Khawar Nehal

I like computers and programming and also solving issues related to business plans. 

CTO, MuftaSoft TM, July 2016 to Present, Karachi, Pakistan.

Designed, developed, implemented, and sold a Disaster Recovery solution for Openstack and VirtualBox.

Upgraded and enhanced the earlier shell scripting course.

Developed the fastest file replication system and submitted it for patent pending.

Developed a new type of pulse jet detonation engine and submitted it for patent pending.

Developed a Python language training course.

Conducted feasibility studies for projects for potential customers.

Led project design, implementation, and delivery for customers.

Coordinated with other suppliers and workers for customer projects.

Managed the quality of subcontracted project work.

Successfully bid and implemented projects from freelancing sites.

Designed, developed, implemented, and sold a state-of-the-art WIFI server with user still available detection, transparent relogin, and bullet-proof bandwidth management.

Provided support and training for opensource systems.

Integrated closed-source and opensource systems.

Delivered seminars and training on cybersecurity.

Prepared and delivered trainings on various topics, including DevOps, ITIL, ITSM, CMDB, SOC2, OWASP, ISO 27001, ISO 27002, ISO 27005, ISO 27017, ISO 27031, ISO 27032.

Designed and oversaw the construction of solar power residential and agricultural projects, including a 100KW solar power system for an RO water plant producing up to a million gallons per day.

Lecturer, Jan 2020 – Dec 2020. University of Karachi.

Taught Computer Architecture.

Trainer, April 2017 – July 2017. Multinet, Karachi.

Conducted VoIP and Asterisk course training.

Trainer, Dec 2015 – June 2016. Zabeel Institute, Dubai, Sharjah, and Ras Al Khaimah.

Provided corporate training for PMP PMI Project Management preparation and CCNA.

Trainer, November 2014 – June 2016, Broadpeak Consulting, Dubai.

Conducted corporate training for Key Performance Indicators and Project Management.

Trainer, Oct 2013 to June 2016, Intech, Dubai.

Delivered energy and soft skills corporate training.

Adjunct Lecturer, September 2013 – June 2014. Murdoch University, Dubai Academic City.

Taught subjects: Operating Systems, Programming, Data Structures, Enterprise Architecture.

Trainer, November 2012 – June 2016, Quality Role, Dubai.

Conducted soft skills and project management training.

Trainer, June 2012 – June 2016, Al Kamel Associates, Dubai.

Business Owner Dubai-computer-services.com, Jan 2012 – June 2016.

A subsidiary of Applied Technology Research Center.

Business Owner CyberCoffee, July 2010 – March 2015.

A subsidiary of Applied Technology Research Center.

Adjunct Faculty, Oct 2012 – Jan 2013, SZABIST, Dubai Academic City.

Taught Computer Network Security and Ecommerce Marketing.

Linux Administrator, Nov 2007 to Nov 2009, Habl Consultancy, Dubai.

General Manager, Technical, June 2001 - Dec 2001, Instanet, Karachi Pakistan.

Designed and implemented Billing, TDMA, IP Satellite, VoIP, SS7, GSM, Wireless, and ISP networks for a new country code.

Senior Program Coordinator, Assistant Registrar, Deputy Registrar, Acting Registrar, Registrar, December 2001 to Oct 2007, PIMSAT , Karachi, Pakistan.

Developed, implemented, and maintained the Digital Library facilities funded by HEC.

Responsible for the improvement of faculty and curriculum.

Prepared grant and funding proposals for various funding agencies, including EU, PTCL, British Council, HEC, and others.

Designed, developed, and managed the integration of legacy and new systems.

Managed CISCO Network Academy.

Oversaw programs related to Board of Studies and the Academic Council.

Implemented new management techniques for the selection of Faculty members.

Managed IT systems and designed and implemented new systems for Accounting, Testing, Coordination, and Attendance.

Developed research grant proposals.

Setup and maintained the Cisco Network Academy and served as a Master Trainer.

IT Manager, Jul 1998 to Jan 1999, CubeXS Internet Services, Karachi, Pakistan.

Troubleshot ISP services and conducted reliability testing.

Reported to the CEO and GM on possible enhancements.

Developed system designs required to launch new services.

Consultant, Jan 1997 - June 1998, ATRC.

Provided network enhancement solutions to ISPs in Pakistan.

Provided system integration for a Government Office.

Development Manager, July 1995 – Dec 1996, Acsys Limited, Karachi.

Designed and developed a complete ISP Cyberaccess (Pvt) Ltd for the parent company Acsys Ltd, the first indigenously created ISP in Pakistan based on Linux.

Corporate Instructor, Jan 1995 - Jun 1995. The Education Center, Karachi, Pakistan.

Conducted corporate training for Novell Networks, SCO, and AT&T Unix Administration and Networking.

Teaching & Research Assistant, Jan 1994 – Dec 1994. FAST ICS,  Karachi, Pakistan.

Managed student projects, assignments, and examinations.

Prepared course outlines for elective courses.

Prepared guidelines for paper submission for the South Asian Regional Computer Conference.

Designed and implemented Graphics Labs from scratch.

Business Owner and Consultant, Feb 1992 to Dec 1993, THD ATRC, Karachi, Pakistan.

Provided network enhancement solutions to ISPs in Pakistan.

Provided system integration for a Government Office.

Developed, deployed, and supported ERP CRM SCM and POS applications for clients.

Provided Project Management and ICT training to clients and institutes.

Developed and sold appliances for Internet and network services.

Conducted Security Implementation and Audit of intensive E-commerce-driven applications.

Provided administration, network management software, security, and value-added services to several ISPs in Karachi and Hyderabad.

Implemented and optimized distributed squid-based servers for ISPs.

Developed web-based CGI software.

Created Fax and Email to voice software for US clients.

Developed E-commerce courses as new offerings.

Consulted with ISPs to provide additional services, including VPN software, comprehensive billing, and network management software.

Conducted "Linux System Administration Training" for various educational institutes and centers.

Provided support for Open Source Migration to multinational and government clients.

Conducted Security Implementation and Audit of intensive E-commerce-driven applications.

Degrees:
   1. Masters in Computer Science from National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences (NUCES) Link: View Degree
   2. Bachelors in Computer Science from Karachi University Link: View Degree
Schools and Courses:
   • Karachi University: Applied Chemistry (Karachi, Pakistan)
   • Institute of Business Administration: Systems Analysis and COBOL Programming (Karachi, Pakistan)
   • Karachi American School: Class 7, 11, and 12 (Karachi, Pakistan)
   • Jakarta International School: Class 4 to 6, 8, 9, 10 (Jakarta, Indonesia)
   • Cant Public School: Class 4 (Karachi, Pakistan)
   • Pakistan Embassy School: Class 1 to 4 (Jakarta, Indonesia)