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Farathullakhan Gulam Muhammad, IT & Cybersecurity Consultant (Virtual Head of IT / vCIO for SMEs)

Farathullakhan Gulam Muhammad

IT & Cybersecurity Consultant (Virtual Head of IT / vCIO for SMEs)·Nicom Technologies LLC

United Arab Emirates

Bachelor's degree, Applied Electronics

Work experience

Total years of experience: 17 years, 3 months

IT & Cybersecurity Consultant (Virtual Head of IT / vCIO for SMEs)

June 2024 - Present

Nicom Technologies LLC

Sharjah, United Arab Emirates •Hybrid

June 2024 - Present

• Recommend and implement tailored IT and cybersecurity solutions to address specific client needs and security gaps.
• Oversee daily operations to ensure effective delivery of IT and cybersecurity services and solutions for multiple clients.
• Lead business development, marketing and brand-building efforts to increase visibility and customer acquisition
• Building and managing relationships with clients, partners and vendors to secure contracts and collaborations.
• Assess effectiveness of IT systems, processes and controls in mitigating cyber threats and minimizing risk exposure.
• Manage financial aspects including budgeting, funding, pricing and profitability analysis for consulting engagements.
• Participate in industry conferences and meetings focused on technology trends, product development and strategic partnerships.
Company industry:
IT Services
Job role:
Information Technology

Head of IT

December 2024 - May 2025

Confidential

Ajman, United Arab Emirates

December 2024 - May 2025

• Conducted in-depth assessment of IT infrastructure and security posture to identify critical enhancement areas.
• Designed and implemented IT infrastructure improvements, integrating recommended security controls and producing detailed system diagrams.
• Advised on selection and implementation of CRM and HRMS solutions aligned with business objectives.
• Implemented robust security measures and process improvements to optimize IT workflows and address recurring system issues.
• Developed comprehensive IT policy documentation and drove user awareness to ensure compliance with standards and protocols.
• Maintained strong vendor relationships to ensure timely service delivery and effective issue resolution.
Company industry:
Oil & Gas
Job role:
Oil and Gas

Manager – IT Infrastructure & Security

April 2023 - December 2023

Binghatti Developers FZE

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

April 2023 - December 2023

• Developed and executed IT infrastructure strategy aligned with business requirements and growth plans.
• Led IT personnel and resources to deliver projects and meet departmental KPIs and SLAs.
• Reviewed and implemented workflows and processes to ensure compliance with IT audit and security controls.
• Managed IT procurement and service renewals, ensuring cost-effective sourcing and vendor performance.
• Oversaw technology updates and change implementation to maintain secure and stable operations.
• Established and enforced IT security controls and best practices to meet ISO 27001 requirements.
• Collaborated with IT Governance and Security teams to conduct security assessments and prepare audit reports.
• Delivered IT and cybersecurity projects within agreed timelines to support business objectives.
Company industry:
Real Estate
Job role:
Information Technology

Manager - Information Technology & Security

August 2020 - March 2023

DELMA EXCHANGE LLC

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

August 2020 - March 2023

• Developed and implemented IT strategy and operating model aligned with organizational business vision.
• Provided leadership and direction to the IT department, delegating responsibilities and fostering team development.
• Prepared and managed IT budgets covering operating expenses and manpower planning.
• Reported progress, challenges and future initiatives to senior management, enabling informed decision-making.
• Managed relationships with IT service providers and vendors to ensure performance, availability and cost efficiency.
• Expanded departmental capabilities including technology stack, staffing, policies, procedures and budget control.
• Designed and executed cloud migration plans for remittance applications and critical IT services.
• Led teams supporting remittance and essential IT operations across multiple locations.
• Planned and completed annual IT audits in line with SWIFT CSCF and CBUAE requirements, including remediation follow-up.
• Supported development and implementation of information security strategy aligned with industry standards.
Company industry:
Financial Services
Job role:
Information Technology

IT Manager

February 2020 - July 2020

NASH FREIGHT BROKER LLC

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

February 2020 - July 2020

Implemented, deployed, and maintained business applications across departments while providing IT hardware and application support to end users.
Proposed and recommended best practice solutions optimizing operational efficiency.
Managed cost-effective hardware/software purchases meeting quality standards and budget requirements.
Delivered information security audit consultations and best practice recommendations ensuring enterprise compliance and risk mitigation.
Company industry:
Shipping
Job role:
Information Technology

Independent Information Technology Consultant

September 2018 - December 2019

Freelance

Coimbatore, India •Hybrid

September 2018 - December 2019

Implemented, deployed, and maintained business applications for individuals and small businesses while delivering IT security product implementations and ongoing client support.
Provided strategic consultations proposing time/cost-saving solutions and recommending cost-effective hardware/software purchases balancing quality and budget constraints.
Delivered information security audit consultations and best practice recommendations ensuring client compliance and risk mitigation.
Company industry:
IT Services
Job role:
Consulting

