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Muhammad UMAR

Muhammad UMAR

ITS, ICT, ELV & IoT Solutions Specialist
Islamabad,Islamabad Capital Territory

Summary

Pragmatic professional with solid experience in leadership roles. Adept at implementing strategic business plans, driving growth and improving operations. Skilled in financial management and stakeholder relations. Collaborative and dedicated to building and leading talented and motivated individuals.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Chief Technology Officer

One Network (Pvt) Ltd. (ONPL)
Rawalpindi, PB
07.2021 - Current
  • Evaluated emerging technologies for potential adoption, staying ahead of industry trends to maintain a competitive advantage.
  • Improved user satisfaction by investing in employee-focused IT support solutions that enhanced productivity across the organisation.
  • Aligned IT strategy with organisational goals, fostering collaboration between technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Coordinated third-party vendors and client IT teams to seamlessly deliver effective solutions.
  • Interpret multifaceted technological issues into defined frameworks and highly scripted action plans.
  • Managed company-level architecture, platform and data configuration processes, and implementation protocols.
  • Maintained a thorough understanding of all key and current technologies, platforms, and trends.
  • Managed cross-functional teams to successfully deliver complex technology projects on time and within budget.
  • Developed and implemented a long-term strategic technological blueprint.
  • Designed enterprise-level technological blueprints and system architectures.
  • Chaired technology steering committees, fostering cross-functional collaboration and ensuring alignment with business objectives.
  • Enhanced system performance with thorough testing methodologies, identifying areas for optimisation and improvements.
  • Reduced total cost of ownership by strategically outsourcing select IT services while maintaining control over critical functions.
  • Optimised IT infrastructure by streamlining processes and implementing cutting-edge technologies.
  • Maintained high-level knowledge of current and emerging technology development and applications.
  • Spearheaded digital transformation initiatives to modernise business operations and enhance the customer experience.
  • Provided project leadership in a dynamic, technology-driven environment with multiple priorities.
  • Facilitated seamless integration of legacy systems during mergers or acquisitions, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.
  • Embrace macro-level strategic decisions and micro-level implementation.
  • Directed technological improvements, reducing waste and business bottlenecks.
  • Evaluated emerging technologies for potential adoption, staying ahead of industry trends to maintain competitive advantage.

Manager ITS

Zahir Khan & Brothers Group Of Companies - ZKB
05.2020 - 06.2021
  • Streamlined project processes by implementing agile methodologies, resulting in increased efficiency and faster completion times.
  • Demonstrated strong leadership skills by effectively managing diverse teams and maintaining high levels of motivation, even during challenging periods of significant change or tight deadlines.
  • Achieved client goals by providing quality technical projects.
  • Explained technical information in clear terms to promote better understanding for non-technical users.
  • Enhanced system efficiency by implementing and maintaining IT infrastructure upgrades.
  • Managed hardware and software inventory, ensuring timely updates and replacements as needed.
  • Configure hardware, devices, and software to set up workstations for employees.
  • Developed best practices documentation for solution integration processes, increasing consistency across projects.
  • Managed cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions within budget constraints and deadlines.
  • I oversaw seamless migrations from legacy systems to modern platforms, minimising downtime and ensuring business continuity.
  • I mentored junior team members, promoting professional growth and fostering a collaborative work environment.

Senior Engineer - Integrated Security Specialist

Interactive Group Pvt. Ltd - IACGRP
07.2017 - 04.2020
  • Responsible for the design and sale of physical security & automation systems (access control systems, IP surveillance systems, public address systems, & audio video systems) under the domain of professional services.
  • Determined equipment failure root cause and implemented solutions.
  • Assessed scope and requirements to assist with project design determinations.
  • Developed technical documentation for seamless communication of complex engineering concepts among team members and stakeholders.
  • Trained and managed drafters, junior engineers, and surveyors.
  • Enhanced system reliability by conducting thorough root cause analyses and implementing corrective actions to prevent future issues.
  • Defined engineering problems, collected data, established facts, and drew conclusions to solve project issues.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to define project requirements, establish goals, and develop actionable strategies for success.
  • Improved project efficiency by streamlining engineering processes and implementing innovative solutions.
  • Maximised resource utilisation with effective management of personnel, materials, and equipment for optimal project outcomes.
  • Evaluated vendor proposals to select the most suitable partners based on cost-effectiveness, capabilities, delivery schedules, and overall value proposition.
  • Spearheaded continuous improvement initiatives to drive innovation and operational excellence across all aspects of engineering functions.
  • Ensured seamless hand-off of completed projects to operations teams by providing thorough documentation, training sessions, and ongoing support as needed.
  • Reduced production downtime by developing comprehensive maintenance plans and training staff on preventive measures.
  • Analysed and interpreted customer requirements to develop engineering solutions.
  • Documented and developed engineering procedures and processes.
  • Led engineering teams to successfully complete projects on time and within budget.

Manager IT

Arista Solutions Pvt Ltd
12.2016 - 06.2017
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Maximised performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
  • Cross-train existing employees to maximise team agility and performance.
  • Managed budgets effectively, ensuring optimal financial performance while investing in necessary resources for business growth.
  • Facilitated successful cross-functional collaborations for the completion of key projects, fostering strong working relationships among team members.

