Sheraz Islam
About Sheraz Islam
Sheraz Islam serves as the Director of Information Technology at CSI Compressco LP, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in IT management, cloud migration, and system implementation across various companies in the energy sector.
Work at CSI Compressco
Sheraz Islam has served as the Director of Information Technology at CSI Compressco LP since 2021. In this role, he has been responsible for overseeing the company's IT strategy and operations. One of his significant achievements includes migrating the on-premises data center to the Microsoft Azure Cloud, enhancing the company's cloud capabilities. Additionally, he managed the migration of the company's M365 tenant, which encompassed O365, SharePoint, Power Platform, and Teams, to a new M365 tenant.
Previous Experience in Information Technology
Prior to his current position, Sheraz Islam held various roles in IT management. He worked as the Senior Manager of Global Enterprise Applications at Forum Energy Technologies from 2018 to 2021. Before that, he was the IT Manager for Enterprise Business Systems at the same company from 2015 to 2018. His earlier experience includes serving as the ERP Services Manager at Superior Energy Services from 2012 to 2014 and as the Business Applications Manager at Strike, LLC for eight months in 2014. He also worked as a Senior Business Systems Analyst at Tervita Corporation from 2007 to 2011.
Educational Background
Sheraz Islam's educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Science in Hotel & Restaurant Management from the University of Houston, which he completed from 1992 to 1995. He also holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Houston-Victoria, earned between 2007 and 2009. Additionally, he obtained a Master of Science in Management Information Systems from the University of Maryland Global Campus from 2001 to 2003.
Key IT Implementations and Projects
Throughout his career, Sheraz Islam has led several significant IT projects. He facilitated the divestiture of a public company with 1,000 employees, managing all aspects of IT during the process. He has also migrated legacy JD Edwards ERP to Microsoft D365FO and implemented a document management system that improved productivity by 20% for the accounts payable team. His work includes designing a UCaaS phone system and upgrading the company's security posture through various advanced technologies.
Technical Skills and Innovations
Sheraz Islam has demonstrated expertise in various technical areas. He has automated workflow processes using Microsoft Power Platform and Flow, enhancing efficiency in invoice approvals. His skills extend to network technology, where he converted the company's infrastructure from MPLS to SD-WAN, ensuring optimal uptime. He has also designed and implemented a new helpdesk ticketing and asset management system, improving response times and accountability within the IT department.