Educational Background and Studies:

• 1995: Completed a short-term course in Production Management at Tarbiat Modares University under the supervision of a professor from Western Michigan University, USA.
• 1995: Participated in a specialized Oracle database course focusing on implementation and network management at Siemens.
• 1995: Participated in a specialized Oracle database course focusing on implementation and network management conducted by MDS.
• 1996: Attended a comprehensive database design class using CASE TOOLS software conducted by Tata Software of India.
• 1996: Obtained an ISO 9000 standard auditor certificate from EAQA, UK.
• 1996: Obtained a TAKE PART certificate for Microsoft courses from Cybertek.
• 1998: Became a certified trainer by the Technical and Vocational Training Organization of Iran in project planning and control.
• 2000: Obtained a HACCP standard auditor certificate from MOODY INTERNATIONAL, UK.
• 2000: Completed an international HACCP lead auditor course from MOODY INTERNATIONAL, UK.
• 2000: Completed an RVA Netherlands-approved HACCP lead auditor course.
• Member of BICSI: Joined the Building Industry Consulting Service International (BICSI), a professional association for the information technology systems industry.
• September 2001: Participated in a specialized network installation training course conducted by BICSI in the UAE.
• 2001: Completed a fiber optics training course offered by Avanet in the UAE.
• 2001: Completed a Certified Installer course by Hubbell, USA, in the UAE and obtained the official Hubbell Certified Installer certificate.
• December 2001: Completed a specialized CCPS (Certified Control Systems Professional) course conducted by Compex instructors from Singapore.
• Completed a Primavera Project Management course: at the Research Institute of Science and Industry of Tehran.
• Completed a Certified Installer course: by Molex, UK (Middle East representative) and obtained the official Molex Certified Installer certificate.
• 2003: Obtained a FIBER OPTIC certificate from the official BELDEN College, USA, held in the UAE.
• Selected as Manager of the Year in a young managers competition.
• Researcher, consultant, author, and lecturer in the field of international franchising.

 

Teaching Experience

Teaching at Azad University

• Taught various courses in Industrial Engineering, including Computer Applications in Industrial Engineering, Management Information Systems (MIS), Programming, Engineering Economics, and System Simulation, as a part-time instructor for 18 semesters starting in 1995.

 

Specialized Training and Workshops

• 1996: Conducted a project control and production control course specifically for managers at Zarin Khodro Industries.
• 2000: Delivered a management information systems course tailored for managers at Sepahan Industrial Group.
• 2000: Organized a specialized training course on project management, planning, and control for managers in the country’s electricity industry at Chavosh Company.
• 2000: Conducted a 4-day MIS course for IT specialists at a scientific and industrial services company.
• 2002: Conducted a project planning and control management course for managers at Mobarakeh Steel Complex.
• 2003: Conducted a project planning and control management course for planning experts at Mobarakeh Steel Complex.
• 2003: Delivered 5 introductory courses on the MSP (Microsoft Project) project management software for project control specialists at Mobarakeh Steel Complex.
• 2003-2004: Conducted 2 advanced courses on the MSP project management software for project control specialists at Mobarakeh Steel Complex.
• 2003-2004: Conducted 2 courses on project management and planning using Primavera software for planning managers at Mobarakeh Steel Complex.
• 2005: Taught a project management and planning course at the Uranium Conversion Facility (UCF) company.
• 2005: Delivered 5 MSP courses and 2 Primavera courses on behalf of the University of Tehran’s Faculty of Management for managers of government organizations and IT companies.

 

Professional Association Management Experience:

• 2002: Head of the Education Committee, Informatics Association
• 2003: Member of the Board of Directors, Informatics Companies Association
• 2003: Member of the Dispute Resolution Council, National Informatics Association
• 2003: Member of the Executive Board, Computer Services Union
• Member of the Editorial Board, Takfa (Information and Communication Technology) Journal
• 2007-Present: President of the Isfahan Computer Services Union
• 2007-2009: President of the Judiciary’s Dispute Resolution Council in the Computer Field (First Term)
• 2004-2007: Vice President of the Isfahan Provincial Computer Systems Organization (Second Term)
• 2007-2010: Vice President of the Isfahan Provincial Computer Systems Organization
• 2007-2010: Member of the Board of Directors, National Computer Systems Organization
• 2009-Present: Head of the National Education Committee, Computer Systems Organization
• 2009-2010: Member of the Bylaws Committee, Assembly of Trade Affairs
• Member of the E-Learning Committee, Takfa Subgroup, as the sole private sector representative
• 2011: Member of the Executive Board, Private Training Centers Association
• 2012: Head of the Education Committee, Computer Systems Organization
• 2012: Member of the Strategic Council, Isfahan Technology Park
• 2015: Head of the Economic Commission, Chamber of Trades
• Head of the Information and Communication Technology and E-commerce Committee, Isfahan Chamber of Commerce
• Vice President of the Trade, Services, and Communications Commission, Isfahan Chamber of Commerce
  
