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ALI MURAD DAUDANI

ALI MURAD DAUDANI

System Engineer
Pakistan

Summary

Senior-level IT Executive with 16+ years of complex program management and product development experience to support IT operations. Background in successful IT implementation and presentation to key stakeholders. Successfully coordinates project work to mitigate risks and solve technical issues while providing IT budget oversight.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
6
6
Languages

Work History

System Engineer

Awaz Television Network Private Limited
Karachi
04.2020 - 05.2022
  • Configured and implemented IT initiatives to produce measurable business value.
  • Developed and led large-scale technology initiatives for long-term strategic plans and solutions.
  • Established positive relationships with industry leaders to gain insight into innovations and trends.
  • Built IT infrastructure to support key business strategies and evolving processes.
  • Evaluated IT capital budget to measure and monitor fixed asset proposals.
  • Reported monthly to senior executive team on budget, in-flight initiatives and upcoming projects.
  • Polled department heads to assess current and projected IT needs.
  • Worked closely with vendors and technology partners on integrations, infrastructure and enterprise solutions.
  • Resolved issues and escalated problems with knowledgeable support and quality service.
  • Proposed technical feasibility solutions for new system designs and suggested options for performance improvement of technical components.

General Manager

Paragon Computers Sdn Bhd
Bandar Seri Begwan
05.2018 - 02.2020
  • Prepared annual budgets with controls to prevent overages.
  • Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision and long-range planning.
  • Boosted productivity consolidating material planning, data collection, payroll and accounting programs into one system.
  • Identified trends in customer marketplaces to develop valuable solutions.
  • Obtains profit contribution by managing staff and establishing and accomplishing business objectives.
  • Builds company image by collaborating with customers, government, community organizations, and employees; and enforcing ethical business practices.
  • Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.

Manager Technical

Broadcaster Pakistan
Karachi
03.2016 - 03.2018
  • Liaised between business and technology units to manage delivery schedules for applications.
  • Developed suggestions for technical process improvements to optimize resources.
  • Designed, implemented and monitored integration between applications while coordinating updates and developing test cases.
  • Guided, coached and lead project teams, delegating tasks and evaluating performance and progression of project pace.
  • Communicated project status, delivering audience messages and change management with clients.
  • Created, managed and integrated application interoperability while coordinating updates and developing test cases.
  • Communicated cross-functionally with technology leaders across analysis, architecture, build, quality assurance, deployment and support teams on project execution.
  • Managed deliverable estimates, negotiated resource conflicts and allocated resources.
  • Met with clients to gather and understand requirements and coordinated with system administrators and directors to plan and schedule project activities.
  • Worked closely with customers to evaluate various types of risks such as impact, reputation and regulatory.
  • Recruited and trained IT team members.
  • Analyzed company processes to determine outsourcing feasibility.
  • Generated earned value management data capture spreadsheets and reports for management.

Sales Executive

IGS Global Computer Trading LLC
Dubai
07.2014 - 02.2016
  • Increased revenue by implementing effective sales strategies in sales cycle process from prospecting leads through close.
  • Analyzed past sales data and team performance to develop realistic sales goals.
  • Exceeded sales goals by implementing aggressive sales programs, overhauling processes and facilitating market development.
  • Developed and led sales training initiatives for employees and teams across organization.
  • Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
  • Evaluated costs against expected market price points and set structures to achieve profit targets.
  • Directed sales support staff in administrative tasks to help sales reps close deals.
  • Held meetings with director to identify techniques to overcome sales obstacles.
  • Executed local, regional and national marketing and branding initiatives to drive sales within existing and prospective accounts.

IT Manager

Maheer Technical Communication Services
Larkana
07.2012 - 06.2014
  • Guided organizational technology strategy and roadmaps.
  • Adjusted project plans to account for dynamic targets, staffing changes and operational specifications.
  • Coordinated technical training and personal development classes for staff members.
  • Partnered with project team members to identify and quickly address problems.
  • Managing IT staff by recruiting and training employees, communicating job expectations, and monitoring performance.
  • Overseeing the annual IT budget and ensuring cost effectiveness.
  • Monitoring daily operations, including server hardware, software, and operating
    systems. Coordinating technology installations, upgrades, and maintenance.
  • Selecting and purchasing new and replacement hardware and software, when necessary.
  • Generating performance reports for operating systems.
  • Assuring all IT activities are performed within the parameters of applicable laws, codes, and regulations.

