Anwar Arshad

About

I don’t simply manage technology; I lead its transformation to make the organization more secure, resilient, innovative, and future-ready." As an Executive Technology Leader with 22+ years of experience, I align Enterprise Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, and Core Application Ecosystems (ERP, SAP, Oracle, MS Dynamics 365) with strategic business objectives. Having evolved from core systems and network engineering into executive leadership, I bridge technical architecture with board-level strategy—driving technology as a catalyst for institutional growth, risk mitigation, and digital agility. Currently directing multi-disciplinary teams across infrastructure, application development, and cybersecurity, I oversee complete technology governance across Tier 3 Data Centers, core financial applications, and hybrid cloud environments. Key Strategic Accomplishments: Enterprise Application Leadership: Oversee cross-functional teams managing mission-critical enterprise platforms, including SAP, Oracle, and MS Dynamics 365 ERP. Spearheaded first-mover cloud migrations for enterprise communication and call center platforms. Data Center & Cyber Resilience: Directed Tier 3 Data Center modernizations, high-performance NVMe over RoCE storage fabric deployments, and air-gapped immutable backup architectures for zero-trust ransomware protection. Zero Trust & Information Security: Engineered enterprise-wide Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA), micro-segmentation, and defense-in-depth security frameworks to safeguard core assets and financial transactions. Governance & Operational Excellence: Deep operational expertise in ITIL v3 and COBIT frameworks, governing enterprise compliance across ISO 27001, ISO 20000, and BS 25999, backed by robust BCP/DR strategies that guarantee 99.982% availability.

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