IMTEYAZ AHMAD

Plot 105, Sangam Nagar, Ring Road Nagpur, MH, India-440013

Email:[email protected] Skype: imteyazbabu
Cell/ WhatsApp: 8600038911/7208835363

PROFILE SUMMARY:
Highly motivated and results-oriented TOGAF Certified Enterprise Architect Tools Expert with 18+ years
of experience driving efficiency and innovation in Saudi Arabia and the GCC region's leading national
critical government projects. Proven track record of aligning tool usage with strategic objectives and
fostering digital transformation to achieve client visions and goals. Skilled in collaborating with diverse
stakeholders at all levels and delivering exceptional project management, communication, and analytical
skills.

QUANTIFIABLE ACHIEVEMENTS:
1.Tool Selection and Evaluation:

 Reduced tool selection time by 30% through the development of a standardized evaluation
framework based on TOGAF principles, leading to faster decision-making and project implemen-
tation aligned with enterprise architecture goals.
 Identified and implemented a new enterprise architecture tool that saved the organization
$250,000 annually in licensing fees compared to previous solutions, while ensuring compliance
with TOGAF architecture framework and best practices.
 Increased the cost-benefit ratio (CBR) of tool adoption by an average of 20% by conducting
thorough feasibility studies and cost analyses, considering TOGAF architecture vision and
roadmap.

2. Tool Implementation:

 Reduced tool implementation time by 25% through the use of agile methodologies and pre-
configured templates aligned with TOGAF architecture standards, ensuring timely rollout and
user access within the defined architecture framework.
 Successfully implemented a new tool across 5 departments within 6 months, exceeding the
projected timeframe by 2 weeks, adhering to TOGAF ADM methodology for efficient implemen-
tation.
 Developed comprehensive training materials that reduced user onboarding time by 15%, re-
sulting in quicker adoption and improved productivity, ensuring users understand how the tool
contributes to the overall architecture vision.

3. Tool Management and Administration:

 Established and implemented governance processes that reduced data management errors by
10% and improved version control compliance by 15%, ensuring data integrity and adherence
to ITIL best practices for service management.
  Monitored tool performance proactively, leading to a 99.5% uptime and minimized downtime
impact on project timelines, maintaining service availability as per ITIL service level agreements
(SLAs).
 Negotiated a 10% discount on vendor licensing fees through effective communication and rela-
tionship management, generating cost savings for the organization, while maintaining CISA se-
curity best practices in vendor selection and negotiation.

4. User Support and Training:

 Developed a comprehensive knowledge base that reduced user support requests by 20%, em-
powering users with self-service resources, adhering to CEH and CHFI ethical hacking princi-
ples to ensure secure access to knowledge resources.
 Delivered 10 training sessions with an average satisfaction rating of 90%, ensuring user profi-
ciency and effective tool utilization, incorporating MCSE best practices for user training and cer-
tification.
 Implemented a user feedback system that identified and addressed usability improvement op-
portunities, leading to a 15% increase in user satisfaction within a year, promoting ISO
9000:2000 quality management principles in user feedback and continuous improvement.

5. Process Improvement:

 Collaborated with architecture teams to automate 30% of manual architectural workflows, re-
sulting in a 20% efficiency gain and faster project completion rates, leveraging CCNP network-
ing knowledge to optimize network-related workflows.
 Identified and implemented standardized tool configurations, leading to improved consistency
and reduced integration complexities across various projects, applying CISM principles for in-
formation security management in tool configuration standardization.
 Continuously reviewed and updated tool configurations to adapt to evolving business needs
and technological advancements, ensuring continued tool relevance and effectiveness, demon-
strating proactive adaptation and continuous improvement as per ISO 9000:2000 principles.

