Muhammad Kashif
About Muhammad Kashif
Muhammad Kashif is a Senior Engineer in NBI Technical Delivery Management specializing in Network and Security at du, where he has worked since 2020. He has extensive experience in cloud and software-defined technologies, having previously held positions at Ericsson, Al Etihad Credit Bureau, and Wateen Telecom.
Work at du
Muhammad Kashif currently holds the position of Senior Engineer in NBI Technical Delivery Management (Network and Security) at du, a telecommunications provider in the United Arab Emirates. He has been with the company since 2020, contributing to the management of the Du Cloud Services Platform. His role involves providing Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Software as a Service (SaaS) to corporate clients, including government entities. He is responsible for deploying managed security and mobility services, ensuring that solutions are implemented effectively at customer sites and data centers.
Education and Expertise
Muhammad Kashif earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the University of South Asia, where he studied from 2000 to 2003. His educational background laid the foundation for his expertise in network and security technologies. He specializes in cloud and software-defined technologies, offering design, implementation, and operational support to clients. His skills extend to developing low-level technology security designs and conducting onsite security solution implementations.
Background
Before joining du, Muhammad Kashif accumulated significant experience in the telecommunications sector. He worked as a Resident Engineer at Ericsson from 2014 to 2017 in the United Arab Emirates. Prior to that, he served as a Network and Security Specialist at Al Etihad Credit Bureau (AECB) in Dubai from 2018 to 2019. His earlier roles include positions at Wateen Telecom, where he worked as a Senior Network Engineer and Assistant Manager in IP MPLS Core from 2009 to 2014, and as a Network Engineer from 2007 to 2009, both in Pakistan.
Achievements
In his current role at du, Muhammad Kashif collaborates with Microsoft partners to deliver new security solutions tailored to customer requirements. He manages complex technology security and mobility solutions, including Firewalls, IDS/IPS, and SIEM systems. His responsibilities also include evaluating new services and solutions, working closely with the Solution Design team to ensure that offerings align with customer needs. He documents service components according to delivery specifications and performs security hardening on various infrastructure services.