Afzal F.R. Khan is an IT professional based in Kuwait with over 25 years of experience. He has expertise in business development, project management, training, and IT consulting. Khan has managed several successful IT projects in software development, eLearning solutions, and website design. He is currently an IT trainer and coordinator at TQ Logistics Services in Kuwait. Khan holds various technical certifications and has extensive experience working with Microsoft technologies and programming languages.
1. Afzal F.R. Khan
Res: (+965) 2562-8709
Cell.: (+965) 9662-6464
E-mail: afzalfrk@hotmail.com
Essa Al-Qatami St. Block 10, Salmiyah, Kuwait
Career Scope
Professional
Profile
To be on higher levels of career in IT, Business Development, Project
management, Training.
Business
achievements
I acomplished a very good reputation in the local market by managing several IT
projects (software development, eLearning solution, IT trainging, websites
development). I also provided consultancy services in the relevant sectors.
I managed to develop my career as Business Developer through my own
business since 2000 within small partnerships with local companies.
Education
1992
Bachelor of Arts (Economics)
Punjab University -Lahore, Pakistan
Technical
Education
2014 eMarketing Course
eMartketing Association, USA
2010
Project Management Professional (PMP) - Training
United Arab National Institute, Kuwait
2002
Microsoft Certified System Engineer (MCSE2000) - Training
Attended full course of MCSE 2000 at Information Center-Kuwait
2001
Certified CompTIA (A+) PC Technician
CompTIA -USA
1996
Certificate in MS-Access 97
New Horizons Inc. -Kuwait
1995
Certificate in Visual Basic 4
Kuwait-American Center -Kuwait
1992
Diploma in Computer Sciences
National College of Computer Sciences -Pakistan
1989
Certificate in COBOL Programming
Higher Studies Institute -Kuwait
1989
Certificate in DBASE-III Programming
Info Center -Kuwait
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2. Languages English: Fluent
Arabic: Eexcellent
Urdu: Mother Tongue
Professional
Experience
07,2014-Present IT Trainer/Coordinator
TQ Logistics Services (Joint Operations, Wafra) - Kuwait
• Preparing and conducting IT (Microsoft Office) Courses for the JO staff.
• Supervising online exams.
• Administring Learning Management System.
08,1995–05,2014 Incharge of the Director General's Office
Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences (KFAS) - Kuwait
• Managing a team of executive secretaries,
• Developed MS-ACCESS database for incoming/outgoing mail
registeration system including Scanning of the incoming mail and
archiving,
• Designed Followup system using MS-EXCEL sheet,
• Managing and coordinating DG's missions locally and internationally,
• Managing DG’s Calender and meetings.
Appointed as Admin Assistant at Director General’s Office
Dasman Diabetes Institute, Kuwait
(a project by KFAS)
Assisted in establishment of DG’s office and setting up business processes
and policies for the office.
01,1995–08,1995 Sales & Maintenance Eng.
Boushahri Group - Kuwait
During my service tenure, I established a good clientele for the computer
department and solved several complex computer problems, which were noted
and appreciated by the management.
1993–1995 Sales & Marketing Manager
National Consulting Bureau - Kuwait
• Installating CD-ROM based database (IHS Group, USA and Janes, UK) for
clients.
• Organizing presentations and seminars for products.
1991–1992 Computer & Administration Manager
ICE-PAK - Lahore, Pakistan
Organizing and co-ordinating data entry of survey data collected from the urban
areas into a system designed by a team of local programmers.
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3. 1986–1990 Senior Programmer
International Electrical Engineer Trading & Contracting Co. - Kuwait
I started as a Secretary then I was promoted to the computer department. I
developed my programming career and designed software for the company.
Additional
professional
activities
I provided consultancy services to a number of organizations.
I also presented lectures on the following programs:
• Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office Applications,
• PC hardware (assembly and troubleshooting), and network essentials,
• PC programming languages i.e. VB, Cobol, FoxPro, C/C++
• Website designing (MS-Frontpage)
• Marketing Strategies.
Special
Assignments
Training
Projects
Al-Ola Institute – Kuwait.
3 YEARS: Marketing coordinator and giving lectures on Microsoft Windows,
Microsoft Office Applications, PC hardware (assembly and troubleshooting),
and networks essentials. PC programming languages i.e.VB, Cobol, FoxPro.