6. Stakeholder Communication:

 Presented quarterly reports to senior management that clearly showcased the impact of tool
deployment on strategic goals, including improved project efficiency, cost savings, and user
adoption rates, aligning reports with TOGAF architecture vision and roadmap.
 Successfully communicated complex technical information to stakeholders at various lev-
els, drawing upon ITIL frameworks and best practices for effective communication and knowl-
edge transfer.
 Proactively addressed stakeholder concerns through timely communication and transparent
decision-making, leading to increased buy-in and support for tool initiatives, fostering trust and
collaboration as outlined in ISO 9000:2000 principles.
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TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
ENTERPRISE ARCHITECTURE & MODELLING TOOLS:
  Sparx Enterprise Architect, IBM Rational System Architect, MEGA, Orbus Infinity, ADOIT, Aris,
Archi, MS Visio, Sparx, Abacus, Bizzdesign, LeanIX , alfabet, SAP Power designer, IBM-System
Architect, iServer, CASEWISE, Troux etc.
CLOUD TECHNOLOGIES AND PLATFORM:
COMPUTE:
 Google Compute Engine (GCE), Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE), Google App Engine, Google
Cloud Functions, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2), Amazon Elastic Container Service (ECS),
Amazon Elastic Beanstalk, AWS Lambda, Microsoft Azure Virtual Machines, Azure Kubernetes
Service (AKS), Azure App Service, Azure Functions
STORAGE:
 Cloud Storage, Cloud SQL, Cloud Spanner, Cloud Filestore, Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3),
Amazon Relational Database Service (RDS), Amazon DynamoDB, Amazon Elastic Block Store
(EBS), Azure Blob Storage, Azure SQL Database, Azure Cosmos DB, Azure Disk Storage
NETWORKING:
 Google Cloud Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), Google Load Balancing, Google Cloud DNS, Amazon
Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), Amazon Elastic Load Balancing (ELB), Amazon Route 53, Azure
Virtual Network (VNet), Azure Load Balancer, Azure DNS
MANAGEMENT & MONITORING:
 Google Cloud Stackdriver, Google Cloud Monitoring, Google Cloud Logging, Amazon
CloudWatch, Amazon CloudTrail, Amazon CloudFormation, Azure Monitor, Azure Log Analytics,
Azure Resource Manager
ORCHESTRATION TOOLS:
 Ansible, Terraform, Kubernetes, Chef, OpenStack, CloudBolt, Morpheus, Cloudify, Microsoft
Azure Automation, AWS CloudFormation, Google Cloud Deployment Manager
MACHINE LEARNING:
 Cloud AI Platform, TensorFlow on Google Cloud, BigQuery ML, Amazon SageMaker, Amazon
Rekognition, Amazon Polly, Azure Machine Learning, Azure Cognitive Services, Azure Databricks
DATA ANALYTICS:
 BigQuery, Dataproc, Dataflow Amazon Redshift, Amazon EMR, Amazon Kinesis Azure Synapse
Analytics, Azure HDInsight, Azure Data Factory
SECURITY:
 Google Cloud Identity and Access Management (IAM), Google Cloud Security Command Center
