Mohamed  Rafat, Senior Network Engineer

Mohamed Rafat

Senior Network Engineer

Vodafone

Location
Egypt - Cairo
Education
Bachelor's degree, Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Experience
10 years, 5 Months

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Total years of experience :10 years, 5 Months

Senior Network Engineer at Vodafone
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • My current job since December 2015

Senior Transmission and IP Backhaul Planning (Projects Integration and Optimization Team)
Role purpose:
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Developing Backhaul Network of Vodafone including detailed planning, implementation, optimization and project management.
Responsibilities:
1.Transmission Backhaul Network Planning:

▪ Prepare detailed Backhaul plans for several Projects.
▪ Create implementation plans.
▪ Scanning the network and creating Optimization Streams.

2.Transmission backhaul Network Implementation:
▪ Site surveys.
▪ Implement detailed Backhaul plans.
▪ Configuring Backhaul network.
▪ Support subcontractor tendering.
▪ Coordinating subcontractors.
▪ Support Ordering.
▪ Cooperate with access and transport areas.

3. Project Delivery:
Manage and deliver projects.


4. Projects and Achievements :

 Full redesign for Tellabs 8600 IP/MPLS in core network which enhanced the stability of the network

 Introducing VIAVI Performance System to be able to have full View on the difference network Sectors and measure different KPIs for sites (Delay, Jitter, availability..etc)

 Swapping the old management System from Tellabs DXX solution to Huawei ATN solution across the network.

 Enhancing the Resilience by applying VRRP on the BSCs/RNCs of the network

 Introducing Route Reflectors in the network to enhance the Core Router Performances.

 Creating the first Lab for Vodafone to be able to do all Trials in it instead of testing on the live Nodes

Incident Management Specialist at Orange Business Services
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • January 2014 to November 2015

Role Purpose:
Provide the technical point of contact for the incidents of SITA customers (World bank, Virgin Atlantic Airways, British Airways, Lufthansa..etc)
Responsibilities:
▪ Troubleshoot and handle all complex incidents within the time frame agreed with the business.
▪ Work Closely with Field Services Operations by Supporting the Field engineers on site in fixing and troubleshooting either a configuration issue or testing Hardware issue.
▪ Document all troubleshooting and incident management actions via the electronic incident management system in a timely manner.
▪ Deep studying of Chronic issues in the Customers networks and work on a detailed Plan to solve them
▪ Work Closely with Customers Service Managers to fulfil the customer’s needs and their future plans in developing their networks.
▪ Supported Services: IP-VPN, VSAT & Cisco IP telephony services

Education

Bachelor's degree, Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • at Alexandria university
  • January 2013
High school or equivalent, Sanawya Ama
  • at Victory college
  • June 2008

Specialties & Skills

Backhaul
Data Network
Customer services
NETWORKING
Multitasking
Team leader
Planning and optimization

Languages

Arabic
Expert
English
Expert
French
Intermediate

Memberships

E-Web
  • Media Team
  • January 2010

Training and Certifications

SQL fundementals (Training)
Training Institute:
Solo Learn
Date Attended:
August 2017
Python for Networks (Training)
Training Institute:
Udemy
Date Attended:
October 2018
Data Analyst (Training)
Training Institute:
Udacity-one million Coder Initiative
Date Attended:
February 2018
CCNP SP (Training)
Training Institute:
Cisco
Date Attended:
June 2016
CCIE SP (Training)
Training Institute:
Cisco
Date Attended:
September 2017
IELTS (Certificate)
Date Attended:
October 2014
Valid Until:
October 2016
Orange way (Training)
Training Institute:
Orange business services
Date Attended:
January 2015
Duration:
24 hours
CCNP (Certificate)
Date Attended:
July 2015
Valid Until:
July 2018
CCNA (Certificate)
Date Attended:
January 2014

Hobbies

  • Broadcasting
    Used to be a reporter during High School.
  • Motivation speaker
    Performed several speaks during college and also at work and got positive feedback.