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Consultant - Cloud/Infrastructure/Security
Asif Malik
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Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
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A highly dedicated, self-motivated and energetic professional leader with over 24 years of progressively senior level technical IT Consultancy
experience. Over 14 years of practicing TOGAF Enterprise Architecture across various industries such as (Government Sectors, Financial
Institutions, Retail, Insurance, Transport, Telecoms) internationally.
I have extensive experience in developing Strategy & Architecture, Design & Implement Cyber Security Solutions, Cloud Consultancy,
Adoption of cloud and hybrid solutions and services, SOA, BPM, SDLC, CI/CD, SAFe Agile models, DevOps methodologies, Automation, Digital
Transformations, DR, Business Continuity, Implementing Security Controls, Performance Management Solutions, ITIL, Data Centre
Consolidation and Virtualization.
Provided E2E architecture and defined technology standards for the enterprise on Premises, Azure/AWS/GCP Cloud IaaS, PaaS, SaaS
and Hybrid Solutions.
Provided support to the clients in the development and implementation of risk management controls, including assessment of risk,
identifying options for mitigation, assessment of client/supplier compliance, also guiding on both technical and non-technical security
controls.
Effectively communicate Architectural decisions, plans, goals and strategies to a broad spectrum of stakeholders.
Engaged with Clients & Business Stakeholders to develop a comprehensive macro view of current "as is" state and future "to be"
state of business and technology architecture closely aligned to the business strategy. Expert in creating roadmaps, defining current
technology architecture, creates a definition of the future architecture and provides options for the transformation to that future.
Ensure that the overall architecture is maintained in a coherent manner and that appropriate considerations are made for its security
and quality.
Collaborates with all relevant parties in order to review the objectives and constraints of each solution and determine conformance
with the EA. Influence architecture and design within the architecture discipline, including ensuring that the target for architecture
is implemented consistently across the CIO function and drive the realisation of strategy.
Able to deliver a Strategic thinking to stakeholders through roadmaps, mentoring and technical thought leadership. Worked at both
strategic level and a project/tactical level and always be prepared to work on systems design as well as architecture when necessary.
Expert in translating Business and IT requirements into Architecture specifications, delivering technology based solutions that are fit
for purpose. Strong commercial Business acumen to identify Client's real business needs. Extensive expertise in assessing solutions
and capabilities from supplier's evaluation (RFP/RFI) and/or as part of a procurement process.
Implemented Enterprise-scale Solutions. Led Integration Work Streams on Projects. Designed & developed IT solutions, strategies
and Target Operating Models (TOM) to clients within Agile and ITIL environments by using strong technical and analytical skills.
Worked closely with Project Managers to deliver 'End to End' Architecture supporting full project life cycle of the project. Deliver
High Level Design (HLD) to the Low Level Architecture (LLD) also includes Infrastructure Solution Design Document (ISDD) and
Solution Architecture Document (SAD).
I ensure technical assurance of security systems, infrastructure, applications and solutions, aligned to IT strategy and security
standards as well as security policies and regulations, also ensuring all services are 'Secure by Design'.
Prosperous with Multi Team management & Successful Delivery of Services meeting or Exceeding Client Objectives & Expectations.
Outstanding Client Facing Skills at all levels of Enterprise with extensive Domestic and International Travel, along with virtual global team
management.
Excellent communicator with both Business and Technical experts across Multi-Cultural Teams. Able to see the Global picture.
Flexible and able to work on multiple Programs/Projects simultaneously. Good team player, excellent communication and interpersonal, and
analytical and writing skills. Well Assertive self-starter, able to work as both and individual contributor and as part of a larger team.
Proven ability to quickly learn new technologies and apply them in business solutions.
Resume of Asif Malik
experience. Over 14 years of practicing TOGAF Enterprise Architecture across various industries such as (Government Sectors, Financial
Institutions, Retail, Insurance, Transport, Telecoms) internationally.
