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Head of Infrastructure, Security & DevOps

Noor
Muhammad
Khan

13+ years architecting high-availability financial systems, hybrid cloud environments, and mission-critical infrastructure across Asia, Africa & the Middle East.

13+
Years Exp
7
Countries
15+
Certs

— Deployment footprint across 7 countries —

A strategic technologist with real deployments

about

I'm a Head of IT and Cloud Solutions Architect currently leading enterprise technology strategy at MFSYS Technologies, Islamabad — overseeing Tier-3 data center operations, hybrid cloud infrastructure (AWS / Huawei), and full DevOps lifecycle implementations for financial institutions.

My consulting portfolio spans South Korea, Bahrain, Syria, Mali, Madagascar, Afghanistan, and Pakistan — with a focus on core banking deployments, digital payment integrations (1Link, Raast, JazzCash, Easypaisa), and AML/KYC systems for microfinance institutions including World Bank-funded projects.

I combine hands-on technical depth with a strategic mindset, regularly collaborating with C-level leadership and regulatory bodies (SBP, SECP) to align IT initiatives with institutional goals. I thrive in high-stakes, multi-country environments where infrastructure failure is not an option.

"Struggle is the meaning of life; defeat or victory is in the hands of God. But struggle itself is man's duty and should be his joy." — Aga Khan III

Core competencies

technical skills
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IT Leadership & Strategy

Technology Strategy IT Governance Budget & Cost Optimization Vendor & Contract Management Executive Stakeholder Management Performance Management
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Governance, Risk & Compliance

ITIL & COBIT ISO 27001 Enterprise Risk Management IT Audit & Controls Regulatory Compliance Policy Governance
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Infrastructure & Security

Enterprise Infrastructure Cybersecurity Leadership Security Operations Business Continuity Disaster Recovery Service Management
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Data Center Management

Tier III Data Centers Capacity Planning DC Operations Colocation Management Change Management Physical Security
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Cloud & Virtualization

Hybrid Cloud Cloud Architecture AWS VMware Infrastructure Automation Virtualization Platforms
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DevOps & Platform Engineering

CI/CD Containerization Kubernetes Infrastructure as Code Automation Agile Delivery
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Databases & Storage

Database Administration Enterprise Storage SAN/NAS Backup & Recovery High Availability Data Protection
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Digital Banking & Fintech

Core Banking Systems Digital Payments Financial Integrations PCI-DSS SBP Compliance AML/KYC Platforms
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Emerging Technologies

Blockchain Solutions Smart Contracts Web3 Integration Digital Assets Innovation Management
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Network Architecture & Operations

Enterprise Networking Network Architecture SD-WAN Cloud Networking Network Security High Availability

Professional timeline

experience
Oct 2025 — Present

Head of Information Technology

MFSYS Technologies Pvt. Ltd — Islamabad
  • Lead enterprise technology strategy and architecture for high-availability financial platforms, ensuring full compliance with SBP regulations and international banking standards.
  • Direct planning and rollout of Tier-3 data centers, hybrid cloud environments (AWS/Huawei), and core banking systems across Asia, Africa, and the Middle East.
  • Advance secure digital payments through integration of 1Link, Raast, JazzCash, Easypaisa, and AML/KYC services with strong focus on system resilience and data protection.
  • Guide vendor strategy, multidisciplinary teams, and multi-country programs to support institutional goals and regulatory priorities.
Jan 2021 — Sep 2025

IT, InfoSec & Infrastructure Manager

MFSYS Technologies Pvt. Ltd — Islamabad
  • Led architecture, design, and deployment of Tier-3 compliant Data Center infrastructure.
  • Managed DevOps, InfoSec, and Systems teams across Cloud AWS, Hybrid, and on-prem environments.
  • Oversaw digital banking deployments for regional and international clients across DR, UAT, and PROD environments.
  • Core member of company board and strategy committee, managing budgeting, SLAs, and vendor evaluations.
2020 — Present

IT Infrastructure & Security Consultant

Independent — International Clientele (7 Countries)
  • Delivered mission-critical IT consulting across South Korea, Bahrain, Syria, Mali, Madagascar, Afghanistan, and Pakistan.
  • Projects include World Bank-funded MFI infrastructure (Madagascar), core banking deployments, AWS cloud migrations, and national cargo tracking feasibility for FBR Pakistan.
  • Blockchain DApp deployment: containerized Ethereum application with Web3/MetaMask payments on Kubernetes.
2014 — 2020

Senior System & Network Engineer

MFSYS Technologies Pvt. Ltd
  • Managed multi-region core banking deployments, backups, and high-availability environments.
  • Collaborated with QA, Development, and Customer Support for secure and scalable software releases.
2012 — 2014

Network Support Engineer

NET-21 Pvt. Ltd (Hashu Group)
  • Provided tier-2/3 network support, managed internal infrastructure, and implemented endpoint security solutions.

International deployments

consulting portfolio

Moon Engineering

South Korea

Strategic feasibility & solution design for national Cargo Tracking System (CTS) with e-Bilty for FBR Pakistan.

EBDAA Bank

Bahrain

AWS and on-premise infrastructure support for core banking systems and full DevOps pipeline.

FMFB

Syria

Core banking system design, third-party integrations, and complete infrastructure deployment.

Banque Bemo

Syria

Core banking system design and infrastructure deployment for regional banking operations.

SAMA Finance

Mali

Cloud-based microfinance platform architecture and full deployment on AWS.

APIMF

Madagascar

World Bank-funded MFI infrastructure audit and core banking system deployment guidance.

FINCA

Afghanistan

Middleware mConnect implementation with Disaster Recovery environment setup and testing.

Sarmaya Microfinance

Pakistan

Microservices deployment, credit scoring engine, and payment integrations with JazzCash, Easypaisa & AML/KYC APIs.

KCBL

Pakistan

Core banking system design, third-party integrations, and complete infrastructure deployment.

FBR Pakistan

Pakistan

IT consulting for strategic feasibility & solution design for the national CTS with e-Bilty mechanism.

AKRSP & THRIFT

Pakistan

Infrastructure analysis and strategic IT recommendations for Gilgit-Baltistan microfinance institutions.

chkar.com

Pakistan

Infrastructure setup and payment gateway integration (Bank Alfalah, PayPak).

Carbon Cap

Blockchain/Web3

Containerized blockchain DApp with Ethereum/MetaMask Web3 payment integration deployed on Kubernetes.

Industry credentials

certifications
Advanced Cybersecurity for Industrial Control Systems
CISA USA · 2026
ITIL 4 Foundation Training
Alison Ireland · 2026
COBIT Framework — Foundations of IT Governance
Alison Ireland · 2025
ISO/IEC 27001 Information Security Management
Alison Ireland · 2025
Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate
Google · 2024
System Administration & IT Infrastructure Services
Google · 2024
AWS Certified Solutions Architect — Associate
Amazon Web Services · 2021
IBM Blockchain Essentials V2
IBM / CognitiveClass.ai · 2021
Blockchain Training Course
Dice Analytics · 2021
PSEB IT Professional Training
Pakistan Software Export Board · 2020
Network Operations: Unix/Linux, Networking & DNS
ISOC · 2018
AWS Training
CORVIT & AWS Innovate Series · 2018–2019
Intro to Cybersecurity
Open University UK · 2015
Network and Deployment Training
ASP-AID (USAID) · 2015

Open to consulting opportunities

get in touch

Available for IT infrastructure consulting, cloud architecture, cybersecurity advisory, and digital banking deployments — especially for international organizations in Africa, the Middle East, and Asia.

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