Senior Director Technology & Infrastructure at dinCloud Pakistan (ATSG/XTIUM) (2022-08 – 2025-06)
A leading provider of cloud services focusing on digital transformation for businesses
- Migrated legacy workloads to Nutanix HCI-based infrastructure, reducing operational costs by 25% and improving scalability
- Established enterprise-wide KPIs, increasing infrastructure reliability and team productivity by 30%
- Led PoC initiatives for AI-readiness and cloud-native technologies
- Chaired CAB meetings to standardize IT change processes
- Optimized datacenter footprint to reduce cloud OPEX
- Implemented targeted cost-cutting initiatives through vendor optimization, automation, and infrastructure redesign, resulting in significant operational savings
- Provided strategic organizational and team leadership, mentoring high-performing cross-functional teams and driving a culture of accountability and innovation
- Managed end-to-end infrastructure migration for customer environments from legacy systems to secure cloud platforms, enhancing scalability and service delivery
- Developed and enforced IT processes and security controls based on CIS Benchmarks, NIST, and STIG frameworks to maintain PCI-DSS and SOC 2 Type II compliance
- Defined and executed comprehensive engineering roadmaps to align infrastructure capabilities with business growth objectives and innovation strategy
- Expanded Datacenter to two new locations covering US East and Central Regions
Director Technology & Infrastructure at dinCloud (2020-01 – 2022-07)
A leading provider of cloud services focusing on digital transformation for businesses
- Designed cloud infrastructure strategies aligned with organizational objectives
- Directed cloud transformation across compute, storage, and network layers
- Ensured compliance with information security policies
- Led vendor engagement and third-party coordination
- Delivered scalable and secure cloud architecture documentation
Senior Manager Cloud Services at dinCloud, via Apoyo Tech (2018-01 – 2019-12)
A cloud services provider focusing on delivering innovative technology
- Conducted infrastructure optimization audits reducing downtime by 30%
- Facilitated cross-functional initiatives and datacenter consolidation
- Enhanced team capabilities through monthly trainings and workshops
- Strengthened career development framework across the team
Manager Cloud Services at dinCloud, via Ovex Technologies (2015-07 – 2018-01)
A cloud services provider with a focus on integrated cloud solutions
- Managed 20+ engineering/support staff, reporting to CTO
- Streamlined onboarding of infrastructure components and software tools
- Introduced process standardization reducing system downtime
- Led innovation teams for customer-centric cloud deployments
Cloud Architect at dinCloud, via Ovex Technologies (2012-07 – 2015-07)
A cloud services provider focusing on efficient cloud infrastructure solutions
- Led R&D and integration of KVM-based cloud stack, saving $20/VM
- Integrated CEPH storage for a 30% gain in efficiency and performance
- Implemented Zabbix for monitoring 300+ devices and 9,000 VMs
- Achieved 99.99% uptime for critical infrastructure
System Administrator and HPC Lab Lead at NUST (2007-02 – 2012-07)
A leading institution in higher education and research in Pakistan
- Designed and led Pakistan's first HPC lab, securing PKR 16+ million in funding
- Developed ISO 27001:2005 certified data center
- Taught undergraduate/graduate courses and trained IT teams
- Oversaw research clusters delivering 800+ GFLOPS computing power