I have extensive experience in developing Strategy & Architecture, Design & Implement Cyber Security Solutions, Cloud Consultancy,
Adoption of cloud and hybrid solutions and services, SOA, BPM, SDLC, CI/CD, SAFe Agile models, DevOps methodologies, Automation, Digital
Transformations, DR, Business Continuity, Implementing Security Controls, Performance Management Solutions, ITIL, Data Centre
Consolidation and Virtualization.
Provided E2E architecture and defined technology standards for the enterprise on Premises, Azure/AWS/GCP Cloud IaaS, PaaS, SaaS
and Hybrid Solutions.
Provided support to the clients in the development and implementation of risk management controls, including assessment of risk,
identifying options for mitigation, assessment of client/supplier compliance, also guiding on both technical and non-technical security
controls.
Effectively communicate Architectural decisions, plans, goals and strategies to a broad spectrum of stakeholders.
Engaged with Clients & Business Stakeholders to develop a comprehensive macro view of current "as is" state and future "to be"
state of business and technology architecture closely aligned to the business strategy. Expert in creating roadmaps, defining current
technology architecture, creates a definition of the future architecture and provides options for the transformation to that future.
Ensure that the overall architecture is maintained in a coherent manner and that appropriate considerations are made for its security
and quality.
Collaborates with all relevant parties in order to review the objectives and constraints of each solution and determine conformance
with the EA. Influence architecture and design within the architecture discipline, including ensuring that the target for architecture
is implemented consistently across the CIO function and drive the realisation of strategy.
Able to deliver a Strategic thinking to stakeholders through roadmaps, mentoring and technical thought leadership. Worked at both
strategic level and a project/tactical level and always be prepared to work on systems design as well as architecture when necessary.
Expert in translating Business and IT requirements into Architecture specifications, delivering technology based solutions that are fit
for purpose. Strong commercial Business acumen to identify Client's real business needs. Extensive expertise in assessing solutions
and capabilities from supplier's evaluation (RFP/RFI) and/or as part of a procurement process.
Implemented Enterprise-scale Solutions. Led Integration Work Streams on Projects. Designed & developed IT solutions, strategies
and Target Operating Models (TOM) to clients within Agile and ITIL environments by using strong technical and analytical skills.
Worked closely with Project Managers to deliver 'End to End' Architecture supporting full project life cycle of the project. Deliver
High Level Design (HLD) to the Low Level Architecture (LLD) also includes Infrastructure Solution Design Document (ISDD) and
Solution Architecture Document (SAD).
I ensure technical assurance of security systems, infrastructure, applications and solutions, aligned to IT strategy and security
standards as well as security policies and regulations, also ensuring all services are 'Secure by Design'.
Prosperous with Multi Team management & Successful Delivery of Services meeting or Exceeding Client Objectives & Expectations.
Outstanding Client Facing Skills at all levels of Enterprise with extensive Domestic and International Travel, along with virtual global team
management.
Excellent communicator with both Business and Technical experts across Multi-Cultural Teams. Able to see the Global picture.
Flexible and able to work on multiple Programs/Projects simultaneously. Good team player, excellent communication and interpersonal, and
analytical and writing skills. Well Assertive self-starter, able to work as both and individual contributor and as part of a larger team.
Proven ability to quickly learn new technologies and apply them in business solutions.
Resume of Asif Malik
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2018 - ?
freelance
Senior Solutions Architect / Security Consultant
Canada Life UK.
I have held the position of Senior Solutions Architect - Cloud/Infrastructure/Security Solutions within Canada Life Businesses. Helping for
all Canada Life UK and Europe Lines of Business, providing strategic consultancy.
Ensuring execution of the Architecture Practice for all Lines of Business within Financial Sector by providing Architecture leadership.
Ensuring support to all LOB's, within Projects and technology initiatives to execute the Architecture Practice following defined
standards and methodologies, communicates technology standards to respective organizational units & ensure Governance of Architectural Practice by monitoring compliance to Divisional and Enterprise standards.
