Mubashar Mukhtar, Project Control Manager

Mubashar Mukhtar

Project Control Manager

Huawei Technologies

Location
New Zealand
Education
Bachelor's degree, Communication
Experience
16 years, 7 Months

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Total years of experience :16 years, 7 Months

Project Control Manager at Huawei Technologies
  • Bahrain - Manama
  • June 2012 to March 2015

Being as Projects Control Manager my job responsibilities are as follows:
• Ensure the deployment and implementation of GUL sector addition, 3G sector Addition, S222-S333 and S333-S444 expansion, New LTE sites Expansion/Upgrade as per agreed Plan with customer
• Ensure and control the deployment and progress of 480 LTE Sites Roll out across Bahrain in 6 months time in 2013 along with 500 MW new links upgrade and Re- homing of 80 links.
• Ensure to meet the Time line of VIVA Expansion 2012 Project as per agreed Plan with customer for 2G, 3G and MW Expansion by Sep2012.
• Ensure to meet the target and close monitor the progress of 374 sites of 2G Software and Hardware expansion which consists of adding New Cabinets, TRX and Cell Expansion
• Ensure to meet the target and close monitor the progress of carrier expansion of 150 3G sites from S222 to S333 and 200 Sites from S333 to S444 by adding New cabinets, WRFU boards etc.
• Monitor and deployment of 350 sites MW expansion/upgrade required for 3G expansion by adding New links, Re-homing Sites, Software upgrades, Hardware Upgrades and also by changing ODU and Antennas.
• Look after the progress for BSC and RNC Expansions to ensure the network is upgrade by agreed Plan.
• Ensure that project risks are effectively identified and timely managed.
• Identifying potential growth and innovation areas to control project scope, goals and deliverables in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain full-scale project plans and associated communications documents.
• Determine and assess need for additional staff and/or consultants and make the appropriate recruitment if necessary during project cycle.
• Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, project related documentation.
• Determine the frequency and content of status reports from the project team, analyze results, and troubleshoot problem areas.
• Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises/risks, and output contingency plans and timely submission of any Change Request to Customer
• Coach, mentor, motivate, supervise and manage project team members and contractors, and influence them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work.
• Identify gap analysis and highlight dependencies in time between teams and cutover plan

IBS Projects Manager at Huawei Technologies Co.Ltd
  • Bahrain - Manama
  • March 2010 to March 2015

• Responsible for Turnkey Sales, Solutions and in Building Solution Project delivery for BATELCO and VIVA Operators in Bahrain
• Responsible for Kick off Meeting with building Management before In Building Solution deployment and follow up with Building Management for any issue clarification.
• Responsible for Fiber deployment in the Building for BBU to RRU connectivity.
• Providing Different IBS SISO and MIMO solution as per the Operators requirement
• Conducting Pre Site Survey to check the existing 2G/3G/4G network signal strength and its coverage in the buildings and feedback the results
• Conducting Technical Site Survey for IBS deployment.
• Define the standards and specifications for deployment.
• Prepare purchase Qualification request (PQR) to select Subcon and Suppliers.
• Provide DAS Design for 2G, 3G, 4G, Wifi off load, LTE networks by using SISO/MIMO solutions by keeping customer’s design criteria and KPIs
• Ensure to Implement DAS(Distributed Antenna System) as per design.
• Deployment of 2G RRU (3004 and 3008) with different sector configuration(S2, S4, S6, S8)
• Deployment of 3G RRU (3804) with different sector configuration(S1, S2, S3)
• Deployment of DBS3900 BBU and its connectivity with 2G, 3G RRUs
• Deployment of Micro BTS 3902E trail site.
• Successfully Deploy 4G LTE E-Node-B and RRU for Batelco and VIVA operators to test 150Mbps by designing and deploying MIMO solution.
• Successfully design and deploy 3G Wi-Fi off loading by using the existing 2G/3G DAS network with the combination of Access point and combiners.
• As per network requirement suggest and deploy different type of rectifiers like APM30H and TP4830H.
• Ensure site integration and site commissioning should be done as per the time line agreed with the customer
• Conduct Walk test and generate reports for BCCH, Rx_ level in idle and BCCH, Rx_ level, Rx_qual in dedicated mode for 2G and output the reports PSC, RSCP, Ec/Io for 3G networks.
• Ensure Proper Handovers are defined for handover the call and data between sector to sector and from indoor to outdoor sites
• Draft and submit RFQ, SOC, SOW, technical proposal related to DAS solution for 2G, 3G 4G, Wifi offloading Projects..
• Responsible and Ensure to output the correct As built BOQ for DAS, Wireless(2G, 3G, 4G), Power Equipment, MW .
• Responsible for conducting Site PAT, and to get Site PAC and FAC to ensure the revenue.
• Participate in IBS Project Bidding and prepare Technical document, SOP as per the requirement.
• Participate in In Building Wifi project Bidding and Submit Technical proposal, Solution as per requirement..
• Lead and prepare the solution for Mena trial project for 4x4 MIMO.