Associate Manager – IT Infrastructure & Security

April 2008 - March 2018

UAE Exchange Centre llc

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

April 2008 - March 2018

• Managed a three-tier IT architecture (on-prem, cloud, hybrid) for GHQ and international branches.
• Led infrastructure deployments aligned with business project requirements and timelines.
• Served on the Change Advisory Board (CAB), reviewing and approving IT infrastructure changes.
• Monitored and enforced security configurations to maintain effective security controls.
• Supervised IT inventory movements across Data Center and DR sites, ensuring proper governance.
• Ensured 99.9% availability of internal and external network links supporting critical operations.
• Oversaw backup operations for SWIFT, Treasury and AML systems and led DR/BCP drills.
• Managed physical security systems (CCTV, biometric access) integrated with the network.
• Directed 24/7 global IT service delivery, incident and problem management and quality reporting.
• Conducted CSAT surveys and implemented improvement actions in IT service delivery.
• Led a team of 22 engineers, including performance appraisals and development plans.
• Prepared and presented IT reports to internal and external auditors, maintaining compliance.
Company industry:
Financial Services
Job role:
Information Technology

Education

Bharathiar University

April 2002

April 2002

Bachelor's degree, Applied Electronics

India

GPA (percentage): 69%

GPA (percentage): 69%

Bachelors of Science in Electronics and Communications

Skills

IT Operations
Expert
IT Operations
Expert
Cyber Security
Expert
Cyber Security
Expert
Information Security Management
Expert
Information Security Management
Expert
IT Service Management
Expert
IT Service Management
Expert
ITIL
Expert
ITIL
Expert
HP Servers
Expert
HP Servers
Expert
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Expert
INFRASTRUCTURE
Expert
CUSTOMER SATISFACTION
Expert
CUSTOMER SATISFACTION
Expert
SECURITY SYSTEMS
Expert
SECURITY SYSTEMS
Expert
CHANGE ADVISORY
Expert
CHANGE ADVISORY
Expert
CLOSED-CIRCUIT TELEVISION SYSTEMS (CCTV)
Expert
CLOSED-CIRCUIT TELEVISION SYSTEMS (CCTV)
Expert
BUSINESS SYSTEMS
Expert
BUSINESS SYSTEMS
Expert
SWIFT (PROGRAMMING LANGUAGE)
Expert
SWIFT (PROGRAMMING LANGUAGE)
Expert
PHYSICAL SECURITY
Expert
PHYSICAL SECURITY
Expert
APPRAISALS
Expert
APPRAISALS
Expert
Windows Active Directory
Expert
Windows Active Directory
Expert
SIEM
Expert
SIEM
Expert
Proxy Servers
Expert
Proxy Servers
Expert
Microsoft SQL Server
Expert
Microsoft SQL Server
Expert
Business Continuity Management
Expert
Business Continuity Management
Expert
Risk Management
Expert
Risk Management
Expert
ISO 27001
Expert
ISO 27001
Expert
SERVICE DELIVERY
Expert
SERVICE DELIVERY
Expert
ITSM
Expert
ITSM
Expert
Anti Virus and Security Patch Management
Expert
Anti Virus and Security Patch Management
Expert
Data Centre Management
Expert
Data Centre Management
Expert
SWIFT
Intermediate
SWIFT
Intermediate
ISMS
Expert
ISMS
Expert
ITIL
Expert
ITIL
Expert
Office 365
Expert
Office 365
Expert
Omnidocs Document Management System
Expert
Omnidocs Document Management System
Expert
BUSINESS OBJECTIVES
Intermediate
BUSINESS OBJECTIVES
Intermediate
BUSINESS PROCESS OUTSOURCING
Intermediate
BUSINESS PROCESS OUTSOURCING
Intermediate
COMMUNICATIONS
Intermediate
COMMUNICATIONS
Intermediate
COMMUNICATIONS PROTOCOLS
Intermediate
COMMUNICATIONS PROTOCOLS
Intermediate
COMPUTER HARDWARE
Intermediate
COMPUTER HARDWARE
Intermediate
COMPUTER SYSTEMS
Intermediate
COMPUTER SYSTEMS
Intermediate
CYBER SECURITY
Intermediate
CYBER SECURITY
Intermediate
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Intermediate
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Intermediate
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATIONS
Intermediate
INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATIONS
Intermediate
Cloud Computing
Intermediate
Cloud Computing
Intermediate
Cyber Security
Expert
Cyber Security
Expert
SIEM Qradar
Expert
SIEM Qradar
Expert
Information Security Management
Expert
Information Security Management
Expert
IT Service Management
Expert
IT Service Management
Expert

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Tamil
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