Ahmad Adnan

Information Services and Digital Transformation Manager at ACET Solutions
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(386) 825-5501
Location
PK
Languages
  • English Full professional proficiency
  • Arabic Elementary proficiency
  • Urdu Native or bilingual proficiency
  • German Elementary proficiency
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Imran Ahmed Khan

Mr Ahmad is very intelligent and hardworking person.Ahmad Adnan has vast experience in IT Security and Software Management .He is very kind to his team mates.He is working in PITB for the project of HMIS. He has in-deth knowledge of IT Security,Infrastructure,Network Management,Server Management and Software Project Management He proved himself as a successful Programme Manager in the implementation of HIMS Ahmad Adnan has vast experience in IT Security and Software Management .He is very kind to his team mates.He has worked in PITB for the project of HMIS.He has in-deth knowledge of IT Security,Infrastructure,Network Management,Server Management and Software Project Management

Muhammad Kamran Saeed

Ahmad Adnan was my brilliant class fellow with a great knowledge of networking and system administration. I have found him fully devoted personality towards his goal achievements. Now he is showing his class in his wonderful skill set. Just carry on this track with devotion and dedication. I wish him alot of success for his career milestones.

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While working at PAC GROUP EGYPT,we received Mr. Ahmad services in regard to provide IT support and to establish our networking in new office. Ahmad is not only expert in field but he also very social person and very much supportive in community. I wish him all the best in his future endeavors and would be happy to be his reference in regard to his public relationship and professional behavior. Regards tariq nadeem tariq0812@yahoo.com

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Credentials

  • Python for Penetration Testing
    Udemy
    Apr, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • Splunk 7.x Fundamentals Part 1 (eLearning)
    Splunk
    Apr, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • Creative Writing
    DigiSkills.pk
    Feb, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • Freelancing
    DigiSkills.pk
    Nov, 2019
    - Nov, 2024
  • WORDPRESS
    DigiSkills.pk
    Nov, 2019
    - Nov, 2024
  • Certified Information Systems Auditor® (CISA)
    ISACA
    Aug, 2017
    - Nov, 2024
  • Duolingo German
    Duolingo
    Jun, 2016
    - Nov, 2024
  • McAfee Network Data Loss Protection
    Intel Security
    Jan, 2015
    - Nov, 2024
  • McAfee SIEM (Security Information and Event Management)
    Intel Security
    Jan, 2015
    - Nov, 2024
  • Next Generation Firewall (NGFW) 5.5 Essential Exam (Technical)
    Intel Security
    Dec, 2014
    - Nov, 2024
  • FireEye Junior Systems Engineer
    FireEye, Inc.
    Oct, 2014
    - Nov, 2024
  • FireEye Product Specialist
    FireEye, Inc.
    Oct, 2014
    - Nov, 2024
  • IELTS
    British Council
    Jun, 2012
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

  • ACET Solutions
    • United States
    • Automation Machinery Manufacturing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Information Services and Digital Transformation Manager
      • Dec 2022 - Present

      - Overall responsibility for information technology and Cybersecurity domains. - Ensuring appropriate Information Security policies, procedures, processes, tools, and systems are in place. - Monitoring and ensuring compliance with Cybersecurity policies. - Leading and Implementing ISO-27002 and Auditing through ISO-27001. - Implementing appropriate tools/systems to support other departments/functions in defining, documenting, enhancing, and optimizing business processes. - Compliance with devised business processes through monitoring and reporting.

  • Ravi Urban Development Authority
    • Pakistan
    • Government Administration
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Head of Information Technology Department
      • May 2021 - Nov 2022

      - I supervise, evaluate, and establish goals for various technical and technological initiatives, operations, and information systems; - strategizing and establishing information systems policies and SOPs to support the vision of the Organization; - analyzing all departments' business requirements to determine and scrutinize their technological needs; - helping to procure efficient and cost-effective IT and relevant technical hardware equipment and software; - inspecting the use of specialized equipment and software to ensure functionality and efficiency; - identify the need for upgrades, configurations, or new systems and report to upper management; - coordinating with department heads and supervising computer scientists, technicians, and other professionals to direct the implications of a technical solution; - efficiently managing the IT budget and reporting expenditures in compliance with the organizations’ budget and IT security risk assessment; - consolidating relationships with vendors and creating cost-efficient contracts.

  • Punjab Information Technology Board
    • Pakistan
    • IT Services and IT Consulting
    • 500 - 600 Employee
    • Program Manager Projects/Information Security
      • Aug 2017 - Apr 2021

      - Automation of health care facilities and District-wide Toll Plazas in Punjab; - Vulnerabilities and Security Analysis of over 150 health projects; - Liaisoned with application developers to mitigate existing and latest security threats; - Developed and Implemented Information Security Policy; - Appropriate SOPs enforced, based on ISO 27001 guidelines and ISO 27002 security controls; - Developed initiatives for onsite team’s Personal Growth opportunities through job rotation and hands-on trainings; - Maintained organization's effectiveness and efficiency by defining, delivering, and supporting strategic plans for implementing information technologies; - Verified application results by conducting IS audits of implemented technologies; - Preserved assets by implementing disaster recovery and backup procedures and information security and control structures. - Maintaining professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, benchmarking, International best practices, - Contributing to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed

