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Hammad Yar Khan - PMP, OT CYBERSECURITY CONSULTANT (Cybersecurity & Power System Automation)

Hammad Yar Khan - PMP

OT CYBERSECURITY CONSULTANT (Cybersecurity & Power System Automation)·Yanbu Aramco Sinopec Refining - Yasref

Saudi Arabia

Bachelor's degree, Data Telecommunication and Networking

Work experience

Total years of experience: 20 years, 9 months

OT CYBERSECURITY CONSULTANT (Cybersecurity & Power System Automation)

September 2022 - Present

Yanbu Aramco Sinopec Refining - Yasref

Yanbu, Saudi Arabia

September 2022 - Present

 Implementing a new Cybersecurity System and integrating it with the YASREF Electrical Automation Network System

 Implementing Next Generation Firewalls (NGFW) with required zones & security policies for IT-OT network segmentation, threat prevention, anti-malware/sandboxing, and restricted traffic flow to allow only OT/SCADA related communication protocols like Modbus, DNP3.0, OPC, IEC61850, IEC60870 etc.

 Implementing the latest updated version of C2M2 model in the YASREF OT environment including all operational departments, along with all applicable controls from latest updated versions of NCA, NIST and HCIS

 Implementing Intrusion Detection System (IDS) for the IT-OT Convergence Project using Nozomi Networks Guardian solution to monitor and detect malicious traffic in OT/SCADA environment and report alerts to corporate Security Incident and Event Management (SIEM) system.

 Implementing a Cyber Threat Intelligence and Brand Protection using Anomali Solution tool to monitor the internet including DarkWeb / DeepWeb, forums, paste sites and file/code repositories to detect data related to YASREF

 Implementing a secure integration between business IT & OT via DMZ to share operational information with enterprise teams for business intelligence (BI) and analysis purposes to optimize corporate processes and resources.

Company industry:
Petrochemicals & Refined Petroleum Products Manufacture
Job role:
Engineering

PRINCIPAL TECHNICAL ADVISOR (Power System Automation (PSA) & Cybersecurity)

November 2020 - April 2022

KBR AMCDE

Khobar, Saudi Arabia

November 2020 - April 2022

 Planning, coordination and execution of substation automation projects as well as Cyber Security Projects related to Power System
Automation

 Planning & coordination with the KBR-AMCDE procurement team related to BI-00243 Project (North and South Ghawar)

 Assisting sales and proposal team for bidding and post bid clarification and Man hour calculation for winning the projects. Prepared technical clarifications, RFI and proposal.

 Reviewing customer RFQ documents for technical specification and scope and developing proposal and time estimation from commissioning to start up.

 Designing and integration of Substation Automation Systems according to project requirements

 Reviewing & approving NMR 601/602/603 drawings based on requirement of Substation Automation Systems and Cyber Security

 Providing consultancy services for Substation Automation Systems of prepared project documents and drawings by vendor

 Reviewing the project scope and providing the complete solution for integration with PSA system

 Initial designing of PSA System Architecture Drawing based on the project scope as per IEC 61850 requirement

 Allocating and providing details of amount of Ethernet Switches to be required as per number of IEDs in the substation

 Allocating and provide details of PSA equipment to be required based on MODBUS TCP/IP or Serial protocol

 Developing, designing, reviewing & modifying the Functional Design Specification document & I/O List based on the different voltage level of Switchgear / Controlgear, etc.

Company industry:
Oil & Gas
Job role:
Oil and Gas

PROJECT ENGINEER III (Operational Technology & Industrial Control System)

October 2015 - October 2020

SCHWEI ZER ENGINEERING LABORATORIES (SEL)

Khobar, Saudi Arabia

October 2015 - October 2020

 Leading the design team for Substation Automation System and staffing the Project Team

 Managing the configuration of Zenon COPA-DATA systems as per requirements of the electrical utilities in the project

 Attended customer's project technical review meetings, presented recommended solutions & secured timely approval of critical design documents related to system architecture, bill of material, schematics etc.

 Preparing, reviewing and implementing the Factory Acceptance, Site Acceptance Test Procedures

 Developing, designing, reviewing and modifying the FAT documents such as HMI, FDS, Control PHILOSOPHY and I/O list based on FEED from Main Contractor

 Performing tests of configured system and conducting Factory Acceptance & Site Acceptance Tests

 Conducting the feasibility study of Architectures of projects, System Design and Product Selection

 Developing HMI for substation automation systems and database management

 Resolving the issues over testing and performing troubleshooting in software implementation

 Analyzing & implementing the modifications or additional requirement requests received by the customer during site testing

 Monitoring and recording variation of orders for the additional requirements

 Supporting other teams on technical issues and problem solving, coordinating with suppliers on technical matters

 Leading sales and proposal team for bidding and post bid clarification and Man hour calculation for winning the projects

 Imparting the training to the users regarding the operation and utilization of the system

 Scheduling the day-to-day activities as per the Work Breakdown Structure

 Preparing the design documents of the project for the approval

 Attending Weekly Progress Meeting and reporting the progress to the management

 Engaging with users, resolving User queries and delivering the reconciliation report

 Attending regular client calls and team meetings to brief about projects progress and proactively suggest process changes to enhance efficiency.

