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Syed Aasim Rasheed

Project Manager
Hyderabad

Summary

A PMP, CSM, IBM Certified Experienced Project Manager technocrat with over 22 years of experience in IT Infrastructure Implementation & Infrastructure Project Management with technical expertise in the implementation, operations and support functions of mission-critical business solutions using IT as a tool. work experience includes 10 year of experience in Middle East's reputed organizations.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Manager

Tech Mahindra Pvt Ltd
Hyderabad
07.2021 - Current
  • Working for Tech Mahindra’s client Telefonica as Cloud Project manager
  • Deploying Telefonica’s new applications stack on AWS Cloud replacing legacy on premise applications
  • Key Projects Handled;
  • Project Title: Greenfield Applications deployment in AWS cloud
  • Scope: handling deployment of 10 new applications to AWS cloud which includes conducting Technical / Commercial & Security assessments of applications, managing Infra build in AWS
  • The responsibilities also included streamlining communication matrices implementation process, weekly status reporting to all stakeholders including senior management, conduct daily standup call and follow with team for Action items closure, liaise with Vendors and client.

Project Manager

Mouri Tech Hyderabad
09.2018 - 07.2020
  • Working for Mouritech’s client Stanley Black & Decker as Project manager
  • Ensuring delivery of projects confirming to ITSF (Stanley Black and Decker’s Project Management Framework)
  • Key Projects Handled;
  • Project Title: Unix Lifecycle Management
  • Scope: handled upgrade of Unix version on 500+ Servers
  • Activities involved working with technical resources and server owners to schedule downtime for upgrading Unix, ensuring obtain sign-offs from server and Application owners post upgrade
  • Conducted Toll Gate exits and ensured project deliverables were as per ITSF Standards, worked with PfL and resources and ensured project effort hours met baseline, updated MS Project and PWA
  • Project Title: Real Estate
  • Scope: handled relocation of sites of Bangalore, Hyderabad, Tracy, Columbia and Puerto Rico
  • Involved in requirements gathering, finalizing BOQ, tracking Implementation of Infrastructure, GO Live, decomm the old equipment from old sites.

Project Manager

Mouri Tech Hyderabad
04.2017 - 06.2018

Project Manager

IBM India PVT Ltd
Hyderabad
04.2013 - 04.2017
  • Key Projects Handled;
  • Project Title: Grid 2 Cloud
  • Scope The Customer had a Grid Platform of 501 Servers with Several Applications hosted, which was migrated from Customer hosted Environment to IBM Softlayer Cloud
  • The Project Involved Sizing the Cloud Infrastructure, Testing Application compatibility, Network/Firewall Configurations, Setup Policies and Procedures to Provide Grid As A Service to the client
  • As part of Project Management Facilitated Design Discussions, Prepared RACI Matrix Involving Technical teams and Leadership, ensured the Project met its timelines and tracked the Project Financials
  • Project Title: Global 360 to Documentum
  • Scope Involved migration of 50 Million Documents from Global 360 Application to EMC Documentum
  • The project involved designing the Solution Involving cross functional Teams from Servers, Storage, Middleware and Documentum and then implementation of designed Infrastructure components
  • All the 5 Phases of Project Life Cycle were managed efficiently and Tracked triple constraints
  • A well defined Change management process was followed as there were change requests submitted to CAB because of the complex nature of the Project., Scope: The College Campus was moved to a new location and the building was equipped with a state of the art infrastructure
  • A tendering process was initiated to provide the IT Infrastructure consisting of both Network and Systems for 2300 users and 4300+ Network Points
  • Description: The project involved:
  • Drafting technical specs
  • Designing of solution as per college requirements
  • Ensuring integration of different technologies and components of Network
  • Evaluation of solutions proposed by different vendors
  • Implementation of the solution
  • Implemented various technologies/products such as:
  • Passport 8600 backbone switches with Alteon Layer 4-7 Switches, Ethernet routing Switches 5520 for 4300+ network points, Contivity 5000 firewalls, Wireless Network of 140 Access Points WLAN 2230 with 2270 Security Switches, Succession 1000 S VoIP solution and Optivity Network management Suite for managing switches, network and implementing policies
  • All these products were from Nortel Networks
  • Netscreen 1000 IDP for network security, Bluecoat 8000-1 Proxy server with content filtering solution from Smartfilter for internet access, Cisco 3600 router for WAN connectivity were part of the implementation, Storage area Network solution from IBM Consisting of FastT700 and SAN Switches, Tape Library, Tivoli Enterprise Management solution for Network and Blade centre Servers all from IBM
  • Citrix metaframe Suite from Citrix Systems and UPS system from APC.

Team Leader

Tech Mahindra, AT&T
Hyderabad
02.2010 - 04.2013
  • Key Projects Handled;
  • Project Title: Data Centers Migration
  • Scope involves migrating Data Centers based on old Cisco Catalyst 6500 series (CAT OS) switches with new Cisco Catalyst 4500 (IOS) Series Switches for more than 40 locations across US
  • The Project Involved performing Impact Analysis for each site and coming up with a thorough test Plan involving all stakeholders, Facilitating the Configuration preparation process for new switches and getting the configurations for the switches audited by customer, leading the call during change window and ensuring a proper Roll Back Plan in Place in case of failures
  • Project Title: IOS Version Standardization
  • Scope Proficiently Standardized the Procedure for upgrading IOS on Cisco Catalyst 6500, 3750, 4948 series switches and Upgraded IOS for Several Cisco Switches to comply with Standards
  • The Project Involved documenting Upgrade Process for each Model, Preparing Schedule of upgrade, scheduling change as per change management and assigning resources for upgrade task.

