IMTEYAZ AHMAD

IMTEYAZ AHMAD
Plot 105, Sangam Nagar, Ring Road Nagpur, MH, India-440013
Cell: WhatsApp +91-8600038911 /7208835363
Email:imteyazahmad05@gmail.com Skype: imteyazbabu

PROFILE SUMMARY:
Results-driven Network Architect with 23 years of experience in analyzing, designing, and implementing complex
enterprise networks. Seeking a challenging role to contribute to the digital transformation initiatives of the business
by providing technical expertise, strategic direction, and mentoring to the Network team. Proficient in network
architecture, data security, project management, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. Strong
communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills to ensure efficient, scalable, and secure network infrastructure.
Highly skilled in designing and implementing network solutions for oil and gas companies. Offering extensive
knowledge of industry-specific requirements, network security, and infrastructure design. Keen to contribute to the
success of an oil and gas company by providing strategic network architecture, ensuring scalability, reliability, and
security of the network infrastructure.

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS:
 Network Architecture Design for Oil & Gas Facilities  Vendor Management/Project Management

 Industrial Control Systems (ICS) Networking  Risk Assessment and Mitigation

 Network Security and Compliance  Data Intensive Applications

 Infrastructure Design and Best Practices  Wireless Communication Technologies

 Network Performance Analysis and Optimization  Regulatory Compliance (e.g., NERC-CIP, ISA-99)

 Strong Problem-solving and Analytical Skills  Routing and switching protocol BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, MP-
BGP, MPLS, IS-IS,
 Excellent Communication and Stakeholder
Management  Networking protocols TCP/IP, UDP, SNMP.

 Design& Architecture of SD-WAN, SDN/NFV(Cisco  Fiber/UTP/Wireless/SDN LAN/WAN setup and

Travelled to Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, Oman, China, Singapore, Mongolia, Brunei, Sudan, Africa,Qatar,Bahrain
etc.
 ACI, VMware NSX, Arista/Nuage) Operational Capabilities Assessment.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:
ENTERPRISE SECURITY TOOLS& TECHNOLOGY:
 NozomiNSG-M 750/NSG-M 1000,Tenable Nessus, Tofino Xenon, QualysGuard, ArcSight, NetWitness, Encase,
FTK, Cenzic Hailstorm, HP Fortify, IBM AppscaneEye, McAfee ePO, McAfee HIPS (Entercept), , McAfee IntruShield
, McAfee Network Security Manager system ,SNORT, Cisco ASA, Cisco Security Manager, MS TMG Forefront/ ISA
Server, Checkpoint NG, Fortinet fortigate, Sonicwall, Juniper Netscreen,Backtrack, Ecora Enterprise, Retina,,
nMap, ISS Scanner, AppDetective, LANalyzer, SAINT, kismet, GFI LanGuard, Paros Proxy, Dsniff etc. Conducting
site surveys to collect information related to OT Networks, Servers, workstations, Historians, PLCs, Controllers
etc., overcoming challenges in filling information gaps to understand in detail site’s As-Is OT environment.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT:
 MS PROJECT 2010/2013/ Oracle Primavera.
OPERATING SYSTEM:
 Windows, Sun Solaris, Red Hat Linux.
FIREWALL:
 Cisco ASA/ Firepower, Fortinet, Sonicwall, MS TMG Forefront/ ISA Server, Checkpoint NG, Netscreen, Tofino
Xenon.
HIGH AVAILABILITY TOOLS:
 Cisco, Barracuda, Citrix Netscaler, Riverbed Steelhead cx/dx/ex, Radware, F5, VMWare, VCS, SUN Cluster, MS
Cluster, Infblox DDI.
DRP/BCP/BACKUP TOOLS:
 PlateSpin Forge, Symantec VERITAS Netbackup/Backup Executive, Acronis, Doubletake.
NETWORK MONITORING & MANAGEMENT:
 HP OpenView, Cisco works, Cisco QPM, CISCO NAM, Dell OpenManage, Solarwinds, OP Manager, GFI LAN Guard,
NETPRO Change Auditor
ANTIVIRUS:
 Macafee, Sophos, Symantec Norton Anti Virus, Trend Micro , AVG, Avast, Panda Software etc.
ROUTERS & SWITCHES:
 CISCO ROUTER 1800, 2600, 2800, 7200, 7600, NEXUS 5000 ETC.
 CISCO CATALYST CE500, 2900, 3500, 3700, 4500, 6500 ETC
SERVERS & STORAGE SOLUTIONS:
 Dell ,EMC,Hitachi, HP, IBM, Super Micro, SUN, Netapps
SECURITY AUDITING TOOLS:
 Backtrack, Ecora Enterprise, Netpro Change Auditor, Retina, Nessus, nMap, ISS Scanner, AppDetective,
LANalyzer, SAINT, kismet, GFI LanGuard, Paros Proxy, Dsniff etc.