 Acted as Single Point of Contact between the Team, the Management and Customers for Technical concerns.

Company industry:
Industrial Engineering & Automation
Job role:
Engineering

PROJECT ENGINEER

May 2005 - September 2015

Gulf Power Distributions System (GPDS)

Dammam, Saudi Arabia

May 2005 - September 2015

 Design, Implementation, and Testing of Substation Automation Systems for Saudi Aramco, SABIC, and SEC Design, Implementation
and Testing of Substation Automation Systems and Power Monitoring Systems for Saudi Aramco and SEC.

 Configuration of HMI SCADA, PLCs/RTUs, IEDs, ethernet switches, protocol Converters, and Communication gateways. Interfacing SCADA Systems to DCS (Distributed Control Systems) from vendors like YOKOGAWA & HONEYWELL.

 Responsible for conducting Factory Acceptance and Site Acceptance Test. Help Sales / Commercial team to develop knowledge of
Substation Automation and Smart Grid products.

 Project Estimation / Proposal Engineer: - Preparing sales proposals, costing and selection of major components required for local &
international tenders mainly related to Power System Automation

 Project Management / Execution: Coordination throughout the entire project among various key players such as customer, vendors, engineering, procurement and production & testing teams for smooth execution of orders.

 Coordination throughout entire field services project by coordinating between client and testing crew at site.

 Scheduling the project and allocating / managing per customer requirements.

 Handling Operational Activities such as procurement and ordering of essential components for a factory order

 Promoting & conducting training at operational level based on Zenon Software

 Arranging project progress report, invoicing to the Client/customer and follow-up for payments. Training of junior Engineers for pre-commissioning and power system automation projects.

 Co-ordinate for FAT, site delivery, site inspection, commissioning, SAT and handover schedules.

 Organize progress review meetings with Client/Customer and Company inter-departmental meetings and recovery plans as required.

 Supervise and follow up Quality Control Inspection and FAT, co-ordinate for delivery to the Client/Customer

Company industry:
Industrial Engineering & Automation
Job role:
Oil and Gas

Education

Arkansas State University

May 2001

May 2001

Bachelor's degree, Data Telecommunication and Networking

United States

GPA (point): 3.78 out of 4

GPA (point): 3.78 out of 4

Management of Information System Degree with specialization on Data Telecommunication / Networking
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University of Central Punjab

September 1999

September 1999

Master's degree, Masters in Business Administration

Pakistan

GPA (point): 3.10 out of 4

GPA (point): 3.10 out of 4

MBA degree with specialization in MIS
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Skills

BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE
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BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE
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COMMISSIONING
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COMMUNICATIONS
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COMMUNICATIONS
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CORPORATE SECURITY
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CORPORATE SECURITY
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DEMILITARIZED ZONES (DMZ)
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DEMILITARIZED ZONES (DMZ)
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REFINERY
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REFINERY
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SECURITY INFORMATION AND EVENT MANAGEMENT (SIEM)
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SECURITY INFORMATION AND EVENT MANAGEMENT (SIEM)
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INTEGRATION
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INTEGRATION
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BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE
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BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE
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COMMISSIONING
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COMMISSIONING
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CORPORATE SECURITY
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CORPORATE SECURITY
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DEMILITARIZED ZONES (DMZ)
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DEMILITARIZED ZONES (DMZ)
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REFINERY
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REFINERY
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SECURITY INFORMATION AND EVENT MANAGEMENT (SIEM)
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SECURITY INFORMATION AND EVENT MANAGEMENT (SIEM)
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INTEGRATION
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INTEGRATION
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CUSTOMER RELATIONS
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CUSTOMER RELATIONS
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DESIGN
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DESIGN
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FAT
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FAT
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MEETING FACILITATION
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MEETING FACILITATION
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PROGRESS
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PROGRESS
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PROPOSAL WRITING
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PROPOSAL WRITING
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SALES
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SALES
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SCHEDULING
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SCHEDULING
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Languages

English

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Urdu

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Training and Certifications

Certifications
ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Fundamentals Specialist
Sep 2024 - Sep 2027
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Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
Sep 2025 - Jan 2029
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Project Management Profession (PMP)
Apr 2022 - Apr 2028
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CompTIA Security+
Jul 2022 - Jul 2025
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Certified WatchGuard Firewall Sales Professional
Apr 2004
Certified System Integrator for RightWon Satellite Product
May 2014
CopaData - Zenon Energy Edition Automation Certificate
Mar 2011

Training
IEC 61850 in Substation Automation
Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL)
Mar 2017
Effective Communication, Leadership Skills and Team Building
Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL)
Oct 2017