Imran Bashir, Identity Governance/ IAM Solutions Engineer

Imran Bashir

Identity Governance/ IAM Solutions Engineer

EmpowerID

Location
United Arab Emirates
Education
Diploma, MCSA
Experience
19 years, 5 Months

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Total years of experience :19 years, 5 Months

Identity Governance/ IAM Solutions Engineer at EmpowerID
  • Pakistan - Lahore
  • My current job since August 2022

Implementing IAM Solutions implementing, and managing IAM solutions Including user provisioning, authentication, authorization, and access control
 Security Standards and Best Practices: In-depth knowledge of security standards and frameworks like ISO 27001 (KnowB4 certified)
 Identity Governance and Administration (IGA): Experience in designing and implementing IGA solutions, including role management, access certifications, access request workflows, and entitlement management
 Identity Lifecycle Management
 Single Sign-On (SSO) and Federation: Proficient in implementing SSO solutions using protocols such as SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect, and Integrating with identity providers (IdPs) and service providers (SPs).
 Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA): Expertise in implementing MFA solutions to enhance user authentication, including knowledge of various MFA methods such as OTP, biometrics, and hardware tokens.
 Cloud IAM: Strong understanding of IAM in cloud environments, including experience with cloud identity providers, IAM policies, access control for cloud services, and identity synchronization.
 Security and Compliance: Knowledge of security controls, risk assessment methodologies, security audits, and compliance
 Communication and Collaboration: Excellent interpersonal and communication
skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams, gather requirements, and convey complex IAM concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
 Identifying technical problems and log tracing
 Applying patches and security Updates on the Servers.
 Maintaining application performance through monitoring tools
 Test disaster recovery policies and procedures
 Continuous Learning: A commitment to staying updated with the latest IAM trends, emerging technologies, and industry certifications to bring innovative solutions to the organization.

Azure Cloud Engineer / DevOps at TransPerfect
  • United States - California
  • August 2021 to July 2022

Responsible for operating, managing and supporting application systems
 Participate in Azure Migration between 2 Azure Zones.
 Building and setting up new test infrastructure for developers and QA Testers.
 Identifying technical problems and log tracing.
 Helped Developers with the code and run tests with the QA Testers.
 Managing Hybrid Infrastructure AD Servers & Exchange Servers
 Applying patches and security Updates on the Servers.
 Managing WVDs using the ARM Templates and managing the ARM Templates
 Managing Azure Core services o Azure Blob Storage o Storage Accounts o Resource Groups o Azure VMs
 Deploy the SQL High availability.
 Maintaining application performance through monitoring tools
 Test disaster recovery policies and procedures
 Perform routine audits of Hyper-V Servers
 Setup and manage Hyper-V Backups using Veeam

Sr. System Engineer at Imanami
  • Pakistan - Lahore
  • August 2016 to July 2021

Working on Identity & Access Management base application for Various Platforms.
 Providing support to our customers remotely on basis of their Mas Dealing with customers directly via Email or on call
 Replicate customers’ infra at lab environment and regenerate the issues
 Working on Imanami GroupID software MS awarded for Group Management and Active Directory tool working on SSO and ADFS,
 Office 365 integration with GroupID8 and AZURE AD using Azure AD connect tools
 Working on Windows Server 2016, having a hands on expertise on Windows Server 2012R2, Exchange 2013, Exchange 2010, All Client Windows OS
 Identity & Access Management
 Project handling

Cloud Engineer at RentVM
  • Pakistan - Lahore
  • June 2014 to July 2016

. Providing Support over Cloud Platform, Providing Support to our Clients in Dubai & USA, Iaas, Paas, SaaS, Resolving problems of different Clients relevant to MS Exchange Server 2013, Windows server 2012, Sharepoint 2013
Outlook, Ms Lync Client and other OS support.
 Projects:
i. Deploy Share Point 2013 single Tier & multi Tier Topology
ii. Deploy MS Information Rights Management Services integrated Exchange 2013
iii. Deploy Windows Server based Domain solutions for private Network in Cloud Infrastructure
iv. Work on ESXi 5 VMWare

• Network Designed and Installed Personally. Ms Windows Server 2012 R2 Installation, AD Installation & Configuration. Managing Backup of Exchange Server & AD DataBases
• Supporting users in office. Encompassing a wide range of hardware and software skills such as within the Windows and MS Office environment, remote access, Laptops.
• CentOS Linux,