  

  Corporate Management Experience:

• Technical Manager and Shareholder: Irikam Information Consultants (1977-1979)
• Managing Director: Pegah International Communications Development Complex (Metako)
• Managing Director and Shareholder: Lavij Khavar Information Technology Company, Tehran (2006-2009)
• Director and Owner: Intelliware Technologies FZCO, Jebel Ali, UAE (2007-present)
• Executive Director: Multi Trust Technologies, Ras Al Khaimah, UAE (2006)
• Chairman of the Board and Shareholder: Arman Pazhohan Danak Company (2008-present)
• Shareholder and Board Member: Sorush Sepahan Sitco International Company (2004-2006)
• Managing Director and Owner: Commercial Training Center affiliated with the Ministry of Industry, Mine, and Trade (2008-present)
• Shareholder and Chairman of the Board: Vesat Andishehaye Sharq Lian Company (implementer of the Citizen Network Washle project) (2011)
• Exclusive Representative: OUM University, Malaysia, in Iran (for international MBA programs)
• Secretary-General: Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) International Business Council (OIC-IBC) in Iran, UAE, Iraq, and Turkey
• Founder: OiliCO brand in the petroleum derivatives sector
• Partner: Final Target Company, Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur)
• Partner: Danak Company, Canada (Toronto)
• Director of Publishing: پل دانش (Pol-e Danesh), a business book publisher
• Chairman of the Resistance Economy Committee: Isfahan Chamber of Commerce
• Manager of the Iran Export Guarantee Fund Brokerage
• Chairman of the Export Committee: Isfahan Chamber of Commerce
• Member of the Policy Council: Isfahan Technology Center
• Consultant: Isfahan Municipality’s Center for New Technologies

 

Executive Project Management Experience:

