Razaq Afridi

IT professional with over 10 years of progressive experience in automotive manufacturing environments, covering enterprise applications, IT infrastructure, networking, systems administration, cybersecurity/firewalls, CCTV, data center operations, backups, IT procurement, vendor management and end-user support. Currently serving as Manager IT at AL-HAJ FAW MOTORS (PVT.) LIMITED, responsible for overall IT operations, software functionality, team task assignment, vendor coordination, purchasing and day-to-day operational continuity. Career progression within the AL-HAJ Group from Executive to Assistant Manager, Deputy Manager and Manager IT demonstrates sustained growth in technical and leadership responsibilities.

Manager IT - AL-HAJ FAW MOTORS (PVT.) LIMITED

(2026-02)

• Lead overall IT operations covering software functionality, infrastructure, networking, systems, data center, CCTV and end-user technology support.
• Assign and monitor daily and project-based tasks for the IT team, ensuring timely resolution and operational continuity.
• Manage enterprise/business applications, user access, functional issues, developer coordination, patches, backups and system support.
• Manage IT purchasing, comparative evaluation, vendor coordination, procurement follow-up and technology inventory requirements.
• Oversee daily backups, server/network health, incident resolution, preventive maintenance and business-critical IT services.

IT Leadership - AL-HAJ FAW MOTORS (PVT.) LIMITED

(2025-07 - 2026-01)

• Transferred back to AL-HAJ FAW Motors and resumed responsibility for core IT infrastructure, software systems, networking, support and vendor coordination.
• Supported business applications and operational IT requirements while strengthening infrastructure availability, backups and user support.

Deputy Manager – Digital Transformation & IT Infrastructure - AL-HAJ AUTOMOTIVE (PVT.) LIMITED

(2021-11 - 2025-06)

• Administered .NET desktop/web applications, FoxPro applications, Dealer Management System and SAP Basis-related activities, including user IDs, roles, access rights and developer coordination.
• Managed Windows Servers, VMware, DNS, DHCP, RDP/Terminal Services, LAN/WAN/WLAN, routers, switches, controllers, access points and firewall/network operations.
• Participated in fiber infrastructure deployment (24-core/4-core) and 10G network implementation, testing and troubleshooting.
• Managed IT procurement, vendor coordination, purchase requests, GRN follow-up and acquisition of computers, network equipment, fiber accessories and related IT inventory.
• Installed and maintained centralized CCTV/IPC infrastructure including Hikvision cameras and PoE switching.
• Supported industrial PCs, business continuity, backups, hardware troubleshooting and company-wide technical support.

Assistant Manager – IT / Digital Transformation & IT Infrastructure - AL-HAJ FAW MOTORS (PVT.) LIMITED

(2018-08 - 2021-10)

• Managed network and systems administration, Windows Servers, DNS, DHCP, VPN/RAS, Terminal Services/RDP, file/print services and backups.
• Supported TechnoSoft, Dealer Management System and FAMS, including user administration, access rights, issue correction, backups and developer follow-up.
• Handled network troubleshooting, workstation/server support, CCTV administration, hardware maintenance and IT procurement.
• Coordinated with vendors and project teams across AL-HAJ group companies for infrastructure projects and issue resolution.

IT Executive - AL-HAJ FAW MOTORS (PVT.) LIMITED

(2015-11 - 2018-07)

• Provided day-to-day network, system, hardware, software and user support across the organization.
• Supported Windows workstations/servers, network cabling, routers/switches, CCTV, printers and business applications.
• Assisted with IT procurement, infrastructure maintenance, backups and troubleshooting of critical and routine IT issues.

B.E. - Computer Systems Engineering (CSE) - UET Peshawar (2005 - 2009)

Intermediate – Pre-Engineering - Pre-Engineering - GHSS No. 4 (2002 - 2004)