Principal Deployment & Presales Engineer

Landmark Technologies Pvt Ltd - LMKT
03.2013 - 11.2016
  • Improved team productivity by providing technical guidance and mentoring junior engineers.
  • Established strong working relationships with clients through exceptional communication skills, fostering trust and collaboration.
  • Achieved successful project outcomes by maintaining accurate documentation and meeting strict deadlines.
  • Developed positive working relationships with stakeholders to effectively coordinate work activities.
  • Prepare action plans for problematic processes and assets.
  • Presented technical findings to stakeholders, ensuring a clear understanding of project status and goals.
  • I wrote, reviewed, and edited the technical document in accordance with the template requirements.
  • Resolved critical issues during system integration phases, ensuring seamless transitions between design iterations.
  • Maintained thorough documentation of all aspects related to deployment projects, ensuring easy access to information for future reference and auditing purposes.
  • Conducted post-deployment assessments to identify areas for future improvement and optimisation efforts.
  • Served as a liaison between IT teams, business units, vendors, and other key stakeholders throughout all stages of the deployment process.
  • Streamline deployment processes by implementing efficient project management methodologies.
  • Supported sales team success by delivering technical expertise during client meetings and presentations.
  • Increased win rate by developing compelling solution presentations that effectively showcased product capabilities.
  • Developed customised product configurations based on client requirements, ensuring optimal functionality.
  • Assisted in closing deals by addressing customer objections and demonstrating the value of proposed solutions.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, enabling the provision of relevant insights during sales engagements.
  • Delivered impactful training sessions for sales personnel, enhancing their understanding of product features and benefits.
  • Facilitated smooth hand-offs between pre-sales and post-sales teams, ensuring seamless transitions for customers.
  • Streamlined proposal development process for improved efficiency, resulting in faster responses to RFPs.
  • Coordinated cross-functional efforts to ensure timely delivery of proposals, meeting tight deadlines consistently.
  • Presented technical presentations to clients to explain product features and benefits.
  • Wrote detailed technical documentation for company products.

Embedded Hardware Design Engineer

Microsystems Integrated International - MSI
01.2010 - 01.2013
  • Implemented cost-saving measures in component sourcing without compromising quality or performance requirements.
  • Enhanced embedded hardware designs by utilising advanced design tools and methodologies.
  • Conducted rigorous testing procedures to identify potential performance issues and implement corrective measures.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of embedded hardware into the overall product design.
  • Streamline communication among team members by implementing efficient project management strategies.
  • Received recognition from peers and management for consistently delivering outstanding results in challenging design projects.
  • Created detailed documentation for each design project, including specifications, schematics, and test results.

Embedded Design Engineer

Visual Soft-Inc Pvt Ltd
11.2008 - 01.2010
  • Enhanced system performance by optimising embedded software and hardware designs.
  • Analysed customer requirements and translated them into effective design specifications for the engineering team.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality embedded systems on time and within budget constraints.
  • Managed multiple projects concurrently, ensuring timely completion and delivery of all objectives.