• Azad University, Fuladvand Branch: Network security consulting and oversight, including ISMS (Information Security Management System) implementation.
• Azad University, Fuladvand Branch: Hotspot design and consulting.
• Azad University, Shahrestan-e Majlesi Branch: Consulting and design of a wireless P2MP campus LAN network.
• Alzahra Hospital: LAN network consulting and oversight.
• Azad University, Fuladvand Branch: Network security consulting.
• Azad University, Khorasan Branch: Consulting and design of a comprehensive fiber optic network plan.
• Shahid Sadoughi Hospital, Isfahan: Fiber optic network consulting and design.
• Electric Power Distribution Company, Karaj, Baharastan, and Sepahan Shahr regions: Design of a mesh wireless network.
• Iran Law Enforcement Force Of Islamic Republic: Installation and setup of LAN networks in police stations 11 to 29, 36, and 42 in Isfahan province.
• Isfahan Criminal Investigation Department: Installation and setup of LAN networks.
• Isfahan Licensing Department: Installation and setup of LAN networks.
• Isfahan Foreign Affairs Department: Installation and setup of LAN networks.
• Isfahan Passport Office: Installation and setup of LAN networks.
• Isfahan Department of Roads and Transportation: Installation and setup of LAN networks.
• Agricultural Bank of Iran, Isfahan Branch: Installation and setup of LAN networks.
• Mubarakeh Steel Employees Cooperative: Installation and setup of LAN networks.
• Toka Company (affiliated with the Steel Complex): Installation and setup of LAN networks.
• Mubarakeh Steel Physical Security: Installation and setup of LAN networks.
• Mubarakeh Steel Security: Installation and setup of LAN networks.
• Administrative Building of Marat Poulad Company (Mubarakeh Steel): Installation and setup of LAN networks.
• Various Notary Offices (numbers 72, 15, 64, 38, 66, and 85): Installation and setup of LAN networks.
• Feiz Rehabilitation Center: Installation and setup of LAN networks.
• Shirghaz Azar Company: Installation and setup of LAN networks.
• Allameh Majlesi Museum, Library, and Cultural Center: Installation and setup of LAN networks.
• Markaz (Deraj) Tuna Factory: Installation and setup of LAN networks.
• Azad University, Khorasan Branch: Installation and setup of a fiber optic campus LAN network.
• Shahid Mohammad Montazeri Power Plant: Installation and setup of fiber optic links.
• Isfahan Criminal Investigation Department (Shariat Street, Police Square): Installation and setup of fiber optic links.
• Isfahan Electric Distribution Company (Warehouse): Installation and setup of fiber optic links.
• Marat Poulad Company (Mubarakeh Steel): Installation and setup of a P2MP campus wireless network.
• Azad University, Najafabad Branch: Installation and setup of long-range P2P wireless links.
• Isfahan Electric Distribution Company: Installation and setup of long-range P2P wireless links.
• Isfahan Municipality Motor Services Organization: Installation and setup of long-range P2P wireless links.
• Isfahan Gas Company (Training Department): Installation and setup of wireless LAN.
• Azad University, Khomeini Shahr Branch: Installation and setup of a mesh wireless LAN.
• Parsian Ophthalmology Clinic: Installation and setup of wireless LAN.
• Dentistry Faculty: Installation and setup of wireless LAN.
• Mubarakeh Steel Employees Cooperative: Installation and setup of long-range P2P wireless links.
• Chehel Panjere Hotel: Installation and setup of wireless LAN.
• Isfahan Telecommunications Company, Training Department: Installation and setup of BlueCoat cache.
• Isfahan Rural Water and Wastewater Company: Installation and setup of firewall, cache, and accounting systems.
• Isfahan Industries and Mines Organization: Installation and setup of firewall, cache, and accounting systems.
• Zayandeh Rud Development Organization: Installation and setup of firewall, cache, and accounting systems.
• Isfahan Municipality Motor Services Organization: Installation and setup of firewall, cache, and accounting systems.
• Taraznet Company, Shahrekord: ISP setup.
• Shahin Shahr Municipality: Installation and setup of a firewall.
• Polyacryl Company: Installation and support of Bitdefender security system.
• Isfahan Electric Power Production Management Company: Installation and support of Bitdefender security system.
• Isfahan Province Industries and Mines Organization: Installation and support of Bitdefender security system.
• Azad University, Najafabad Branch: Installation and support of Bitdefender security system.
• Azad University, Naein Branch: Installation and support of Bitdefender security system.
• Isfahan Municipality Cemeteries Organization: Installation and support of Bitdefender security system.
• Marat Poulad Company (Mubarakeh Steel): Installation and support of Bitdefender security system.
• Faratahgig Sepahan Company: Installation and support of Bitdefender security system.
• Headquarters for Executing the Imam Khomeini’s Order: Installation and support of Bitdefender security system.
• Zayandeh Rud Development Organization: Installation and support of Bitdefender security system.
• Shahin Shahr Municipality: Installation and support of Bitdefender security system.
• Isfahan Provincial Rural Water and Wastewater Company: Installation and support of Bitdefender security system.
• Isfahan Municipality Motor Services Organization: Installation and support of Bitdefender security system.
• Isfahan Provincial Department of Roads and Transportation: Installation and support of Bitdefender security system.
• Sepahan Cement Company: Installation and support of Bitdefender security system.
• Zayandeh Rud Development Organization: Environmental monitoring image transmission.
• Mubarakeh Steel Employees Cooperative: Installation and setup of IP surveillance system.
• Isfahan Municipality Motor Services Organization: Integration of various building telephone systems (VOIP).
• Hezardaneh Sepahan Company: Integration of telephone systems across multiple locations (VOIP).
• Agricultural Bank of Iran, Isfahan Branch: Collaboration on the implementation of the Shahinshahr data center.
• Azad University, Fuladvand Branch: Design and high-level oversight of network security project.
• Azad University, Fuladvand Branch: Implementation of virtualization and high availability services.
• Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari Cultural Heritage Organization: Network design, consulting, and optimization for service implementation.
• Azad University, Dolat Abad Branch: Fiber optic network.
• Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari Cultural Heritage Organization: Consulting and design of information and network security.