(Cloud SCC), Google Cloud Armor, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), AWS CloudTrail,
AWS Shield Azure Active Directory (Azure AD), Azure Security Center, Azure DDoS
Protection.
 Java se , Servlet ,JSP, JSF , Ejb 3.0 ,
 JDBC, JPA , RMI, JAX-WS , JAX-RPC, SAX ,DOM , JAXB,
 Oracle Fusion Middleware, XML, XSD, WSDL, XSL, XQUERY, SOAP Web services, RESTful Web
Services
OPERATING SYSTEM:
 Windows XX, Sun Solaris, Red Hat Linux.
ENTERPRISE SECURITY TOOLS:
 FOX-IT/ Lightware Data Diode, Palo Alto PA-500/2020/3060, Fortigate, FortiAnalyzer, FortiWiFi,
FortiAP, FortiDB, and FortiManager, Fortimail, FortiCleint, FortiMobile,FOrti SandBox; ISP Load
 balancing & Bandwidth Aggregation on Fortigate, Failover on Fortigate Firewall ( Active/Standby
& Active/Active), Cisco PIX /ASA Firewall & Cisco VPN Concentrator , Cisco MARS 50 , Cisco
Device Security, IPSec, VPNs, AAA Model (RADIUS and TACACS), NAT and Access Lists, IOS
Firewall, DMZ setups, CBAC, DoS and common threats prevention , Failover on ASA Firewall
( Active/Standby & Active/Active), Cisco Secure ACS Server, Cisco ezvpn, Site to Site VPN,
Remote Access VPN, Symantec Mail Security 8360 hardware appliance, QRADAR/ArcSight,
NetWitness, Encase, FTK, Nessus, eEye, McAfee ePO, McAfee HIPS (Entercept), McAfee
IntruShield , McAfee Network Security Manager system ,SNORT, Cisco ASA, Cisco Security
Manager, MS TMG Forefront/ ISA Server, Checkpoint NG, Fortinet fortigate, Sonicwall, Juniper
Netscreen, Backtrack, Ecora Enterprise, Retina, nMap, ISS Scanner, AppDetective, LANalyzer,
SAINT, kismet, GFI LanGuard, Paros Proxy, Dsniff etc.
IDM/IAM/PAM
 Centrify, CA identity suite, Saviynt, RadiantLogic
VDS,SiteMinder,Cyberark,Sailpoint,Okta,Ping,Forgerock,MIM, Azure AD,
HIGH AVAILABILITY TOOLS:
 Cisco, Barracuda, Citrix, Radware, F5, Veritas, VCS, Sun Cluster, MS Cluster.
DRP/BCP/BACKUP TOOLS:
 PlateSpin Forge, Symantec VERITAS Net backup/Backup Executive, Acronis, Doubletake,
VMWare.
NETWORK MONITORING & MANAGEMENT:
 HP OpenView, Cisco works, Cisco QPM, CISCO NAM, Dell OpenManage, Solarwinds, OP
Manager, GFI LAN Guard, NETPRO Change Auditor
ANTIVIRUS:
 Macafee, Windows Defender ATP, Sophos, Symantec Norton Anti Virus, Trend Micro, AVG,
Avast, Panda Software etc.
ROUTERS & SWITCHES:
 CISCO ROUTER 1800, 2600, 2800, 7200, 7600 ETC.
 CISCO CATALYST CE500, 2900, 3500, 3700, 4500, 6500 ETC
SERVERS & STORAGE SOLUTIONS:
 Dell , HP, IBM, Super Micro, SUN, Netapps
PROGRAMMING & DATABASE:
 VB6, C, COBOL, Oracle, MS SQL, FoxPro, Dbase, Filemaker pro.
MAIL SERVER:
 MS Exchange 5.5/2000/2003/2007, Lotus Domino Server, MDaemon Server, Symantec AV
for Exchange, Anti-Spam using DNS Blacklists, White lists & Keywords, GFI Mail Essentials &
Mail Security Products,
DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM:
 Documentum, Laserfiche, EB Suite, MS Portal Server, Docusign
PROJECT MANAGEMENT:
 MS PROJECT 2007/10/Oracle Primavera

