Ali Razzaq

Enterprise IT Manager · Senior Systems Architect · HMIS Lead
Assistant Director – HMIS / IT, SMBZAN Institute of Cardiology, Quetta · Nationality: Pakistani

Professional Summary

Enterprise IT Manager and Senior Systems Architect with over 18 years of experience leading IT operations, full-stack software development, and large-scale network infrastructure. Includes 8 years of international experience deploying mission-critical government-sector solutions and corporate platforms in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Skilled at aligning IT strategy with organizational goals, optimizing multi-million-rupee/dirham budgets, managing high-stakes vendors, and guiding cross-functional technical teams. Proficient in bridging web application engineering (PHP, Laravel, relational databases) with robust system architecture (VMware, Windows Server virtualization, enterprise cyber security and multi-site routing).

18+Years in IT
8Years in Abu Dhabi, UAE
500+Cameras across 34 sites
4Degrees & diplomas

Professional Experience

Assistant Director – HMIS / IT 2023 – Present

SMBZAN Institute of Cardiology · Quetta, Pakistan
  • Formulate, deploy and govern healthcare IT strategies aligned with the clinical and operational goals of the hospital.
  • Direct the procurement lifecycle, system configuration and data integration audits for advanced Hospital Management Information Systems (HMIS) and medical hardware.
  • Architect and enforce enterprise-grade data security protocols and user access permissions to protect sensitive patient records and institutional data stores.
  • Manage high-value vendor ecosystems, negotiate technology contracts and monitor compliance with Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
  • Develop and optimize the annual IT department budget, implementing cost-effective hardware, software and virtualization platforms.
  • Lead, recruit, train and evaluate a team of network engineers, software developers and technical support specialists.
  • Run training programs for healthcare staff to ensure smooth adoption of upgraded clinical applications and hardware interfaces.

IT Manager 2020 – 2022

Logixpro Technology Systems · Abu Dhabi, UAE
  • Led technical client discovery sessions, designed master project roadmaps, coordinated cross-functional teams and monitored end-to-end delivery.
  • Formulated high-level system structures, database schemas and networking schematics for project engineering groups.
  • Designed complex network architectures and managed secure server infrastructure deployments in enterprise customer environments.
  • Commissioned enterprise operating systems, configured hardware firewalls and optimized routing tables.
  • Created and delivered technical product demonstrations and strategic proposals to executive stakeholders.
  • Managed data protection policies, disaster recovery architectures and continuous network backup schedules.

Team Leader – Design & Web Development 2016 – 2020

Logixpro Technology Systems · Abu Dhabi, UAE
  • Gathered functional specifications and infrastructure maps for complex web application developments.
  • Delegated tasks, managed agile workflows, monitored sprint progress and achieved on-time delivery.
  • Developed relational database architectures and secure, reusable code using Core PHP and the Laravel framework.
  • Designed responsive UX/UI using SASS, HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap and JavaScript.
  • Built and managed customer web-hosting infrastructure, domains, DNS zones and remote cPanel profiles.
  • Executed software deployments on remote web servers and provided remote and on-site technical support.

Designer cum Web Developer 2014 – 2016

Haward Technology Middle East · Abu Dhabi, UAE
  • Programmed and maintained corporate web portals and custom in-house software integrations.
  • Structured internal databases using MySQL and handled application hosting parameters.
  • Worked with project management teams to deliver visual designs, user interfaces and brand assets.
  • Provided tier-2 hardware and software support to on-site corporate personnel.

I.T Supervisor 2012 – 2014

RekoDiq Copper Gold Project (BCGP) · Quetta, Pakistan
  • Administered, monitored and optimized local IT infrastructure in demanding remote operational conditions.
  • Built custom scripts and applications to automate internal tracking workflows.
  • Resolved complex employee hardware, software and local area network issues.

Graphics Designer 2009 – 2012

BITSOFT Pakistan · Quetta, Pakistan
  • Created vector design assets, user interfaces and digital layouts for client software applications.
  • Conducted structured technical training workshops for incoming junior design staff.

Computer Lab Incharge 2005 – 2009

Balochistan Institute of Technology · Quetta, Pakistan
  • Supervised day-to-day computer laboratory operations, performing hardware upgrades and software diagnostics.
  • Taught practical courses covering operating systems, local area networking and digital graphic applications.

Technical Projects & Enterprise Solutions

Hospital Management Information System (HMIS)

Engineered a comprehensive digital medical platform integrating laboratory systems, automated report generators and PACS to digitize clinical and administrative workflows.

AI-Powered Surveillance Infrastructure

Designed and deployed a network of 300+ IP cameras on an AI server configuration for facial recognition, license plate recognition and object detection.

Multi-Site Enterprise Camera Network

Managed a global security implementation across 34 international gold shops, connecting 500+ IP cameras to a single control unit with custom Telegram bot and email notifications.

Abu Dhabi Police Projects

Programmed secure web-based form engines and smart lock integration systems communicating with digital networks, key bands, Emirates ID cards and authentication cameras.

Multitenant Event Management Architecture

Engineered a high-traffic multitenant web engine integrated with Dubai eTicketing API protocols and digital payment gateways for global event sales.

UAE Government ERP & Archiving Modules

Designed inventory control, asset tracking and file/document archiving engines with advanced index-based searching for the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood.

UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) Suite

Built a custom digital workspace to streamline preventive and reactive asset maintenance workflows.