Google Professional Cloud Architect • Presales & Consulting

Mohd Hisham Ahmad
Professional Portfolio

Accomplished IT professional with 20+ years of experience across cloud computing, enterprise infrastructure, data center solutions, disaster recovery, presales consultancy, workshops, and customer enablement.

Professional Profile

A concise view of experience, technical breadth, and customer-facing capability.

20+ Years
Experience across cloud, infrastructure, and enterprise technology
Google Cloud
Professional Cloud Architect with focus on architecture, migration, and optimization
Presales
Strong background in solution mapping, workshops, and technical presentations
Enterprise IT
Exposure to infrastructure, storage, disaster recovery, HA, and virtualization

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What I Bring

Google Cloud Architecture Cloud Migration Infrastructure Optimization Disaster Recovery High Availability Storage & Backup Presales Strategy Technical Workshops Solution Demonstrations Stakeholder Engagement

Professional Summary

Certified cloud and infrastructure specialist with strong grounding in enterprise servers, storage, virtualization, networking, contact center technologies, and customer solutioning. Experienced in engaging enterprises and public sector stakeholders, running proofs of concept, and translating technical requirements into commercially aligned solutions.

Skills & Competencies

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Google Cloud Platform VMware Virtualization Oracle VM Cisco FlexPod NetApp Hitachi Data Systems HP Servers & Storage Disaster Recovery High Availability Backup Solutions Customer Requirement Analysis Solution Mapping Proposal Development Quotation Development Presentations & Demonstrations Workshops & Webinars Competitive Positioning Enterprise Servers & Storage Contact Center Solutions Veritas NetBackup Quantum Tape Library Networking SWIFT System Integration & Testing High-Impact Presentations Strategic Advisory Customer Engagement Training & Knowledge Transfer Cross-Functional Collaboration Team Leadership

Professional Experience

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Manager, Cloud Technology Specialist

Awantec Systems Sdn Bhd, Cyberjaya, Malaysia

Jul 2024 – Present

Driving Google Cloud adoption across enterprise and public sector clients through technical consulting, presales engagement, and enablement.

  • Engaged enterprise customers to understand business requirements and position Google Cloud solutions.
  • Led proof-of-concept implementations demonstrating GCP value in real-world workloads.
  • Designed and presented reference architectures tailored to industry and customer requirements.
  • Conducted training sessions, workshops, and webinars to support cloud adoption and skill uplift.
  • Collaborated with sales and partner ecosystems to drive migration and optimization opportunities.

Consultant – Server, Storage, Backup & High Availability Solutions

Glocomp Systems (M) Sdn Bhd, Kelana Jaya, Malaysia

Oct 2010 – Jun 2024

Trusted technical consultant for enterprise and government clients focusing on data center modernization, DR, virtualization, and storage strategies.

  • Designed and implemented server, storage, and virtualization solutions for diverse industries.
  • Provided disaster recovery strategies and business continuity planning solutions.
  • Delivered presentations, demonstrations, and proofs of concept for technical solutioning.
  • Developed proposals, architecture designs, and quotations for client projects.
  • Mentored junior consultants and contributed to team technical education.

HP Presales Engineer – Servers & Storage

Patimas-HPD System Sdn Bhd, Kuala Lumpur

Sep 2008 – Aug 2010

Worked with account managers to deliver enterprise presales consultancy and technical enablement around HP infrastructure solutions.

  • Delivered product and solution presentations to customers and partners.
  • Designed solution architectures and generated technical proposals and quotations.
  • Conducted proofs of concept and demonstrations on HP EVA Storage, Integrity Servers, and Blade Servers.
  • Provided training and knowledge transfer sessions to partners and distributors.

Business Consultant

IB Technologies Sdn Bhd, Serdang, Selangor

Aug 2005 – Jul 2008

Led consulting for contact center and enterprise IT projects across multiple large organizations.

  • Designed solution architectures and developed proposals for clients including TM, Tabung Haji, RHB Bank, Telekom Malaysia, Perodua, and Petronas Dagangan.
  • Managed project planning, delivery, risk mitigation, and stakeholder communication.
  • Supervised technical consultants and ensured implementation success.
  • Coordinated tender submissions and solution proposals for major enterprise accounts.

IT Support Analyst

iPerintis Sdn Bhd (Petronas), Kuala Lumpur

Jan 2005 – Jul 2005

Supported Petronas Group Treasury Department and Mesralink Call Center systems.

  • Maintained LAN/Novell/Notes environments, user management, and application support.
  • Provided first and second-level support for Treasury applications and SWIFT systems.
  • Supported contact center infrastructure and disaster recovery planning.

IT Support Executive

RHB Bank Berhad, Selangor & Kuala Lumpur

Jun 2000 – Dec 2004

Provided IT support for call center and enterprise systems with focus on continuity and reliability.

  • Administered NICE Voice Logger and Genesys Reporting & Database Servers.
  • Developed, tested, and deployed Brio Reports for business operations.
  • Maintained LAN systems, workstations, and backup operations.
  • Participated in disaster recovery projects ensuring application continuity.

Education & Certifications

Professional credentials supporting cloud, infrastructure, and presentation capability.

Professional Certifications

Google Professional Cloud ArchitectGoogle Cloud
2024
Google Cloud Digital LeaderGoogle Cloud
2024
Cisco CCNA CloudCisco
2019
Dale Carnegie High Impact Presentation CertifiedDale Carnegie
2018
Cisco Design AssociateCisco
2013
VMware VSP 5.5 & VTSP 5.5VMware
2014
SNIA Storage Professional / Engineer / ExpertSNIA
2011–2012
Hitachi Data Systems Certified ProfessionalHDS
2012
Oracle-Sun Accredited SpecialistOracle
2010
HP Accredited Presales Professional & ConsultantHP
2009

Education

Diploma in Computer TechnologyInformatics Group
2000
Certificate in Computer ScienceANS Institute of Technology
1999

Contact

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Location
Kajang, Selangor