Omar Farooq
About Omar Farooq
Omar Farooq is a System's Manager at Thomson Reuters in Bangladesh, responsible for managing Change Management and ensuring minimal disruption to IT services. With over nine years of technical experience, he oversees vendor management, office security, and system updates across various platforms.
Work at Thomson Reuters
Omar Farooq has been employed at Thomson Reuters since 2017, currently holding the position of System's Manager. In this role, he manages the lifecycle of Change Management to facilitate beneficial changes while minimizing disruptions to IT services. His responsibilities include vendor management, office security, facilities, administration, and inventory management. Prior to his current role, he served as a System's Engineer from 2013 to 2015 and as a Senior System's Engineer from 2015 to 2017, accumulating a total of over seven years of experience within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Omar Farooq completed his Post-Graduation in Electronic and Telecommunications Engineering at North South University from 2008 to 2010. He possesses over nine years of diverse technical experience, with expertise in Windows Server Administration, CCNA, ITIL, RHCE, Storage Administration, Information Security, and Infrastructure. His educational background and professional experience contribute to his proficiency in managing complex IT environments.
Background
Omar Farooq has a strong background in IT management and engineering, specifically within the context of Thomson Reuters in Bangladesh. His career trajectory includes roles that have progressively increased in responsibility, starting from System's Engineer to his current position as System's Manager. His work involves ensuring that updates to various systems and networks are accurate and up to date, which is critical for maintaining operational efficiency.
Technical Responsibilities
In his role as System's Manager, Omar Farooq is responsible for ensuring that updates to Data Center, Editorial, and in-house systems are current. He oversees software and hardware updates, VPN configurations, and network support, including WAN/LAN and Wi-Fi. Additionally, he keeps Editorial and IME users informed about Thomson Reuters technologies and product roadmaps, ensuring that stakeholders are aware of relevant changes and advancements.