EXPERIENCE:
HEAD OF ENTERPRISE ARCHITECTURE & DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION,
TECHNAVIOUS SOLUTIONS 2021-DEC 2023 (EMEA)
 Successfully reduced enterprise architecture tool implementation time by 20% through
streamlined selection and configuration processes for critical government projects within Saudi
Arabia and the GCC.
 Increased tool utilization by 65% across diverse government agencies, leading to improved
project efficiency and alignment with national objectives. Implemented effective user adoption
strategies, including mentorship programs and culturally sensitive online knowledge bases.
 Delivered 12 training sessions on various enterprise architecture tools, achieving a 95% satisfac-
tion rating in post-session surveys, ensuring a skilled workforce for government initiatives.
 Established and managed governance processes for tool usage, leading to a 15% reduction in
data management and version control errors within critical government projects.
 Identified and implemented automation opportunities within architectural workflows, resulting
in a 10% efficiency gain, accelerating project delivery for government agencies.
 Presented quarterly reports to senior management, showcasing the impact of tool utilization on
achieving strategic objectives, including a 12% increase in project completion rates for critical
government programs.
 Orchestrated ICT architectural initiatives for mega Qatar government National Critical
infrastructure projects, directly contributing to over $10 million in cost savings for clients
through optimized infrastructure design and operational efficiency improvements.
 Pioneered ICT architectural strategies for National Critical Infrastructures cumulatively valued at
around $4 billion, driving a consistent average ROI of 15%.
 Conducted ROI assessments for each project, consistently achieving a minimum ROI of 10% on
projects that are reshaping the infrastructure landscape.
 Led cross-functional teams, optimizing project timelines and consistently delivering projects
under budget, resulting in an average savings of 20%.
 Shaped and implemented the organization's technology strategy, ensuring alignment with
business goals and driving innovation.
 Led the design and development of the enterprise architecture framework, defining principles,
standards, guidelines, and best practices.
 Provided technical leadership, guidance, and mentorship to development teams, architects, and
stakeholders, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
 Developed and implemented enterprise architecture strategies, ensuring scalability and
adaptability to evolving technologies and market trends.
 Led the design and evaluation of complex IT solutions, considering factors such as functionality,
scalability, security, and performance.
 Evaluated and recommended emerging technologies and trends for adoption, driving innovation
and staying ahead of industry advancements.
 Developed and maintained technology roadmaps, collaborating with business and IT
stakeholders to align technology investments with business objectives.
 Identified and assessed technology risks, providing recommendations for risk mitigation
strategies and ensuring compliance with security and regulatory requirements.
 Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including business leaders, project managers,
developers, and operations teams, to translate business requirements into effective technology
solutions.
  Built strong relationships with stakeholders and facilitated effective communication and
collaboration across departments.
 Led change management initiatives related to technology and architecture, ensuring successful
adoption and implementation of new systems and processes.
 Provided leadership and mentorship to a team of architects and technical professionals,
fostering a positive work environment, promoting professional development, and managing
performance.
 Conducted industry research and analysis to identify opportunities for innovation and
improvement, staying updated with emerging technologies and best practices in enterprise
architecture.
SR. ENTERPRISE ARCHITECT& DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
CONSULTANT, QATARGAS LLC, 2018-2020
 Led the selection, implementation, and management of enterprise architecture tools, aligning
them with strategic objectives and user needs.
 Evaluated tools, conducted cost-benefit analyses, and developed implementation plans for tool
adoption.
 Customized and configured tools to meet specific architectural requirements and integration
needs.
 Established governance processes for tool usage, including access control, data management,
and version control.
 Provided training and support to architects, developers, and other users on tool usage and best
practices.
 Collaborated with architecture teams to streamline and optimize architectural processes using
tools.
