Yasir Abbas Ahamd

A highly accomplished and strategic IT & Network Infrastructure Leader with over a decade of progressive excellence in managing enterprise-level IT environments, cybersecurity matrixes, and mission-critical server architectures. Proven track record of optimizing high-frequency trading platforms, server infrastructure, and complex network topologies within the financial and automotive sectors, including high-security configurations for Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) environments. Expert in MikroTik, Sophos Firewalls, Cisco Networking (CCNA), and Windows Server Administration (MCSE).

Exceptional leader adept at aligning technology strategies with overarching business objectives to drive operational resilience, data security, and systemic efficiency.

IT Manager (Trading & Infrastructure Operations) at Value Stock & Commodities – Partner Corporation of Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) (2021-01 – Present)

• Direct and optimize end-to-end IT operations, core network infrastructure, and cybersecurity protocols for high-stakes live trading environments.
• Maintain peak operational availability and responsiveness of PSX operating systems, high-frequency live trading terminals, and financial databases.
• Formulate, evaluate, and test robust data backup protocols and comprehensive disaster recovery structures to ensure maximum system uptime.
• Enforce corporate cybersecurity compliance measures, actively monitoring firewall architectures to protect against unauthorized entries and data line risks.
• Manage end-user application connectivity across multi-platform client environments, providing top-tier technical support and troubleshooting infrastructure.

IT Manager at Ammar Autos Motors (2018-01 – 2021-12)

• Orchestrated multi-location network stability and designed interconnected server frameworks to maximize business operational continuity.
• Spearheaded full-lifecycle implementation of centralized IP surveillance infrastructure, enhancing physical security monitoring capabilities.
• Supervised the operation, maintenance, and regular patch deployment for corporate ERP platforms, driving data reliability.
• Introduced targeted threat mitigation practices, optimizing local area connection limits and modernizing remote operations security.

Network Administrator at Toyota Ravi Motors (2015-01 – 2018-12)

• Administered core ERP and web server components, performing automated nightly backup policies to preserve business-critical transactional records.
• Managed multi-subnet corporate print servers, network devices, and extensive closed-circuit security surveillance systems.
• Developed structured IT usage guidelines and configured advanced rule sets to mitigate internal network vulnerabilities.
• Managed departmental budgets, identifying cost efficiencies in technology hardware acquisition and licensing.

Assistant IT Manager at City Track (Pvt) Ltd (2014-01 – 2015-12)

• Administered SQL databases, custom web endpoints, and high-volume automated SMS notification servers integrated with real-time alert machinery.
• Configured localized routing and switching units, minimizing latency indicators and maintaining operational metrics.
• Generated, audited, and processed continuous vehicle fleet tracking analytics reports for corporate clients.

Bachelor of Computer Science in Computer Science – Virtual University of Pakistan