IMTEYAZ AHMAD

Plot 105, Sangam Nagar, Ring Road Nagpur, MH, India-440013

Email:imteyazahmad05@gmail.com Skype: imteyazbabu
Cell/ WhatsApp: 8600038911/7208835363

PROFILE SUMMARY:
Seasoned Enterprise Architect Driving Transformation: Bringing 23 years of global experience, I
spearhead successful enterprise architecture initiatives within Telecommunications Industry. Possessing
deep expertise in TOGAF, Zachman, ITIL and relevant frameworks (honed over 20 years), I excel at
designing, implementing, and governing architecture, delivering transformative outcomes. My track
record boasts a 30% reduction in project development time through standardized frameworks and a
25% boost in data accessibility via a centralized platform. I thrive in collaborative environments, adeptly
aligning technology with business objectives through effective stakeholder engagement. Eager to
contribute my expertise to VODAFONE's successful EA office establishment in PUNE/ITALY.
QUANTIFIABLE ACHIEVEMENTS:
 Achieved Alignment of Architecture with Business Objectives: Developed target state and in-
terim state architectures, resulting in a 15% improvement in operational efficiency and a 10% re-
duction in IT infrastructure costs, specifically tailored to meet the dynamic needs of the telecom
industry.
 Streamlined IT Roadmap Development: Defined and maintained IT roadmaps for Group Func-
tions, leading to a 20% increase in project delivery speed and a 25% reduction in resource alloca-
tion time, aligning with the rapid pace of technological advancements in the telecom sector.
 Enhanced Solution Catalogues and Reference Architectures: Implemented processes for main-
taining reference architectures and solution catalogues, reducing project deployment time by
30% and enhancing scalability by 20%, catering to the complex and diverse service offerings of
the telecom industry.
 Drove Innovation and Adoption of Emerging Technologies: Spearheaded initiatives to adopt
emerging technologies, resulting in a 25% improvement in competitiveness and a 15% increase
in customer satisfaction ratings, addressing the evolving demands of telecom customers for in-
novative services.
 Provided Expert Architectural Guidance: Offered architectural guidance to project teams, en-
suring 100% compliance with enterprise architecture guidelines and principles, reducing archi-
tecture-related risks by 20%, crucial for maintaining the robustness and reliability of telecom
networks.
 Resolved Crisis Situations with Expertise: Provided expertise during critical situations, resulting
in a 95% success rate in resolving architecture-related issues and minimizing project delays by
30%, essential for ensuring uninterrupted service delivery in the telecom industry.
 Implemented Best Practices and Methodologies: Leveraged best practice methodologies, opti-
mizing architecture processes and driving continuous improvement, resulting in a 20% increase
in project success rate, vital for meeting the stringent quality and performance standards of the
telecom sector.
 Facilitated Effective Stakeholder Communication: Communicated architectural concepts effec-
tively, leading to a 15% increase in stakeholder collaboration and buy-in, and reducing project
 misunderstandings by 25%, essential for ensuring alignment with business goals and customer
expectations in the telecom industry.
 Developed Expertise in Cloud Solutions and Platforms: Obtained certifications and extensive
knowledge in cloud solutions and platforms, resulting in a 30% improvement in cloud architec-
ture implementation efficiency, crucial for enabling agile and scalable telecom infrastructure so-
lutions.
 Promoted Security by Design: Advocated for security by design principles, resulting in a 25% re-
duction in security vulnerabilities and ensuring compliance with industry standards, essential for
safeguarding sensitive customer data and maintaining network integrity in the telecom industry.

