Experience

PRAL, FBR

• Pakistan
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Sr. Manager Network/ Infrastructure (South)

  • Jun 2003 - Present

  Pakistan Revenue Automation (Pvt.) Ltd. – PRAL is an IT Wing of Federal Board of Revenue [FBR], Govt. of Pakistan. PRAL deals with all Data Center and IT operations of FBR. My role as a Manager Infrastructure (south) includes the following responsibilities.  Managed and developed electrical infrastructure with N+1 external redundancy at 03 core locations for existing WAN of FBR namely Karachi Customs House (02 data centers), RTO Lahore and PRAL H/O Islamabad (1 datacenter each) using state-of-the-art electrical devices and other peripherals. In-parallel deployed electrical infrastructure at 60+ sites of FBR nationwide for the deployment of WAN. The project is being funded by World Bank worth US$1.2 Million with 150+ sites nationwide through Tax Administration Reforms Project – TARP, Lot 6 – UPS & Power Infrastructure.  Designed 02 Core Datacenters Infrastructure from the ground-up with N+1 internal and 2N external redundancy (KHI & ISB) which includes high-tech power solutions with load calculation, ultra-modern cooling solutions, access-control monitoring and alarming, Infrastructure management through BEMS, smoke/leak detection through VESDA , structured cabling, Total Flooding Fire Suppression System – FM200 with NOC command console. These datacenters are designed keeping in mind the new technology of GREEN (Energy Efficient) Datacenters. The project is compleated successfully through TARP, funded by World Bank.  Worked with network team by assuming the role of team lead in designing One FBR WAN Comprising of 03 Core Locations with 180+ remote locations. Designed One FBR WAN’s Terrestrial Show less



Manager Network/ Infrastructure (south)

• Manager Network/ Infrastructure (south)

  • Jan 2007 - Present



United Bank Limited

• Karachi, Pakistan

• E-Coordinator

  • Nov 2000 - Oct 2003

   Worked in UBL Head Office for online banking as the Project Coordinator. Coordinate extensively with Nortel Networks and Apollo Telecom for the implementation of nationwide network connectivity. Worked with M/s Clipsal for IT infrastructure management of 56 branches in pilot project. Manage staff and overall Infrastructure operations to ensure stable operations. This includes developing, maintaining, supporting, and optimizing key functional areas, particularly Power infrastructure, network infrastructure, servers, data communications, and telecommunications systems. Manage major implementation projects leading to new IT systems implementation and support for all 100 plus locations. Act as implementation lead, advisor, coordinator and focal point for all IT application activities on a country-wide basis. Take part in various special project teams and groups, steering committees involved in major IT systems implementations within the country. Design IT strategy and systems for all locations. Participate and undertake various work related activities such as the preparation of weekly and monthly reports, projects reports, objective status reports, staff appraisals, and tender documents, and coordinate corporate systems support activities with other IT sections. Prepare design, scope of work, road- maps, implementation strategy, implementation plans, timelines, and resource allocation. Supervising and managing all vital Infrastructure related activities including budget, employee and project management using Primavera as the Project Management tool. Show less



NCR Education Center

• Karachi, Pakistan

• Network Administrator/ Instructor

  • Jun 1998 - Oct 2000

   Worked as Network Administrator/ Instructor of Windiws NT4. Responsible for managing Computers network of 80 PCs using Windows NT-4 and Novell NetWare 4.1 on Bus Topology. Responsible for Domain environment management and user and account policies implementation over Domain. Conducting MCSE classes for Windows NT Server, Windows NT Workstation and Networking Essential (NE).  Interfaced with vendors for periodic evaluation/installation of hardware and software. Managed the design, deployment, and management of enterprise Windows NT servers used for file and application sharing. Responsible for the provision of help desk, hardware & software support to students in Novell Netware Token Ring/Ethernet LAN environment. Supervised & trained student assistants working in computer laboratories Participated in development of training programs for faculty and administrative staff. Show less