LEADERSHIP CAREER HISTORY:

Head of Digital Transformation
Indian Consultancy Services, 2021 –Present
Company Profile: Leading IT &BMS contractors having presence worldwide with more than 100 of successful
projects worldwide.
 Lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of enterprise-wide network architecture, ensuring alignment
with business goals and scalability for future growth.
 Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into network designs
that support efficient and reliable operations.

Travelled to Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, Oman, China, Singapore, Mongolia, Brunei, Sudan, Africa,Qatar,Bahrain
etc.
  Develop network strategies, roadmaps, and standards to guide network evolution and ensure consistency across
the organization.
 Evaluate and select networking technologies and vendors to meet business needs while considering cost-
effectiveness and industry best practices.
 Design and implement secure network solutions, including firewalls, VPNs, intrusion detection/prevention
systems, and network access controls.
 Conduct network performance analysis and capacity planning to optimize network performance and ensure
scalability.
 Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of network infrastructure with other IT
systems and applications.
 Provide technical leadership and guidance to network engineers, ensuring adherence to standards and best
practices.
 Stay updated on emerging network technologies, industry trends, and security threats to proactively
recommend improvements and implement innovative solutions.
 Designed and implemented network solutions for clients, including LAN/WAN architectures, routing protocols,
and network security measures.
 Conducted network assessments and audits to identify vulnerabilities and propose remediation strategies.
 Collaborated with clients and internal teams to gather requirements, develop network designs, and oversee
implementation projects.
 Provided technical guidance and support to network engineers, ensuring adherence to design specifications and
industry standards.

ENTERPRISE ARCHITECT-ICT INFRASTRUCTURE

QATARGAS LLC/ALI BIN ALI TECHNOLOGY SERVICES. 2018- 2020(MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA)

 Lead network architecture design and implementation projects for oil and gas facilities, ensuring compliance with
industry-specific requirements and best practices.
 Develop network strategies and solutions to support critical operations, such as drilling, production, pipeline
management, and remote site connectivity.
 Collaborate with cross-functional teams including IT, Operations, and Security to define network requirements
and design scalable, highly available, and secure network infrastructures.
 Perform risk assessments and implement appropriate security measures to protect sensitive data, intellectual
property, and operational technology.
 Conduct network performance analysis, capacity planning, and optimization to meet the demands of data-
intensive applications and real-time monitoring systems.
 Evaluate and select network technologies and vendors, ensuring compatibility with existing infrastructure and
future growth requirements.
 Provide technical expertise and guidance on network protocols, routing, switching, wireless communication, and
industrial control systems (ICS).
 Manage network projects, including budgeting, resource allocation, and vendor management, ensuring timely
and successful project delivery.
 Stay up-to-date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes to recommend innovative
network solutions that drive operational efficiency and cost savings.
 Evaluate new technology solutions, for integration to the roadmap, in collaboration with Business Partners,
Projects, Operations and other Design Authority members.
 Initiate projects as identified in strategic roadmaps