 Established a thriving EA office: Launched a fully functional EA office within 3 months, equip-
ping it with standardized processes and building a team of 5 skilled EA professionals. This re-
sulted in a 30% increase in stakeholder engagement through effective communication strate-
gies.
 Developed robust architecture models: Created 5 comprehensive business architecture mod-
els, aligning technology with strategic goals and achieving a 15% increase in business process
efficiency. Additionally, designed application architecture models for 20 critical applications, en-
suring optimal performance, scalability, and security.
 Accelerated project delivery: Slashed project development time by 30% through a standardized
application architecture framework, delivering projects 2 months faster on average.
 Enhanced data availability: Improved data accessibility by 25% by designing and implementing a
centralized data platform, enabling 10% faster data-driven decision making.
 Optimized technology investments: Saved $1.5 million in technology costs by aligning the tech-
nology roadmap with business needs, achieving a 20% reduction in unnecessary hardware pur-
chases.
 Seamless cloud migration: Successfully migrated 10 critical systems to the cloud with minimal
downtime (less than 2 hours per system), ensuring business continuity and enhanced scalabil-
ity.
KEY SKILLS & EXPERTISE:
 Enterprise Architecture Frameworks: Expertise in TOGAF, Zachman Framework, and EA
frameworks for government/critical infrastructure, demonstrated by 20 years of experience.
 Project Management: Successfully led 15 enterprise architecture projects, delivering on time
and within budget, achieving measurable outcomes.
 Business Architecture: Developed and documented 10 business architecture models, aligning
technology initiatives with strategic goals.
 Application Architecture: Defined and implemented application architecture strategies for 20
critical applications, ensuring scalability, security, and performance.
 Data Architecture: Designed and implemented data architecture solutions for projects,
optimizing data flow and accessibility.
 Technology Architecture: Developed 5 technology architecture roadmaps, guiding technology
investments and modernization efforts.
 Governance: Established and implemented robust EA governance processes for specific
organizations, ensuring adherence to standards and best practices.
 Stakeholder Management: Proven ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders,
fostering consensus and buy-in.
TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
ENTERPRISE ARCHITECTURE & MODELLING TOOLS:
 Orbus Infinity, ADOIT, Aris, Archi, MS Visio, Sparx, Abacus, Mega, Bizzdesign, LeanIX , alfabet,
SAP Power designer, IBM-System Architect, iServer, CASEWISE, Troux etc.
CLOUD TECHNOLOGIES AND PLATFORM:
COMPUTE:
 Google Compute Engine (GCE), Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE), Google App Engine, Google
Cloud Functions, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2), Amazon Elastic Container Service (ECS),
Amazon Elastic Beanstalk, AWS Lambda, Microsoft Azure Virtual Machines, Azure Kubernetes
Service (AKS), Azure App Service, Azure Functions
STORAGE:
 Cloud Storage, Cloud SQL, Cloud Spanner, Cloud Filestore, Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3),
Amazon Relational Database Service (RDS), Amazon DynamoDB, Amazon Elastic Block Store
(EBS), Azure Blob Storage, Azure SQL Database, Azure Cosmos DB, Azure Disk Storage
NETWORKING:
 Google Cloud Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), Google Load Balancing, Google Cloud DNS, Amazon
Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), Amazon Elastic Load Balancing (ELB), Amazon Route 53, Azure
Virtual Network (VNet), Azure Load Balancer, Azure DNS
MANAGEMENT & MONITORING:
 Google Cloud Stackdriver, Google Cloud Monitoring, Google Cloud Logging, Amazon
CloudWatch, Amazon CloudTrail, Amazon CloudFormation, Azure Monitor, Azure Log Analytics,
Azure Resource Manager
ORCHESTRATION TOOLS:
 Ansible, Terraform, Kubernetes, Chef, OpenStack, CloudBolt, Morpheus, Cloudify, Microsoft
Azure Automation, AWS CloudFormation, Google Cloud Deployment Manager
MACHINE LEARNING:
 Cloud AI Platform, TensorFlow on Google Cloud, BigQuery ML, Amazon SageMaker, Amazon
Rekognition, Amazon Polly, Azure Machine Learning, Azure Cognitive Services, Azure Databricks
DATA ANALYTICS:
 BigQuery, Dataproc, Dataflow Amazon Redshift, Amazon EMR, Amazon Kinesis Azure Synapse
Analytics, Azure HDInsight, Azure Data Factory
SECURITY:
 Google Cloud Identity and Access Management (IAM), Google Cloud Security Command Center
(Cloud SCC), Google Cloud Armor, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), AWS CloudTrail,
AWS Shield Azure Active Directory (Azure AD), Azure Security Center, Azure DDoS
Protection.
 Java se , Servlet ,JSP, JSF , Ejb 3.0 ,
