1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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GENERAL MANAGER
Time Furniture, UAE / July 2015 – Present
 Leads development of multiple types of marketing material to assist with
promotions.
 Crafts annual marketing plan and assists in creating the operational budget.
 Develops a keen understanding of products and services, responding to client
needs to ensure accuracy.
 Establishes a client planning process focused on driving growth via cross- and
up-sell.
 Devises marketing campaigns for clients to directly affect revenue generation.
 Provides regular and structured reports on performance to the board of
directors.
 Guides recruitment and training of sales staff
FOUNDER/ CEO
Creativity Defined/ April 2012 – July 2015
 Led commercial, technical and organizational interests.
 Managed relationships with key stakeholders.
 Provided leadership to the managers of the finance, HR, business
development and IT departments.
 Negotiated terms and closed deals.
 Ensured that all deals meet the required revenue and margin expectations.
 Presided over the organization's day-to-day, month-to-month, and year-to-
year operations.
 Supervised and oversaw all matters on the commercial side.
 Developed and managed accounts.
 Developed the business in new markets
V I J A YAN
An experienced business professional with almost a decade of proven success in
marketing, information security and business development. As a resourceful,
innovative, ambitious and versatile service provider, demonstrates the vision and
leadership required to ensure the highest quality service. Highly motivated self-starter
with strong interpersonal and persuasive communication skills. Proven acumen at
ensuring efficient operation of ICT systems and delivery of IT services to maximize
profitability. Talented multitasker and manager of large complex projects with proven
eye for detail, strong analytical and organizational abilities, and talent for consensus
building a diverse set of stakeholders.
Bahwan Tower, Abu
Shagara, Sharjah, U.A.E
+971551110223
vishnuvijay1337@gmail.com
https://ae.linkedin.com/in/vish
nu-vijayan
MIDDLESEX UNIVERSITY DUBAI
B.S.C, Information Technology
Upper Second Class Honours
JULY 2013
CONTACTS
LANGUAGES
English
Hindi
Malayalam
Tamil
EDUCATION E X P E R I E N C E

2. E X P E R I E N C E
EXPERTISE
Delegation and Supervision
Performance Management
Executive Decision Making
Networking and security
Initiative and Ingenuity
Business Management
System Administration
Process Improvement
Project Management
Server Configuration
Presentation Skills
Customer Service
Technical Support
Security products
Business analysis
Financial control
IT Management
Problem Solving
Target Driven
Virtualisation
Documentation and Reports
SKILLS
Time Mgmt:
Leadership:
Analytics:
Creativity:
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CONSULTANT- INFORMATION SECURITY VALIDATION
Secure Link Security Solutions LLC, Dubai, UAE / December 2013 – March 2014
 Completed all validation and audits for information security and
benchmarking.
 Conducted technical information security and assurance concepts to non-
information security individuals to improve overall security awareness.
 Facilitated ongoing process improvement while monitoring security
vulnerabilities.
 Conducted IT audits for general and application controls for client financial
systems
 Reviewed client IT policies and procedures to ensure compliance with best
practices.
 Worked with varying lines of business to facilitate the risk assessment process
for on time implementation of projects.
 Developed internal security policies and designed and implemented new more
secure network.
 Performed risk and cost benefit analyses to determine needed levels of
security controls.
 Trained employees to use new security procedures and hardware
SALES PROMOTER
Alienware / April 2013 – April 2013
 Led promotion and sale of Alienware Laptops and Desktops.
 Analyzed client requirements, created a business plan and drove strategy
development.
 Guided all operational promotion through various social media and direct
marketing campaigns.
 Demonstrated exceptional communication and grass roots rapport building
with all demographics.
 Set up and arranged displays and demonstration areas to attract the attention
of prospective customers.
 Presented information to consumers with an already designated marketing
strategic plan.
ASSISTANT IT MANAGER
Mayfair Hotel Dubai / December 2008 – February 2009
 Strengthened the IT infrastructure through to implementing new technologies.
 Oversaw all hardware and software installation, maintenance and repair.
 Performed routine audits of systems and software.
 Managed the IT budgets and expenditure on hardware and software.
 Developed & maintained the company IT systems, software and databases.
 Recommended and implemented improvements and efficiencies.
 Handled all recruitment and training of new staff.
 Drafed documentation for ICT procedures, security and disaster recovery.
 Maintained documentation of changes regarding users, functions & systems.
 Managed the internal & hosted network infrastructure including: firewalls,
servers, switches and telephony
Citicus; ISO/IEC 27001:2005 Information Security.
CERTIFICATIONS
REFERENCES
AVAILABLE ON REQUEST