Senior Projects Manager at Wajda International Technology Services W.L.L
  • Bahrain
  • August 2009 to February 2010

Being as a Senior Projects Manager my job responsibilities are as follows:
• Responsible for managing multiple projects in a team oriented environment, working with the Account Executive team to set up, monitor, and close projects, as well as interface and communicate with the external client who is commissioning the project.
• Perform day-to-day management of all phases of projects including gathering requirements, designing, developing, testing, detailed planning, implementation and post-implementation review and deploying the solutions.
• Coordinate all project activities with the development team, Business Owners and other support, technical infrastructure and application teams.
• Manage the complete lifecycle of projects through scoping, Escalate critical issues and regularly communicate status updates.
• Perform risk assessment and develop contingency plans to mitigate risk.
• Manage project change, assisting in any price change negotiations.
• Responsible for the projects while they are 'in-field', making sure that the project will be delivered on time, budget, on scope, and of a high quality, that meet the client's / Vendor’s specification.
• Assist in pre-sales negotiations with account team, participating in estimating time and profit of initial contract.
• Other duties as required by management.
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Senior Projects Manager at SNS Holdings Oc. Limited
  • Pakistan - Lahore
  • July 2007 to July 2009

Being as a Project Manager (Project Services) my job responsibilities are as follows:
• Responsible for managing a team of highly qualified professionals equipped with state of art tools, as well as years of specialised experience to deliver a turnkey/specified project which covers
Radio Network Planning ( RF Planning ) • TSSR and Site Selection • Line of Sight Survey (LOS) • Site Design • Civil work and Construction Management • BTS / Switching Installation • BTS Switching Commissioning • Link Commissioning • Antenna Installation • Radio Network Optimisation • Drive Testing • Rigging • Core Network Planning and Design • Transmission Network Planning and Design • Operation and Maintenance Services.
• Lead and negotiate contract negotiation terms with vendors, especially in the development of technical contract terms.

• Responsible for managing multiple projects in a team oriented environment, working with the Account Executive team to set up, monitor, and close projects, as well as interface and communicate with the external client who is commissioning the project.
• Responsible for the projects while they are 'in-field', making sure that the project will be delivered on time, budget, on scope, and of a high quality, that meet the client's / Vendor’s specification.
• Perform day-to-day management of all phases of projects including gathering requirements, designing, developing, testing, detailed planning, implementation and post-implementation review and deploying the solutions.
• Coordinate all project activities with the development team, Business Owners and other support, technical infrastructure and application teams.
• Manage the complete lifecycle of projects through scoping, Escalate critical issues and regularly communicate status updates.
• Communicates regularly with executive management and administration regarding the status of current project initiatives; obtains executive guidance and approval as required to advance initiative.

