Ahmad Al-Arda, CBS Specialist

Ahmad Al-Arda

CBS Specialist

Umniah Mobile Company

Location
Jordan
Education
Bachelor's degree, Computer Engineering
Experience
19 years, 1 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :19 years, 1 Months

CBS Specialist at Umniah Mobile Company
  • Jordan - Amman
  • My current job since November 2008

Projects:
Project Manager for UMNAH CBS-GDR.
UMNIAH CBS Project Implementation “CBS FRS Committee Members”.
Project Manager for new DPI system.
Project Manager for new VRBT system-Protie Product.
UMNIAH 3G Project Implementation of Huawei Service Charging Gateway (SCG).
Managed and completed Backup project solution with EMC for engineering department.
Managed and completed two expansion projects of IN Expansion and CRBT Expansion.
Managed and completed new project Fixed Intelligent Network(FIN).
Managed and completed two projects of CRBT:
i)One Key Copy(1#).
ii)Do It Yourself (DIY).


-Job Description (Responsibilities & Tasks):

 Installation and configuration of Huawei-CBS platform.
 Installation and configuration of Huawei 3G-VGS platform (SCG and MDSP).
 Installation and configuration of Protie VRBT system (CPEs, MAK, SPL, Web and ITG Boards).
 Installation and configuration of Huawei IN platform (SCPs, SMPs, FEPs, Webservers, RBI, SMS, etc.) On IBM & SUN servers & connect it to Windows-based GUI clients.
 Integration of various nodes used in core network like CBS/IN/HLR/ MSC /SMSC/MMSC/GGSN etc.
 Knowledge on SS7 Signaling protocol including signaling flow in CBS/IN system
and signaling devices (SAU) with telecom switching principles.
 KPIs; Designing and analyzing of CBS/ IN statistical and traffic reports to ensure correct system behavior and planning for future needs.
 Integration with various elements in the network like Billing/Mediation/Provisioning.

 Operation and maintenance CBS, IN, FIN, VGS, CRBT, PRBT and EMC Networker and CRBT in respective circles.
 Administration and configuration of COMVIVA PreTUPS (TopUP) system.
 Interface person with Marketing-product development & value added service(VAS)-
teams to implement and support new services, and to plan for new campaigns and
promotions.
 Adequate experience in pre-paid roaming issues (CAMEL).
 Adequate experience in AAA system.
 Coordinate with Marketing for various pre-paid products and configure it in CBS, IN and FIN systems.
 Coordinate with Marketing for various 3G products and configure it in the VGS system.
 Understanding of various core nodes used in wireless network like HLR/ VLR/ MSC/ GMSC/ SSP/SCF/SMSC/MMSC etc.
 Supervision and coordination with Vendor for upgrades, operations, patch and hot fixes.
 Completed all migrations & cutovers from Huawei IN platform to IN-GDR platform.
 Charging matrix Configuration.
 Configuration of Promotional features (e.g. serial promotion, bounce, etc.).
 Configuration of prices (Roaming, CAMEL, etc.).
 Dealing with other Umniah departments for all issues related to Core Network-CBS/ IN division such as: Fraud, Customer Care, Back Office, Finance and OMC departments.
 Understanding of SS7 Signaling including CAP&INAP protocols and troubleshooting performed using their traces with knowledge of pre-paid call flow and SMS flow.
 Enhancement of the division’s procedures and team performance.
 Performed specific tasks on:
- UNIX -OS, IBM-AIX and Linux platforms.
- Oracle Database /MS.SQL2005.
- Web services development.
- Informix Database.
- Shell scripts.

Trainee Engineer at Umniah Mobile Company
  • Jordan
  • August 2007 to February 2008

Core Network department:

- Network Switching Subsystem (NSS)
- Intelligent Network (IN)
- Value-Added services (VAS)

Supervisor at International Galaxy for Computer & Internet Services (I.G.C.I).
  • Jordan
  • June 2002 to June 2003

1.Supervisor As Computer/Network Technician.
2. Trainer giving courses in in the following
i)MS windows and MS Office.
ii)Computer Maintenance.

Authorized Dealer at LINKdotNet Company - Spinneys 1948 Ltd.
  • Jordan
  • June 2002 to October 2002

1.Sales
(Pre Paid Internet Cards, Leased Line and A-DSL)

2.Technical Support
problems of customers.

3.Support services
LINKdotNet Company, Spinneys 1948 Ltd. and Customers

Computer /Network Technician at International Galaxy for Computer & Internet Services (I.G.C.I).
  • Jordan
  • June 2000 to June 2002

1.Computer Maintenance (Hardware & software).
2.Demonstrate the problems of Networking LAN (Install and configure).

Education

Bachelor's degree, Computer Engineering
  • at Yarmouk University, Hijjawi Faculty for Engineering Technology
  • June 2008
High school or equivalent, Scientific Stream
  • at The General Secondary Education Certificate Examination.
  • August 1996

Excellent Grade (92.9%).

Specialties & Skills

Charging
Core Network
Telecommunications
Intelligent Networks
MS windows operating systems,MS OFFICE (2007,2010)
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to learn and understand new things and pick up new skills quickly.
Unix command,Oracle DataBase,SQL server2000/2005,
Project Management & Service Management.

Languages

English
Expert
Arabic
Expert

Memberships

Jordan Engineers Association
  • Member
  • July 2008

Training and Certifications

Problem Solving & Decision Making (Training)
Training Institute:
Go Solutions International Training & Consultancy Co.,
Date Attended:
June 2014
Effective Communication Program. (Training)
Training Institute:
Dale Carnegie Training
Date Attended:
January 2014
PROTIE VAS platforms: Private Ring Back service. (Training)
Training Institute:
PROTIE
Date Attended:
June 2013
Project Management & Certification Program (Training)
Training Institute:
Optimal Academy
Date Attended:
January 2013
EMC NetWorker Installation, Configuration and Administration (Training)
Training Institute:
EMC
Date Attended:
June 2012
Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA) Course. (Training)
Training Institute:
Tele Prob Ammman,Jordan
Date Attended:
December 2009
TELLIN-WIN Advanced Maintenance Training (Training)
Training Institute:
Huawei Training Center Shenzhen, China
Date Attended:
April 2010
UNIX Essential Featuring Solaris 10 and Solaris Administration. (Training)
Training Institute:
STS Amman,Jordan
Date Attended:
June 2010