Name: Usman Ahmad

Email: Jathol@gmail.com
Mobile: +92-321-403-4682
Address: Lahore, Pakistan
linkedin.com/in/jathol

Innovative Information Security professional with demonstrated success directing business transformation in large, global
organizations. Track record of bringing clarity and direction to strategic business decisions enabling immediate savings
and assuring future, profitable business growth. Change agent with diverse expertise and a legacy of delivering highimpact projects producing outstanding business results. Demonstrated strengths in setting business and IT strategy, large
system development, and creating / leading cohesive teams for implementation. Significant experience in outsourcing and
contract management.
Academics:
Certifications:
Specializations:

Masters in Computer Sciences

CISSP, ISMS LA (ISO27001:2013), CEH v8, ECSA, Cisco (CCNA, CCNA Wireless, CCDA, CCNP,
CCSP, CCDP) , VMware (VCA-DCV, VCA-Cloud), SSE+ Symantec Security Info Manager
Information Security, Information Assurance, Risk Management, Compliance, Routing and
Switching, Solutions Architect, Consultancy, Teaching

Skills & Experience:

Information Security
Specialist / Consultant
Vulnerability Scanning
and Pen Testing
Project Management
Secure Applications
Solution Architect
Presales
RFP & Bid Evaluation
LAN /WAN
Administration
Routing & Switching
Fiber Transmission
Voice Interconnects
Network Security
IP Telephony (VoIP)
Video Conferencing
Data Center Design &
Management
Languages, Systems &
Technologies
Training & Coaching

Information Assurance, Threat Analyst, Security Services, Data & Security Privacy Security Risk Advisor, ISO 27001 implementation & Audit, ISMS, Risk Management,
Vulnerability Management, IT Security Specialist, Compliance, Data & Security Privacy,
Security Risk Advisor, Governance Risk management and Compliance,
Vulnerability Scanning and Penetration testing using Acunetix, CORE Impact, Nessus
Project Management of high budget projects in Public & Private Sectors. Planning,
budgeting, procurement, tender, evaluation and deployment. SLA Management
Expertise on OWASP top 10 Web application flaws, Pen testing, training for developers
Architect Network integration designs for Corporates & enterprises, Operators and
Carriers. CCTV, Access Control, WAN, Cisco, Huawei, connectivity on all last mile
technologies. VSAT, Fiber, GPON, HFC, DSL, WiMAX & dialup.
Presales solutions expert for enterprise and carrier level.
Bid / RFP Preparation and evaluation between different vendors.
Designed & managed Multiple high end Cisco Routers and Switches. Managed 100s of
LANs connected to enterprise WAN thru fiber, wireless and other media. Multiple
redundant servers. Hands on Experience on MPLS, BGP, OSPF and other WAN
Technologies.
SDH, DWSM, DPLC, IPLC
Solutions designing for LL & LDI interconnects with Class 4 & Class 5.
Specialized & Certified in network security. 3PP Evaluation in terms of security
compliance and designing the best fit for enterprise secure network designs.
Solution designing based on hosted voice, Cisco Call Manager, Sip servers & Voice
gateways for medium offices to large contact centers.
Enterprise level video conference systems with internal/external MCUs.
Designed & deployed the Biggest Video Conference setup in government sector.
Designed, installed & managed Core Data Center for Government of Punjab and many
others. Corporate Solutions for Hosted Data Center.
Strong knowledge of operating systems MAC, Linux & Windows and servers like Web,
Database, Emails, proxy & DNS. Configuration of SSL, Credit Card Processing,
LAN/WAN Routers, Switches, Radio Bridges, APs, IP Telephony & Video Conference.
Conducting trainings in reputed technology institutes and corporates. Information
Security & Awareness trainings.

Career History:
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2013 till Date:

2008 to 2013:
2004 to 2008:
2000 to 2004:
1999 to 2000:
2002 to 2014:

Information Security Manager, Wateen Telecom Ltd.