 JDBC, JPA , RMI, JAX-WS , JAX-RPC, SAX ,DOM , JAXB,
 Oracle Fusion Middleware, XML, XSD, WSDL, XSL, XQUERY, SOAP Web services, RESTful Web
Services
OPERATING SYSTEM:
 Windows XX, Sun Solaris, Red Hat Linux.
ENTERPRISE SECURITY TOOLS:
  FOX-IT/ Lightware Data Diode, Palo Alto PA-500/2020/3060, Fortigate, FortiAnalyzer,
FortiWiFi, FortiAP, FortiDB, and FortiManager, Fortimail, FortiCleint, FortiMobile,FOrti
SandBox; ISP Load balancing & Bandwidth Aggregation on Fortigate, Failover on Fortigate
Firewall ( Active/Standby & Active/Active), Cisco PIX /ASA Firewall & Cisco VPN Concentrator
, Cisco MARS 50 , Cisco Device Security, IPSec, VPNs, AAA Model (RADIUS and TACACS), NAT
and Access Lists, IOS Firewall, DMZ setups, CBAC, DoS and common threats prevention ,
Failover on ASA Firewall ( Active/Standby & Active/Active), Cisco Secure ACS Server, Cisco
ezvpn, Site to Site VPN, Remote Access VPN, Symantec Mail Security 8360 hardware
appliance, QRADAR/ArcSight, NetWitness, Encase, FTK, Nessus, eEye, 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.
IDM/IAM/PAM
 Centrify, CA identity suite, Saviynt, RadiantLogic
VDS,SiteMinder,Cyberark,Sailpoint,Okta,Ping,Forgerock,MIM, Azure AD,
HIGH AVAILABILITY TOOLS:
 Cisco, Barracuda, Citrix, Radware, F5, Veritas, VCS, Sun Cluster, MS Cluster.
DRP/BCP/BACKUP TOOLS:
 PlateSpin Forge, Symantec VERITAS Net backup/Backup Executive, Acronis, Doubletake,
VMWare.
NETWORK MONITORING & MANAGEMENT:
 HP OpenView, Cisco works, Cisco QPM, CISCO NAM, Dell OpenManage, Solarwinds, OP
Manager, GFI LAN Guard, NETPRO Change Auditor
ANTIVIRUS:
 Macafee, Windows Defender ATP, Sophos, Symantec Norton Anti Virus, Trend Micro, AVG,
Avast, Panda Software etc.
ROUTERS & SWITCHES:
 CISCO ROUTER 1800, 2600, 2800, 7200, 7600 ETC.
 CISCO CATALYST CE500, 2900, 3500, 3700, 4500, 6500 ETC
SERVERS & STORAGE SOLUTIONS:
 Dell , HP, IBM, Super Micro, SUN, Netapps
PROGRAMMING & DATABASE:
 VB6, C, COBOL, Oracle, MS SQL, FoxPro, Dbase, Filemaker pro.
MAIL SERVER:
 MS Exchange 5.5/2000/2003/2007, Lotus Domino Server, MDaemon Server, Symantec AV
for Exchange, Anti-Spam using DNS Blacklists, White lists & Keywords, GFI Mail Essentials &
Mail Security Products,
DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM:
 Documentum, Laserfiche, EB Suite, MS Portal Server, Docusign
PROJECT MANAGEMENT:
 MS PROJECT 2007/10/Oracle Primavera
EXPERIENCE:
HEAD OF ENTERPRISE ARCHITECTURE & DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION,
TECHNAVIOUS SOLUTIONS JAN2021-JAN 2024 (EMEA)
 Spearheaded the creation of target state and interim state architectures, resulting in a 20%
reduction in IT infrastructure costs.
 Developed and maintained IT roadmaps for Group Functions, leading to a 15% improvement in
project alignment with business objectives.
 Established reference architectures and solution catalogues, enhancing project consistency and
reducing implementation time by 25%.
 Provided architectural guidance to project teams, ensuring 100% compliance with enterprise
architecture guidelines and best practices.
 Collaborated with stakeholders to shape new demand, aligning it with target architecture and
managing long-term roadmaps to achieve a 30% increase in project success rate.
 Supported project teams in crisis situations, resolving architecture-related challenges with a 95%
success rate.
 Conducted ROI assessments for each project, consistently achieving a minimum ROI of 10% on
projects that are reshaping the infrastructure landscape.
 Led cross-functional teams, optimizing project timelines and consistently delivering projects
under budget, resulting in an average savings of 20%.
 Shaped and implemented the organization's technology strategy, ensuring alignment with
business goals and driving innovation.
 Led the design and development of the enterprise architecture framework, defining principles,
standards, guidelines, and best practices.
 Provided technical leadership, guidance, and mentorship to development teams, architects, and
stakeholders, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
 Developed and implemented enterprise architecture strategies, ensuring scalability and
adaptability to evolving technologies and market trends.
 Led the design and evaluation of complex IT solutions, considering factors such as functionality,
scalability, security, and performance.
 Evaluated and recommended emerging technologies and trends for adoption, driving innovation
and staying ahead of industry advancements.
 Developed and maintained technology roadmaps, collaborating with business and IT
stakeholders to align technology investments with business objectives.
 Identified and assessed technology risks, providing recommendations for risk mitigation
strategies and ensuring compliance with security and regulatory requirements.
 Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including business leaders, project managers,