Senior Manager RF and Project Manager Micro Sites at WorldCALL Broadband Limited
  • Pakistan - Karachi
  • July 2006 to June 2007

My Job responsibilities being as a Senior Manager RF Deployment and Maintenance are :
•Responsible for delivery of Phase-III-HFC project comprising 49 nodes from network planning, designing, deployment, installation and commissioning.
•Ensuring proper coordination for the deployment of RF network within project Timeline.
•Overview and planning the progress of various dept. to ensure that there is no slippage.
•Develop and execute system test cases for the RF network management. Requires close collaboration with a team of experts to deliver in-depth test coverage for RF Planning.
•Ensure network quality and conformance to functional and design specifications.
•Utilize a combination of manual and automated test techniques as applicable for running the smooth network.
•Report network deficiencies and assist in the isolation and resolution.
•Provide input to design reviews and test tool selections/improvements.
•Managing a team of Engineer of Technical Staff that are responsible for design, installation, integration and testing and commissioning
•Select and assign appropriate Project Leader and team members for project implementation and maintenance.
•Coordinate with officials of DHA, KESC, KDA, Saddar Town, Jamshed Town and Gulshan Town
•Responsible for proper maintenance of different 100 nodes deployed in DHA, Clifton, Saddar, PECHS, Garden and Gulshan Town.
•Ensure smooth network operations in normal routine and rainy season and ensure minimum outage during KESC power failure
•Contribute to an environment that encourages information sharing, team-base resolution activity, cross training and an absolute focus on resolving customer issues as quickly and effectively as possible .
•Oversee HFC projects for both new and existing customers, ensuring the successful installation of all components.
•Provide feedback and continuously work towards improving deployment services to ensure a high degree of customer satisfaction

Implementation Manager at LeBLANC Communication Pakistan
  • Pakistan
  • March 2006 to June 2006

My Job responsibilities as Implementation Manager are as follows:
•Responsible for Turnkey delivery of PAKTEL III &IV Project based on GSM for KTR, STR-1, STR-5 and WTR Region comprising of 100 Cell sites from Planning, Deployment and Optimization to Acceptance.
•Over viewing and Planning the progress of various departments to ensure that there is no slippage ensuring proper coordination.
•Coordination and Liaising with various Sub Contractors to ensure timely delivery of Project Targets.
•Coordination with the Customer on regular basis to Evaluate project Progress and Future course of Action and meeting customer satisfaction of all Project
•Managing a team of Engineers and Technical staff that was responsible for design, installation, integration, testing and commissioning and also for PAT, PAC and FAC certification
•Provided technical consultation to internal departments and external contractors.
•Selects and assigns appropriate Project Leader and team member(s).
•Co-ordination and Liaising with internal departments and the external contractors including Site Acquisition and design companies in order to ensure the ongoing design according to the contract.
•Prepares and submits weekly project status reports; prepares monthly reports outlining team assignments and/or changes, project status changes, and action items status.
•Co-ordinate with Site Acquisition & CW team for deployment of model sites and site designs to ensure all Implementation issues are considered
•Ensure Implementation resourcing properly considered and planned. Follow up subcontractor resourcing levels to check actual follows plan. Prepare and implement corrective actions.
•Ensure maintenance of correct Implementation cost in the Project.Information sharing with Cost & Progress Manager.
•Participates in progress meetings and provides Implementation reports.
•Ensure any legal documents securely stored.

Regional Project Manager at Huawei Technologies pakistan (Pvt.) Limited
  • Pakistan
  • April 2005 to February 2006