 Presented updates, reports, and recommendations to senior management regarding tool perfor-
mance and enhancements.
 Led the development of implementation plans for enterprise architecture and solution concepts
based on industry dynamics, business unit requirements, and digital strategy.
 Collaborated closely with other Enterprise Architects, Solution Architects, and Technical
Architects to ensure alignment and promote best practices.
 Supported the development of the enterprise architecture practice by providing guidance and
support to other Enterprise Architects and Solution Architects.
 Established and maintained architecture libraries encompassing capabilities, skills, and
technology inventory to close the skills gap and support organizational goals.
 Worked collaboratively with domain architects and non-EA related disciplines to deliver
organizational goals and objectives.
 Promoted the business value of enterprise architecture as a driver for strategy formulation and
technology innovation.
 Executed enterprise architecture plans based on business and digital strategy and requirements.
 Supported the development of the enterprise architecture practice by establishing common
standards and frameworks.
 Planned and coordinated work with domain architects to deliver organizational goals,
objectives, and outcomes.
 Contributed to a holistic view of the enterprise by co-creating capabilities, value streams, and
products while applying systems thinking and an operating model perspective.
  Collaborated with leadership, stakeholders, and business units to understand and document
strategic requirements, ensuring sound portfolios of work and addressing emerging demand.
SR. ENTERPRISE ARCHITECT, INDIAN CONSULTANCY SERVICES, SAUDI
ARABIA &AFRICA, 2010 –2017
Company Profile: MENA Region largest IT &BMS contractors having presence worldwide with more
than 100 of successful projects worldwide.
 Drove ICT architectural strategies for mega government infrastructure projects, individually
contributing to the success of world-class smart cities and smart industries worth around $20-30
billion in Saudi Arabia.
 Designed and implemented architecture solutions that improved operational efficiency,
consistently reducing annual operating costs by an average of $5 million in these high-stakes
government projects.
 Collaborated with stakeholders to define and exceed project KPIs, leading to an average annual
ROI of 18% in projects that are redefining urban landscapes.
 Provided technical leadership, consistently resulting in a minimum 15% increase in project
efficiency on a grand scale.
 Established and led the Enterprise Architecture function, building robust processes and
developing staff capabilities.
 Aligned technology solutions with business objectives, ensuring technical coherence and future
trend alignment.
 Produced designs for complex systems, conducting requirements discovery, solution
formulation, technology selection, and design configuration.
 Effectively communicated complex technical information to stakeholders, including non-
technical audiences.
 Integrated enterprise architecture activities into existing business processes such as design,
budgeting, planning, and technology solutions.
 Collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and strategic alignment.
 Conducted regular assessments of the enterprise architecture landscape and recommended
improvements for enhanced efficiency.
 Developed and implemented architectural standards, frameworks, and guidelines.
 Mentored and trained team members on enterprise architecture principles and practices.
 Participated in vendor evaluations and selection processes to ensure optimal technology
partnerships.
 Responsibility includes planning the business strategy for Core technology infrastructure for any
business domain for example, Physical Security surveillance system, Fire Alarm & Firefighting
System, Automated HVAC system, Fiber Optic backbone network infrastructure, Public Address
system, IP telephony/ unified communication Solutions.
 Planning, designing and implementation of secure, reliable, scalable and efficient IT
infrastructure. Planning and costing all phases of projects, then coordinating all associated
activities and resources from feasibility to implementation.
 Costing all phases of projects and Preparing BOM/BOQ. Organizing, administering, reviewing &
evaluating the work of subordinates.
 Measuring Performance and auditing each project, each individual in the team and over all
company performance against annual and long-term quality company objective.
 Working closely with data center factory, SCM, CSD and project team to provide the best-fit
(built to suit) end to end DC& DR solution that is aligned with the current and future needs of
 Customer Company business needs at affordable price with choice of Capex and Opex model.
Co-coordinating and managing relationship with vendors

