Riaz Ahmad

I am a dedicated IT professional with over 14 years of extensive experience in IT management, network administration, and technology innovation within academia and corporate sectors. I am skilled in network security, data center management, and the design and implementation of advanced infrastructure solutions, including cloud and virtualization technologies. Pursuing a Ph.D. in Computer Science, with a strong focus on cybersecurity and IoT, aiming to contribute to forward-thinking organizations that value professional development and technological progress.

• Cloud Solution Architecture, Hazza Institute, Islamabad, Islamabad, MM/DD/YY
• MCSE (Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert), National Institute of Electronics, 2012 & 2016
• HEC Cloud Computing, Higher Education Commission of Pakistan, MM/DD/YY
• CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate), National Institute of Electronics, MM/DD/YY
• Network Security & Database Vulnerabilities, IBM Course on Coursera, MM/DD/YY

• Federal Urdu University
• Smart Campus Initiative: Led the design and deployment of campus-wide WiFi, significantly enhancing connectivity.
• Infrastructure Modernization: Implemented video conferencing and biometric systems to streamline operations.
• Cybersecurity: Established advanced security and access control policies for institutional data protection.
• MIS System Development: Collaborated with MIS team to design and deploy systems for streamlined academic and administrative processes.
• Atlas Bank Ltd, Pakistan, Network Management: Configured and managed network infrastructure, providing efficient user support for banking applications.
• U-Tech Communication, Islamabad, LAN Infrastructure: Set up and maintained local network systems, ensuring connectivity and supporting hardware upgrades.

IT Management, Data Center Operations, Network & Cybersecurity, Project Planning, Implementation, Network Security, Access control, Firewall management, Intrusion detection, Database Management, Database vulnerabilities, Secure handling, Cloud Computing & Virtualization, ESXi, Cloud service architecture, Server management, Active Directory Configuration, Access management, Policy configuration, Infrastructure Design, Network architecture, Call center infrastructure, Data warehousing solutions

• English
• Urdu
• Pashto
• Punjabi

• Visiting Faculty, FUUAST, Islamabad, Islamabad
• Visiting Faculty, Mohi-ud-Din Islamic University, Islamabad Campus, Islamabad, Islamabad

• Information Security & Cybersecurity
• IoT & Machine Learning