Muhammad Asghar

• Developed and executed IT strategies aligned with business goals, enhancing operational efficiency across group IT operations.
• Managed cloud infrastructure and data centres, optimizing performance across 20+ locations to maintain uptime and robust data security.
• Management of IT teams to ensure seamless operations and project delivery, including hiring, training, and mentoring staff to align with organizational goals.
• Proven ability to manage cross-functional teams and coordinate with vendors to implement technology solutions within budget and timelines.
• Spearheaded complete IT infrastructure setups for 3+ new properties, achieving timely project completion within 3-month timelines.
• Directed IT procurement and vendor selection, reducing costs through strategic sourcing and efficient vendor management.
• Coordinated external IT audits, achieving full compliance with industry standards and reduced security incidents.
• Expertise in delegating tasks effectively, fostering collaboration, and driving performance through regular evaluations and constructive feedback.

• Led IT infrastructure overhaul, improving system efficiency across the Hospitality Division.
• Implemented centralized Active Directory across the group, enhancing authentication efficiency and security protocols.
• Upgraded network infrastructure with advanced firewalls, reducing security incidents.
• Managed Office 365 migration for 1,000+ users, achieving 100% adoption and reducing support requests by 20%.
• Deployed Veritas Backup Exec, improving data recovery times across key properties.

• Successfully implemented Office365
• The migration of 1000 users took place from different platforms including Microsoft and Linux based email platforms
• Conducted trainings for staff for different IT applications
• Veritas Backup Exec configuration for backups of business applications.

• Deployment of SysAid Service Desk to centrally manage IT Operations
• Resolution of IT problems in Hashoo Group Hospitality Division
• Verbal and written communication regarding IT activities, events etc.

• Deployment of Windows Server 2012 Active Directory Infrastructure
• Installation and management of Sun Financial System.

• Management of Linux Based Servers including Qmail, Apache, DNS and Squid
• Complete CentOS based environment data center management.