01.2020 - 12.2021
Deputy Manager IT
Takaful Pakistan Limited
04.2015 - 12.2019
Microsoft Certified Professional Certification number: F123-7365
12-2012
Microsoft® Certified Solutions Associate: Office 365 Certification number: F148-2964
12-2012
Network Engineer
S.Ejazuddin & Co Diagnostic Division
11.2012 - 03.2015
IT Incharge
PECHS Trauma & General Hospital
08.2010 - 11.2012
MS (Network & Telecommunication) - Computer Networking And Telecommunications
MAJU (Mohammad Ali Jinnah University
01.2010 - 12.2012
Network Support Engineer
Zofatech Technology
09.2008 - 09.2009
Trainee
Information Technology Sindh Secretariat
05.2007 - 08.2008
BSIT - Information Technology
University of Sindh Jamshoro
01.2003 - 05.2007
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