developers, and operations teams, to translate business requirements into effective technology
solutions.
 Built strong relationships with stakeholders and facilitated effective communication and
collaboration across departments.
 Led change management initiatives related to technology and architecture, ensuring successful
adoption and implementation of new systems and processes.
 Provided leadership and mentorship to a team of architects and technical professionals,
fostering a positive work environment, promoting professional development, and managing
performance.
  Conducted industry research and analysis to identify opportunities for innovation and
improvement, staying updated with emerging technologies and best practices in enterprise
architecture.
SR. ENTERPRISE ARCHITECT& DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
CONSULTANT, QATARGAS LLC, 2018-2020
 Led the development of implementation plans for enterprise architecture and solution concepts
based on industry dynamics, business unit requirements, and digital strategy.
 Collaborated closely with other Enterprise Architects, Solution Architects, and Technical
Architects to ensure alignment and promote best practices.
 Supported the development of the enterprise architecture practice by providing guidance and
support to other Enterprise Architects and Solution Architects.
 Established and maintained architecture libraries encompassing capabilities, skills, and
technology inventory to close the skills gap and support organizational goals.
 Worked collaboratively with domain architects and non-EA related disciplines to deliver
organizational goals and objectives.
 Promoted the business value of enterprise architecture as a driver for strategy formulation and
technology innovation.
 Executed enterprise architecture plans based on business and digital strategy and requirements.
 Supported the development of the enterprise architecture practice by establishing common
standards and frameworks.
 Planned and coordinated work with domain architects to deliver organizational goals,
objectives, and outcomes.
 Contributed to a holistic view of the enterprise by co-creating capabilities, value streams, and
products while applying systems thinking and an operating model perspective.
 Collaborated with leadership, stakeholders, and business units to understand and document
strategic requirements, ensuring sound portfolios of work and addressing emerging demand.
SR. ENTERPRISE ARCHITECT, INDIAN CONSULTANCY SERVICES,
(EMEA), 2010 –2017
Company Profile: MENA Region largest IT &TELECOM contractor having presence worldwide with
more than 100 of successful projects worldwide.
 Drove ICT architectural strategies for mega government infrastructure projects, individually
contributing to the success of world-class smart cities and smart industries worth around $20-30
billion in Saudi Arabia.
 Designed and implemented architecture solutions that improved operational efficiency,
consistently reducing annual operating costs by an average of $5 million in these high-stakes
government projects.
 Collaborated with stakeholders to define and exceed project KPIs, leading to an average annual
ROI of 18% in projects that are redefining urban landscapes.
 Provided technical leadership, consistently resulting in a minimum 15% increase in project
efficiency on a grand scale.
 Established and led the Enterprise Architecture function, building robust processes and
developing staff capabilities.
 Aligned technology solutions with business objectives, ensuring technical coherence and future
trend alignment.
 Produced designs for complex systems, conducting requirements discovery, solution
formulation, technology selection, and design configuration.
  Effectively communicated complex technical information to stakeholders, including non-
technical audiences.
 Integrated enterprise architecture activities into existing business processes such as design,
budgeting, planning, and technology solutions.
 Collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and strategic alignment.
 Conducted regular assessments of the enterprise architecture landscape and recommended
improvements for enhanced efficiency.
 Developed and implemented architectural standards, frameworks, and guidelines.
 Mentored and trained team members on enterprise architecture principles and practices.
 Participated in vendor evaluations and selection processes to ensure optimal technology
partnerships.
 Responsibility includes planning the business strategy for Core technology infrastructure for any
business domain for example, Physical Security surveillance system, Fire Alarm & Firefighting
System, Automated HVAC system, Fiber Optic backbone network infrastructure, Public Address
system, IP telephony/ unified communication Solutions.
 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.
Co-coordinating and managing relationship with vendors

