Noor
Muhammad
Khan
IT Director & Cloud Solutions Architect — Islamabad, Pakistan
13+ years architecting high-availability financial systems, hybrid cloud environments, and mission-critical infrastructure across Asia, Africa, the Middle East & North America.
— Deployment footprint across 9 countries —
A strategic technologist with real deployments
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, the United States, Canada, 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.
- Islamabad, Pakistan
- +92-323-9900909
- noor.ciitatd@hotmail.com
- WhatsApp: +92-323-9900909
- LinkedIn Profile
- BS (Hons) Telecommunication & Networking — COMSATS University Pakistan, 2008–2012
Core competencies
IT Leadership & Strategy
Sets enterprise technology strategy for multi-country teams, owns IT budgets and vendor contracts, and works directly with C-level and regulatory stakeholders to keep every initiative tied to the business.
Governance, Risk & Compliance
Builds ITIL- and COBIT-aligned governance frameworks, runs enterprise risk assessments and IT audits, and keeps operations compliant with SBP, SECP, and ISO/IEC 27001 information security standards.
Infrastructure & Security
Leads cybersecurity operations across firewalls, VPNs, EDR, and SIEM platforms, with business continuity and disaster recovery plans built to keep financial systems online under pressure.
Data Center Management
Designs and operates Tier-3 compliant data centers — capacity planning, colocation, physical security, and change management — for high-availability banking infrastructure spanning four continents.
Cloud & Virtualization
Architects hybrid cloud environments on AWS and Huawei Cloud, with VMware, Hyper-V, and Proxmox virtualization, automating provisioning across on-prem and cloud infrastructure alike.
DevOps & Platform Engineering
Runs CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, and GitHub, scripting infrastructure automation across Agile and Waterfall SDLCs for continuous, secure releases.
Databases & Storage
Administers PostgreSQL, MSSQL, MySQL, IBM DB2, and replicated MongoDB clusters, backed by enterprise NAS/SAN storage built for backup, recovery, and high availability.
Digital Banking & Fintech
Integrates core banking systems with national payment rails — 1Link, Raast, JazzCash, and Easypaisa — and AML/KYC APIs, engineered to PCI-DSS and SBP regulatory standards.
Emerging Technologies
Delivers blockchain solutions including containerized Ethereum DApps with MetaMask wallet integration and smart-contract payments, deployed on Kubernetes.
Network Architecture & Operations
Designs and secures enterprise LAN/WAN and SD-WAN — routing, switching, DNS, DHCP, SSL/VPN — with continuous monitoring built in for high availability.
Professional timeline
Head of Information Technology
- 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.
IT, InfoSec & Infrastructure Manager
- 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.
IT Infrastructure & Security Consultant
- Delivered mission-critical IT consulting across South Korea, Bahrain, the United States, Canada, 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.
Senior System & Network Engineer
- Managed multi-region core banking deployments, backups, and high-availability environments.
- Collaborated with QA, Development, and Customer Support for secure and scalable software releases.
Network Support Engineer
- Provided tier-2/3 network support, managed internal infrastructure, and implemented endpoint security solutions.
International deployments
CargoGuard
United StatesAWS cloud deployment, DevOps, security and application maintenance.
Hot Freight International
CanadaEnd-to-end application management, AWS cloud deployment, DevOps, security and maintenance.
Moon Engineering
South KoreaStrategic feasibility & solution design for national Cargo Tracking System (CTS) with e-Bilty for FBR Pakistan.
EBDAA Bank
BahrainAWS and on-premise infrastructure support for core banking systems and full DevOps pipeline.
FMFB
SyriaCore banking system design, third-party integrations, and complete infrastructure deployment.
Banque Bemo
SyriaCore banking system design and infrastructure deployment for regional banking operations.
SAMA Finance
MaliCloud-based microfinance platform architecture and full deployment on AWS.
APIMF
MadagascarWorld Bank-funded MFI infrastructure audit and core banking system deployment guidance.
FINCA
AfghanistanMiddleware mConnect implementation with Disaster Recovery environment setup and testing.
Sarmaya Microfinance / EasyLoan App
PakistanMicroservices deployment, credit scoring engine, and payment integrations with JazzCash, Easypaisa, credit bureau & AML/KYC APIs.
KCBL
PakistanCore banking system design, third-party integrations, and complete infrastructure deployment.
FBR Pakistan
PakistanIT consulting for strategic feasibility & solution design for the national CTS with e-Bilty mechanism.
AKRSP & THRIFT
PakistanInfrastructure analysis and strategic IT recommendations for Gilgit-Baltistan microfinance institutions.
chkar.com
PakistanInfrastructure setup and payment gateway integration (Bank Alfalah, PayPak).
Carbon Cap
PakistanContainerized blockchain application with Ethereum/MetaMask Web3 payment integration, Kubernetes deployment and DevOps.
Industry credentials
Open to consulting opportunities
Available for IT infrastructure consulting, cloud architecture, cybersecurity advisory, and digital banking deployments — especially for international organizations in Africa, the Middle East, and Asia.