Experience

Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies (AIATSIS)

• Australia
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Deputy Chief Information Officer

  • Dec 2019 - Present

  As Deputy Chief Information Officer at AIATSIS I have been leading the Digital Services team for several years to innovate and transform the use of technology align with AIATSIS Strategic Goals.• Lead the development of ICT Digital Strategy, Collection Transformation Strategy and Business Strategy to align with organisational strategic goals.• Supported Directors by liaising with stakeholders to develop Data governance framework.• Lead, managed and implemented Collections Data and Infrastructure modernisation program.•Lead and established work streams to deliver programs of work, ensuring that the multiple interdependent steams are not in conflict due to the complex projects nature.•Steered large-scale transformational initiatives to replace legacy on-premises systems with cloud and hybrid solutions.•Lead implementation of cost, schedule, and technical controls to ensure solid project execution and achieving Initial Material Release.•Lead the design and implementation of Collections Storage Infrastructure along with multisite architecture to support digitisation and preservation of billions of Collections Items at AIATSIS following NAA archival standards.•Lead the design and implementation of EDRMS solution following NAA standards, disposal and retention policiesImplemented Cloud storage infrastructure for AIATSIS Collections Preservation Environment. Lead IT Infrastructure Modernisation Project to implement IT infrastructure, switches, firewalls, servers replacement and backup capabilities.Leading IT infrastructure and development of Disaster Recovery project to ensure business continuity, including development of Multi-site IT Architecture for each site.Assisting in Cyber Security uplift program and have implemented Endpoint Detection and Response Solution for AIATSIS to mitigate cyber attack and risks.Management, reporting and oversight of ICT programs and projects, including program governance reporting, administration and risk management. Show less

• Information Technology Infrastructure Operations Manager

  • Nov 2018 - Dec 2019

  • Managed and delivered series of transformational projects at AIATSIS by utilising technical and management skills. Some of the projects are listed below:• Led design and implementation of Cyber security uplift program including implementation of End Point Detection and Response Solution (EDR), developed implementation plan including communication and change management.• Led and planned the implementation of Windows 10 deployment including implementation of Hybrid cloud and MS Exchange migration project.• Initiated the implementation of System Centre Configuration Manager (SCCM) for Standard Operating Environment, deployments, windows updates and security patching.• Led design and implementation of O365 suite solution including Telstra Calling 365 (TCO365). • Improved internal ICT services operations and implemented new ticketing system, provided guidance to clients on ICT policies, procedures and technical issues.• Evaluated, procured, implemented and managed EDRMS solution at AIATSIS including data migration plans and decommissioning of legacy document management solution. • Designed and implemented IT Infrastructure Modernisation Program to decommission legacy systems and upgradation of Network Switches, Firewalls, backup servers and implementation of Nutanix solutions for Virtualisation of server’s cluster environment.• Developed and led Cyber security uplift program, implementation of Essential 8 controls by maturing capabilities to improve cyber security posture and meeting the security target levels for each capability.• Managing the internal intranet and other communication channels for the Portfolio, Programme and Project Offices to keep the department up to date with changes to project management processes, governance requirements and the support functions available. Show less

• Project Manager / Software Engineer / Drupal developer

  • Jun 2018 - Oct 2018

  • Managed and delivered number of ICT projects at AIATSIS, responsibilities included all the 7 stages of Software Development Life Cycle from planning, requirements elicitation, overseeing and leading projects from ideation through to completion and maintenance.• Followed agile methodology, regular interaction with a range of internal and external stakeholders, most often managing several moving project parts simultaneously. • Worked within the department’s approved project management policies, framework and guidelines, with a strong focus on successful project delivery.• Led and managed ICT related project under AIATSIS online Program, which aims to document, manage and deliver online projects to make Collections accessible. Leading multidisciplinary projects within IT Service Delivery, estimating timelines, measuring risk and devising mitigation strategies for identified risks. • Provided analysis on project reporting to inform a portfolio view and highlight relevant issues that require attention, particularly related to the department’s capacity to support successful project delivery.• Lead Software Engineering function and drew up project plan to deliver prototypes, software design, system analyses, system design, development, evaluation, testing and maintenance. • Developed and launched Core Cultural competency learning platform using Drupal Opigno and Collections Online platform to search AIATSIS collections items online.• Participated in redevelopment of AIATSIS corporate website and rebranding, including 5 other AIATSIS websites.• Developed APIs• Developed custom module for systems integration and data sharing• Developed internal facing Collections Management System integrated with Digital Assets repository to improve collections management capabilities of about million items.• Maintenance of AIATSIS websites, including security updates and migration.• Cloud base storage(S3), Preservation online discovery platform. Show less



The Australian National University

• Australia
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Web Support Officer

  • Mar 2017 - Jun 2018

  • Managed and delivered 100+ online platforms and websites consolidation and redevelopment. Full stack development, stakeholder management, requirements elicitation, software design, system analyses, system design, development, evaluation, testing and maintenance. • Weekly reporting on projects progress, risks, challenges and how to manage client’s expectations. • Developed testing and staging environments for client’s visibility and testing of UI & UX design. • Implemented version control system, introduced continuous integration and deployment pipelines. • Mentored and managed junior staff members and setup software project management capability for reporting purposes. Software Engineering, UX, UI, Use case, Servers Management, Software Development, Websites development and consolidation, DRUPAL 7,8,, Web Content Management, Custom modules development, Responsive web. Show less



372 Digital Pty Ltd

• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Team Lead / Software Engineer / Web Developer

  • Jan 2016 - Mar 2017

  Software engineering, Requirements elicitation, software development, web development, project management, software testing, content management systems integration, clients relationship. Web hosting management. Software development life cycle, restful Api's, iOS development, web services. Software engineering, Requirements elicitation, software development, web development, project management, software testing, content management systems integration, clients relationship. Web hosting management. Software development life cycle, restful Api's, iOS development, web services.



zipsol

• Pakistan islamabad

• Software Developer

  • Jan 2010 - Dec 2013

  Android Development, Web Services, Android Development, C#, Software Design, Testing, Java, MYSQL, PHP, HTML5, CSS. Websites development, Mobile Apps, front-end, back-end development. Android Development, Web Services, Android Development, C#, Software Design, Testing, Java, MYSQL, PHP, HTML5, CSS. Websites development, Mobile Apps, front-end, back-end development.



Self-employed

• Punjab, Pakistan

• Entrepreneur

  • Jan 2007 - Jul 2009



Pakistan Currency Exchange Pvt Ltd

• Pakistan
• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Information Technology Support Technician

  • Oct 2004 - Dec 2006

  ICT Support technician, ICT Software and Hardware support, Branch auditor, Junior Network Engineer. ICT Support technician, ICT Software and Hardware support, Branch auditor, Junior Network Engineer.