Cloud Engineer at VaporVM
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • May 2016 to June 2016

Promoted to Work in UAE Office as Cloud Engineer (pre Sales). Meet customers directly and help them by giving brief knowledge on cloud computing with presentations. Providing Support to our Clients in Dubai. Deploy Windows Server based Domain solutions for private Network in Cloud Handling Windows Server 2012 & 2012 R2 Environment on cloud with multiple DR sites. Preparation of technical documentation for VaporVM new and old clients. Deploy SPLUNK for logs management (lab testing). Managed call flow and responded to technical support needs of customers. Evaluated and responded to incoming sales leads and requests for technical support assistance. Resolved customer issues in a clear, courteous and straightforward manner. Identified and solved technical issues with a variety of diagnostic tools. Followed up with clients to ensure optimal customer satisfaction. Researched, troubleshot and resolved complex problems independently. Developed and tested new product offerings. Reviewed technical documentation and procedures.

IT Coordinator at AEO Pakistan
  • Pakistan - Lahore
  • June 2011 to June 2014

Test Administrator of PearsonVUE includes handling the Network for PEARSON VUE (IT Exams System),
Maintain Security for 15 Computers Network for Office & 10 Computers LAN and WLAN,
Network Designed and Installed Personally. Server Installation, RAID5 Configurations, Windows Server 2003& 2008 R2.
Supporting users in office & during Exams .Encompassing a wide range of hardware and software skills such as within the Windows and MS Office environment, remote access, Laptops.
Routinely Solve PC problems and queries.

Network Administrator/ Engineer at SKANS School of Accountancy
  • Pakistan - Lahore
  • June 2004 to July 2009

SKANS School of Accountancy.
. Support of all 200 LAB computer Hardware and Network During ACCA Computer Base Exams.
. Supporting staff members during Fee System Application
. Ensured efficient routing of all mail within the Other National & International companies.
• Design & Implement more than 250 network nodes.
• Install and configure Linksys Managed switches with VLAN
• Installation of IBM x3200 with RAID5 level
• Maintain the Server health by monitor and apply Update patches from Vendors i.e. Microsoft/IBM

Technical Support Engineer at Microlynx Digital Technologies
  • Pakistan - Lahore
  • February 2003 to May 2004

Responsible for all server, desktop PC and laptop related issues including routine work.
• Supporting users in office. Encompassing a wide range of hardware and software skills such as within the Windows and MS Office environment, remote access, Laptops.

Education

Diploma, MCSA
  • at Self Study
  • December 2014

completed Microsoft Certified System Administrator 2003 (MCSA 2003) + Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist + Microsoft Windows 7 Configuration...

Bachelor's degree, English, Punjabi, Sociology
  • at University of the Punjab
  • August 2012

English

Specialties & Skills

IT Security
Windows Azure
Windows Server
Troubleshooting
Active Directory
Microsoft Office 2013
Support Apple Mac OSX
laptops
LAN/WAN
Windows server 2012/2012R2
networked copiers
Windows 7, Windows 8
Exchange Server 2013
Helpdesk Support
Technical Support Engineer
Office 365
Azure Cloud Management
Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2016
IIS Management

Languages

English
Expert
Urdu
Expert
Punjabi
Expert
Hindi
Intermediate

Training and Certifications

Microsft Certified Solutions Associate Windows Server 2008 R2 (Certificate)
Date Attended:
July 2013
Valid Until:
July 2023
Microsft Certified Solutions Associate Windows Office 365 (Certificate)
Date Attended:
December 2014
Valid Until:
December 2023
Microsft Certified Solutions Associate Windows Server 2012 R2 (Certificate)
Date Attended:
December 2014
Valid Until:
December 2024
Microsoft Certified System Administrator 2003 (MCSA 2003) (Certificate)
Date Attended:
August 2012
Valid Until:
October 2012
Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (Certificate)
Date Attended:
August 2012
Valid Until:
October 2012

Hobbies

  • outdoor sports
    I am very active and feel supper energyetic playing outdoor sports especially with my kids.
  • swimming
    learn swimming without a proper coach and had a couple of adventure like scuba diving, jet ski and water sports in ocean.
  • Playing Cricket
    I am playing cricket with my friends and for my Town team. we had won many tournaments for our town. but now due to speedy life circle this hobby is not that much worthy as before. but i really enjoy playing this game.