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ProjectManager

Mirza Fahed Baig

Dubai

Summary

- Certified PMP Program/Project Manager with a proven record of 16+ years of experience in managing multi- threaded & complex, medium to long-term, large-scale IT portfolio programs/projects for Cloud (Azure, AWS & GCP), Cybersecurity, Network & WiFi, Data Center & Applications Bigdata & ServiceNow deployments. - Experienced in managing full cycle implementation of ICT projects involving Microsoft Azure as part of Digital Transformation business demand & delivery practices. Involved in end-to-end integration, coordinating with various internal and external stakeholders, Internal departments and vendors leading upto the successful migration. - Excellent communicator: leverage technical, business and financial acumen for day-to-day management as master communicator & consult with multi stakeholders, client, developers, Vendor and their respective teams in a multi-cultural environment in accordance with the contract terms, scope of work and corporate policy. - Awarded appreciation from CEO - Dubai Airports for successfully implementing Cloud based “Airport Operating System” and Cloud based “Flight Information Web Services” for “DWC – Al Maktoum Int’l Airport”. - Awarded Star performer from ‘CEO - Dubai Airports’ for successfully implementing multi-million-dollar Cybersecurity program Digital Defense Centre & Enablement of 24x7 ‘Security Operation Centre’. - Leading project implementations, service delivery and providing management oversight on the implementation & delivery including project assignments, capacity planning and project profitability. - Managing overall leadership and management of the implementation team in Middle East and Africa, Asia Pacific both from a project implementation and people management perspective. - Overseeing and executing process improvements and development of policies & procedures in support of the initial delivery and ongoing service delivery. - Supporting the pre-sales processes and working closely with account management team to win new business. - Established strategic plans in partnership with other business Leaders and maintaining strong relationships with all internal and external stake holders in support of cross-product business. - Pro-actively involved in building and motivating diverse technical teams across the globe to achieve outstanding results and complete projects on time and within budget. Domain Expertise: Technology Projects Expertise: IT Project Lifecycle Expertise: Value-added Leadership: ◼ Cloud & Cybersecurity Deployments ◼ RFP/ RFQ / ROI Analysis ◼ Leading Cross-Functional teams ◼ Data Center Virtualization ◼ PMO Governance ◼ Team building & mentoring ◼ WiFi & Network Infrastructure ◼ Analytical Project Reporting ◼ Client Relations & Presentations ◼ Airport Operating Systems ◼ Costing & budgeting ◼ Budget forecasting ◼ Systems API Integrations ◼ Internal & External Audits ◼ Problem-Solving & orientation ◼ ServiceNow & Asset Management ◼ Risk & Change Management ◼ Business Intelligence ◼ Big Data, IoT & DevOps ◼ Quality Assurance & Testing ◼ Stakeholder Engagement ◼ Cybersecurity Operations ◼ Portfolio Management ◼ Resource Management Career History: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mirzafahed/ Organization Designation / Duration Dimension Data MEA (NTT Ltd), Dubai, UAE. Senior Project Manager → Jan 2021 – Present Additional Role – Professional Services Manager Dubai Airports, Dubai, UAE. Project Manager – Infrastructure & Cyber Security →Feb 2014–Dec 2020 Associate Project Manager →Aug 2011 – Jan 2014 Senior Software Engineer / Business Analyst →Apr 2008 – Jul 2011 HSBC Bank Middle East Ltd. Dubai Software Consultant → Feb 2007 – March 2008 Al Ansari Exchange & Financials AUH Senior Applications Developer → June 2005 – Feb 2007 Webster Infotech - India Technical Trainer → September 2004 – May 2005 Lucent Consultancy Services - India Application Programmer → Jan 2003 – Aug 2004

