Babar Naveed - Pmp® Cgeit® Cism® Itil®4

Information Technology Project Lead at Middle East Broadcasting Center

Babar Naveed is an experienced IT professional with a strong background in project management and network engineering. Babar began their career at NSN - Nokia Solutions and Networks in 2008, where they worked as a Network Technician. During their time at NSN, Babar was responsible for implementing surprise data center infrastructure, configuring Cisco switches and routers, and defining network policies and procedures.

In 2009, Babar joined Nortel Networks as a Network Technician, where they integrated user workstations with Microsoft Windows Servers and Linux systems. Babar then moved to Alcatel-Lucent Pakistan in 2010, where they worked as an IT and Network Engineer. In this role, Babar installed and maintained server hardware and software infrastructure, managed email and virus protection, and set up user accounts and permissions.

Babar joined Saudi Telecom Company in 2012 as an FTTH Network Engineer, where they managed and supervised FTTH projects, configured and troubleshooted fiber-optic modems, and performed splicing of fiber-optic cables.

In 2013, Babar joined New System Engineering as an IT Support Engineer, focusing on Cisco data center, virtualization, and cloud solution sales. Babar designed complex customer solutions involving compute, networking, storage, virtualization, and converged infrastructures.

Since 2015, Babar has been working at MBC GROUP as an Information Technology Project Lead. In this role, they have been responsible for designing, deploying, and managing MBC Group's IT infrastructure, including multi-cloud environments, microservices, cloud adoption and migration, and services integration. Babar has also played a crucial role in modernizing the company's workplace with endpoint management services and enabling remote work. Additionally, Babar has designed and deployed MBC public and enterprise services, such as mobile apps, web applications, and enterprise applications.

Throughout their career, Babar has achieved notable accomplishments, such as developing strategies and processes to improve infrastructure and network center operations, promoting consolidation strategies and process efficiencies, and resolving a high percentage of assigned tickets. Babar also possesses certifications in PMP, CGEIT, CISM, and ITIL4, highlighting their expertise in project management and information security management.

Overall, Babar Naveed's work experience showcases their comprehensive skills in project management, network engineering, and IT infrastructure. Babar has consistently demonstrated their ability to design and deploy robust systems, improve operational performance, and adapt to evolving technologies and industry demands.

Babar Naveed - PMP® CGEIT® CISM® ITIL®4 has a strong academic and certification background in the field of Information Technology. Babar obtained a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (BSCS) from Preston University, where they studied from 2008 to 2012. Additionally, they pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a specialization in Information Technology Project Management from Preston University, completing it from 2020 to 2022.

In terms of certification, Babar Naveed holds several notable credentials. Babar obtained the Project Management Professional (PMP)® certification from the Project Management Institute in October 2020. Babar also holds certifications from various reputable institutions such as ISACA and AXELOS Global Best Practice. These certifications include Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT® (CGEIT), Certified Information Security Manager® (CISM), and ITIL® 4 Foundation.

Furthermore, Babar Naveed has acquired multiple certifications related to cloud technologies and security. Babar holds certifications from Amazon Web Services (AWS) such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate and Professional, AWS Certified DevOps Engineer - Professional, and Aviatrix Certified Engineer - Multi-Cloud Network Associate. In addition, they have obtained certifications from Microsoft, including Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate, Microsoft 365 Certified: Security Administrator Associate, Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Engineer Associate, Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate, and Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert.

Overall, Babar Naveed has a strong educational background with a focus on Information Technology, complemented by a wide range of certifications in project management, IT governance, cloud technologies, and security. Their diverse skill set and commitment to professional development make him a valuable asset in the IT industry.

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Timeline

  • Information Technology Project Lead

    January, 2021 - present

  • Systems Network Engineer

    January, 2015