Defining, designing, evaluating and maintaining the enterprise IT Security Architecture.
Document Security practices and systems, ranging from business level security down to technology level security.
Shaping the whole security environment analyzing security and the layers of controls are in place, undertaking relevant Assurance and Compliance activities.
Good understanding of Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) into SaaS services and integration of CASB to SOC/SIEM services.
Establish Target Operating Model (TOM) and strategy of enterprise IT strategy for applications and global infrastructure by looking at
"as is" and defining "to be" model of current estate.
Key contributor in evaluation of Cloud Computing & Grid Technologies vendors as future technology Roadmap for all European Lines of Businesses.
Ensuring Governance and Compliance, of all phases of system and technical architecture supporting LOB's, and responsible for
quality and adherence to the Architecture Practice and required deliverables.
Defined the Target State Architecture (TSA) and ensures Business requirements are incorporated into the system Roadmaps.
Providing Leadership and direction within I.S. to advance capabilities and ensuring the continual improvement of I.S. methods, tools,
techniques and delivery of services.
Defines Infrastructure designs and collaborate and set direction with LOB's and application delivery teams in relation to technologies and the implementation of systems.
Work with fellow peers and senior colleagues to ensure vitality across the team and share the responsibility of adapting the capability and its people to the high degree of change and challenge that the market is driving.
Overall helping & mentoring team of Architects, design and development of high quality Architecture solutions within projects, and
integrity and implementation of the enterprise-wide system architecture.
Led various programs/projects design solutions deployed Technologies such as, Microsoft Stack's (Office 365, Azure Stack, OneDrive, Collaboration tool TEAM, SharePoint, Exchange, Dynamics, AD, Azure IAM), Azure Cloud Platform Stack's, AWS Cloud Platform Stack's,
Secured Proxy Gateway (Zscaler), CASB, SOC/SIEM, RedHat OpenShift, DevOps, DevSecOps, Docker Containers, Kubernetes, SAP
SuccessFactor, Confluence, Kanban, Scrum, Apache Hadoop, Jenkins, VMWare, Openstack, Terraform, and various other open source
solutions.
all Canada Life UK and Europe Lines of Business, providing strategic consultancy.
Ensuring execution of the Architecture Practice for all Lines of Business within Financial Sector by providing Architecture leadership.
Ensuring support to all LOB's, within Projects and technology initiatives to execute the Architecture Practice following defined
standards and methodologies, communicates technology standards to respective organizational units & ensure Governance of Architectural Practice by monitoring compliance to Divisional and Enterprise standards.
Defining, designing, evaluating and maintaining the enterprise IT Security Architecture.
Document Security practices and systems, ranging from business level security down to technology level security.
Shaping the whole security environment analyzing security and the layers of controls are in place, undertaking relevant Assurance and Compliance activities.
Good understanding of Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) into SaaS services and integration of CASB to SOC/SIEM services.
Establish Target Operating Model (TOM) and strategy of enterprise IT strategy for applications and global infrastructure by looking at
"as is" and defining "to be" model of current estate.
Key contributor in evaluation of Cloud Computing & Grid Technologies vendors as future technology Roadmap for all European Lines of Businesses.
Ensuring Governance and Compliance, of all phases of system and technical architecture supporting LOB's, and responsible for
quality and adherence to the Architecture Practice and required deliverables.
Defined the Target State Architecture (TSA) and ensures Business requirements are incorporated into the system Roadmaps.
Providing Leadership and direction within I.S. to advance capabilities and ensuring the continual improvement of I.S. methods, tools,
techniques and delivery of services.
Defines Infrastructure designs and collaborate and set direction with LOB's and application delivery teams in relation to technologies and the implementation of systems.
Work with fellow peers and senior colleagues to ensure vitality across the team and share the responsibility of adapting the capability and its people to the high degree of change and challenge that the market is driving.
Overall helping & mentoring team of Architects, design and development of high quality Architecture solutions within projects, and
integrity and implementation of the enterprise-wide system architecture.