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Manager

Cisco, IBM, Genetec
02.2014 - 12.2020
  • Worked at the World's busiest airport to provide project management over top-priority technology initiatives
  • Managed budgets of up to AED 55 million and cross-functional resources/ teams of up to 50
  • Key Achievements:
  • Project Name Technologies Description
  • Digital Defence Center
  • Cloudera, Securonix,
  • IXIA, Nozomi, Cisco,
  • Corelight, Azure DevOps
  • Enable Cyber security to have own capability to address the growing cyber threats in today’s rapidly changing environment
  • Value USD 12.5M
  • Airport Operating
  • System, UCS, Palo Alto,
  • Oracle, SQL, Java
  • Implemented Next gen Airport operating system for the automation of resource allocations
  • Value USD 16.3M
  • DR Enablement, UCS, Palo Alto, Sanovi, Zerto, F5
  • Implemented a Business continuity & technology resiliency transformation to build a Disaster Recovery and onboarded 15 Critical apps
  • USD 3.2M
  • CCTV Technology
  • Refresh, UCS, VMware,
  • Palo Alto, Lenovo, F5, Security Center
  • Transformed CCTV Infrastructure from Physical to
  • Virtual Servers Platform (VSP) and Integrated Cloud based Genetec Security Center with Security Access
  • Control Systems (SACS)
  • Value USD 6.5M
  • Implemented a multi-million-dollar Digital Defence Centre (DDC) Cyber-Security program comprising of multiple technologies that includes Cloud, Big Data & Open Source to provide real time view of cyber threats to the organization
  • Successfully led the integration & implementation of five (5) Operational technology (OT) core systems and one Business technology system into DDC
  • Successfully implemented a Business continuity & technology resiliency transformation in line with the strategy to build a Disaster Recovery site and eventually led the onboarding 15 critical applications to DR
  • Led teams across broad technical and Business units
  • Focused on ServiceNow ITSM multi-Module deployment enterprise wide in Airport
  • Enabled the infrastructure to provide cost-effective solution to address remote work challenges of Service
  • Management as part of Work from Home (WFH) initiative
  • Onboarded 1000+ devices connected from home to connect corporate network to achieve Service management tasks like Active Directory updates, Password changes, Group policy & security updates
  • Actively involved in scrutinizing RFPs and ability to execute Vendor evaluation, selection and management in coordination with Supply Management team.

Associate Project Manager

DUBAI AIRPORTS
08.2011 - 01.2014
  • Major Projects & Key Achievements:
  • Implemented Next gen Airport operating system for the automation of resource allocations (Parking bays,
  • Boarding gates, Baggage belts & Carousels) & ensured all concurrence are with ICAO/IATA standards
  • Integrated Airport Operational Database (AODB) with 32 different interfaces for achieving highest % of data accuracy and efficiency in airport operations
  • Successfully integrated 4 main modules, Flight Information System, Resource Management System,
  • Operations Dashboard, FIDS Gate management with Core AOS system
  • Achieved 92% success rate on implementation within 3 months of project completion
  • Worked as member of AOS (Airport Operating Systems) Working Group, representing Operations for corporate user system requirements and Airport systems enhancement for both the Airports
  • Successfully led the migration of CCTV infrastructure from legacy physical to virtual infrastructure which includes compute, network, storage and centralized Security centre
  • Transformed CCTV Infrastructure from Physical to Virtual Servers Platform (VSP) that is resilient, efficient, scalable, reliable and provide 99.99% availability
  • Migrated all CCTV physical archive servers to VMware platform and Integrated Genetec Security Center with
  • Security Access Control Systems (SACS).

Senior Software Engineer / Business Analyst

DUBAI AIRPORTS
04.2008 - 07.2011
  • Major Projects & Key Achievements: ◼ Demisto XSOAR Incident Management System ◼ XOVIS PAX Queue Monitoring System ◼ DA website Migration to Azure Cloud ◼ Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Application ◼ Flight Information Web Services ◼ Mc Afee Antivirus updates on OT systems ◼ AOS & MAXIMO Database Upgrade ◼ AOS Implementation in DWC ◼ Executive Flight Services Intranet Website ◼ Retail Transactions System - Intranet Website ◼ Airport Car Parking Management System ◼ Airport Security Pass Management System ◼ Airport Driving Permit System ◼ Traffic Lights Automation System Infrastructure upgrade
  • Used best practices and SDLC experience to design, code, build, and test software solutions
  • Determined best technical solutions and document detailed design based on requirements
  • Led application build team for selected projects
  • Provided accurate and timely estimates for tasks
  • Provided support and leadership in critical production support issue resolution
  • SPOC for supporting application and performing root cause analysis
  • Supported the team for application availability, reliability and stability on a 24x7x365 basis
  • Conducted facilitate root cause analysis on all in-scope incidents and recommended a corrective action plan
  • Led team efforts to achieve timely resolution of all production issues meeting the Service Level Agreements
  • Conducted code review to ensure the work delivered by the team is of high-quality standards
  • Mentored other developers on coding standards, problem solving, and application architecture

