Senior Expert - Core Transport Design
Omantel
مجموع سنوات الخبرة :24 years, 4 أشهر
Function as a single point of contact on all aspects of planning and design activities; RFI and RFP for restructuring company’s existing network to SDN-enabled network, called Evolved Core Transport Network (ECTN); and development and releasing of work order on IP network requirements.
Serve as a team lead, in charge of evaluating network worth $70M.
Expertly manage work orders for major IP projects, amounting to $80M.
Closely collaborate with vendors and internal stakeholders in guaranteeing compliance of project implementation as well as in presenting reports and information for various requirements.
Administer company’s data communications, which involved planning and network design; scope of work finalization for tenders; work orders; contracting and procurement; and RFI/RFP; and business case development.
Generate and submit master plan for CAPEX expenses on IP projects under contracts; monthly performance reports for IP core network in line with the key performance indicators and IP network expansion requirements; and several business cases for the expansion of IP network, amounting to more than $103M.
Conceptualize strategic plans for the enhancement of transport network in alignment with business goals and objectives, as well as with service requirements.
Develop and offer innovative solution to various enterprise customers, including banks, ministries, airports, and oil and gas companies.
Streamline various industry standards and frameworks, while leading the adaptation of SDN/NFV in the network to meet Omantel 3.0 version.
Conduct in-depth review on high- and low-level design documents for several projects related to IP core and IP backhaul network.
Verify proof of concepts with vendors, while creating use cases and leading technical and commercial feasibility studies.
Brought significant contribution to the company in saving immense CAPEX for the company, while delivering effective solutions and proposals in line with the requirements and standards.
Directed the successful completion of several projects in fixed network segment for the Omantel.
Rendered keen oversight to all activities of the Fixed Network Department for the successful implementation of various projects with a total value of $54M.
Worked closely with the Pre-sale Team in generating quotation, network design, proposal, and bidding.
Effectively supervised 14 engineers in setting targets and prioritizing tasks and responsibilities.
Determined key customer requirements, while interfacing with the Research and Development Department in guaranteeing the integration of requirements with the products.
Optimized staff productivity by identifying suitable training needs for subordinates.
Observed strict adherence of all projects to the standards and guidelines for installing, testing, accepting, and commissioning of the fixed access network equipment.
Organized and submitted reports to the department for management review.
Configured and commissioned MSAN, soft-switch, media gateway, BRAS, NRAS, core/edge router, metro Ethernet switches, and NMS.
Took charge of troubleshooting equipment for network-wide issues on IP, access, and NGN network.
Created strategic plans in preventing network issues and reoccurrence.
Administered the WAN and LAN infrastructure with approximately 300 routers and 5000 LAN switches.
Acted as single point of contact for implementation of video conferencing and voice-over IP in the network.
Conducted in-depth training on networking courses to the engineers.
Administered and submitted technical and commercial proposal for various projects.
Developed product promotion strategies for Cisco, Spirent, and Tellabs products and telecom service providers
Offered technical support to the customers for INTRACOM products, such as ISDN and ADSL terminals, card phone, MSAN, and network management systems.
Installed and tested payphone, payphone management system, ISDN modem, and Remote Management System.
Conducted market research and analysis to explore the potential of business in various countries of Asia and African countries.
Bachelor in Electronics & Communications