  • MCB Islamic Bank Ltd.
    • Pakistan
    • Banking
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Manager IT Security and Compliance
      • Nov 2015 - Apr 2017

      - Developed and implemented ISO 27001:2013 IT policy catalogue/repository; - Reviewed, revised, and proposed new policies and procedures to ensure ISO 27001:2013 and SBP compliance with applicable laws and regulations; - Threats Analysis through Tenable Nessus and their mitigation accordingly on MIB Information Systems; - Alerts Monitoring from IBM QRadar SIEM and coordinated with the Infrastructure and Systems team for further remediation. - Custom Use Cases configuration to optimize QRadar SIEM functionality through Custom made attacks e.g. Phishing Attacks; - Generated Weekly Information Security Reports of Internal and External attacks/incidents, security advisories and best practices/recommendations; - Managed feedback and plans from IT/IS Audits for Information Technology Group; - Provided support and oversight to the Bank’s various IT audit projects and testing initiatives, including audits of its internal controls; - Ensured that the appropriate ISO 27001:2013 and Industry Standard controls are considered throughout new system implementation projects and reviewed documentation for new IT processes that impact compliance; - Coordinated with internal and external audit and the IT Lead Team to formulate, develop and review audit response.

  • Delta Tech Global
    • Lahore, Pakistan
    • Network and Systems Security Consultant
      • Oct 2014 - Oct 2015

      - Thoroughly investigated and compiled the security controls for securing/hardening the Information Technology Infrastructure as well as established Cyber Security through NIST STIGs and CIS Critical Security Controls to achieve ISMS (ISO:27001) standards; - documented proposals and designed the market adoption of Cutting-edge and Disruptive network security solutions. - Thoroughly investigated and compiled the security controls for securing/hardening the Information Technology Infrastructure as well as established Cyber Security through NIST STIGs and CIS Critical Security Controls to achieve ISMS (ISO:27001) standards; - documented proposals and designed the market adoption of Cutting-edge and Disruptive network security solutions.

  • Misr University for Science and Technology
    • Egypt
    • Education Administration Programs
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Linux and Network Manager / Systems Manager
      • Aug 2006 - Mar 2014

      - - Revamped, reestablished and administered the data center comprised of Windows/Linux servers, network operating center (NOC), LAN/Wireless, virtualization, and intrusion detection and prevention (IDP) monitoring for over eight years. - Apache web servers, MS Active Directory / DNS, Wireless Management. Key Contributions: - Evaluated and reconfigured company’s windows setup and migrated to Linux setup, including allocating NAS disk space to engineer a robust, scalable solution. - Improved system security through setup and ongoing maintenance of HP Threat Management System. Delivered a cohesive solution managing Juniper firewalls and later NGFW Cyberoam CR1500ia that contains all IDP software. - Researched, recommended and implemented network enhancements that improved system reliability and performance. - Revamped PostGRE servers on Linux and daily backup schedule to NAS. Optimized system availability (averaging 99.9% uptime) and equipped company with scalable systems to support fast business growth. - Trained employees across multiple departments on network operations including log-in procedures, network management software, permissions, printing issues, security and use of software.

  • M/s Builders Associates (Pvt.) Limited
    • Lahore District, Punjab, Pakistan
    • Network Administrator
      • Apr 2005 - Aug 2006

      - I implemented and oversaw the local network and Windows and Linux servers in the Head Office, Regional Offices, and Remote Construction sites; - secured the local email, other application servers and IT infrastructure through Linux iptables and Microsoft Active Directory services in Windows Server 2003; - mail server hosted locally on Windows Exchange Server 2003; - installed and migrated DHCP and DNS servers from MS Windows to Linux. - I implemented and oversaw the local network and Windows and Linux servers in the Head Office, Regional Offices, and Remote Construction sites; - secured the local email, other application servers and IT infrastructure through Linux iptables and Microsoft Active Directory services in Windows Server 2003; - mail server hosted locally on Windows Exchange Server 2003; - installed and migrated DHCP and DNS servers from MS Windows to Linux.

  • Customs Public School
    • Lahore District, Punjab, Pakistan
    • IT Coordinator
      • Sep 2004 - Apr 2005

      - Assessed, reported, budgeted, procured and renovated three school computer labs; - installed and administered Windows and Linux servers to manage 300 Computers; - conducted teachers' training, IT workshops, and computer science curriculum design. - Assessed, reported, budgeted, procured and renovated three school computer labs; - installed and administered Windows and Linux servers to manage 300 Computers; - conducted teachers' training, IT workshops, and computer science curriculum design.

  • The Educators [Official]
    • Pakistan
    • Education Administration Programs
    • 400 - 500 Employee
    • Network Administrator
      • Apr 2002 - Sep 2004

      - Surveyed, planned and designed local area network with required network and application services provided by Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server and Red Hat Linux 7.3; - designed and configured networks, servers and desktop computers in head office, regional offices and 100 schools; - conducted teachers' training and developed IT and computer science programs. - Surveyed, planned and designed local area network with required network and application services provided by Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server and Red Hat Linux 7.3; - designed and configured networks, servers and desktop computers in head office, regional offices and 100 schools; - conducted teachers' training and developed IT and computer science programs.

Education

  • University of South Asia
    Master's degree, Computer Sciences
    2004 - 2006

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