United States
Technology executive with 20+ years architecting hyper-scale cloud data enters, AI-driven platforms, and national digital infrastructure serving 1.6M+ users. Deep expertise in multi-cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP, VMware), Zero Trust security, and AI/ML-powered analytics. I am a technology executive with 20+ years of experience architecting national-scale digital infrastructure, building international partnerships, and driving innovation programs from concept to commercialisation. I have led teams across Pakistan, China, Europe, and the Middle East, with 10+ visits to China and deep collaborations with Huawei, Inspur, and global research institutions. My work has directly impacted 2.6M+ users across 1,800+ cities, delivering Pakistan's first Triple Play (Internet, IPTV, VoIP) and cloud-based education infrastructure for UNICEF. Key capabilities: - Strategic partnership development (government, academia, industry) - Technology commercialisation & transfer - Innovation program design & grant management - Cross-cultural team leadership (Pakistani, Chinese, European, US) - Stakeholder engagement & KPI reporting Why Saudi Arabia? I am passionate about Vision 2030 and building innovation ecosystems that bridge Saudi Arabia with global research and technology hubs, particularly in Asia. Languages: English (fluent) | Urdu (native) | Chinese (conversational) | Arabic (learning) Open to executive leadership roles in innovation, technology commercialisation, and digital transformation. Based in Islamabad, immediately available to relocate
Lead a technology solutions provider serving government, education, and private sector clients. Represent international principals from China, Europe, and the US in networks, security, cloud, and OSS/BSS. > > **Key achievements:** > - Designed cloud-based virtual data center for UNICEF education project — multi-stakeholder engagement with Ministry of Education and international partners > - Executed FTTH deployment for SMART City housing complex — government and private developer collaboration > - Built relationships with research institutions (NUST-SEECS) and industry partners across Asia and Europe > - Delivered SDN/NFV and managed security solutions for enterprise clients
PTCL- Etisalat Headquarters G-8/4
General Manager – Broadband & IP Infrastructure Led multiple GM-level roles at Pakistan's largest telecom operator, managing national broadband infrastructure across 1,800+ cities, serving 1.6M+ access ports. > > **Key achievements:** > - Technical architect for Pakistan's first Triple Play (Internet, IPTV, VoIP) — from concept to national rollout > - Managed IP/MPLS-based 100/400 Gbps Delta Network — 99.9% uptime > - Led vendor negotiations (Huawei, Juniper, HP, Barracuda) — multi-million SAR budgets > - Automated operations to ITIL & TM Forum standards — reduced fault resolution from days to hours > - Launched Pakistan's first IPTV Smart TV service > - Developed IT Maintenance Support System (ITMS) — 24x7 fault ticketing for national internet backbone > - Project Director for 350K IPDSLAM ports across 120 cities — installation, testing, and OSS/BSS integration
Managing Broadband Core comprising of IP/MPLS based 100-G Delta Network for 1.6 Million Access Ports of DSLAM/MSAN/MSAG/GPON/ONU. Looking after 13-Locations sites including 04 x Data Centers for IPTV, EMAIL, AAA, DNS, UC, EMAIL& Web-hosting, HP OM, HP SA, NMS etc.
Technical Architecture of Triple Play Project in terms of IP DSLAM, BRAS and NOC establishment. Successful Testing and Commissioning of Broadband Pakistan Services in 12 cities of Pakistan covering 60K DSLAM ports and 50K OFAN Ports. IPTV SMART TV soft launched in December 2007 for which all project planning, designing network resources and Access Network availability was done by our tem.
Chief Operating Officer – Tel China (Shandong) Limited **Description:** > Led consultancy services for Telecommunication sales, broadband services, and value-added solutions. Managed customer service Center’s across multiple cities in China. > > **Key achievement:** > - Established intraformational systems and built China-Pakistan technology bridge