Hassnain Malik

Experience

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  UBL - United Bank Limited

  Aug 2004 - Dec 2007

  Network Engineer
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  Arwen Tech Pvt Ltd

  Jan 2008 - Nov 2009

  Manager Implementaion

  Duties include, Network Solution Design & Implementation in all Major technologies. Some of the Major projects are as follows;EXPO Center Lahore Designed and executing MPLS based 10Gig CoreNetwork Installation supporting up to 3000 Nodes on Access. A first project of its kind with Integrated IP Video Telephony & Conferencing, IP based Access Control, Fire Alarm, Security, Display and Management System. Technologies include Routing & Switching, MPLS (including MPLS), IP Voice/Video Telephony, Unified Communication, Security (Firewall, IDS and VPN devices), Wireless (with WLAN Controllers) etc.DG Cement IP Telephony, Voice, Designed & Implementing A Multiple sites network withUnified Communication & WAN Design Voice, IP Telephony Unified & Voice Messaging, Routing & Switching, Security (VPN) capability.Mobilink MSC's Upgradation and Upgrading Mobilink MSC's network with 7200 SeriesNetwork Management routers and working on planning for network Optimization. Providing Core support at the same time for completed projects.University of Veterinary and Animal Fiber Core with Radio Wireless backup along withScience(UVAS), Lahore connectivity to all sites.NUST Complete 2x2Km campus Wifi connectivity with Switching core.LESCO WAN of 76 sites including LAN at sites. Show less

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  I2c Inc.

  Nov 2009 - Oct 2011

  Manager Networks

  We are PCI, Meta, SAS70 certified company and I have a significant role is passing all the compliance certifications.We deal with VISA, Master Card, Western Union, STAR as a solution provider and have clients at USA & Europe.I lead team of network resources managing 3 Data Centers (California, NYC, WDC) and 5 International sites connected through differnet mediums using IPSEC VPNs. We use mostly Firewalls, Edge Routers and Multi Layer switches. We have complete implementation of Firewall features, Routing, Switching, NAT, PAT, IPSEC, etc. Show less

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  Wateen Telecom Limited

  Oct 2011 - Oct 2020

  Data Center Solutions, Infrastructure Build-up & Up-grade, Network Design Optimization & Bandwidth resolutions. Pre-Sales meetings, Customer interactions, presentations, guidance & Implementation consultancy in Pakistan & Gulf.Worked on all above areas for Major Telecom Providers (Telenor, Transworld, Supernet, Insta-Telecom Afghanistan) etc), Banks (MCB, Bank of Punjab, Bank Al-Falah, etc), Govt. Sector (Board of Revenue, Ministry of Education, PITB), Education Sector (Virtual University, BeaconHouse, University of Lahore & all Govt Universities), Private Sector (Express News, Waqt News, Citi Cable, ICI, Service Shoes, Sefam & more).Pre-Sale for Cisco, Huawei, Motorola, Araya, RedLine, Microsoft, EMC, & Oracle.Designed & Installed Fiber, ISM, WiMax, GPON, VSAT & LAN Solutions.Major areas of solutions are Routing & Switching, Network Security, Redundancy, Wireless, Information Security, Anti-Virus & Operating Systems.Indoor & outdoor Trainings for Wateen & Customer teams on different newly launched technologies. Show less

  • Lead Project Manager

    Oct 2011 - Oct 2020

  • Solution Architect

    Oct 2011 - Sept 2016
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  MCB Islamic Bank Ltd.

  Nov 2020 - Oct 2023

  VP - Head of IT, Network & Operations

  Oversee the business IT and IS services (Networks, Datacenters & IT Infrastructure), working closely with the C-suite to ensure that business has the technical capabilities required to obtain success and drive growth. Also carrying out GAP analysis on the business’ IT tech and team to ensure that there is adequate capability to reach future business goals.- Identifies and remediates risks (Network, System & Application) reliability and data security; Develops and implements security policies and procedures; audits current security behaviour and oversees projects to change practices and systems to improve the security posture - Supervises, provides training, directs the work of, and evaluates assigned personnel. Creates cross training and succession plans to ensure critical systems remain operational and fully supported. Monitors and evaluates technology infrastructure performance and reliability - Anticipates future technology needs and establishes plans to ensure a consistently high-performing infrastructure. Plans for growth and incorporates new technology to continuously scale the network, storage, backup, and administration systems - Manages complex technical projects, including requirements definition, budget development, stakeholder engagement, technical design, testing, implementation, staff training and communications - Develops annual budget recommendations; identifies systems in need of repair, replacement or upgrade; plans for new projects and ongoing refresh and maintenance needs- Adopting most updated and accurate security measure to safeguard, protection and privacy of bank’s vital data.- Planned for SD-WAN for all 200+ sites of the bank nationwide Show less

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  Devsinc

  Feb 2024 - now

  A Director of Information Technology

  • Leading a team of high-tech professional deploying datacenters all across the world.• Providing IT/Network/Security services in KSA, UAE and USA related to Cybersecurity, datacenters, network topologies, WAN deployments, Network & Datacenter designing and Infrastructure.• Budget planning & forecasting, cost optimization, team management & project management.• SDWAN designing and optimization leading towards ACI.• Network & Information security solutions to cater the need of regulators and advance mitigation of threats. Show less