SR. ENTERPRISE SOLUTION ARCHITECT (IDC, MANAGED SERVICES AND IT

SECURITY), BHARTI AIRTEL LTD 2008 – 2010
Company Profile: Bharti Airtel limited is a leading global telecommunications company with operations in 19 countries
across Asia and Africa. The company offers mobile voice & data services, fixed line, high speed broadband, IPTV, DTH, turnkey
telecom solutions for enterprises and national & international long distance services to carriers. Bharti Airtel has been ranked
among the six best performing technology companies in the world by business week. Bharti Airtel had 200 million customers
across its operations.

 Responsibility includes the development of strategic business plan, business offering models,
Architecting IDC& Managed IT services infrastructure, Building partnership with global leaders in
IDC, managed IT services, managed IT security services etc, . Conducting market research and
devising effective sales strategies to identify and maximize opportunities for increased efficiency
and profitability, overseeing sales performance and managing daily sales activities, Organizing,
administering, reviewing & evaluating the work of subordinates, Measuring Performance and
auditing each project, each individual in the team and over all company performance against
annual and long-term quality company objective.

SR. IT CONSULTANT, MOHSIN HAIDER DARWISH LLC, OMAN -2006 –

2008
Company Profile: MHD LLC is one of the major business houses contributing to the growth of the Sultanate’s
economy. MHD LLC, with varied interests in trading, contracting, projects and manufacturing, has been successful
in enriching people’s lives by sourcing the most reputed international brands from across the world and making
them available to the discerning customers in the Sultanate of Oman
 Responsibility includes requirement analysis, planning, designing and implementation of secure,
reliable, scalable and efficient IT infrastructure, Server consolidation feasibility study, application
suitability assessment, Data Center Capacity planning and designing of LAN and WAN networks
according to the customer’s specific needs. Data center setup and Operational Capabilities
Assessment.
 Unbiased evaluation of new software and hardware, providing Network Security by deploying
UTM Firewalls, Anti-hacking and Intrusion prevention /detection system/Software, Testing the
security architecture to evaluate the security strengths and to detect possible threats, Costing all
phases of projects and Preparing BOM/BOQ, ensuring timely completions of all IT projects.

IT EXECUTIVE, SKJ GROUP, BRUNEI DARUSSALAM 2000– 2006

Company profile: This is one of oldest & largest Group of companies in Brunei Darussalam in-
volved in, Oil & Natural Gas, Scaffolding, Construction, Vessels and Tanker, Shipping, manufac-
ture& exports of Furniture & Interior, Restaurant chain, Information & Telecommunication Ser-
vices.
 Responsibility includes Keeping up-to-date of changes in technology and implementing
new software /Hardware/networking products into company, Infrastructure and
application architecture assessment, design and implementation for high availability,
 scalability, performance and security, Planning and costing all phases of projects, then
coordinating all associated activities and resources from feasibility to implementation.
 Discussing the business needs and developing and implementing MRP& ERP, Trouble
shooting and solving hardware, software and Network problems.
 Maintaining the access rules to data and other IT resources, Maintaining the security
and confidentiality over the issuance and maintenance of authorized user IDs and
passwords.
 Monitoring the information security violations and taking corrective action to ensure
security provided.
 Preparing and monitoring the information security awareness program for all
employees.
 Reviewing and evaluating the information security policy and suggesting necessary
changes to management.
 Testing the security architecture to evaluate the security strengths and to detect
possible threats.
PATHAK INSTITUTE OF ELECTRONICS & TELECOMMUNICATION. 1996-
2000
Profile: PIET is the largest Private Institution In Bihar, India, Offering Various Degree and Diploma and certification
Courses in ,Telcom, Electronics, Mechanical, Elctrical, Civil and IT/Computer recognized by National Council of Vo-
cational Training ,India.
 Conducting and co-coordinating Classes.
 Ensuring timely completions of all Courses.
 Preparing Training Material for the assigned courses.
 Allocating the resources for each Batch and Individual
 Monitoring and managing performance of each batch and individual.
 Participating in company governance, department/division and campus-related professional activities
 Keeping up-to-date of changes in technology and implementing new software /Hardware/networking
products into company.
 Trouble shooting and solving hardware, software and Network problems.

EDUCATION:
 Master of Science in Computer Science
 Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
 MBA Level Studies in Risk Management from University of Oxford
 MBA Level Studies in Strategic Management from IIM_B.

CERTIFICATION
 TOGAF 9.2 Certified Enterprise Architect.
 Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) Certified ITSM professional.
 Certified Information System Auditor(CISA)
 Certified Information System Security Manager(CISM)
 Certified Ethical Hacker(CEH)v8
 Certified Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI)v8
 Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)
 Microsoft Certified System Engineer (MCSE 2000)
 ISO 9000:2000 Certified Internal Quality Auditor Total Quality Management.
 Training in Sun Solaris System Administration (I & II)
 Training in Azure Cloud Architect (AZ305)
 Training in AWS Cloud Architect.
 Training in GCP Cloud Architect.
 Training in High Availability Management (MS, VERITAS & SUN Clustering)
 Training in Disaster Recovery Management (VERITAS & Acronis)
 Training in Information Security Management System (ISMS) (ISO 17799 - BS7799 - ISO
27001)
 Training in Balanced Score Card Solutions Deployment.