Remote worker with 21+ years of experience - Last seen 10 months ago

As the digital backbone of modern organizations continues to evolve and expand, the role of an IT director has never been more pivotal. I am a seasoned IT professional at the intersection of technology and business strategy. As IT Director, I am entrusted with steering the technological direction of my organization, ensuring alignment with its broader objectives, and fostering innovation. With a keen understanding of the latest IT trends, cybersecurity protocols, and infrastructure optimization, I play a critical role in driving operational efficiency, enhancing cybersecurity, and facilitating digital transformation initiatives. Beyond technical prowess, as the IT Director, I possess strong leadership qualities, am adept at building and leading high-performing teams, collaborate cross-functionally, and communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. As an IT director committed to continuous learning and staying ahead of the technological curve, I am an invaluable asset in navigating the ever-evolving digital landscape and unlocking new opportunities for my organizational growth and success.

Areas of Expertise
♦ Project Cost Management
♦ Team Management
♦ Vendor management
♦ EPR Documentation
♦ Performance Optimization
♦ Security Operations
♦ Posture Management
♦ Strategic Planning & Alignment
♦ Project Management Excellence
♦ IT Governance & Compliance
♦ Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect
♦ Budgeting & Resource Optimization
♦ Network Infrastructure & Installations
♦ Technology Evaluation & Implementation
♦ SLA & Agreement
♦ E-Waste management
♦ Risk Management & Cybersecurity
♦ Vendor Relationship Management
♦ Change Management Leadership
♦ IT Service Management (ITSM)
♦ Cross-Functional Collaboration

Certifications
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional- 2024.
• Microsoft Certified Cybersecurity Architect Expert- 2024.
• Microsoft Certified Security Operations Analyst- 2024.
• With 28 Technical Certifications.

🛂 Nationality	🇮🇳 India
🏡 Residency	🇮🇳 India
📍 Location	🇮🇳 India
Remote OK	rok.co/@wsrspl
LinkedIn	https://linkedin.com/in/umar-farookh-b656b7b5
Skilled in	project cost management it compliance cybersecurity architect network infrastructure network installations e waste management itsm it governance budgeting resource optimisation microsoft azure microsoft intune microsoft defender microsoft 365 microsoft ad network configuration network administration aws cybersecurity sla agreement asset management vendor management technology evaluation it infrastructure it operations e waste refurbishment iso 9001 iso 14001 iso 27001 iso 27002 nist gdpr hippa
Fluent in	englishhindi
Preferred timezone	0, +1, +2, +3, +4, +5, +6, +7, +8, +9, +10, -1, -2, -3, -4, -5, -6, -7, -8, -9, -10
Preferred annual pay (min)	$128,000/year
Preferred hourly pay (min)	$55/hour
Last seen	10 months ago
Signed up	10 months ago
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