HEAD –NETWORK& BMS

Travelled to Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, Oman, China, Singapore, Mongolia, Brunei, Sudan, Africa,Qatar,Bahrain
etc.
Indian Consultancy Services. 2010- 2018(Middle East & Africa)

Company Profile: Leading and fast growing company specialized in outsourcing competent senior IT& Telecom
professionals/consultant & end to end IT& Telecom solutions in India, APAC, Africa and EMEA region.
 Responsibilities includes providing management, solution expertise and thought leadership in the
implementation of the physical and logical solutions for selected Customers,
 Leading & participating in Customer facing activities such as presentations and technical discussions and
ensuring that all solutions comply with customer's contractual requirements and Tess profitability targets,
 ensuring that new solutions preserve architectural integrity and consistency with approved standards and
strategies,
 managing technical and/or non technical, local or virtual team that develops, deploys, and maintains IT solutions
for Customers,
 Identifying resources needed and assigned individual responsibilities, and tracks for successful completion of
tasks,
 Providing expertise and thought leadership to create solutions that provide appropriate levels of performance,
scalability, reliability, profitability and cost efficiency,
 Researching and communicating industry trends and Serving as a subject matter expert for selected products
and technologies and managing the strategic roadmaps for these products and technologies,
 Managing and directing the support infrastructure and delivery of maintenance and subscription services,
 Monitoring renewals and insures sales has the information to complete the transaction, Continue to review and
improve analysis of business processes, objectives and strategic direction in resolving opportunities within the
business,
 Supporting other project teams outside of geographic area, Leads business development and engagement teams
locally, Manages projects requiring innovative business solutions and new technologies,
 Constructing and leading engagement teams to design integrate and implement advanced solutions,
 Applying project management methodologies in delivery of services, including management of costs (P&L) and
change control to ensure BIS profitability,

DGM (DATA CENTER, MANAGED SERVICES AND SECURITY)

BHARTI AIRTEL LTD 2008 –2010
Company Profile: World fifth largest telecom & ISP having presence in more than 19 countries with more than 300
million customers worldwide.

 Leading the customer engagement for Network, Storage and Server consolidation feasibility study,
application suitability assessment, planning and implementation.
 Infrastructure and application architecture assessment, design and implementation for high availability,
scalability, performance and security.
 Data centre setup and Operational Capabilities Assessment.
 Consulting in the areas of out sourcing (Managed/Shared Services, Managed security and BCP/DRP).
 Planning, designing and implementation of secure, reliable, scalable and efficient IT infrastructure.
 Planning and costing all phases of projects, then coordinating all associated activities and resources from
feasibility to implementation. Costing all phases of projects and Preparing BOM/BOQ
 Organizing, administering, reviewing & evaluating the work of subordinates.
 Measuring Performance and auditing each project, each individual in the team and over all company
performance against annual and long-term quality company objective.
 Working closely with data center factory, SCM, CSD and project team to provide the best-fit (built to suit)
end to end DC& DR solution that is aligned with the current and future needs of Customer Company
business needs at affordable price with choice of Capex and Opex model.

Travelled to Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, Oman, China, Singapore, Mongolia, Brunei, Sudan, Africa,Qatar,Bahrain
etc.
  Co-coordinating and managing relationship with vendors

SR. SOLUTION ARCHITECT (NETWORK & SECURITY INFRASTRUCTURE)

MOHSIN HAIDER DARWISH LLC, OMAN 2006 –2008
Company Profile: Oman leading IT solution provider having presence country wide.
 Requirement analysis, planning, designing and implementation of secure, reliable, scalable and efficient IT
infrastructure.
 Data Center Capacity planning and designing of LAN and WAN networks according to the customer’s specific
needs.
 Data centre setup and Operational Capabilities Assessment.
 Testing the security architecture to evaluate the security strengths and to detect possible threats.
 Costing all phases of projects and Preparing BOM/BOQ.
 Ensuring timely completions of all IT projects.
 Server consolidation feasibility study, application suitability assessment, planning and implementation.
 Unbiased evaluation of new software and hardware.
 Infrastructure and application architecture assessment, design and implementation for high availability,
scalability, performance and security.
 Providing Network Security by deploying UTM Firewalls, Anti-hacking and Intrusion prevention /detection
system/Software.

SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT (NETWORK& IT INFRASTRUCTURE)

LUCENT TECHNOLOGIES (AT&T) WORLD WIDE SERVICES 2005- 2006
Company Profile: World oldest& largest telecom & ISP solutions provider having presence worldwide.

 Consulting in the areas of networking with focus on security, quality of service, network management and
consolidation.
 Designing of LAN and WAN Networks according to the customer’s specific needs.
 Designing, developing, configuring, documenting and testing the base configuration of Cisco routers and Catalyst
Switches as per rule set and policy of clients and carrier for connectivity, security and deployment.
 Configuring CISCO devices i.e. routers, firewalls, switches, and content delivery products
 Deployment of Network Management System for various large Banks, Telecom & ISP companies.
 Providing support for installation, maintenance & administration of CISCO Routers based WAN Network.
 Providing network security by deploying Firewalls, anti-hacking and Intrusion detection system/software.
 Designing and implementing Campus Network using Cisco Catalyst switches and configuring appropriate VLANS.
 Providing Pre-Sales technical support to the marketing team of the Company.
 Helping Technical lead to configure and deploy Network Monitoring and Management system.
 Providing the best-fit solution that is aligned with the current and future needs of Customer Company at
affordable price.
 Leading Network and system engineers for installing & configuring Routers, various Advanced Server and
Network Infrastructure.
 Measuring Performance and auditing each project, each individual in the team and over all company
performance against annual and long-term quality company objective.
 Planning, Developing and Writing Proposal and reply for RFP/RFI/Public and Government tender documents.
 Building Partnership with Vendors & Industry Leaders to supply highest quality solutions.
 Offering free network security audit, Offering Security awareness training to Banks, Industries and Government.
 Planning, Scheduling and providing various Onsite training to Government .and private organization.
 Providing most complete and comprehensive Network security solution to small to big industries and ministries
from start to finish.

SKJ GROUP, 2000 – 2004

Travelled to Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, Oman, China, Singapore, Mongolia, Brunei, Sudan, Africa,Qatar,Bahrain
etc.
Company Profile: Brunei largest Group having global presence which export to develop countries like Japan , UK,
Australia etc.
IT executive
 Keeping up-to-date of changes in technology and implementing new software /Hardware/networking products
into company.
 Trouble shooting and solving hardware, software and Network problems.
 Maintaining the access rules to data and other IT resources.
 Maintaining the security and confidentiality over the issuance and maintenance of authorized user IDs and
passwords.
 Monitoring the information security violations and taking corrective action to ensure security provided.
 Preparing and monitoring the information security awareness program for all employees, reviewing and
evaluating the information security policy and suggesting necessary changes to management.
 Testing the security architecture to evaluate the security strengths and to detect possible threats.

NETTECH SOLUTIONS 1996-2000

Company Profile: Indian IT Sales & Support company having focus on Rural and domestic SOHO clients& End users.
NETWORK ENGINEER
 Troubleshooting Hardware/Software& networking Issues.
 Installing, configuring, testing, upgrading and administering Servers.
 Build Servers and Workstations including complete machines from empty boxes.