Systems Admin Section Head

Saudi Research, IBM
Riyadh
08.2007 - 08.2008
  • Key Projects Handled;
  • Project Title: WAN Network Restructuring
  • Scope worked on restructuring the WAN network at 14 Remote locations
  • This involved consolidating ISP’s, standardizing on Link types and Bandwidth, providing links redundancy and WAN router redundancy
  • Project Title:, Servers & Storage Infrastructure
  • Scope Migration of 30 Existing Standalone Servers to the New Blade Servers/SAN Storage
  • Involved in designing the specifications for Blade servers, SAN Storage and planning migration of existing infrastructure to new infrastructure
  • Project Title: Data Centre
  • Scope Worked on setting up the data centre which included components like UPS, AC’s, Network cabling ( UTP & Fiber), environment monitoring, access control, management/reporting device with SMS functionality.

Senior Network Engineer

Royal Group
Abu Dhabi
08.2006 - 01.2007
  • Key Projects Handled;
  • Project Title: Network Infrastructure
  • Scope Royal Group a group of more than 40 companies was in process of implementing Oracle ERP Solution for all the group companies
  • It was also planned to connect all the group companies with corporate office and have a centralized IT Department and provide centralized IT resources like Centralised Active Directory, Microsoft Exchange email solution and other IT Resources
  • As part of this a Network consisting of Cisco routers and switches and Fortinet VPN/Firewall solution was implemented to enable users from remote locations to access the ERP solution hosted in corporate office using SSL/IPSec VPN
  • The project involved designing of network topology, Vlans, Network redundancy, IP Addressing schema, configuring VPN, installation of network devices
  • Project Title: Microsoft Licensing
  • Scope worked with Microsoft to get MVLS for the entire group consisting of 40 + companies
  • The project involved calculating number of licenses for different Microsoft products and selecting the Microsoft vendor for the implementation of Microsoft AD and Exchange services.

Network Specialist

Higher Colleges of Technologies
Dubai
01.2000 - 11.2005
  • Key Projects Handled;
  • Project Title: IT Infrastructure

Sales/Network Engineer

Thani Corporation
Dubai
09.1998 - 12.1999

Network Engineer

Jeraisy Computers & Communication Services
07.1996 - 08.1998

Customer Support Engineer

Frontline Technologies Limited
01.1995 - 03.1996

Education

B.E - Electronics & Communications

Osmania University

Skills

Cloud Project Management

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Affiliations

IBM Certified Experienced Project Manager and Cloud Certified technocrat with over 22 years of experience in IT Infrastructure Implementation & Infrastructure Project Management with technical expertise in the implementation, operations and support functions of mission-critical business solutions using IT as a tool. A successful Project Manager with expertise in managing project through entire life cycles, Initiating, planning, executing, controlling and closing projects delivering business value and delighting stakeholders. Plan, execute, and finalize projects within triple constraints of delivering on time, within budget and scope objectives, including acquiring resources and coordinating efforts of team members in order to deliver projects according to plan. Manage matrixed resources and related relationships within each functional area. An effective communicator, Mentor and Goal Oriented Person with exceptional relationship management skills with the ability to relate to people at any level of business and management and significant experience working with steering committees and other project managers. Conducting Weekly meetings, Tracking the Project scope and implementation schedule as per Project Plan, reporting to stakeholders in periodic status meetings about the Project Status. Effectively managed change management Process involving leadership and change advisory board. Working experience on MS Project Server environment. Comprehensive understanding of concepts pertaining to LAN, WAN, Network Security, Servers, Blade Servers, Storage Area Networks, Network operating systems, networking devices administration and Maintenance in multi-platform environments. Managed Data Centre Design, Setup/Migration & Capacity Planning Involving Cabling, UPS, Cooling Solution, Security & Monitoring Solution, IBM Blade Servers, IBM Storage Solution. Oversaw requirements-gathering, writing the RFP, Evaluating Multiple vendor solutions and short listing the most suitable solution. Acquired certifications from Major IT vendors Like PMP, CSM, IBM Certified Experienced Project Manager, Cloud Computing Foundation from Exin, CCNA, MCSE and CNA. Awarded Certificate of Achievement by IBM for Significant Contributions on Projects.

Timeline

Project Manager

Tech Mahindra Pvt Ltd
07.2021 - Current

Project Manager

Mouri Tech Hyderabad
09.2018 - 07.2020

Project Manager

Mouri Tech Hyderabad
04.2017 - 06.2018

Project Manager

IBM India PVT Ltd
04.2013 - 04.2017

Team Leader

Tech Mahindra, AT&T
02.2010 - 04.2013

Systems Admin Section Head

Saudi Research, IBM
08.2007 - 08.2008

Senior Network Engineer

Royal Group
08.2006 - 01.2007

Network Specialist

Higher Colleges of Technologies
01.2000 - 11.2005

Sales/Network Engineer

Thani Corporation
09.1998 - 12.1999

Network Engineer

Jeraisy Computers & Communication Services
07.1996 - 08.1998

Customer Support Engineer

Frontline Technologies Limited
01.1995 - 03.1996

B.E - Electronics & Communications

Osmania University

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