Solutions Architect Systems Engineering, Wateen Telecom Ltd. (Cisco Gold Partner)
Network Security Specialist, I.T. Department, Government of the Punjab
Information Systems Manager, Software Solutions (USA based)
Web Developer & Assistant Network Admin, Data Matrix (Pvt) Ltd
Teaching experience at different institutes

WORK ExperIence:
2013 till date

Information Security Manager

Wateen Telecom Ltd. http://www.wateen.com

Security Consultant at Wateen Telecom, Implementing ISMS (ISO 27001:2013)

Lead the preparation and implementation of information security policies, standards and procedures
Lead the design and operation of related compliance monitoring and improvement activities to ensure compliance
both with internal security policies and standards
Governance, Risk Management and Compliance
Information Assurance, Risk Management and Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery
Information Security Awareness Trainings
Vulnerability Scanning and Penetration testing

2008 till 2013 (5 Years)

Solutions Architect

Wateen Telecom Ltd. http://www.wateen.com

Working as Solutions Architect (Enterprise/Carriers/Operators) for Customers Secure & reliable Business
Requirements
Established technology and application architectures and component/composite products to accelerate new market
introductions
Determines strategic product and service vendor relationships and manages ongoing partnerships
DR & BCP Planning, Vulnerability & Risk Management consultancy for clients.
Specialist for Information Security consultancy. Governance, Risk Management and Compliance
Plan, develop, deploy, test and optimize network and system services, taking responsibility for configuration
management and overall operational readiness of network systems, especially environments with multiple
operating systems and configurations, and provides troubleshooting and fault-finding services for problems.
Converged Solution Design and Network Integration in multi-vendor environment. Transforming customers
business requirements into technically viable solutions. Evaluating customers technical requirements.
Strong interaction with Network core planning and operations for integration and upgrading the core for optimized
and new solutions for customers (Corporate, Carriers and Operators).

2004 to 2008 (4 Years)

Manager I.T.

Software Solutions, Pakistan

www.koolprint.com (TX, USA)

Designed, deployed, documented and managed the Infrastructure of Information System (Network, Servers,
Data Centers & End users) for the offices worldwide USA, UK, Turkey, Russia, UAE & Pakistan.
Designed and Managed the Data Center of Heavy traffic Live Commercial Servers worldwide meeting latest
business needs with high reliability and availability co-located in remote Data Center in Huston, TX.
Installation and management of customized web and desktop software, servers, routers and security equipment
LAN and WAN designing and management, Load balance and failover management, Multiple operation systems
(Apple, Linux, Windows, Understanding of commercial Web based Applications with and latest technologies i.e.
ASP, Java, VB, DCOM, etc. configuration of SSL (VeriSign)

1999 to 2000 (1 Years)

Information Technology Department

(Government of the Punjab)

Information Security Management for IT, Data Center and information. IS Audit for all IT & Telecom Projects.
Worked as Project Manager & technical team lead from designing to implementation on the (Independent IP core
network) project Lahore Wide Area Network. Back bone infrastructure (independent IP Core) for Government of
Punjab. (130+) with their attached/autonomous bodies located at Lahore and other cities of the province.
Created RFP / Bidding Document / BOQs as per the requirements, PC1, perform the costing and calculate the
estimated time required for any given project. Bid / RFP Evaluation between different vendors.
Complete Data Center & Network designing and deployment. Management email, DNS, Proxy, security etc
Services like Data, emails, server co-location, IP surveillance, IP Telephony & Video Conference Systems.
Directed multiple teams dealing with contractors in civil work, fiber laying/ termination, Wireless towers erection
at different locations, complete surveys.
Designed IT infrastructure for Chief Minister new Secretariat, Faisalabad Wide Area Network, Lahore General
Hospital, Anti-terrorist courts for remote judgments & many other provincial departments (C&W, Museum, Library,
Food, Finance, Health, Law, Agriculture & many more )

2000 to 2004 (4.5 Years)

Network Security Specialist

Web Developer & Network Admin

Data Matrix (Pvt) Ltd

Worked on web based application for clients and assisted in designing and deployment of networks
Design, implement and maintain secure Web solutions using industrys best practices, to minimize time, optimize
effort, Highly Secure and reduced project costs.

Analyze, critique and provide recommendations to process, flow and function to improve user satisfaction and
reduce system support cost (secure online transactions where required)