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Sohail Hanif

Sohail Hanif

Summary

An an Ex-Military Officer with 28+ years' diverse experience of man and machine management, office & field assets administration, equipment induction / evaluation, security of assets against physical threat and Air Warfare. As an executive HR Manager, have served multiple tenures of command involving management and administration of large number of personnel and equipment . Being a proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Have swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. With my experience and qualification [MS in National Security Management and War Studies], I am ready to leverage training and experience to take on new professional challenges

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive HR Manager

Pakistan Air Force
11.2017 - 07.2022
  • As Commanding Officer, Senior Staff Officer, Team Leader and Executive Manager, have simultaneously managed and administered large volume of Human [1000+] and Machine Resource including manpower [engineers, maintenance / administrative and security personnel], Automated Military Radar Systems [10+], Mechanical Transport [65+ vehicles], Power Generators [100+], Ground Based Communication Equipment [more than 50 UHF/VHF/HF/Radio Relays] and weapons
  • Supervised Site Acceptance Tests and induction of newly acquired Radars [ATCR-33S /TPS-77MRR] and Radio Systems [including generation of Post Acceptance Reports]
  • Developed disaster and recovery strategy to protect resources from hazardous weather conditions and terrorist attacks
  • Planned task related to HR and equipment deployment, disseminated directives and monitored work progress
  • Supervised employees training by training managers to coach and discipline employees
  • Improved office efficiency by effectively managing internal communications and correspondence.

Contract Manager / Coordinator

Pakistan Air Force [Air Headquarters]
05.2010 - 11.2011
  • Worked at Directorate of Ops Projects at Air Headquarters, Islamabad as Assistant Director Air Defence and Air Traffic Control Radars
  • Oversaw procurement process of multimillion-dollar [5-75 million USD] equipment [Radars & SAMs], FAT, SAT and induction of Air Traffic Control & Precision Approach Radars from foreign vendors
  • Simultaneously managed multiple contracts [with SELEX Sistemi Integrati, MBDA and Lockheed Martin] while, meeting tight deadlines
  • Resolved contractual disputes with OEM regarding equipment performance and minimizing potential risks of financial losses to organization
  • Developed relationships with clients and vendors fostering mutually beneficial partnerships
  • Organized and updated databases, records and other information resources.
  • Negotiated and executed contracts on behalf of department.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with vendors and partners supporting administrative operations.
  • Created reports, presentations and other materials for executive staff.

Senior Security Manager

Pakistan Air Force
10.2007 - 04.2010
  • As Senior Security Manager oversaw preparation and implementation of multilayered Physical Security Plans for local and remote operational sites of Pakistan Air Force [incl 200+ security personnel, equipment and infrastructure deployed in desert, mountains and coastal areas]
  • Conducted audits and inspections to assess, identify and mitigate security vulnerabilities
  • Implemented security indoctrination training to educate personnel about threat environment, origin and security policies / plans for crisis response
  • Demonstrated strong leadership skills in face of high-pressure situations, providing clear direction to team members during crisis response efforts
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams and local law enforcement agencies leading to potential risk reduction and improved collaboration during emergency situations response.

FC / Air Battle Manager / Senior Weapons Director

Pakistan Air Force
11.1996 - 04.2009
  • Diversified experience of working as Tactical Director / Air Battle Manager on-board AWACS [ZDK-03] as well as AEW&C Systems [SAAB Erieye] and Senior Weapons Director / Fighter Controller at Air Defence Mission Control Centers [CRCs]
  • Operational experience of working at C4ISR Network of PAF particularly, all tiers of Automated Air Defence Command and Control System including; EW&GCI Stations, CRCs, Sector Operation Centers and ADOC
  • As Senior Staff Officer Operations at HQ ADC, PAF supervised Surveillance and DCA Operations over entire air space of the country, prepared AD Assets deployment plans and facilitated PAF Leadership in speedy completion of OODA Loop during peace and periods of challenging geo-security situation [including threat assessment & AD Response generation against potential / prevailing threats through Weapons Allocation]
  • While working as Flight Commander AD Operations of AEW&C Squadron supervised Mission System Crew training and AEW&C System's participation in Large Force Employment scenarios
  • Additional experience includes Instructor and Tactical Director at AWACS Squadron
  • As a Fighter Controller possess vast experience of Surveillance Operations and conduct of DCA / OCA Operations
  • Oversaw Information Security and prepared SOPs against cyber threats.

Education

MS - National Security Management and War Studies

National Defence University
06.2023

Master of Science - Strategic Studies

National Defence University
06.2020

Master of Science - War Studies

National Defence University
10.2015

Skills

  • Human Resources Management
  • Project Management
  • Project Progress Tracking and Reporting
  • Performance Reviews
  • Decision Making
  • Risk Management
  • Policy Enforcement
  • Training and mentoring
  • Diversity and Inclusion

Accomplishments

  • Chief of the Air Staff Commendation Certificate [03 times in service]
  • Professional Excellence Badge by PAF
  • Letter of Appreciation by PAF
  • Imtiazi Sanad by Govt of Pakistan
  • Sitara-i-Imtiaz [Military] by Govt of Pakistan

Timeline

Executive HR Manager

Pakistan Air Force
11.2017 - 07.2022

Contract Manager / Coordinator

Pakistan Air Force [Air Headquarters]
05.2010 - 11.2011

Senior Security Manager

Pakistan Air Force
10.2007 - 04.2010

FC / Air Battle Manager / Senior Weapons Director

Pakistan Air Force
11.1996 - 04.2009

MS - National Security Management and War Studies

National Defence University

Master of Science - Strategic Studies

National Defence University

Master of Science - War Studies

National Defence University

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