 

Presentation and Publication History

• Seminar Organization:
  • Organized a one-day seminar on Management Information Systems (MIS) for industrial managers in 2001.
• Conference Presentations:
  • Presented a paper on Project Information Management Systems (PIMS) at an international IT conference in September 2001.
  • Presented a paper on “Performance Indicators of Research and Development Institutes” at the annual IEEE conference in December 2001.
  • Presented papers on project control and management at the annual IEEE conference in December 2001 and in the Industrial Engineering Journal of Isfahan University of Technology.
• Conference Committees:
  • Served as a member of the scientific committee for the national conference on industrial safety and health in 1999.
  • Served as a member of the scientific committee for the international IT conference in 2001.
• Journal Publications:
  • Published an article introducing the TICK IT IT standard in the first issue of Isfahan Takfa magazine.
  • Published articles on web standards and the BICSI (Building Industry Consulting Services International) association in subsequent issues of Isfahan Takfa magazine.
• Editorial Board:
  • Served as a member of the policy-making council for the Isfahan Takfa magazine.

 

Exhibition Management Experience

• Isfahan Computer and Office Automation Exhibition: Managed this event from 2003 to 2010, except for 2008.
• Isfahan ICT Exhibition: Managed this event from 2004 to 2008 on behalf of the Computer Association.
• Isfahan Telecommunications, Information, and Related Equipment Exhibition: Managed this annual event in 2010 and 2011 on behalf of Danak Company.
• Tehran International ICT Exhibition (Iran Telecom): Served as a member of the policy-making council in 2009.
• Isfahan Digital Equipment Exhibition: Managed this event in May 2011 on behalf of the Computer Union.
• National Engineering Day Exhibition, organized by the Bank Melli Club of Isfahan: Managed this event in December 2010.
• Isfahan Telecommunications, Communications, and Related Industries Exhibition: Managed this specialized exhibition in August 2012.
• Isfahan Industrial Automation and Instrumentation Exhibition: Managed this specialized exhibition in August 2012.
• Digital Equipment and Computer Sales Exhibition and Festival: Managed this event on behalf of the Isfahan Computer Union in August 2012.
• OIC-IBC Trade Exhibition and Conference: Managed this event in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, in October 2012.
• Representative for a specialized oil and gas event in the UAE.
  
  

 

