Faraz Ahmad CEO, CTO, CISO ITSupport4U

Ph.D. Scholar - Information Security, MS-Information Security, MS-CS (Computer Science), MSc. Computer Networks, BSCS Computer Sciecne.
Working on VMWare ESXI, Vsphere, Windows Hyper-V, Vmware workstation, Virtualbox Google, IBM Technical Support Specialist, Microsoft Cybersecurity Analyst (IT, Networks and Cybersecurity) Email: [email protected], [email protected] Mobile: +923455056893 Whatsapp: +923455056893

Brief

Information Technology Manager with 21 years of IT leadership experience including oversight of infrastructure, application support, and security services. Dedicated to employee satisfaction with focused delivery of technical solutions. Proven leader in directing operations, maintenance, and support of complex systems. Develops creative business solutions, leveraging diverse methodologies and delivering engineering solutions for leading organizations. Highly adept in requests for proposal development, technology needs assessments, and staff training.

Certifications

Some of relevant certifications, specilizations earned through accredited institutions and platforms, reinforcing skills and reliability

IBM, Google, Microsoft, Cisco, ISC2, VMWare, Redhat,

Information Technology (IT) and Cloud Fundamentals - IBM Microsoft 365 Fundamentals - Microsoft Google Cybersecurity - Google
IT Fundamentals for Cybersecurity - IBM Web Design for Everybody: Basics of Web Development & Coding - University of Michigan - USA IBM IT Support - IBM Google IT Support - Google Certified in Cybersecurity - (ISC)² Introduction to Cyber Security - New York University - USA Networking and Security Architecture with VMware NSX - VMware

Education

Ph.D. Information Security (Scholar) CGPA 3.74/4.0 - Sep 2021-2026

Air University, Islamabad Pakistan. 

M.S Master of Science (Information Security) CGPA 3.33/4.0 - Sep 2018-Oct 2020

Riphah International University, Islamabad.

M.S (Computer Science, Artificial Intellengce (AI), Machine Learning) Sep 2009- Apr 2012

University Institute of Information Technology-PMAS-UAAR

MCS (Master of Computer Science) Networsk, ICT, Software Engineering, Web Development CGPA 3.77/4.0 Apr 2005 - May 2007

Federal Urdu University of Arts, Science & Technology, Islamabad. (TOPPER IN M.C.S 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Semester)

BC-CS ( Bachelor of Computer Science) Percentage 74.7% Anual System, CTS, Islamabad - Aug 2000 – Aug 2004

University of the Punjab (B.C.S Topper of CTS, Islamabad)

Experience (Local and International):

A) Nov 2015 - Present Assistant Manager (IT, Networks, and Cybersecurity) Datacenter Manager (9 Years 10 months)

National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences (FAST), Islamabad. 
 Cybersecurity Analyst, Consultation, CIRT (Cybersecurity Incident Response Team), SIEM, Firewall, VPN Management 
 Server Management, System Operation, and Maintenance, Network controlling and troubleshooting (Windows and Linux environments) 
 Server Installation, Configuration, and Management, VMWare ESXi, VCenter Server Conducted regular system monitoring and analyzed security alerts
 Assisted in handling Security Incidents, from Initial assessment to Resolution
 Prepared and maintained detailed Cybersecurity reports and logs
 Collaborated with IT and security teams of Campuses to develop and implement security strategies
 Server Virtualization experience in VMware, vCenter, ESXi, Hyper-V, and vSphere 
 Server (Latest Windows and Linux Servers operation, Management, Maintainance)
 Inventory Management of University Head Office and Campuses
 CCTV Operation and Maintenance, Cloud Computing, Data Center Management and Best Practices 
 Video conferencing between campuses through VPN(PolyCom, Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Team etc.  

B) Jan 2015 - May 2015, System Supervisor - Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) (5 Months)

Almabani General Contractors Co. Saudi Arabia. 
 Server Management, System Operation and Maintenance, Network controlling, and troubleshooting. 
 CCTV Operation and Maintenance
 Tunnels lighting, Generators, UPS, Traffic Signals Controlling through SCADA System and Network Controlling  
 Traffic controlling through Flux System. 

C) June 2009 - Jan 2015 Assistant Network Administrator (6 Years)

National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Islamabad. 
 Network Installation, Management, troubleshooting, and Maintenance
 Server Management of Domain Server, Proxy Server ISA, Database Server, and File Server Management 
 Server backup, Configuration, and User management.
 ERP Package management and operations at NUST University.
 Linux Server Management and Operations  

D) Jan 2007 - Jun 2009 - IT Manager (2 Years and Six Months)

Khawaja Glass Industries, Head Office, Saddar, Rawalpindi) 
  Network Installation, Management, troubleshooting, and Maintenance
  Server backup, Configuration, and User management.
  Package management and operations. 
  Oracle Database management

Professional Working and Projects Completed

Automated Entry Test-Keeping System, Federal Urdu University

  Tools Used: Visaul Studio, ASP.Net, VB, VC, SQL Server, Database, IIS Server (Webserver)

STUDENT INFORMATION SYSTEM

 COLLEGE OF TALENTED STUDENTS (CTS). 
 Tools Used: Visaul Studio, ASP.Net, VB, VC, SQL Server, Database, IIS Server (Webserver)