1. Applicant: Ateequr Rehman
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Ateequr Rehman
House # 216, Street # 6,
Shehzad Town, Islamabad, Pakistan
Phone: +9251 261-4582
Cellular: +92321 854-1248
Email: ateequr.rehman@yahoo.com
Personal Profile
An ambitious and self-motivated individual who have the right IT skills, personal
attributes and managerial experience required for a successful career. Possessing
rich experience, advanced training, proven track record of adding values to a
business, customer support skills and an agile technical mind full of innovative
technological and managerial solutions for intractable problems. Right now I am
keen to find a suitable position within an ambitious company that is renowned for
hiring exceptional people and giving them unparalleled opportunities to build their
careers and capabilities.
Areas of Strength
 Extensive experience of leading the IT team and projects for more than 27
years in some of the most prestigious multinational companies like United
States Agency for International Development (USAID), Shell
Exploration, and Occidental Petroleum.
 Expertise as Team Lead for two national-level Software Development
projects for Pakistan Telecommunication Corporation Limited and State
Life Insurance Corporation – state-owned corporations.
 Strategic planning, quality assurance, business process improvement,
application support and development, and technical writings such as
developing Policies, Procedures and SOPs.
 Good knowledge of Disaster Recovery with Business Continuity Planning,
Risk Analysis pertaining to information security, Trust Domain & Security
Baseline Audit (ISO 17799).
 Proven ability to lead and motivate high performance teams focused on
maximizing the productivity.
 Extensive experience of managing large scale business-critical projects,
dedicated in improving customer satisfaction, and decreasing costs and
controlling risk.
 Vast experience in managing various SLAs with different service providers.
Skills
 IT Management including managing IT functions and providing
technical and operational support
 Team Building and working experience with IT professional of various
nationalities
 Local Area/Wide Area Networks including knowledge of Switches,
Routers, Firewalls etc.
 Software Design & Development
 Technical Writing including Policies, Procedure, Users’ Guide
 Focus on Customer Services and enhancing Service Delivery
 Promote Innovation in IT functions

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Professional Experience (In Brief)
United States Agency for International Development (USAID)
Islamabad - Pakistan
United States Agency for International Development is the US Government
Mission in Pakistan working to elevate the current standard and general know-
how in various sectors including education, health, power, agriculture, and
democracy & governance.
Systems Manager (May 2008 to October 2015)
Served as IT Systems Manager with the Mission as senior Foreign Service
National (FSN) and was responsible for day-to-day IT requirements of the Mission
such as user management, trouble shooting, help and advice, maintaining
desktop applications, local area networks, IT Systems security and
managing telecommunication equipment. I was also responsible for effectively
balancing the business needs with its IT capability; constantly reviewing
processes and identifying ways to improve efficiency & service-delivery, and
proactively managing all areas of technology within the Mission. My job was
based in USAID Islamabad office with the broader scope of managing the IT for
Islamabad, Peshawar, Karachi, and Lahore offices. These regional offices were
connected through VPN.
During my tenure, I have completed several IT projects including hardware
refresh (both servers and workstations), applications and operating system
upgrades, IT Infrastructure move (between one building to another) and setting
up new IT infrastructure in regional offices. I also led the trainings for the
Mission’s users on new application products. The information security remained
as my primary priority; hence I performed the system scanning, audit and
deployment of necessary software updates and patches for servers and
workstations. I also developed various policies, procedures, and SOPs related to
IT operation for the Mission. I was also responsible for maintaining various SLAs
with several different vendors.
While I worked with USAID for the past 7½ years, I remained committed and
creative towards my roles and responsibilities and rated as ‘Outstanding’
employee by several American supervisors during the entire tenure. I was also
awarded with various appreciation awards during my career with USAID Mission
in Pakistan.
I have extensive knowledge of Microsoft Windows Server 2003, 2008, Microsoft
Office 2000, 2010, wired and wireless networking skills, desktop and server
hardware and antivirus and remote support products.
I have the leadership skills and have attended Emerging Leadership Training
from Federal Executive Institute (FEI), Charlottesville, VA, under USAID Emerging
Leaders Program # 44 held during January 30 – February 5, 2011.
My reporting line was Director Executive Management Office, a Senior
Management Group Foreign Service Officer.
Shell Development & Offshore Pakistan BV
Islamabad – Pakistan
Shell Development & Offshore Pakistan is subsidiary of Royal/Dutch Shell
International Exploration & Production, Netherlands and it worked in Pakistan for
Oil Exploration & Production through inclusive and joint venture projects.
IT Manager/Administrator (June 1998 to February 2007)