Led various programs/projects design solutions deployed Technologies such as, Microsoft Stack's (Office 365, Azure Stack, OneDrive, Collaboration tool TEAM, SharePoint, Exchange, Dynamics, AD, Azure IAM), Azure Cloud Platform Stack's, AWS Cloud Platform Stack's,
Secured Proxy Gateway (Zscaler), CASB, SOC/SIEM, RedHat OpenShift, DevOps, DevSecOps, Docker Containers, Kubernetes, SAP
SuccessFactor, Confluence, Kanban, Scrum, Apache Hadoop, Jenkins, VMWare, Openstack, Terraform, and various other open source
solutions.
Infrastructure, Architecture, Compliance, Security, It, Technology, Open source, Support, Confluence, Implementation, Hadoop, Development, OpenShift, Office, Monitoring, SuccessFactor, Enterprise, Direction, LED, OpenStack, VMware, Scrum, AWS, Office 365, Azure, Docker, DevOps, SAP, SharePoint, Jenkins, Design, Cloud, Kubernetes, Exchange, Mentoring, Integration, Saas, Apache, Kanban, Leadership
2009 - ?
job
Director Consultancy
MFE Consulting Solutions.
2014 - 2018
job
Enterprise Architect - Cloud/Infrastructure
Ernst & Young.
I have held the position of Enterprise Architect - Cloud/Infrastructure Solutions within EY for various years. As a Consultant I am providing
thought leadership regarding practical aspects of our move to the Azure cloud, including the architecture and design of a hybrid cloud/on-
premise environment. Producing multi-tier, high-availability, resilient and secured infrastructure architectures in an Enterprise & cloud
environment adhering to DR, Business Continuity and availability best practice.
I owned solutions for multiple businesses critical applications of business like Advisory, Assurance, Tax, Finance, HR, TaS, and Market led
implementation across all EY Global ON Premise DC's, Azure Private/Public Cloud, AWS Cloud, GCP, Salesforce Cloud, Oracle Cloud, SAP
Cloud, IBM Cloud, RackSpace Cloud, enterprise-wide, using multi-vendor, multi-platform and complex technologies.
Designed and delivered End 2 End Infrastructure Cloud Architecture solutions for EY Businesses and for their Clients, mainly on
Azure/AWS/GCP/IBM/SAP/Salesforce/Rackspace.
Participated within EY's EA Practice in enhancing enterprise architecture principals, strategies, guidelines, processes, and methodologies.
Engaged in EY's Digital & Automation strategy, implementation guidance and help working with various Infrastructure Engineering,
Operations, Application & leadership teams.
Worked closely with EY Business stakeholders to foster the culture of Agile, DevOps, continuous Integration, continuous delivery and automation throughout the Business.
Led Integration Architecture - design and Implementation of Integration Solutions including REST based architectures on projects.
Delivered architecture solutions, adopted CI/CD with Jenkins for Automation and code systems (GIT) for cloud solutions In Agile
environment.
Delivered Architecture for Active Directory, Exchange, SCCM, Office 365, Skype for Business integration and migration projects into
AWS and Azure.
Delivered Architecture of IAM Solutions in the cloud Azure AD IDAAS, AWS IAM, SSO Federation and OAuth leveraging Authentication
principals (RBAC/PAM/HBAC/MFA)
Architected Solutions with Containers (Dockers, Kubernetes, Amazon ECS), Azure Functions and Micro Services (Azure Service Fabric & AWS Lambda).
Architected Cloud security with VNets and NSG for Azure and SG in AWS subscriptions in multi-tenant environment.
Owned and successfully driven Multiple Cloud (AWS/Azure/GCP) Transformation projects (IaaS/SaaS/PaaS), integrating Analytics,
Blockchain, CRM and Financial systems migrating from on-prem to cloud in Hybrid infrastructure.
Managed Cloud Risk & Compliance assessments with the EY Customers, adhering to GDPR & PCI standards.