Internet homepage design.
Al-Nawasi General Trading & Contracting Co. – Kuwait
Successfully completed training course for CompTIA A+ (DOS/windows &
Core) for the Service Department staff.
Kuwait Linux Institute
Worked as marketing coordinator for Microsoft courses. I was also involved in
teaching several courses related to designing, programming, MCP, A+ and
Microsoft Office.
Centre for Computer and Management Studies – CAMS-IPC
Working as part-time instructor for IT Diploma classes, Microsoft Windows,
Microsoft Office Applications, PC hardware (assembly and troubleshooting),
and networks essentials. PC programming languages i.e.VB, Cobol, FoxPro.
Internet homepage design.
Giving lectures for B.BA & B.Com. (Calicut University, India - Kuwait
Campus).
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4. Database
Design
Consultancy
Services
Graphic
Designing
(Presentation –
Profiles)
Business
Development
Gulf Innovation Company – Kuwait.
Designed a student database using MS-Access 2.0 to organize courses database
and participants database as well as print labels and keep history.
Kuwait Television – Kuwait.
Videotapes inventory and distribution system.
Council of Ministers – Kuwait
9 MONTHS: Full audio-video presentations for the ministerial offices, as
presented to the crown prince & prime minister’s office and other cabinet
ministers.
Al-Nawasi General Trading & Contracting Co. – Kuwait
Working as consultant and coordinator in negotiations with a foreign
organization to establish e-learning center at Al-Nawasi Co.
Al-Abdulaaly & Al-Naqeeb Law Office – Kuwait
Ali & Partners Law Office (USA) – Kuwait Branch
Working as consultant and coordinator for firms computers, network and
interanet. Managing their domain (www.aalynaqeeb.com) and website.
Al-Qattan Travel Agency
Working as consultant for their website and managed the project of designing
powerpoint presentation.
Larosa Transport Co.
Working as consultant for their website and managed the project of designing
Driver’s Handbook and Company Profile.
MEDCO General Trading and Contracting Co.
Worked as consultant for their website and managed the project of designing th
Company Profile.
Messila.Net – Kuwait
Managing Partner and Manager, Business Development for Messila.Net since
February 2002. Messila Net is specialized in webpage designing, networking,
internetworking, Fasttelco (ISP) reseller, Fujitsu-Siemens reseller and software
designers.
Headed the project for e-Learning for KNPC – MAB refinery.
Provided IT consultancy services for International Leasing and Investment Co.,
Kuwait.
Managed design team for the following websites:
www.kurdo.com www.aalunaqeeb.com www.pakembkw.org
www.nawasi.com www.newalfahad.com www.horsepowerkw.com
www.hayatint.com www.eyecosmetic.com www.alsawayed.com
www.q8hajj.com www.trust-larosa.com www.sardars.org
www.alfayha-ls.com www.medco-kw.com www.salwaafifi.com
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5. Business
Development
Project
Management
Al-Othman National Web Design
Working as Executive Marketing Manager and Chief Designer, I prepared
business plan and coordinated with designer and developer for website design
and development, also managed client website for online orders www.q8rm.com.
NTek Solutions Co.
I manage the software development projects. I managed following IT projects as
Project Manager:
Team Leader (Design): KNPC Hospital Management System
Team Leader (Design): Ocula (Clinic Management System)
Project Manager: Document Management System (SharePoint)
Project Manager: DG’s Mail Management System (SharePoint) web-based
University
Courses
B.Com:
o E-Commerce Management
o General Informatics
o Managerial Economics
o Management Concepts & Business Ethics
B.BA:
o IT for Business & Management
o Human Resources Management
o Operations Management
o Emerging Trends in Management
Memberships • CompTIA IT-Pro member since April-2001.
• HTML-Writers Guild since 2002.
• Kuwait Pakistan Friendship Association (KPFA) since 2002. (currently
working as Secretary, Electronic Media and Publications) www.kpfakw.com
• Project Management Institute, December 2010 (under process)
• eMarketing Association, USA, 2014
Personal Information
Date & Place of birth: August 18, 1968 - Lahore, Pakistan
Nationality: Pakistani
Marital Status: Married
Professional
Networks
Membership:
References are available upon request.
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