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Worked as IT Manager, and was responsible for day-to-day IT requirements of
the company such as user management, trouble shooting, help and advice,
maintaining desktop applications, local area networks, IT security and
telecommunications. I also developed business processes and initiated
information security awareness, system audit, and implemented various IT
solutions using the best practices.
Managed and setup IT infrastructure, company-wide network, local area
network, and other IT-related projects. Apart from IT management, my
responsibilities included IT budget preparation, user’s requirements, service
delivery, and project monitoring. I also:
 Initiated and managed a comprehensive IT improvement program when I
joined Shell in 1998, moving the IT infrastructure and service from a
deficient & substandard level to latest technology with solid integration
into the Shell infrastructure.
 Initiated and managed deployment of Group Standards for PCs and
Servers to bring the platform equivalent to group recommendation. This
project referred to GI-D (Group Infrastructure – Desktop) and required
buying of group recommended hardware for PCs and Servers.
 Implemented Information Security up to Group recommended baseline,
prepared Information Security Management Framework, completed SAQ
(Self-Assessment Questionnaire) for auditors, and got entire platform
audited by KPMG auditors.
 Raised IT and Information Security awareness among the users.
My reporting line was Regional IT Manager, based in Dubai.
Occidental Petroleum (Pakistan), Inc.
Islamabad – Pakistan
Occidental Petroleum Pakistan Inc. is a company of Occidental Oil & Gas
Corporation, USA and it worked for Oil & Gas Production in Pakistan through
various joint venture projects and successfully drilled and produced oil/gas from
Badin fields.
MIS Supervisor (August 1995 to May 1998)
As MIS Supervisor, I was responsible for all IT related activities including
infrastructure, network design and deployment (LAN/WAN),
telecommunication setup for remote sites, service delivery to users, IT
budget preparation, project management etc.
In my role as responsible for IT matters, I was functionally reporting to Group
Network Manager based in Bakersfield, CA, USA.
Occidental of Pakistan, Inc.
Islamabad – Pakistan
Occidental Pakistan Inc. is a company of Occidental International Exploration &
Production Corporation, USA. This company actively worked for Oil & Gas
exploration & production in the province of Punjab and successfully drilled and
produced oil & gas from Ratana and Dhurnal fields.
MIS Services Supervisor (November 1991 to July 1995)
As MIS Services Supervisor, I was responsible for service delivery to end-users.
These services included IT infrastructure, network availability (LAN), email,

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file and print services, application support, users training,
telecommunication setup for remote areas. The scope of services was also
expanded for the users in the field offices. Although OPI had their own software
development team, I developed few PC-based applications for ‘Material Ordering’
and ‘Production System’.
In 1995, the asset of the company was sold to Hashwani Group, and my services
were transferred to OPPI.
State Engineering Corporation
Islamabad – Pakistan
State Engineering Corporation is a state owned corporation managing various
engineering companies in Pakistan including PECO, HMC, HEC, HMTF etc.
Assistant Manager Computers (December 1990 to November 1991)
As Assistant Manager Computers, I was responsible for identifying the area of
automation within SEC business operation, software analysis and
design/development, users training, applications support, and IT
infrastructure need for end users. During my short stay with the corporation,
I developed couple of business applications including Provident Fund accounting.
My reporting line was Director Finance.
EGS (Pvt.) Limited
Islamabad – Pakistan
EGS is a nation-wide solution provider company covering all major cities of
Pakistan. EGS was the first IBM authorised dealer for marketing and providing
after sale service for IBM PS/2 series of desktop.
Systems Analyst (September 1989 – December 1990)
As Systems Analyst, I was responsible for designing and developing various
software applications for private sector. I was also responsible for Quality
Assurance of all in-house developed application software. Users training,
system study/analysis and preparation of technical proposals for new
software projects were also part of my responsibilities.
My reporting line was Technical Director.
Software Application (Pvt.) Limited
Karachi – Pakistan
Software Application Limited is a large software house engaged in developing
various application software projects of national level including, Pakistan
Telecommunication Corporation Limited, State Life Insurance Corporation,
Trading Corporation of Pakistan, and Karachi Port Trust.
Systems Analyst (January 1987 to August 1989)
During my stay with the company as Systems Analyst, I was the team lead for
the development of two national-wide application software projects. The first
project was automation of telephone billing system under UNIX Operating
System for Pakistan Telecommunication Corporation Limited and second project
was the automation of group policy services for State Life Insurance
Corporation of Pakistan (SLIC). Both projects were initiated, studied, designed
and completed by myself on time.
My reporting line was Systems Manager.

