Asif Iqbal
Additional Director IT Operations , Directorate of ITS

asif.iqbal@buitms.edu.pk
Extension No: 9942

Qualification

M.Phil. (2025)
CS
BUITEMS, Pakistan

Research Interest

  • Image Processing
  • Machine Learning
  • Digital Transformation using Open-Source Technologies
Asif Iqbal is a seasoned IT leader with over two decades of experience in IT operations, Since 2014, he has served as Additional Director of IT Operations at Balochistan University of Information Technology, Engineering, and Management Sciences (BUITEMS), where he spearheads strategic initiatives to modernize the university’s technological infrastructure and promote sustainable growth in Balochistan’s education sector. He holds an MS in Computer Science from BUITEMS (2025), a Master’s in Computer Science from the University of Balochistan (2006), and a Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Science. His professional certifications include Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA), Red Hat Certified Technician (RHCT), Microsoft Certified System Engineer (MCSE), Java Certification from COMSATS, and multiple Brainbench credentials. Asif has led transformative IT projects, including the implementation of Open Source Koha Library Automation.

Work Experience

January 2021 to Date
Additional Director IT Operations at Directorate of IT
BUITEMS, Quetta
January 2018 to January 2019
Visiting Faculty (MBA Executive Classes) at FMS
BUITEMS, QUETTA
January 2014 to January 2021
Deputy Director IT at Directorate of IT
BUITEMS, Quetta
April 2006 to March 2014
MIS Officer at IT
MCB Bank, Quetta
January 2001 to May 2006
Computer Teacher at Section A Level
The City School, Quetta

Certifications

RHCSA (Redhat Certified System Administrator)
REDHAT USA, Pakistan, 2008 Learn More
RHCT Redhat Linux Certified Technician
Redhat, Inc (USA), Pakistan, 2008
MCSE Microsoft Certified System Engineer (Core)
Microsoft, Pakistan, 2000
Java Certification
COMSAT, Pakistan, 2000
Internet Concepts Certification
Braninbench, Pakistan, 2000
Microsoft Win NT Server Administration Certification
Brainbench USA, Pakistan, 2000
Microsoft Word 2000 Mastering Certificate
Brainbench USA, Pakistan, 2000
Computer Fundamental Certification
BrainBench USA, Pakistan, 2000
Database Application Design FoxPro(Training
Brainbench USA, Pakistan, 2000