NOTABLE PROJECTS:
 KENANA SUGAR COMPANY LTD, SUDAN, NORTH AFRICA.
Planned, designed, and architected Clustered Fiber &wireless WAN & LAN infrastructure for connecting
120, 000 Meter campus and more than 16 sites in the Groups.
 MAADEN ALUMINIUM SMELTER, KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA: Planned, designed, architected, and led
the successful termination and testing and certification of 280,000 meter Fiber Backbone core network
infrastructure. Also led successful implementation of Cisco IP Telephony/Unified communications System
for 1500+ employees for plant and corporate offices.
 MARAFIQ, KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA: Planned, designed, architected, Implemented and tested
Secured Wireless WAN (Long distance Free Frequency PTP) Infrastructure and Branch Site LAN for IP
Telephony and Security Surveillance System.
 MINISTRY OF MANPOWER, SULTANATE OF OMAN.
Planned, designed, architected Campus & WAN infrastructure for making an anytime anywhere HOTSPOT
zone for all the engineering colleges at multiple locations in the kingdom.
 GAZZAZ LTD, KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA.
Planned, designed, architected Clustered WAN infrastructure for connecting 35 Malls and more than 200
POS in the kingdom.
 NCDEX, INDIA.
Planned, designed, architected clustered WAN(999.99% SLA) infrastructure from 3 ISP and led the
successful implementation of Zonal exchange in metro and major cities of India.
 PRIME MINISTER OFFICE, KINGDOM OF BRUNEI DARUSSALAM.
Planned, designed, architected and led the successful implementation of WAN infrastructure (VPN over
VLAN) for connecting 700 Government offices pan Brunei Darussalam.
 BRUNET INTERNET EXCHANGE, KINGDOM OF BRUNEI DARUSSALAM.
Planned, designed, architected and led the successful implementation of internet exchange to keep local
traffic locally and pass only global traffic on backbone network hence saving multi million on international
bandwidth and optimizing the performance for Telecom Dept of Brunei Darussalam.

Travelled to Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, Oman, China, Singapore, Mongolia, Brunei, Sudan, Africa,Qatar,Bahrain
etc.
 QATAR GAS BUSINESS PROCESS (PROJECT)/ INFORMATION/ APPLICATION/ TECHNOLOGY/SECURITY REFERENCE
ARCHITECTURE DEVELOPMENT, IT ARCHITECTURE PRINCIPLES BLUE PRINT DESIGN, RISK& VULNERABILITY
ASSESSMENT OF ENTERPRISE ARCHITECTURE TOOLS AND TECHNOLOGIES AND TEMPLATE DEVELOPMENT.

CUSTOMER PROFILE: Qatargas is a unique global energy operator in terms of size, service and reliability.
The Company operates 14 Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) trains with a total annual production capacity of 77
million tons. This makes Qatargas the largest LNG producer in the world.
PROJECT OBJECTIVE: The scope of this project has been to:
1. Develop process (project) /information /application /technology/security reference architecture.
2. Risk &Vulnerability Assessment of EA tools and plug-ins.
3. Develop and draft Policy and Standard for QG solution’s Infrastructure evaluation System.
4. Providing advisory services to PMO on individual solutions for each business stream (example:
a. Evaluated& advised right solution for “Emergency Management& Fire protection division” to
automate the work flow and optimize the delivery of services from days to minutes.
b. Evaluated& advised right solution for “Communication& personal Administration division” for
digital transformation and any time anywhere digital library hosting.
My Role: Delivering all the above objective
 KAHRAMAA’S ICS/SCADA SECURITY RISK& VULNERABILITY ASSESSMENT&BCP/BCM:
Customer Profile:Qatar General Electricity &Water Corporation is government authority to supply and
support Electricity and Water needs of the kingdom.
Project Objective: The scope of this project is to conduct Risk &Vulnerability Assessment and Design and
deploy BCP/BCM Policy, Standard and Procedure for Kahramaa’s ICS/ SCADA System.
My Role: Conducting Risk& Vulnerability assessment on People, Process, Tools and technology as per
global best practices and ICT Qatar/NIA , NIST and NERC Standards& security Guidelines and Leading the
team of security Consultants in the development of ICS /SCADA Security Blueprint for conducting the Risk
Assessment /Vulnerability assessment and BCP of Kahramaa’s ICS/SCADA system.
 ARAMCO-MARAFIQ BERRY GAS PLANT –:
Customer Profile: Aramco & Marafiq are the Government owned companies in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,
Aramco is one of the world’s largest OIL& Gas Company and Marafiq is Saudi Arabia largest water and
electricity Supplier covers entire Eastern State &kingdom Capital Riyadh.
Project Objective: The scope of this project was to conduct Risk Assessment and plan, design, and deploy
complete Wired& wireless Network Infrastructure for SCADA system, Security surveillance system &
Unified Communication.
My Role: Conducted Risk assessment on People,Process, Tools and technology as per global best practices
and Marafiq Standards security Guidelines and led the team to supply and deliver long distance secured
Wireless PTP WAN infrastructure from O&M Center to Gas plant and various pumping stations.
 OMAN OIL MARKETING COMPANY LLC
Customer Profile: This is the Government owned companies in Oman responsible for marketing its OIL &
Natural GAS worldwide.
Project Objective: The scope of this project was to conduct audit& risk assessment and plan, design, and
deploy complete Data centre Infrastructure Security.