Project Manager

Milgo Digital OGF Group
Hargiesa
04.2011 - 06.2012
  • Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
  • Maintained relationships with material vendors to lower costs and diversify capabilities.
  • Developed and initiated projects, managed costs and monitored performance.
  • Updated operational methods and oversaw accounting procedures for improved efficiency.
  • Maintaining specialist equipment for video production, broadcast
  • Setting up and monitoring audiovisual links between units in different locations
  • Installing and testing new facilities and equipment
  • Setting up and operating editing facilities in post-production suites
  • Analyzing and repairing technical faults on equipment and systems
  • Minimizing loss of service when equipment fails by quickly identifying and implementing alternative methods of service provision
  • Setting up and operating equipment and transmission links during outside broadcasts
  • Communicating effectively with members of the team and other colleagues
  • keeping up to date with the industry and changes in technology by building and
    maintaining a network of contacts and investigating new systems and techniques.
  • Installed and Configured MMDS (Multi Channel Multipoint Distribution System) Station and successfully Transmitted 84 Digital Cable TV Channels over Wireless Microwave Transmission, known as Wireless Cable TV System.
  • Installed wireless Relay Station to extend the microwave signal for exist wireless TV transmission up 25km.

IT Manager

Multivision GSK Group
Djibouti
10.2009 - 03.2011
  • Guided organizational technology strategy and roadmaps.
  • Adjusted project plans to account for dynamic targets, staffing changes and operational specifications.
  • Coordinated technical training and personal development classes for staff members.
  • Partnered with project team members to identify and quickly address problems.
  • Oversaw IT department operations and training.
  • Updated customers and senior leaders on progress and roadblocks.
  • Managed network and system performance, conducting troubleshooting, security patching and maintenance.
  • Coordinated IT operations activities to deliver smooth flow of daily business needs.
  • Created and terminated user's accounts from start to finish in business applications.
  • Wrote policy, procedure and manuals governing internal IT use.
  • Understood key product management roadmap objectives and requirements to develop product technology strategy.
  • Built, repaired and installed computer-related hardware based on deployment procedures.
  • Interacted and negotiated with vendors, outsourcers and contractors to secure products and services.

IT Engineer

Mega Bureautique SARL
Djibouti
12.2005 - 09.2009
  • Provided secondary training to personnel struggling with technological tools and systems.
  • Executed troubleshooting and server support in both in-person and remote situations.
  • Authored technical guidance explainers and whitepapers on systems for use by senior leadership.
  • Oversaw quality assurance management and offered suggested recommendations.
  • Installation of Finger Print Devices, Time Attendance Machines.
  • Installation and troubleshooting of Access Control System.
  • Installation and maintenance of Gate Barrier System.
  • Installation of CCTV Security System.
  • Wireless LAN, WLAN and Gigabyte Networking.
  • Assembling computers and Installation of Software.
  • Hardware & Software supports to the Clients
  • Installation of Windows 2000 and 2003 Server.
  • Troubleshooting Network problems and peripherals problems, setting up Network, NT Server supports to Client.
  • Hardware Installation of CCTV Camera, Software Installation Backup, System Maintenance of CCTV Network Server.
  • Maintenance of Daily Backup, Installation of Network Printers, Setting up Remote Access Server (RAS).

Education

Diploma in Information Technology - Information Technology

Trade Testing Board Government of Sindh
V.T.I Campus, Block-C, North Nazimabad, Karachi
01.2020 - 12.2020

Master of Arts - Political Science

Shah Abdul Latif University
Khairpur, Sindh, Pakistan
01.2017 - 12.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Humanities

Shah Abdul Latif University
Khairpur, Sindh, Pakistan
01.2015 - 12.2017

Diploma in Computer Science - Computer Installation And Repair Technology

Sindh Board of Technical Education
Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
01.1999 - 12.2000

Skills

    Project planning and development

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Quote

Judge a man by his questions rather than his answers.
Voltaire

Timeline

System Engineer

Awaz Television Network Private Limited
04.2020 - 05.2022

Diploma in Information Technology - Information Technology

Trade Testing Board Government of Sindh
01.2020 - 12.2020

General Manager

Paragon Computers Sdn Bhd
05.2018 - 02.2020

Master of Arts - Political Science

Shah Abdul Latif University
01.2017 - 12.2019

Manager Technical

Broadcaster Pakistan
03.2016 - 03.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Humanities

Shah Abdul Latif University
01.2015 - 12.2017

Sales Executive

IGS Global Computer Trading LLC
07.2014 - 02.2016

IT Manager

Maheer Technical Communication Services
07.2012 - 06.2014

Project Manager

Milgo Digital OGF Group
04.2011 - 06.2012

IT Manager

Multivision GSK Group
10.2009 - 03.2011

IT Engineer

Mega Bureautique SARL
12.2005 - 09.2009

Diploma in Computer Science - Computer Installation And Repair Technology

Sindh Board of Technical Education
01.1999 - 12.2000
ALI MURAD DAUDANISystem Engineer