Get to know me better
Results-driven IT Infrastructure Leader with 17+ years of experience in managing complex IT environments, cloud services, and enterprise infrastructure. Proven track record in leading IT operations, implementing virtualization solutions, and ensuring business continuity across financial services and technology sectors. Adept at strategic planning, team leadership, and implementing ITIL best practices to optimize technology infrastructure.
My professional journey
My academic background and professional development
Muhammad Ali Jinnah University
GPA: 3.37
Comprehensive study of advanced computer science concepts, software engineering principles, and modern technologies.
Microsoft
VMware
Fortinet
Microsoft
A high-level overview of my technical capabilities
For a comprehensive breakdown of my technical skills and experience, please visit the Technical Expertise section below.
I have extensive experience across multiple domains including system administration, networking, cloud computing, and software development.
Comprehensive technical skills and knowledge
My recent work and achievements
A comprehensive system for managing IT assets, licenses, and support tickets with real-time tracking and reporting.
A full-featured e-commerce platform with product management, shopping cart, and secure payment processing.
A comprehensive suite of DNS and network diagnostic tools providing DNS lookups, WHOIS information, ping, traceroute, and other essential network utilities for IT professionals and webmasters.
A technology blog and knowledge base featuring tutorials, how-to guides, and insights on IT infrastructure, networking, security, and emerging technologies for IT professionals and technology enthusiasts.
Implemented Azure cloud infrastructure with Active Directory and File Server integration, improving resource utilization by 40% through VMware ESXi and Hyper-V solutions.
Deployed and managed FortiGate firewalls, implemented security policies, and conducted regular security audits to ensure compliance with industry standards.
Successfully migrated on-premises infrastructure to a co-located data center, ensuring zero downtime and maintaining business continuity.
Designed and implemented secure network infrastructure with high availability, including Cisco switches, routers, and wireless solutions.
What colleagues and managers say about my work
AI & Digital Transformation Expert | Angel Investor | Entrepreneur
"Irfan is a seasoned professional with proven experience in IT, management, sales, customer relationship, team building and leadership. I highly recommend Irfan for any size of organization small or large as his skills for sure can contribute to extensive growth of any organization."
Head of Fixed Income Funds at UBL Fund Managers
"Irfan is young, energetic and smart IT professional, I found him very dedicated toward his work. He is very humble and down to earth, always looking to implement new things. His thirst of knowledge and habit of learning will lead to successful career. He is definitely a great resource to any company."
Sales Manager Public | New Business Development
"Irfan is a hard working team member, who is responsible and proactive at the same time. He takes challenges as an opportunity to learn. His commitment for his work sets him apart from the others."
Digital Transformation & Software Architecture Leader
"Irfan is a highly organized, goal oriented, hard working and versatile I.T. professional with strong work ethic. Always ready to put all his energy to get the job done. He is able to work in fast pace under pressure circumstances. Besides professionalism, he has got a pleasant and down to earth personality."
System Engineer
"I found Irfan to be always hard working and skilled in computer networks, tackling all network assignments with devotion and a smile. He has a 'assume responsibility' type of personality who is clever to present creative LAN and WAN ideas. He has successfully developed several network designs. I saw an increase in profits of company due to high class connectivity of computer network."
Manager Procurement
"He is honest, extravert and hard working. He has Expertise in Information technologies."
Marketing Manager Personal Care
"Irfan Alam is one of the most dedicated person I have ever met and known. He is always striving to do better and make things easy for others. He has learned and achieved a lot during his association with different companies and has come a long way forward in his career. Hardworking, self-motivated, team player, mentor, friendly and extremely dedicated."
Feel free to reach out for collaborations or just a friendly hello
malikirfanalam@outlook.com
+92 300 2341502
Karachi, Pakistan
