Naeem Karim
IT/OT/IoT/Cybersecurity/Project Management(PMI,NASBA) /Telecom/Network/VSAT / VHF/IOSH/OSHA/ISO9000 &14000
Mirpur Khas, Sindh
Summary
With over 11 years of experience in the oil and gas, IT/OT industry, specializing in designing, implementing, and auditing complex IT/OT infrastructure and cybersecurity protocols, LAN/WAN, IP telephony, VHF, CCTV, and VSAT networks. Strong background in risk assessment, management, and execution within multiple advanced IT/OT projects, consistently meeting deadlines. Proficient in planning, auditing, troubleshooting, and implementing cybersecurity, IT/OT infrastructure and networks. Expertise also includes designing radio links. Known for making quick decisions and effective troubleshooting during crises.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
12
12
Certifications
Work History
Deputy Manger Network Services
United Energy Pakistan
Naimat Gas Field, Pakistan
03.2024 - Current
- Assist in managing and optimizing IT/ OT cybersecurity network infrastructure approx. over 300 nodes, including communication towers.
- Supervise team providing guidance and overseeing daily IT & OT operations.
- Identify, analyze and mitigate security threats and vulnerabilities in the IT/ OT network
- Implement the cyber security controls in IT/OT networks
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align network services with business and operational requirements.
- Lead and support network design and implementation projects to ensure scalability and performance optimization.
- Coordinate with external vendors for procurement, maintenance, and service contracts.
- Implement and enforce network security protocols to safeguard sensitive data and protect against cyber threats.
- Ensure HSE compliance with Oil and gas industry regulations and maintain detailed documentation of operational procedures.
- Manage and optimize IT/OT service costs, including maintenance, upgrades, and vendor contracts.
- Identify, analyze, and mitigate security threats and vulnerabilities in the network.
- Enforcing cybersecurity policies and procedures.
- Coordinate and manage technical aspects of engineering projects, including design, development, and execution.
- Assist in budgeting, cost control, and project resource management.
- Monitor project progress, troubleshoot technical issues, and implement corrective actions as needed.
- Performed regular audits of user access rights, ensuring only authorized personnel had access to sensitive information.
- Increased productivity by developing comprehensive project timelines and monitoring progress closely.
Telecom Analyst
United Energy Pakistan
Karachi & Field (Khaskeli,Naimat), Pakistan
11.2015 - 02.2024
- Lead management and delivery of complex IT/OT infrastructure and network projects, ensuring timely execution and adherence to industry standards.
- Oversee implementation and maintenance of OT/IT security systems to ensure protection of critical assets and data.
- Organize and conduct daily project meetings to ensure alignment on goals, timelines, and deliverables.
- Implement IT/OT risk management processes, identifying and mitigating potential threats to operations.
- Manage and deliver video conferencing and IP voice services, ensuring seamless communication across platforms.
- Oversee Access Management & Emergency Head Count System (RFID), ensuring operational efficiency and safety compliance.
- Deliver and maintain VHF communication services to ensure Manage vendor relationships, ensuring efficient procurement, service delivery, and cost control.
- Provide support in designing and optimizing LAN/WAN networks to meet organizational needs.
- Lead delivery of Satellite and VHF communication services to rigs, ensuring continuous connectivity.
- Oversee Wellhead/RTU radio link system management to support remote monitoring and control operations.
- Implement AI-based CCTV systems to enhance security and operational monitoring across facilities.
- Ensure all day-to-day operations are conducted in compliance with HSE standards.
- Actively participate in HSE compliance events, including Hazard Hunts, Safe-Cards, and Safety Observation Conversations (SOC).
- Improved network efficiency by analyzing and optimizing telecom infrastructure.
- Managed complex projects, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality telecom solutions
Rig Telecom Engr
United Energy Pakistan
08.2013 - 11.2015
- Manage IT Operations: Oversee day-to-day IT operations at rigs, ensuring seamless functioning of critical systems, including Halliburton's Open Well Operation Reporting software.
- Satellite Communications: Manage C and KU band satellite VSAT systems, ensuring reliable and uninterrupted connectivity for remote operations.