Travelled to Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, Oman, China, Singapore, Mongolia, Brunei, Sudan, Africa,Qatar,Bahrain
etc.
 My Role: Conducted audit& risk assessment , planned, designed and deployed/implemented the security
solution which also includes BCP/DRP using Trend micro, Symantec Veritas, GFI, DELL|EMC storage and
other third part solutions.
 OMAN REFINERY COMPANY LLC(ORPC).
Customer Profile: This is the Government owned companies in Oman responsible for Production &
Development of OIL & Natural GAS and other resources.
Project Objective: The scope of this project was to Audit& asses the Business process and supply,
Installation, configuration, customization, testing and deployment of Service Management System /Help
Desk System.
My Role: Audited, implemented, and customized the Help Desk System which includes Altiris Help Desk
system, Windows 2003, Dell Servers and other third party solutions.
 SKJ GROUP OF COMPANIES, BRUNEI DARUSSALAM (CONTRACTOR AT BRUNEI SHELL PETROLEUM):
Customer profile:
This is one of oldest & largest Group of companies in Brunei Darussalam involved in Oil & Natural Gas, ,
Crude oil Vessels and Tanker, Shipping, Scaffolding, Construction; Furniture & Interior, Information &
Telecommunication Services.
Project Objective: The scope of the project was to conduct risk assessment and develop and deploy a
smart Business Automation infrastructure & Quality Management System.
MY Role: Auditing & Risk assessment of the current infrastructure and developing and deployment of
Quality Management System, Quality Operation Procedure, Quality System Procedure as per ISO
9000:2000, ISO 17799(BS7799), ISO 20000(BS 15000), ISO 27001 and ITIL framework.
 GUJRAT GAS LTD.
Customer Profile: This is the Government owned companies in Gujarat state of India responsible for
Production & Development of OIL & Natural GAS and other resources.
Project Objective: The scope of this project was to Audit & asses the Business requirement for Data center
Hosting & Network Infrastructure.
My Role: Assessed the business requirement and provisioned most cost effective and efficient Data center
Collocation services and hosted the network Infrastructure with Managed Physical and logical security
services.

EDUCATION:
 MASTER OF SCIENCE (INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY).
 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY)
 Higher national Diploma in Data Programming & Software.
CERTIFICATION
 TOGAF 9.2 Certified Enterprise Architect
 Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL).
 Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert ( CCIE- voice)
 Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)
 Certified Information System Auditor(CISA)
 Certified Information System Security Manager(CISM)
 Certified Ethical Hacker(CEH)v8
 Certified Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI)v8

Travelled to Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, Oman, China, Singapore, Mongolia, Brunei, Sudan, Africa,Qatar,Bahrain
etc.
 Sun Solaris System Administration 8(I & II)
 Microsoft Certified System Engineer (MCSE 2000)
 Advanced Training on Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GICSP
 Advanced Training in Symantec Veritas Disaster Recovery Management
 ISO 9000:2000 Certified Internal Quality Auditor
 Training in Total Quality Management

Travelled to Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, Oman, China, Singapore, Mongolia, Brunei, Sudan, Africa,Qatar,Bahrain
etc.