Accomplished IT Leader with 27 years of distinguished service in the Pakistan Air Force (IT Branch)
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Accomplished IT Leader with 27 years of distinguished service in the Pakistan Air Force (IT Branch), including expertise over a decade in system design, project management, and quality assurance. Experienced as Deputy Director of a premier Software House, directing end-to-end technology adoption from initial requirement definition, working with cross functional teams, to go-live execution, vendor/OEM management, and enterprise-wide end-user training within highly regulated environments. Proven track record in developing complex assessment frameworks, including a machine learning-driven Computer Adaptive Testing (CAT) system (educational project) based on Item Response Theory (IRT).
It encompasses scoring methodologies, validation processes and calibration of algorithm. Extensive experience managing the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) using Agile methodologies to drive iterative development and rapid delivery. Expert in translating operational requirements into technical specifications, establishing rigorous scoring methodologies, and enforcing strict quality control protocols.
Passionate about applying domain expertise to train next-generation AI models through high-quality data evaluation and rubric development.
Project Lead, Database Designer & Developer SQL Server2019, Oracle 12 - Pakistan Air Force
(2019-01 - 2025-01)
Commanding IT teams of Information Management Systems DevOps & R&D Project. (Computer Adaptive Testing based on IRT (Item Response Theory)).
System Analyst for Automated Logistic Management Sys - Pakistan Air Force
(2017-01 - 2018-01)
Optimizing Logistic Management Software, translating and monitoring operational requirements into technical specification for further software enhancement & development.
Functional Consultant Oracle ERP at PIAC (IBM DB2, Oracle) - PIAC
(2015-01 - 2017-01)
Deputed as Functional Consultant for Oracle application (complete Supply Chain Management) and successfully led the technical design. It encompassed requirement gathering, gap analysis, solution design, customization, data migration, integration, end user training, deploying, implementing & User acceptance testing. Also developed Tender Management System for Logistics Department.
IT Manager, In charge Data Centre & DevOps Lead - Pakistan Air Force
(2001-01 - 2014-01)
Worked as ICT Solutions Architect with a comprehensive background in managing hardware, software, and networking ecosystems. Overseen the full project lifecycle—from initial design and OEM/vendor negotiation to the successful deployment of complex networking and software development projects.
Software Programmer - Software House
(1999-01 - 2001-01)
Development of Intranet along with Database Development in SQL Server & Visual Studio 6 to 9 in ASP.net, worked in Jovial Language for Hughes Radar Systems.
IT Instructor - IT School, Badaber
(1998-01 - 1999-01)
High School - Fahaheel Pakistan School, Kuwait (1977-01 - 1990-01)
BSc - FG College F/7-4 Margalla, Islamabad (1990-01 - 1992-01)
Post Grad Diploma - Computer Science - Petromen Training Institute, Karachi (1994-01 - 1995-01)
Masters - Computer Science - Preston University, Karachi (2002-01 - 2002-01)
MS - Software Engineering - PAF-KIET (2002-01 - 2004-01)
MSc - War Studies - National Defense University, Islamabad (2017-01 - 2017-01)
MS - National Security & Strategic Studies (NSSS) - Air War College, Karachi (2022-01 - 2023-01)