Led Global Technology Refresh Program as an Lead Solution Architect, Migrated Legacy applications to the Cloud as well ON-Premise
DC's, Upgraded Infrastructure Hardware (Servers, Storages, Switches, Networks, Firewalls), Upgraded OS Platform ex; Windows 2008
thought leadership regarding practical aspects of our move to the Azure cloud, including the architecture and design of a hybrid cloud/on-
premise environment. Producing multi-tier, high-availability, resilient and secured infrastructure architectures in an Enterprise & cloud
environment adhering to DR, Business Continuity and availability best practice.
I owned solutions for multiple businesses critical applications of business like Advisory, Assurance, Tax, Finance, HR, TaS, and Market led
implementation across all EY Global ON Premise DC's, Azure Private/Public Cloud, AWS Cloud, GCP, Salesforce Cloud, Oracle Cloud, SAP
Cloud, IBM Cloud, RackSpace Cloud, enterprise-wide, using multi-vendor, multi-platform and complex technologies.
Designed and delivered End 2 End Infrastructure Cloud Architecture solutions for EY Businesses and for their Clients, mainly on
Azure/AWS/GCP/IBM/SAP/Salesforce/Rackspace.
Participated within EY's EA Practice in enhancing enterprise architecture principals, strategies, guidelines, processes, and methodologies.
Engaged in EY's Digital & Automation strategy, implementation guidance and help working with various Infrastructure Engineering,
Operations, Application & leadership teams.
Worked closely with EY Business stakeholders to foster the culture of Agile, DevOps, continuous Integration, continuous delivery and automation throughout the Business.
Led Integration Architecture - design and Implementation of Integration Solutions including REST based architectures on projects.
Delivered architecture solutions, adopted CI/CD with Jenkins for Automation and code systems (GIT) for cloud solutions In Agile
environment.
Delivered Architecture for Active Directory, Exchange, SCCM, Office 365, Skype for Business integration and migration projects into
AWS and Azure.
Delivered Architecture of IAM Solutions in the cloud Azure AD IDAAS, AWS IAM, SSO Federation and OAuth leveraging Authentication
principals (RBAC/PAM/HBAC/MFA)
Architected Solutions with Containers (Dockers, Kubernetes, Amazon ECS), Azure Functions and Micro Services (Azure Service Fabric & AWS Lambda).
Architected Cloud security with VNets and NSG for Azure and SG in AWS subscriptions in multi-tenant environment.
Owned and successfully driven Multiple Cloud (AWS/Azure/GCP) Transformation projects (IaaS/SaaS/PaaS), integrating Analytics,
Blockchain, CRM and Financial systems migrating from on-prem to cloud in Hybrid infrastructure.
Managed Cloud Risk & Compliance assessments with the EY Customers, adhering to GDPR & PCI standards.
Led Global Technology Refresh Program as an Lead Solution Architect, Migrated Legacy applications to the Cloud as well ON-Premise
DC's, Upgraded Infrastructure Hardware (Servers, Storages, Switches, Networks, Firewalls), Upgraded OS Platform ex; Windows 2008
Implementation, Windows, Leadership, Block Chain, Finance, Architecture, Service, Compliance, Engineering, Security, Technology, Analytics, Hardware, Transformation, Infrastructure, Amazon, Office, Skype for business, Enterprise, Hybrid, Processes, LED, REST, Git, AWS, Office 365, Azure, CRM, DevOps, Oracle, SAP, Agile, Automation, Design, Jenkins, Cloud, GDpr, Active Directory, Salesforce, Kubernetes, Exchange, Integration, Saas
2010 - 2011
job
Enterprise Solutions Architect
Creslow Ltd Group of Companies "NetrinoUK Ltd, TVCatchup, SimpleStream".
Creslow, Buckinghamshire
I have been involved as Enterprise Solutions Architect for the whole Group Function. I played a leading role and designed the Tier 3 Data
Centre partnering with Dell and BT for Network Connectivity.
