Asrar Ahmed Cism, Cgeit, Li-Isms, La-Isms

Asrar Ahmed has over 20 years of experience in the IT and IS fields. Asrar Ahmed, is currently the Director of IT/IS at INTECH Process Automation. In this role, they are responsible for developing and executing strategic and operational frameworks for IT and IS across worldwide offices. Asrar Ahmed, also oversees IT governance, investment frameworks, and cost controls to ensure efficient and controlled fund utilization.

Prior to their current role, Asrar held multiple positions at INTECH, including Global Head of IT/IS/CyberSec and Manager of IT/IS - Global. In these roles, they developed and implemented IT policies and procedures, managed and maintained IT infrastructure worldwide, and implemented server protection and monitoring systems to safeguard critical servers and services.

Before joining INTECH, Asrar worked at Saima Packaging Pvt. Ltd. as Deputy Manager of IT, Assistant Manager of IT, and IT Coordinator. In these roles, they developed and implemented IT policies and procedures, ensured the availability and security of data and system software, and coordinated with suppliers for software/hardware repair and maintenance.

Overall, Asrar Ahmed's work experience demonstrates their expertise in IT and IS management, strategic planning, governance, and infrastructure maintenance.

Asrar Ahmed, CISM, CGEIT, LI-ISMS, LA-ISMS, completed their MBA degree in Management Information Systems (MIS) from Mohammad Ali Jinnah University, where they studied from 2004 to 2007.

In addition to their formal education, Asrar Ahmed has obtained several certifications to enhance their professional knowledge and skills. Asrar Ahmed, achieved the Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT® (CGEIT) certification from ISACA in November 2014. In the same year, they also obtained the Certified Information Security Manager® (CISM) certification from ISACA in October.

Moreover, Asrar Ahmed holds the Certified Lead Auditor ISO 27001 certification from ISO, which they obtained in January 2012. Asrar Ahmed, also obtained the Certified Lead Implementor ISO 27001 certification from ISO in the same year, further demonstrating their expertise in the field of information security.