•Responsible for Turnkey delivery of PTCL WLL Phase-II Project based on CDMA for STR-1 Region comprising of 93 Cell sites, Two BSCs (1900 MHz and 450 MHz), One MSC includes UMG8900 and Csoftx3000 from Planning, Deployment and Optimization to Acceptance.
•Ensuring Complete Deployment, Optimization and Acceptance of NSS, BSS, Transmission and RF Network Elements with in the Project Timelines.
•Over viewing and Planning the progress of various departments to ensure that there is no slippage ensuring proper coordination.
•Coordination and Liaising with various Sub Contractors to ensure timely delivery of Project Targets.
•Coordination with the Customer on regular basis to Evaluate project Progress and Future course of Action and meeting customer satisfaction of all Project.
•Preparing Schedules for RFB, RFI, RFC, RFD, RFP and RFS in coordination with the Customer and ensuring that project goes on as per schedule.
•Oversee and Manage the resources of Civil, BSS, NSS, Microwave, DT Engineers and one document controller according to the project schedule. Keep teams on task and within deadlines for all deliverables.
•Managing a team of Engineers and Technical staff that was responsible for design, installation, integration, testing and commissioning and also for PAT, PAC and FAC certification
•Co-ordination and Liaising with internal departments and the external contractors including Site Acquisition and design companies in order to ensure the ongoing design according to the contract.
•Providing support to Customer for Deployment of Resources, Fault Localization and Rectification in Existing Network of PTCL WLL Project Phase-I based on CDMA.
•Writes project summary reports, deliver presentations to the customers.
•Prepares and submits weekly project status reports; prepares monthly reports outlining team assignments and/or changes, project status changes, and action items status.

Deputy Manager RF at WorldCALL Broadband Limited
  • Pakistan
  • July 2004 to March 2005

Being as a Deputy Manager RF, My responsibilities have expanded to overseeing all of the RF sub-departments, which includes Planning, Stringing, Assembly, Installation, QA and Testing & Commissioning Departments

Assistant Manager RF at WorldCALL Broadband Ltd.
  • Pakistan
  • October 2003 to June 2004

My Job responsibWorldCALL Broadband Ltd. primarily operate Hybrid Fiber Coaxial Network commonly referred to as HFC network for delivering Video, Voice and data services.
I am working as Assistant Manager RF in WorldCALL Broadband Ltd since 1st October, 2003. I am working in the same capacity to the entire satisfaction of my superiors and my responsibilities were same as working as a Senior Engineer RF

Senior Engineer RF at WorldCALL Broadband Limited
  • Pakistan
  • January 2003 to September 2003

My Job responsibilities as a Senior Engineer RF in WorldCALL Broadband Limited are as follow:
•To make the RF Plans for stinging purpose and implement that plans in the field accordingly.
•To coordinate with officials of DHA, KESC, KDA, Saddar Town, Jamshaed Town.
•To teach the different contractors about stringing which includes how to make expansion loops by using Bender and also about the usage of different corner blocks (45 and 90 degrees) during stringing.
•To check daily progress report of each contractors regarding the plans issued to them.
•To issue the BOM (Bill of Material) according to the plan given to different contractors.
•To supervise different installation team members and check their progress report.
•To supervise different maintenance and Installation teams and check their daily progressreport
•Testing of Teleco Equipment by using RF Network Analyzer in Test Platform which includes
Test Gain (38db HGBT, HGD; 32dB LE)
Test Active band performance: to test Forward Path (86 - 860 MHz) and Reverse Path (5 - 65 MHz)
Test Peak to valley: P-V 30
Test return loss which is also known as reflected signal which should also >30.
•Took part in Testing and Commissioning of Node balancing; Amplifier Balancing which includes adjustment of amplifier gain, tilt and performance according to the design value by using test equipment SDA -5000.

Assistant Manager CDMA at Zhongxing Telecom Pakistan (Pvt.) Ltd.
  • Pakistan
  • July 2002 to January 2003

Zhongxing Telecom (ZTE) is among the 300 state-owned organizations in China and ZTE is one of the largest telecom companies in China. ZTE provides various telecom equipment including ZXJ10 SPC digital switch, ATM switch, GSM switch, Video Conferencing and WLL equipment.
I worked as Assistant Manager CDMA in Zhongxing Telecom Pakistan(Pvt.) Ltd.(ZTE) from 10th July, 2002 to 5th January, 2003. I worked in the same capacity to the entire satisfaction of my superiors and my responsibilities were same as CDMA Network Engineer.

