Enterprise Infrastructure Architect & GRC Leader

ABDUL BASIT BUTT

IT Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Leader ITSM & IT Infrastructure Delivery 16+ Years Doha, Qatar +974-****-**** *********@*******.*** linkedin.com/in/abdulbasitbutt Pakistani National Immediate Joiner English (Fluent), Urdu (Native)

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

IT Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) and ITSM leader with 16+ years directing enterprise IT operations, cybersecurity governance, and service delivery across government/public-sector and corporate environments. Led teams of 250+ technical staff and multi-million-dollar technology budgets across geographically distributed, high- availability operations. Built and ran compliance programs aligned to ISO 27001, SOC 2, PCI-DSS, CIS Controls, COBIT and HIPAA; reduced service disruptions 35% and security vulnerabilities 30%+ through ITIL 4-based governance and structured risk management. ITIL 4, PRINCE2, and Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certified; CISSP domains trained and applied.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• IT Governance, Risk & Compliance: ISO 27001, SOC 2, PCI-DSS, HIPAA, CIS Controls, COBIT, CISSP domains

• IT Service Management: ITIL 4, ServiceNow GRC, SLA/OLA Governance

• PMO Leadership & Structured Project Delivery: PRINCE2

• Cybersecurity Risk & Vulnerability Management

• Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery (BCP/DR)

• Enterprise Infrastructure: MPLS, Fiber, SATCOM, Data Center Operations

• Process Optimization: Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

• Technology Procurement & CAPEX/OPEX Governance

• Executive Reporting & Power BI Dashboards

• Team Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration (250+ staff) PROFESSIONAL

EXPERIENCE

IT Governance & Compliance Lead

Tribe Consulting (Pvt) Ltd — Managerial & Advisory Scope

January 2022 – July 2026

• Architected an integrated GRC framework aligned to ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, SOC 2, CIS Controls, COBIT and HIPAA, raising audit readiness and control maturity across distributed client environments.

• Institutionalized ITIL 4-aligned incident, problem, and change management workflows using ServiceNow GRC, cutting service disruptions by 35% and enforcing SLA compliance.

• Established PRINCE2-based PMO governance for multi-site infrastructure projects, covering risk tracking, milestone reporting, and executive stakeholder reviews.

• Applied CISSP domain knowledge (Security & Risk Management, Asset Security, Security Architecture & Engineering) to strengthen access control frameworks and risk assessment methodology within the ISO 27001/PCI-DSS compliance program.

• Applied Lean Six Sigma Black Belt methods to re-engineer service workflows, removing operational bottlenecks and improving turnaround efficiency.

• Built executive Power BI dashboards giving C-suite real-time visibility into system availability, risk posture, and infrastructure performance.

• Recognized with a Letter of Appreciation from the Managing Director for leadership in security compliance and operational modernization (2023).

Senior Manager IT – Digital Systems & Infrastructure

Pakistan Navy — Government / Public Sector

October 2019 – January 2022

• Directed enterprise IT operations and nationwide digital platforms requiring 24/7 availability across distributed sites.

• Led cybersecurity governance, risk management, and penetration-testing cycles, reducing system vulnerabilities by 30%+.

• Built Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery frameworks ensuring uninterrupted operations across regional networks.

• Managed technology procurement portfolios, maintaining regulatory compliance and lifecycle cost control.

• Authored governance documentation (SOPs, URDs, system controls), improving accountability and audit traceability.

• Awarded a Letter of Commendation from the Chief of the Naval Staff for leadership and service excellence.

Manager IT – Networks & Enterprise Communications

Pakistan Navy — Government / Public Sector

May 2016 – October 2019

• Managed nationwide communications infrastructure (Fiber, MPLS, SATCOM, DVBS, Microwave) across multiple operational zones.

• Led and mentored a technical division of 250+ engineers, ensuring 24/7 uptime and service readiness.

• Controlled multi-million-dollar annual IT operating budgets covering infrastructure, maintenance, and equipment lifecycle.

• Directed firmware recovery and hardware-software compatibility resolution for critical communications equipment, restoring full functionality on mission systems.

• Awarded a Letter of Commendation from the Chief of the Naval Staff for technical leadership in systems recovery and operationalization.

Deputy Manager – Network Infrastructure & Systems Engineering

Pakistan Navy — Government / Public Sector

January 2011 – May 2016

• Technical lead for FAWMIS, a 3-tier enterprise ERP unifying HR, Finance, Asset Management, and Logistics.

• Authored technical governance documentation: URDs, SRS, use cases, and process flowcharts.

• Designed and deployed secure enterprise networks (L2/L3 switching, routing, MPLS) across dispersed facilities.

• Governed application testing and code review, improving data accuracy by 45% and accelerating decision- making.

• Awarded the Medal of Distinction, Pakistan Navy, for engineering and performance excellence.

EDUCATION

• MBA – Telecommunication Management, International Islamic University, Islamabad (2009)

• BS – Computer Science, COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, Wah Cantt (2006)

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS

• ITIL 4 Foundation – IT Service Management

• PRINCE 2 – Project Management

• International Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (ILSSBB)

• Data Analyst Associate (Power BI)

• Cisco Certified: Cybersecurity Analyst – Cyber Threat Management & Network Defense

• CISSP – Domains Trained and Applied in Information Security & PCI-DSS Compliance Roles; Preparing for Certification Exam

• Satellite Imagery Interpretation Certification. (SUPARCO, Pakistan)

• STUS Integrated Logistic System Certification (Thailand) AWARDS &

RECOGNITION

• Medal of Distinction, Pakistan Navy

• Letters of Commendation, Chief of the Naval Staff (2019)

• Letter of Appreciation, Managing Director, Tribe Consulting (2023)

PUBLICATIONS

• Remote Sensing Study of Mobile Networks – IJIST Vol. 5 Issue 4, Dec 2023

• Evolving Security Landscape of IoT – IJIST Vol. 5 Issue 4, Nov 2023

• Urban Green Spaces & Well-Being (ML Techniques) – IJIST Vol. 5 Issue 4, Oct 2023

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