Management of Seminars and Conferences for Over 100 Participants

• Comprehensive Practical Management Training for Eyewear Manufacturers and Retailers: Two separate courses were organized in 2008 in collaboration with the Chamber of Commerce.
• Job Readiness Training for University Graduates: A training program was organized in 2008 as part of an internship scheme.
• Customs and Challenges Facing Traders Seminar: Organized in 2008.
• Seminar on Strategies for Entering Competitive Markets: Organized in 2008.
• Seminar on Principles, Techniques, and Negotiations in Business: Organized in 2008.
• Introduction to the Principles and Techniques of International Marketing: Organized in 2008.
• Seminar on Sales Management in a Competitive Environment: Organized in 2008.
• Introduction to Productivity Management: Organized in 2009 by the Trade Organization.
• Introduction to Effective Time Management: Organized in 2009 by the Trade Organization.
• Introduction to the Targeted Subsidies System: Organized in 2009 by the Trade Organization.
• Introduction to Commercial and Customs Terms and Documents: Organized in 2009 by the Trade Organization.
• Review of the Latest Laws and Regulations of the Social Security Organization: Organized in 2009 in collaboration with the Social Security Organization.
• Seminar on Export Consortia: Benefits and Success Factors: Organized in 2009 by the Trade Organization.
• Outlook for the Stock Exchange and OTC Market in 2010: Organized in 2009.
• Principles, Techniques, and Art of Negotiation: Organized in 2009 by the Chamber of Commerce.
• Body language, nonverbal communication, and their role in customer relationship management (Chamber of Commerce, 2008)
• Principles, preparation, and legal framework of international contracts (Sheikh Bahaei Hotel, 2008)
• Managing complaining customers (Chamber of Commerce, 2008)
• Seminar on exploring ways to reduce total cost (Trade Organization, 2008)
• Seminar on introducing export consortia, their benefits, and conditions for success (For Isfahan province handicraft producers and exporters, 2008)
• Grand Grain Conference (Abbas Hotel, 2008)
• Civil Service Management Law (For employees of affiliated county offices, 2009, Trade Organization)
• Understanding cost calculation (Trade Organization, 2009)
• Seminar on the principles of sustainable development in a competitive market (2009)
• Seminar on modern financing tools in the capital market (2009)
• Protocol management seminar (Asman Hotel, 2009)
• Grand National Engineering Day Conference (Chamber of Commerce and Bank Melli Club, December 15, 2009)
• National network auditing seminar at the University of Tehran, Faculty of Management – Danak – December 2007 (with a guest lecturer from the UK)
• National network auditing seminar at the University of Tehran, Faculty of Management – Danak – November 2008 (with a guest lecturer from the UK)
• National network management seminar at the University of Tehran, Faculty of Management – Danak – November 2008 (with a guest lecturer from France)
• National network security seminar at the University of Tehran, Faculty of Management – Danak – December 2008 (with a guest lecturer from the UK)
• National network security seminar at the University of Tehran, Faculty of Management – Danak – July 2009 (with a guest lecturer from the UK)
• National virtualization seminar at the University of Tehran, Faculty of Management – Danak – February 2007 (with a guest lecturer from the UK)
• National virtualization seminar at the University of Tehran, Faculty of Management – Danak – August 2008 (with a guest lecturer from the UK)
• National data center seminar at the University of Tehran, Faculty of Management – Danak – June and August 2008 (with a guest lecturer from France)
• International Data Center Conference in Dubai: Held in the 8-star Emirates Palace Hotel in Abu Dhabi in February 2008, with a concurrent exhibition organized by Danak and Tekzak.
• National Server Performance Tuning Seminars: Held at the University of Tehran’s Faculty of Management and the IMIDRO Research Center in August, September, and May 2008 and 2009, respectively, with guest lecturers from the UK.
• National Qos in Practice Seminar: Held at the IMIDRO Research Center in May 2009, with a guest lecturer from the UK.
• National BICSI002:2010 Data Center Standard Seminar: Held at the IMIDRO Research Center in October and December 2009.
• National Cloud Computing Seminar: Held at the IMIDRO Research Center in December 2009.
• National COBIT Seminar: Held at the IMIDRO Research Center in February 2010.
• National Service-Oriented Architecture Seminar: Held at the IMIDRO Research Center in December 2009, with a guest lecturer from the US.
• Specialized IPv6 Seminar: For experts at the Information Technology Organization, with a guest lecturer from the UK, in September 2009.
• Specialized ITIL Seminar: For experts at the Information Technology Organization, with a guest lecturer from the UK, in November 2009.
• Specialized Internet Measurement Seminar: For experts at the Information Technology Organization, with a guest lecturer from the UK, in December 2009.
• Workshops on Introduction to Electronic Services and Security: Organized by the Information Technology Organization in May 2010.
• First Specialized Conference on New Communication Technologies: In collaboration with Isfahan University of Technology, Amir Kabir University, and the Telecommunications Research Center, June 2010.
• Second Specialized Conference on New Communication Technologies: In collaboration with Isfahan University of Technology, Sharif University, and the Telecommunications Research Center, July 2011.
• Large-scale conference (700 attendees) on Security and Trust in Electronic Commerce: Held in Tehran by the Ministry of ICT in November 2010, attended by the Minister and Deputy Ministers.
• Specialized Seminar on Intelligent Building Automation Systems: Held at the Isfahan Electricity Department in August 2011.
• Specialized Fiber Optics Seminar: Held at the Isfahan Electricity Department in July 2011.
• Specialized Conference on New Communication Technologies: Held in Isfahan in August 2012.

 

Content Production Management

• First holder of ISO for content production in Iran (2010)
• Managed the production of the first cloud computing book (November 2010)
• Managed the production of the book “Secrets of Steve Jobs’ Success” (December 2010)
• Managed the production of the book “Borrowed Creativity” (December 2010)
• Managed the production of the audiobook on cloud computing (December 2010)
• Managed the production of the book “IT Crisis Management Standard” (August 2011)
• Managed the production of the book “The Idea Man” (Paul Allen)” (August 2011)
• Managed the production of the book “The Winner’s Brain” (August 2011)
• Managed the production of the book “How They Started” (World’s Top Brands) (September 2011)
• Managed the production of the book “Principles of Commercial Franchising”

 

Scientific and Research Interests

• IT strategic management in large organizations
• Transforming organizational management culture from traditional to mechanized
• Next-generation information systems management
• Enterprise architecture
• Developing ICT master plans for large organizations
• Developing a roadmap for crisis management of organizational IT systems
• Training management
• Distance learning standards and promoting the use of these systems
• Developing a roadmap for transitioning from traditional systems to distance learning systems
• Developing standards for the provision and production of electronic content
• Measuring the effectiveness of electronic learning for employees of large organizations