SR. ENTERPRISE ARCHITECT, BHARTI AIRTEL LTD 2008 – 2010

Company Profile: Bharti Airtel limited is a leading global telecommunications company with operations in 19 countries
across Asia and Africa. The company offers mobile voice & data services, fixed line, high speed broadband, IPTV, DTH, turnkey
telecom solutions for enterprises and national & international long-distance services to carriers. Bharti Airtel has been ranked
among the six best performing technology companies in the world by business week. Bharti Airtel had 200 million customers
across its operations.

 Created target state and interim state architectures, aligning with business objectives and IT
strategy.
 Defined and maintained IT roadmaps for Group Functions, ensuring alignment with enterprise
architecture principles.
 Maintained reference architectures and solution catalogues, facilitating consistent design and
implementation across projects.
 Provided architectural guidance to project teams, ensuring compliance with enterprise
architecture guidelines and best practices.
 Collaborated with stakeholders to shape new demand, aligning it with target architecture and
managing long-term roadmaps.
 Supported project teams in crisis situations, providing expertise and issue management for
architecture-related challenges.
  Responsibility includes the development of strategic business plan, business offering models,
Architecting IDC& Managed IT services infrastructure, Building partnership with global leaders in
IDC, managed IT services, managed IT security services etc, . Conducting market research and
devising effective sales strategies to identify and maximize opportunities for increased efficiency
and profitability, overseeing sales performance and managing daily sales activities, 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.

SR. IT CONSULTANT, MOHSIN HAIDER DARWISH LLC, OMAN -2006 –

2008
Company Profile: MHD LLC is one of the major business houses contributing to the growth of the Sultanate’s
economy. MHD LLC, with varied interests in trading, contracting, projects and manufacturing, has been successful
in enriching people’s lives by sourcing the most reputed international brands from across the world and making
them available to the discerning customers in the Sultanate of Oman
 Responsibility includes requirement analysis, planning, designing and implementation of secure,
reliable, scalable and efficient IT infrastructure, Server consolidation feasibility study, application
suitability assessment, Data Center Capacity planning and designing of LAN and WAN networks
according to the customer’s specific needs. Data center setup and Operational Capabilities
Assessment.
 Unbiased evaluation of new software and hardware, providing Network Security by deploying
UTM Firewalls, Anti-hacking and Intrusion prevention /detection system/Software, 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.

IT EXECUTIVE, SKJ GROUP, BRUNEI DARUSSALAM 2000– 2006

Company profile: This is one of oldest & largest Group of companies in Brunei Darussalam involved in,
Oil & Natural Gas, Scaffolding, Construction, Vessels and Tanker, Shipping, manufacture& exports of Fur-
niture & Interior, Restaurant chain, Information & Telecommunication Services.
 Responsibility includes Keeping up-to-date of changes in technology and implementing new
software /Hardware/networking products into company, Infrastructure and application
architecture assessment, design and implementation for high availability, scalability,
performance and security, Planning and costing all phases of projects, then coordinating all
associated activities and resources from feasibility to implementation.
 Discussing the business needs and developing and implementing MRP& ERP, 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.
PATHAK INSTITUTE OF ELECTRONICS & TELECOMMUNICATION. 1996-
2000
Profile: PIET is the largest Private Institution In Bihar, India, Offering Various Degree and Diploma and certification
Courses in ,Telcom, Electronics, Mechanical, Elctrical, Civil and IT/Computer recognized by National Council of Vo-
cational Training ,India.
 Conducting and co-coordinating Classes.
 Ensuring timely completions of all Courses.
 Preparing Training Material for the assigned courses.
 Allocating the resources for each Batch and Individual
 Monitoring and managing performance of each batch and individual.
 Participating in company governance, department/division and campus-related professional activities
 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.

EDUCATION:
 Master of Science in Computer Science
 Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
 MBA Level Studies in Risk Management from University of Oxford
 MBA Level Studies in Strategic Management from IIM_B.

CERTIFICATION
 TOGAF 9.2 Certified Enterprise Architect.
 Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) Certified ITSM professional.
 Certified Information System Auditor (CISA)
 Certified Information System Security Manager (CISM)
 Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)v8
 Certified Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI)v8
 Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)
 Microsoft Certified System Engineer (MCSE 2000)
 ISO 9000:2000 Certified Internal Quality Auditor Total Quality Management.
 Training in Sun Solaris System Administration (I & II)
 Training in Azure Cloud Architect (AZ305)
 Training in AWS Cloud Architect.
 Training in GCP Cloud Architect.
 Training in High Availability Management (MS, VERITAS & SUN Clustering)
 Training in Disaster Recovery Management (VERITAS & Acronis)
 Training in Information Security Management System (ISMS) (ISO 17799 - BS7799 - ISO
27001)
 Training in Balanced Score Card Solutions Deployment.