Hafiz Muhammad Faysal Lakhani

Home : 22/1, 6th

Commercial street,
Phase IV-DHA, Karachi.

Email: faisallakhani@gmail.com
Cell: +92311-2052373

Information Security Professional, acknowledged for well-defined understanding of the

business-technology interface and capacity to identify and align clients' emerging technology
needs with products and services. A successful and diverse background spanning technical,
operational management, service delivery and business-development disciplines underscores
expertise in engaging decision makers and devising winning sales strategies and solutions.
Skilled in optimizing teams dynamics, uniting diverse agendas to a common goal and
harnessing strategic and operational drivers to deliver results.
Professional Experience:
Mile2 4/2012 Present
Manager Business Development
SNAPSHOT
Company: Mile2 was developed in response to the threat of corporate and national

information security attacks in the aftermath of 9/11. mile2 designs, develops, and
delivers Information Security training and Information Assurance services that meet
military, government, private sector and institutional specifications. In doing so, mile2
has become the de facto standard for organizations and militaries worldwide. mile2 has
offices in the US, UK, Middle East and ASIA.
Reported to: Regional Director
Products/Solutions: Information Security Training.

My job Description is:

Generate new business.
Partnership opportunities with other Institutes and Universities across Pakistan.
SERVER4SALE LLC 6/2011 3/2012
Manager Business Development & Customer Support
SNAPSHOT
Company: Largest hosting provider with own data centers in US and CANADA and market
leader of DDOS protection service business to the corporate market revenues of Rs.750M.
Budget: (Rs. 50M revenue target).
Reported to: COO
Products/Solutions: Advance hosting services, managed services, Information security services,
IT infrastructure products (Trustwave), software and licensing.

Gained distinction as a superior business development performer, accomplishing 65% sales to

budget from a zero base within the first 6 months.
In fewer than 4 months, provided leadership for many of the company's most prominent and
strategic tenders and sales.
Closed tenders and deals with NBP, NADRA, NJI, Royal Group, PN.
Built new partnerships in Middle East with other companies and successfully won a deal via AlMira Tech Abu Dhabi. Also, working to build new bridge in Qater, Oman and Bahrain.

Developed and maintained a consultative business development relationship with

customers.
Rewterz Inc 1/2008 5/2011
Manager Business Development & Technical Support

SNAPSHOT:
Company: Start-up of Information Security Services solutions ,one of the founding members of
the company.
Reported to: CEO
Products/Solutions: Managed services, Information security services.
Introduce the solution and services to International level.
Despite no prior industry experience and a shoestring budget, jump-started business with minimal
capital. Within 12 months, the business had reached Rs.6M, delivering services to national and
international customers.
Upon commencement, the challenges appeared daunting. Solely addressed issues, conducted
market research, devised new strategies and produced the leads.
Worked on end-to-end sales right from Prospecting, Generation of Leads, working on Tenders,
RFP &ROI,also worked on various marketing campaign.Closed with WARID, HBL, NIFT, KSE,
MEEZAN BANK.
Built partnerships with many vendors to enhance the portfolio. Splunk, Tenable, Arcsight,
SHIFRA LLC.

Rewterz Inc 6/2006 12/2007

Pre-Sales Engineer
SNAPSHOT:
Company: Start-up of Information Security Services solutions ,one of the founding members of
the company.
Reported to: CEO
Products/Solutions: Managed services, Information security services.
Propelled start-up business into a flourishing company and a national leader in Information
security services, employing twenty seven staff, and gaining distinction for superior services which
surpassed larger competitors. From zero, grew customer base to 24 satisfied customers, with larger
Information security service provider of the country.

Following up new business opportunities and setting up meetings.

Planning and preparing presentations.
Establishing and maintaining working relationships.
Communicating new product developments to prospective clients.
Setting up call center support teams and claims handlers.
Overseeing the development of marketing literature.
Administering accounts and writing reports.
Providing management with market feedback.
OTHER ACTIVITIVES
Koshish Foundation A US based group of IT Enterprenuers, professionals & Engineers
2009 Present
Board Member ( Pakistan )
A famous US based group which believes in giving back to the society. Most of the members are at top
most positions in Silicon Valley and are famous Enterprenuers. In Pakistan, many famous personalities
are silent contributors and supporters of the organization . We all believe in Giving back to society .
Youngest ever board member of the Foundation. Also, selected as General Secretry of the board.
Worked with Education Boards,Universities and other famous groups like Khan Academy,
UNDP, USEF, etc.

IQRA University - Fall 2008

Visiting Faculty - Taught IT courses to BBA students .

Iqra University is honored to have been chartered by the Government of Sindh vide Sindh
Government Ordinance No.VI of 2000. It has campuses in all four provinces of Pakistan and also
collaborates with reputed foreign institutes. It provides a range of undergraduate, graduate and
PhD programs, meeting international standards, in the areas of Management Sciences, Computer
Sciences, Engineering, Education and Learning Sciences, Media Sciences, and Fashion
Designing.

Education
S.M Law College
Present
Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
FAST-National University of Computer & Emerging Sciences
BS- Computer Science (CS)
D.J Science College, Karachi

2002 2004

2002 2006

F.Sc (Pre Engineering)

ALPHA Secondary School, Karachi
Matriculation

1998- 2000

Personal Information

Father Name : Muhammad Hanif Lakhani

Relegion : Islam
Date of Birth : December 22,1984
CNIC No. : 42301-1649158-3
Hobbies : Swimming