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Education
Post Graduate Diploma (PGD-IT) in Computer Science (1 Year)
London College of Science & Technology, UK (Asian Campus, Karachi, Pakistan)
Major Subjects: Data Processing, System Design & Development, Programming
Languages, Financial Accounting, Business Mathematics, Networking
Graduate
Peshawar University, Peshawar, Pakistan
Major Subjects: English, Economics, Islamic Studies
Certifications
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) – Cisco Systems
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) – Microsoft
Technical Writings
I have developed the following policies, procedures and templates:
 Information Security Management Framework
 Information Technology Controls & Procedure
 Information Security Incident Management Procedure
 Clear Desk Policy
 User’s On-boarding Procedure
 Service/Request Desk Template
 Check List Document for New User
 Business Impact Analysis
 Emergency Action Plan
 Disaster Recovery Plan
Professional Trainings
I have participated/attended the following training courses during my career:
 CCNA – Routing & Switching: Corvit Systems, Lahore, Pakistan – 15
December 2014 to 27 December 2014
 Certified Information Security Manager: New Horizon, Abu Dhabi, UAE
– 2 November 2014 to 6 November 2014
 Implementing and Managing Microsoft Desktop Virtualization: New
Horizon, Abu Dhabi, UAE – 26 October 2014 to 30 October 2014
 Mission IT Accreditation Training: USAID, Nairobi, Kenya – 3 February
2014 to 7 February 2014
 Certified Information Systems Security Professional: New Horizon,
Abu Dhabi, UAE – 8 December 2013 to 12 December 2013
 Internet Security Fundamentals: USAID University, Online – 27 August
2013
 Introduction to Insider Threat: USAID University, Online – 16 August
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 Cyber Security Incident Response Training: USAID University, Online
– 1 May 2013
 ITIL V3 Foundation: New Horizon, Abu Dhabi, UAE – 16 December 2012
to 20 December 2012
 PMP – Project Management Professional: New Horizon, Abu Dhabi,
UAE – 9 December 2012 to 13 December 2012
 Specialized Security Awareness Training: USAID University, Online –
23 July 2012
 Project Management – Skill for Success: Learning Tree International,
Atlanta, GA, USA – 28 November 2011 to 2 December 2011
 Emerging Leadership: Federal Executive Institute, Charlottesville VA,
USA – 30 January 2011 to 5 February 2011
 Achieving Success with the Help of a Mentor: USAID University,
Online – 24 January 2011
 What is Emotional Intelligence: USAID University, Online – 24 January
2011
 ITIL v3 Intermediate Qualification – Operational Support and
Analysis: Learning Tree International, New York, USA – 2 August 2010 to
6 August 2010
 Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003: New
Horizon, San Antonio, TX, USA – 15 June 2009 to 19 June 2009
 Security+ Certification: New Horizon, Dallas, TX, USA – 8 June to 12
June 2009
 Contingency Planning Specialized Security Training: USAID
University, Online – 2 July 2009
 Information System Security Officer Training: USAID University,
Online – 6 August 2008
 First Aid at Work: Excellence, Islamabad, Pakistan – 8 March 2006
 Information Security Improvement Program: Shell Petroleum
Company, Seria, Brunei – 6 June 2005 to 9 June 2005
 Designing Microsoft Windows 2000 Services Infrastructure: New
Horizon, Houston, TX, USA – 14 October 2002 to 18 October 2002
 Project Management for IT Professionals: Pakistan Institute of
Management, Karachi, Pakistan – 22 April 2002 to 25 April 2002
 Using Excel 2000 for Operational Efficiency: Pakistan Institute of
Management, Karachi, Pakistan – 26 March 2001 to 31 March 2001
 Web Development: Pakistan Institute of Management, Karachi, Pakistan
– 11 September 2000 to 13 September 2000
 Database Management Systems under MS Access: PIM, Karachi,
Pakistan – 15 May 2000 to 20 May 2000
 Cisco Certified Network Associate training: NCR, Islamabad, Pakistan
– 27 March 2000 to 20 April 2000
 TCP/IP – Networking with NT: Pakistan Institute of Management,
Karachi, Pakistan – 30 August 1999 to 2 September 1999
 SCADA, DCS & PLCs as Decision Support Systems: Oil & Gas Training
Institute, Islamabad, Pakistan – 9 December 1998 to 11 December 1998

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 Novell NetWare 4.0 Administration: New Horizon, Bakersfield, CA, USA
– 26 August 1996 to 30 August 1996
 Management Information Systems: Pakistan Institute of Management,
Karachi, Pakistan – 25 March 1995 to 28 March 1995
 RPG/400 Interactive Programming Workshop: IBM, Islamabad,
Pakistan – 10 July 1994 to 21 July 1994
 RPG – AS/400 Control Language Programming: IBM, Islamabad,
Pakistan – 2 May 1994 to 25 May 1994
 RPG – AS/400 Interactive Program Design: IBM, Islamabad, Pakistan
– 10 April 1994 to 25 April 1994
 RPG – AS/400 Database Design & Coding: IBM, Islamabad, Pakistan –
4 April 1994 to 7 April 1994
 Novell NetWare 3.11 Administration: BCI, Islamabad, Pakistan – 27
September 1992 to 5 October 1992
 AIX Operating System: IBM, Islamabad, Pakistan – 3 June 1990 to 7
June 1990
Awards
A list of awards achieved during my career will be provided upon request.
Reference
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