Education

BEE (Electronics) - Engineering Technology

Air University
Islamabad, ISB
08.2004 - 09.2008

Skills

Project Management

Projects & Achievements


  • National Highway Authority (NHA), Design & Deployment of Electronic Toll Collection System, EPC Contract was signed with NHA to install & commission Electronic Toll Collection System across NGR motorways of Pakistan. The contract Price is 12.2 billion PKR. main highlights of the system are as below: - RFID based (MTAG) Electronic Toll Collection; ANPR-based Video Tolling operator-less lanes on Toll plazas, 6 6MW of Solar System Installed across motorways robust Robust and backup power design & plan., Toll Booths Renovation: All Toll Plazas renovated to a New design for ease of Operations enhanced Enhanced Tolling application with real-time views of operator consoles. 2000+ KM of optical fibre deployment across the motorways upgrading the Main Datacenter, establishing a DR site, & deploying 10 mini datacenters across Pakistan for smooth service delivery. 10 years O&M of the subject roads for Tolling & Emergency Services on revenue-sharing basis (32.5% of collected toll).
  • Punjab Safe City Authority, Installation & Deployment of Technology Infrastructure for PITB under the contract of Safe Cities (Rawalpindi, Gujranwala & Faisalabad), EPC contract for PPIC3 command centre, Data centres& city-wide edge sites Deployment of multiple form factor edge sites for Video Surveillance, LP recognition & Facial recognition Tier-III datacenters deployment with complete power & cooling infrastructure Command & Control centres have completed design & deployment in all three cities. Remote Monitoring Unit (RMU) product development (Hardware) for edge sites monitoring.
  • Designed & deployed Pakistan's first Intelligent Traffic System on Lahore-Abdulhakim Motorway (M3). Integrations of following systems is designed & planned under the scope of ITS: low-speed weight stations; roadside weather information system; roadside CCTV surveillance system; speed Speed system; electronic fine Electronic; Collection toll collection system. Variable Message Signs, integrated Integrated Application framework for the above systems to provide efficient traffic management & monitoring system on a single window.
  • Interactive Group (IACGRP) Pvt. Ltd, Islamabad, Pakistan, Senior Engineer, Integrated Security Specialist, 07/2017, 04/2020, Responsible for Design & Presales of Physical Security & Automation Systems (Access Control Systems, IP Surveillance Systems, Public Addressing Systems & Audio Video Systems) under the domain of professional services. Command & Control Room Design, Naval HQ, Islamabad, -State-of-the art design for new OPS room: a Designed and Established Video Wall for real-time monitoring of NAVAL Ships and Vessels.
  • Punjab Metrobus Authority, Islamabad, Technical Support Prepared SOPs of Metro Bus for providing efficient services. I worked out a Preventive maintenance scheme of Metro Bus Service and resolved critical maintenance issues, which resulted in an escape of annual penalty exceeding 10million PKR.
  • Additional Projects Highlights: - Designed an Integrated Security Solution for State Bank HQ Karachi. designed an IP surveillance system for EMAAR Housing Society Islamabad. designed an upgraded Security Solution for IT Directorate GHQ.
  • Biometric RFID Access Control System: PTCL, Nationwide, Solution Architect for Biometric (Facial Recognition) Time Attendance & Access Control System - Deployed 400+ ACS terminals over 42 PTCL locations nationwide. Infrastructure design for centralised monitoring along with disaster recovery. V-Secur T&A Access Control Enterprise Software Deployment
  • Enterprise Security Solution: Mari Petroleum Company Limited, Islamabad, Physical Access control & time attendance using fingerprint RFID reader, access control, Time & attendance, and leave management solution for employees IP Surveillance, BMS & Fire control panel integration security control centre for centralised monitoring. Integration of Access Control, Fire Alarm & HVAC systems
  • Biometric Time Attendance Solution ZRK Pvt Ltd, Peshawar,, - Solution Architect for Biometric (Finger Print) RFID-based Access Control System Daily transactions of over 1000 labourers & multiple shifts were automated., Integration of readers with full-height turnstiles., V-Secur T&A Access Control Enterprise Software Deployment
  • Enterprise Security Solution: Lucky One Mall, Karachi - Vehicle access control & integration with blocker, barriersand UVSS IP Surveillance infrastructure integrated with access control solution (Over 500 cameras)., Parking Guidance & Management System., - Worked as a consultant with our client; - Created RFPs & deployment plans.
  • Design Development & Prototype Integration of Stores Management System for JF-17, Pakistan Air Force an R&D project to re-design SMC as per the latest requirements of Pakistan Air Force., - Re-engineered & generated Data Pack for the current SMC., designed the required hardware for the new dual redundant COT-based SMC. designed and integrated opto-isolated I/O card, High bandwidth & Low Bandwidth Switching card, dual redundant Power Supply on customised Compact PCI Backplane., designed a simulatorandtesting station for the acceptance of SMC., created Created Schematics for the Relay Interface Boxes (RIBs)and wiring diagrams of SMC in aircraft & Digital System Integration (DSI) LAB at Kamra Avionics Research Facility (KARF)., worked as OPI to manage hardware & software teams along with procurements, logistics and customer support.
  • MARK VI, Artillery Firing Data Computing Device, Pakistan Armed Forces: It was an Arm VI microcontroller-based handheld computing device which managed to calculate complex military equations and pop out desired results within milliseconds.- Designed an updated keypad & power circuit for the newer version of the product. - Designed Schematics & PCBs.
  • MAPe's Management Appliance for Power & Environment, PTCL, Islamabad, - It's a monitoring & alarm notification device deployed at Data centres to provide power & environmental surveillance over standard TCP/IP protocol and alternative GSM communications. - Designed the digital I/O interfaces, analogue input interfaces & GSM portions; - Designed Schematics & PCBs;
  • Additional Projects Highlights: Design & Development of Inter-Trenches Communication System for PAK Army designed programmed PLC-based panels for hydraulic road blockers and barriers. designed and deployed security systems which include IP cameras, IR sensors & Biometric Access Control at Askari VII Karachi.

References

REFERENCES WILL BE AVAILABLE ON REQUEST

Timeline

Chief Technology Officer

One Network (Pvt) Ltd. (ONPL)
07.2021 - Current

Manager ITS

Zahir Khan & Brothers Group Of Companies - ZKB
05.2020 - 06.2021

Senior Engineer - Integrated Security Specialist

Interactive Group Pvt. Ltd - IACGRP
07.2017 - 04.2020

Manager IT

Arista Solutions Pvt Ltd
12.2016 - 06.2017

Principal Deployment & Presales Engineer

Landmark Technologies Pvt Ltd - LMKT
03.2013 - 11.2016

Embedded Hardware Design Engineer

Microsystems Integrated International - MSI
01.2010 - 01.2013

Embedded Design Engineer

Visual Soft-Inc Pvt Ltd
11.2008 - 01.2010

BEE (Electronics) - Engineering Technology

Air University
08.2004 - 09.2008
Muhammad UMARITS, ICT, ELV & IoT Solutions Specialist