About Ali Imran
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Gender Male
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Job Fuction Education & Training Information Technology Technology
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Academic Level Master’s Degree
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About me
Dynamic CIO and Head IT with over 20 years of extensive experience in Information Technology and Operations Management across diverse sectors,
including IT, Banking,
Manufacturing, Health Care, and Education. Proven ability to drive digital transformation and develop comprehensive IT strategies that align with business objectives. Recognized as a strategic partner in top management, adept
at enhancing operational efficiencies and
supporting organizational goals through innovative technology solutions.
Education
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2008 - 2015
Virtual University of Pakistan
Master of Business Administration
Major in Banking, BCP Managing Operational risks
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1996 - 1998
Quaid-i-Azam University Islamabad.
Masters in Computer Science
Major in Computer Science.
Experience
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2007 - Present
Saudi Pak Industrial and Agricultural Investment Co Ltd.
CIO/HEAD IT DIVISION
Saudi Pak Industrial & Agricultural Investment Co. Ltd. Islamabad, Pakistan.
• Technology Strategy: Drive comprehensive IT strategy development aligned with the business objectives, managing IT Audits and Budgets to steer technical innovations and Digital Transformation, ensuring secure, scalable and future-ready IT environment in line with the business goals achievements.
• Systems & Applications: Oversee the robust design and implementation of scalable Enterprise IT Applications/ Core Business Solutions with security controls and replacing Legacy systems and proactively/holistically lead the organization to Digital transformation.
• IT Infrastructure Development & Implementation: Lead IT Infrastructure initiatives, established Data Center, Firewalls-NGFW, Data Backup Strategy – Online Synchronization & LTO, End Point Protection, DR setup & ensuring secure connectivity, providing reliable platform for the implementation of systems, mitigating the internal & external risks.
• Information Security & IT Governance: Established & developed Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery Plans and Enterprise Technology Governance Framework & IT Security Policy to steer the teams for IT Governance & Security,
following COBIT & ISO27001 applicable standards & best Practices and to comply with the Regulatory requirements.
• Carried out Trainings on Enterprise Technology and Information Security Governance with Best Practices along with Systems Awareness sessions for the Staff.
• Implemented DR site for resilient business operations, coping with the disruptions/disaster.
• Vendors & Partners: Evaluate and manage IT vendors, negotiate SLAs, oversee outsourced services and mitigate third-party risks.
Detailed resume attached.