Awais Bin Tahir

• Responsibilities: • Led $30M+ cloud/infra/ projects, ensuring on-budget/timeline delivery. • Applied PM tools for planning, execution, QA, & risk management. • Communicated with stakeholders on project progress and risks. • Cross-functional team management. BT, HCL. • Information Technology System Management (ITSM). • Submitting Change request on PepsiCo ServiceNow. • Submitting Service request on BT Portal. • Raising incident on PepsiCo ServiceNow. • DHCP and DNS request on PepsiCo Service Now. • Movi.....

• Responsibilities: • Assisted in contract negotiation and vendor management activities to optimize terms and conditions. • Managed $7.4M data center initiatives & networking infrastructures. • Oversaw seamless migration of legacy banking systems. • Coordinated resolution of technical issues with teams & vendors. • Provided end-user training during system upgrades & implementations. • Communicated issues to management promptly. • Developed project plans & identified critical paths. • St.....

• Responsibilities: • Preparation and monitoring of project budgets and forecasts. • Support preparation of monthly project accounts for incorporation in the management accounts. • Monitored timesheet costs and credit control. • Ensured that appropriate financial management information is regularly interpreted and made available, highlighting problems, and suggesting remedial actions. • Developed and prepared Variable and fixed cost forecasting. • Manage Petty cash and provi.....

• Managing cash flow for projects undertaken through budgeting including fixed and variable costs. • Analyzing and projecting the financial activity of the projects and in turn communicating to Management. • Creating end of month Financial Reports with Analysis. • Updating the company’s social media platforms and keeping both existing and potential customers engaged • Liaising with the suppliers and vendors’ head offices and processing customer orders on time. • Updating the vari.....

I successfully delivered a suite of customized software solutions for Gatorade, including Security Overlay, Global Network Authentication, and IOS applications, through complete software development cycles. These solutions were meticulously tailored to meet Gatorade’s specific needs and requirements, ensuring robust security and seamless network operations across their global infrastructure. As part of this project, I led cross-functional communication with key ven.....

I successfully delivered comprehensive IT infrastructure projects for PepsiCo, which involved the installation and configuration of wireless network cabling and various Cisco networking components, including switches, APC UPS systems, and 9000 series access points for internal, external, and outdoor use. This was a turnkey solution that required meticulous planning, coordination, and execution across multiple sites—over 300 in total. Achievements and Outcomes: On-Time De.....

I successfully delivered the PepsiCo Voice over IP (VoIP) Project, which involved transitioning from an Avaya PBX system to a Cisco IP Voice system across multiple sites, totaling more than 15 locations. This project encompassed the installation of both hardware and software, including the deployment of soft and hard phones, hardware modules like PVDM-4-64, and Cisco C520 switches. Key responsibilities included: Installation and Integration: Managed the complete setup of the Cis.....

Successfully managed and assisted in a $7.4 million data center project for the Pakistan Higher Education Commission (HEC), funded by the World Bank. This project involved extensive coordination with various stakeholders, including HEC end users, management teams, and World Bank representatives, to ensure the project met all requirements and objectives. My responsibilities included overseeing the data center's implementation, which required updating and integrating the exi.....

I was honored to receive the Achievers Club Award from Zones IT Solutions, recognizing my dedication and efforts in reaching the highest levels of performance excellence within the company.