Education

Master of Business Administration - Project Management

ALG University

Bachelor of Engineering (B.E) - Computer Science

Visveswaraiah Technological University

Skills

Technical SkillsLanguages C, C, C#, Java, PL/SQL, SQLPLUS, VB, Javascript, HTML, XMLMicrosoft Technologies MS Visual Studio, SharePoint Server 2007/2010/2013Java Technologies J2EE- EJB’s, Servlets, JSP, JSF, Struts, Applets, SwingsRDBMS Oracle 8i/9i/10g/11g/12c/19c, SQL Server 2010/2015/2016, IBM DB2Tools & Utilities NET Framework, Query Analyzer, SQL Trace, JDeveloper 10gApplication/Web Servers IIS 60,70 Oracle 9i/10g/11g/12c/19c, IBM WebSphereMiddleware IBM Websphere MQ Series 52/53Mainframes IBM eServer zSeries 900 (z900) powered by z/OSCloud Technologies Vmware, AWS, Azure, GCPBIG DATA/HADOOP Cloudera 5151 (Flume, Kafka, NIFI, Hive, Spark), Cloudera DirectorCybersecurity Tools Securonix SNYPR 62 CU4, Nozomi networks, Corelight (V 19) , SOARBI Skills Cognos 83, SAP BO XI 31, TableauTraining

Advanced problem solving

Project planning and development

Logistics Management

Strategic planning

Expense reports

Project Management

Accomplishments

  • DIMENSION DATA (NTT Ltd.): Senior Project Manager
  • Jan 2021 to Till Date
  • Major Projects & Key Achievements:
  • Client Project Name Description
  • OXAGON (NEOM)
  • Network, Wifi, Cloud &
  • Cyber Security Deployment
  • Implemented the Network, Security and Wi-Fi infrastructure services at Neom Industrial City (NIC) largest port in the region – OXAGON - Value USD 5M
  • Standard
  • Chartered Bank
  • Network, Wifi, Cloud &
  • Cyber Security Deployment
  • Implemented the Network obsolescence to the IT infrastructure in 4 ME countries – Value USD 3.8M
  • HSBC Bank ME
  • Cyber Security & Network
  • Deployment
  • Implemented Network and Wi-Fi solution and transition to
  • NOC & SOC Incident monitoring – Value USD 1.4M
  • Engaged with stakeholders to deliver projects from original concept through final implementation
  • Ensured client satisfaction and manage escalations, acting as single point of contact to the client
  • Ensured smooth project delivery of as-sold solution, within the baselined budget and on time whilst maintaining quality criteria and client satisfaction
  • Managed delivery of the project, including rigorous scope control and change management
  • Documented project plans, risks register and issues trackers, status reports, delivery notes
  • Defined project governance model to key stakeholders, ensured clear communication and chair monthly steering groups, weekly project status / technical working groups and daily focus meetings
  • Provided pre-sales support by working with sales teams to scope and cost a project solution which includes the completion of a proposal in response to RFP
  • Identified opportunities and influence sales teams by conducting a business conversation with the client positioning the consulting and technical services offerings
  • Coordinated activities of project teams through task delegation, resource assignment
  • Maintained strong relationships with internal stakeholders, external clients and vendors
  • Established effective PMO functions in place to monitor the delivery of project milestones
  • Certifications:
  • PMP, Azure DevOps Solution Expert, AWS, ITIL, CISM, CRISC, MCP, MCAD, MCSD, SAFe Agilist 5.1,
  • Scrum Master.

Additional Information

  • July 1981 Marital Status, Driving License : Valid UAE Driving License Visa Status : Valid UAE Residence Visa

Swimming, Squash, Cricket

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Timeline

Project Manager

Cisco, IBM, Genetec
02.2014 - 12.2020

Associate Project Manager

DUBAI AIRPORTS
08.2011 - 01.2014

Senior Software Engineer / Business Analyst

DUBAI AIRPORTS
04.2008 - 07.2011

Master of Business Administration - Project Management

ALG University

Bachelor of Engineering (B.E) - Computer Science

Visveswaraiah Technological University
Mirza Fahed Baig