CDMA Network Engineer at Zhongxing Telecom Pakistan (Pvt.) Limited.
  • Pakistan
  • September 2001 to July 2002

My responsibilities in the ZTE CDMA Division as Network Engineer are to participate in installation, testing and commissioning of BTS, BSC, MSC and IN which includes:
•Installation of ZXC-10 BSS (BTS And BSC) indoor Cabinet with proper connections of Compact Base Common functions which includes RFE (Duplexer and Diversity) modules, High Power Amplifiers, Transceivers, Channel Processing module, Channel Control module, Site Alarm module, Radio Frequency Interface module, Power modules, Channel data service unit and GPS.
•Installation of ZXC-10 MSC and IN Cabinets with proper connections of different modules which includes Digital Trunk Interface, Digital trunk echo canceller, Analog Signal Board, COMM Board etc.
•Installation of ZXDU-300, ZXDU-90, ZXDU-90E, ZXDU-300 (V 3.00) and ZXDU-150 Rectifier and Battery Banks.
•Installation of MSC/VLR, HLR and IN Server Racks with proper connections.
•Supervise the installation team as a team leader and power up the different BTS cell sites in Karachi, Hyderabad, Mirpurkhas and Larkana.
•Installation of Sectored and Omni directional Antennas according to RF point of view.
•On line fault diagnostic, troubleshooting and restoration of the system.
•Creation of Trunks, Signalling links, Routes, Signal tracing, creation of different HLR database, Virtual HLR Database, Billing data and also look after for Service Observation, Performance Statistics, Failure Observations and User database management.
•Software configuration and up gradation for MSC and IN clients.
•Taking Backups of HLR, VLR and Billing Data.
•Creation of Billing/Charging Data (CDR) files on daily basis
•Checking VSWR by Site Master on various Cell sites.
•Testing and Commissioning of BSC, MSC, IN and Various BTS according to PAT (Provisional Acceptance Test Protocol).
•Checking the Forward transmission power by using Spectrum Analyzer.
•Took Part in Drive Test for optimization purpose.

Switching Engineer at Zhongxing Telecom Pakistan (Pvt.) Limited
  • Pakistan
  • April 2000 to August 2001

In Pakistan ZTE got the B.T project of 2, 39000 lines worth 95 million US$
in February 1998.
My responsibilities in the ZTE as Switch Engineer are as:
•Look after of the ZXJ10 Switch and ZXDU300 Rectifier.
•User Data Base management.
•Administration of NT Server 4.0, SQL server and look after the entire network.
•Signal monitor.
•Trunk data management.
•Billing management.
•Operation and Maintenance.
•Troubleshooting
I also took part in a survey conducted by ZTE for the replacement of 4, 70000 Non-digital lines into digital lines in July 2000 in Interior Sindh region, Pakistan.
I also took part as a Team Leader in Engineering detailed survey conducted by ZTE for the replacement of 1, 07500 non digital lines into digital lines in September 2001 in Balochistan region, Pakistan.

Lecturer at Kabir College of Engineering & Technology
  • Pakistan
  • December 1998 to March 2000

Basic Electrical Engineering, Electrical Technology and Electronics were the subjects during my lectureship.

Lecturer at Frontier Polytechnic Institute
  • Pakistan
  • September 1998 to November 1998

Telecommunication, Digital Electronics and AC Circuits were the subjects during my lectureship.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Communication
  • at NWFP University of Engineering & Technology
  • March 1998

Electrical Engineering - B.Sc (with major in communication) NWFP University of Engineering & Technology, Peshawar, Pakistan. Distinction •Done B.Sc Electrical Engineering with Honors. Got 10th position in the Final year Electrical Engineering (Communication group) by securing 991 marks out of 1150

Specialties & Skills

MS Project
Project Execution
MS office
Internet
Team & Subcon Management
Data Entry
An Excellent negotiator
Time Management.
Highly organized and a good multi-tasker
An effective communicator and building relationship
Vehicle Management
Take charge and know how to lead
Problem Solver
Resource Management
Team Builder

Languages

English
Expert
Urdu
Expert
Pushto
Intermediate

Memberships

Pakistan Engineering Council
  • ELECT/14443
  • March 1998