Played a leading role in Creslow Group's Data Centre Design includes High End Servers, Storages, Networks, Power, Cooling, Building
Management system, Physical Security, etc .)
Defined best practices & Industry Standards for Data Centre Infrastructure Design.
Defined, build and Implemented SaaS/PaaS/IaaS Solutions to the Customers of Creslow Ltd Group.
Able to diagnose and identify system and infrastructure efficiency improvements or areas for innovation based on current services
requirements.
Performed ROI and other cost-benefit analysis of new strategies and technologies.
Provided informed decisions and technical advice towards delivery transformation ensuring a cost effective infrastructure delivers the mandatory business benefits.
Identifying and diagnosing client issues through rigorous analysis, including data analytics.
Provided input to design and underpinning of infrastructure estimates for business cases.
Provided high-level technical solution and support internally and externally to the customer.
Ensured in Contributing to the strategicE2 technology roadmap in the areas of IT and EA Architecture.
Provided inputs and shape Architecture best practices for public cloud based services including Microsoft Azure, AWS and Google.
Provided inputs in Technology improvements and innovation including Cloud, Cloud Migration, DataCenter Design.
Provided input to the design of technical solutions as a recognized subject matter expert.
Partnered with key vendors to influence future product requirements and enhancements to address business needs.
Ensure that the provided solution patterns are consistent, effective, robust, cost effective, exploitable, flexible and secure that can be
delivered, operated, supported and governed.
I have been involved as Enterprise Solutions Architect for the whole Group Function. I played a leading role and designed the Tier 3 Data
Centre partnering with Dell and BT for Network Connectivity.
Played a leading role in Creslow Group's Data Centre Design includes High End Servers, Storages, Networks, Power, Cooling, Building
Management system, Physical Security, etc .)
Defined best practices & Industry Standards for Data Centre Infrastructure Design.
Defined, build and Implemented SaaS/PaaS/IaaS Solutions to the Customers of Creslow Ltd Group.
Able to diagnose and identify system and infrastructure efficiency improvements or areas for innovation based on current services
requirements.
Performed ROI and other cost-benefit analysis of new strategies and technologies.
Provided informed decisions and technical advice towards delivery transformation ensuring a cost effective infrastructure delivers the mandatory business benefits.
Identifying and diagnosing client issues through rigorous analysis, including data analytics.
Provided input to design and underpinning of infrastructure estimates for business cases.
Provided high-level technical solution and support internally and externally to the customer.
Ensured in Contributing to the strategicE2 technology roadmap in the areas of IT and EA Architecture.
Provided inputs and shape Architecture best practices for public cloud based services including Microsoft Azure, AWS and Google.
Provided inputs in Technology improvements and innovation including Cloud, Cloud Migration, DataCenter Design.
Provided input to the design of technical solutions as a recognized subject matter expert.
Partnered with key vendors to influence future product requirements and enhancements to address business needs.
Ensure that the provided solution patterns are consistent, effective, robust, cost effective, exploitable, flexible and secure that can be
delivered, operated, supported and governed.
It, Power, Enterprise, Patterns, Google, Business cases, Datacenter, Infrastructure, Transformation, Support, ROI, Technology, Design, Security, Architecture, Network, Analytics, Saas, Management, Cloud, Microsoft azure, Azure, Innovation, AWS
2007 - 2010
job
Enterprise Infrastructure Architect
Dubai Customs.
Dubai
Infrastructure, Enterprise
2005 - 2007
job
Lead Infrastructure Architect
Dubai e-Government.
Dubai
Infrastructure
1993 - 2000
job
Senior Systems Engineer (Sun Professional Services)
Sun Microsystems (TechAccess).
1990 - 1993
job
IT Manager
Medi-Nix Technologies.
Pakistan
It, Manager
My education
n/a
MBA, Faculty of Management Sciences
MBA, Faculty of Management Sciences
n/a
Bachelors, N/a
Bachelors, N/a
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