Muhammad Umer Rathore

• •Promoted into strategic leadership, evolving from hands-on engineering to enterprise-wide IT ownership across hybrid cloud and on-prem environments
• •Architected and deployed secure, scalable infrastructure supporting Synopsys 3DIC Compiler and Fusion Compiler—powering full RTL-to-GDSII workflows, hardware-assisted verification, and silicon-proven IP integration for AI accelerator and network chiplet design
• •Integrated on-prem HPC clusters with cloud-bursting capabilities via Synopsys FlexEDA, enabling dynamic license management and compute elasticity—cutting tape out timelines by 6 months and tripling simulation throughput
• •Architected scalable infrastructure platforms supporting AI workloads, HPC clusters, and semiconductor R&D—accelerating design cycles, simulation velocity, and innovation throughput
• •Earned CISM, TOGAF EA Practitioner, and FinOps Certified Engineer credentials to reinforce strategic vision and executive readiness
• •Led the IT Infrastructure, Support, Security, Network & DevOps teams, which managed over 20+ projects annually at DreamBig Semiconductor Inc.
• •Planned and implemented Network Infrastructure for 10+ sites around the globe. That includes firewalls, WLAN systems, site-to-site connectivity, remote access, Application & web control, etc.

• •Led Zero Trust security transformation, aligning compliance with business-critical systems and reducing threat exposure across the stack
• •Directed adversarial testing, automation, and operational resilience initiatives, embedding security into every layer of infrastructure
• •Integrated AI governance frameworks into infrastructure strategy, ensuring ethical deployment, model security, and regulatory alignment
• •Implemented security controls for AI and HPC pipelines, including identity management, access policies, and threat detection across ML and simulation assets
• •Developed an information security program, reducing security incidents by 30% through comprehensive policies
• •Designed and integrated hybrid identity systems with O365 and Okta for 200+ employees
• •Collaborated with cross-functional teams to design and implement role-based access control (RBAC) strategies
• •Performed quarterly audits of all services and identity systems, ensuring 100% compliance
• •Administered Microsoft Intune for 400+ devices, enhancing MDM & BYOD security
• •Implemented security policies under NDA for critical workloads, enhancing security for 10+ projects
• •Administered EDR & anti-ransomware products, securing 1,000+ end-user devices
• •Implemented Cloudflare for public workloads, achieving 99.99% DDoS protection
• •Coordinated with cybersecurity insurance companies and regulatory bodies in Pakistan & US
• •Conducted vulnerability assessments and remediation strategies, strengthening incident response and compliance readiness

• •Spearheaded FinOps-driven cloud optimization, achieving a 28% cost reduction while maintaining SLA performance and engineering agility
• •Enabled cross-functional collaboration between DevOps, SecOps, and finance to deliver audit-friendly, cost-efficient operations
• •Managed IT staffing and procurement, optimizing team size and resources
• •Deployed Coder v2 on Azure AKS, supporting 200+ developers
• •Migrated 200+ users from Office 365 tenant to a tenant in different geo, using Veeam & PowerShell scripting for data compliance
• •Managed HPC workloads on-premises and in the cloud for over 200+ users
• •Deployed and administered 10+ IBM Spectrum LSF Clusters

• •Deployed secure AI and HPC environments for simulation, inference, and training workloads—balancing compute performance, data privacy, and operational control
• •Implemented storage solutions with a capacity of 15+ PB, ensuring 99.99% uptime and robust backup strategies
• •Deployed and managed Gitlab Geo & Artifactory, supporting 15+ development teams
• •Coordinating with different functional teams to implement DevOps lifecycle curated to contractors and internal project requirements
• •Set up and maintained Linux physical workloads, including Red Hat, CentOS, Fedora, Ubuntu, and Rocky Linux, for testing Mellanox and Xilinx cards
• •Implemented Open Text Exceed for secure access in an air-gapped environment for 400+ employees
• •Centralized Patch Management & Package management for servers operating in Pakistan
• •Upgrading and Downgrading of Kernel and installation of custom drivers of ethernet and InfiniBand protocols for Mellanox, Xilinx, Bluefield, and Netronome
• •Set up an Active Directory Forest on-premises and synchronized with Azure AD for SSO for 400+ users
• •Installed and managed EDA tools (Samsung, Synopsys, Siemens, etc.) for 15+ engineering teams, handling 100+ licenses
• •Deployed Artifactory edge nodes for driver distribution to 50+ customers and partners
• •Deployed and managed Atlassian products, streamlining multiple internal processes
• •Provided daily Linux support for 100+ end-users, ensuring seamless network troubleshooting
• •Administered in-house centralized DNS for 10+ sites
• •Provisioned infrastructure for contractors, setting up isolated workloads for 20+ projects
• •Administered geo-redundant Windows servers and Active Directory
• •Planning and Deployment of AI Clusters
• •Planning and Deployment of the Zebu emulation platform
• •Led 10+ internal projects as technical project manager
• •Led the infrastructure and logistics side of things for the RDMA Demonstration project that was demonstrated by DBS at CES 2025
• •Engaged in continuous learning and certification on the Technology stack used by DBS, staying updated with the latest features and best practices
• •Prepared detailed reports and presentations for senior management, outlining security posture and recommendations
• •Evaluated and implemented new security technologies, enhancing overall security capabilities
• •Established and maintained relationships with external vendors and security partners, ensuring timely support and updates
• •Led deployment of Fortinet and Office 365 across hybrid environments
• •Supported infrastructure upgrades and cloud migration planning

• •Engaged with 30+ national and multinational clients across various sectors for POC, deployment, and support of products
• •Delivered end-to-end infrastructure deployments for SMB clients, including network architecture, and secure IT administration
• •Designed and implemented scalable systems tailored to client needs, balancing performance, cost-efficiency, and operational resilience
• •Provided presales consultation and technical advisory, translating business requirements into actionable infrastructure strategies
• •Automated routine tasks, improving system reliability and reducing manual overhead
• •Built foundational expertise in hybrid environments and client-facing delivery—skills that now inform my enterprise architecture leadership in semiconductor R&D
• •Office 365 (Deployment, Migration, Administration) for 1,000+ users
• •G-Suite (Deployment, Migration, Administration) for 1,500+ users
• •VMware vSphere (Deployment, Upgrade, Administration) for 100+ virtual machines
• •Cisco and Fortinet deployments for multiple clients

• •Provided frontline IT support across banking operations, ensuring uptime and secure access for critical financial systems
• •Maintained data center infrastructure and endpoint configurations, contributing to operational continuity and customer service excellence
• •Assisted in troubleshooting network and application issues, gaining exposure to compliance-driven environments and service-level accountability
• •Supported Python-based automation scripts for reporting and system checks, laying early groundwork for process efficiency and technical fluency
• •Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline IT workflows, reinforcing teamwork and adaptability in regulated environments

Enterprise Architecture & Governance

Cloud & AI

Security & Compliance

Networking & Infrastructure

Project Management