- Audit and Risk Management: Circulate detailed audit and risk reports to stakeholders, identifying potential vulnerabilities and ensuring that corrective actions are taken promptly.
- Supported rig moves by disassembling, transporting, and reassembling IT/Telecom equipments efficiently and safely.
- Vendor Management: Manage relationships with external vendors, ensuring timely delivery of services
System Support Engr
COMSTAR ISA
08.2012 - 07.2013
- Design and implement LAN / WAN and VSAT networks
- Design and implement S.C.P.C (Single Channel per Carrier) and IDirect VSAT on different multinational oil field companies (Schlumberger Weatherford, ENI, Halliburton, etc.).
- Provide system support to many Multinational Banking sectors (Barclay, standard Chartered, etc.).
- Deployed RF point-to-point radio links on multiple ISM band radio bridges.
- Performed troubleshooting and maintenance of existing network systems.
- Designed and implemented system security and data assurance.
Education
B.E - Electronic
Dawood College of Engineering And Technology
Karachi, SD 03.2008 - 2012.03
Skills
- Complex IT/OT network designing and infrastructure management
- Project designing, planning and execution
- Decision-making in tough situations
- Quick Learner
- Analytical approach
- Team Collaboration
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Continuous Improvement
Accomplishments
- Upgrade of Data center Design and install predictive analysis by utilizing real-time monitoring of Gas compressors. Installation of AI based surveillance system. Upgrade of PLC / HMI systems (workstations and servers) Upgrade of gas chromatograph network
- Design, configured and installed radio based RTU links for oil / gas wells
- Design and implementation of complex industrial IP CCTV system
- Design & implement (Access Management & Emergency head count system) by using RFID
- Design, Implement, Manage Yah-Click Satellite communication on multiple Rigs & EPF facilities.
- Design and implementation of announcement system Design and execute of Video Conference system.
- Implementation of Network Monitoring System (SolarWinds) for PLC / HMI and wellhead networks
- Design and install online monitoring of ESM-2 on gas compressors
- Design and installed IoT based monitoring of Fan Fin Cooler VHF Frequency Migration on Motorola DR 3000 (137 MHz to 147 MHz band.) Installation AVAYA IP office Implementation of ESM2 in Waukesha generators Design and implemented Cisco Unified Wireless Network Architecture (CUWNA)
Affiliations
- Spot Recognition Award | Aug-2023
- The award is being presented to recognize my outstanding efforts clean the RFID machines using available lens cleaning solution, which resulted in cost savings of about Rs. 3.07 million
- Spot Recognition Award | Jan-2022
- Predictive analysis by utilizing real-time monitoring of Gas compressors.
- Installation of an AI based surveillance system.
- Upgradation of PLC and HMI systems (workstations and servers)
- Upgrade of gas chromatograph
- Spot Recognition Award | Sep-2021
- Recognize your contributions for making our 10] anniversary celebrations a success.
- Spot Recognition Award | Sep-2018
- Developing RFID system development at Naimat Complex including camps and Plants
- Spot Recognition Award | Mar-2016
- successfully completed the VHF frequency Migration.
- Best Employee of the Month Award | April-2013
- Successfully completed the LAN and VSAT network Bank Islami Pakistan
Certification
Network Administration
HSE Certification
- Completed IOSH certificate # 635523
- Completed General safety standards from OSHA center # 178246
- Completed Advance Professional Training on ISO 9000 & 14000
- Completed advanced professional training on PTW, Confined Space, and Scaffolding from (Mehran University of Engineering and Tech)
- Completed working at height and rescue training from (NSL Northern Safety Ltd)
Timeline
Deputy Manger Network Services
United Energy Pakistan
03.2024 - Current
Telecom Analyst
United Energy Pakistan
11.2015 - 02.2024
Rig Telecom Engr
United Energy Pakistan
08.2013 - 11.2015
System Support Engr
COMSTAR ISA
08.2012 - 07.2013
B.E - Electronic
Dawood College of Engineering And Technology
03.2008 - 2012.03
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