Rana Abdallah

• Conducted research on communication reliability for drone fleet formation, using Fault Tree Analysis and
Markov Chain modeling to enhance network robustness.
• Delivered courses in Systems Security, Probability & Statistics, and Cisco Networking (CCNA1/CCNA2),
developing practical labs and applied exercises.
• Supervised and mentored student research projects in telecom and system reliability.

• Directed end-to-end validation and quality assurance activities for Livebox S (France) and Orange Poland
projects, ensuring alignment with organizational standards and client expectations.
• Supervised multiple validation sub-teams (Tunis, Belgium, France), defined priorities, and optimized
workflows to maximize efficiency and deliver on project deadlines.
• Designed and implemented strategic testing roadmaps enhancing product reliability and reducing validation
time by 25%.
• Oversaw the preparation of comprehensive acceptance documentation and validation reports for client
approval and achieved 100% on-time delivery
• Fostered cross-functional collaboration between development, QA, and project management teams to ensure
seamless project execution.
• Served as the main point of contact for clients, defining specifications, managing requirement changes, and
ensuring transparent communication.
• Designed and analyzed performance test setups to assess system reliability.
• Led the monitoring and resolution process for customer-reported incidents, ensuring prompt reproduction,
root cause analysis, and resolution.
• Provided on-site technical leadership for Verizon (Ashburn, USA), ensuring successful deployment and
operational performance

• Led validation and qualification of the Livebox 7 project, ensuring full compliance with
Oranges quality and performance standards.
• Analyzed customer requirements and translated them into detailed, actionable test
strategies.
• Designed, developed and executed comprehensive tests plans covering
WAN, WiFi, IPTV, DHCP and overall gateway functionality achieving a 98% pass rate
before release.
• Configured and maintained complex network environments integrating switches, routers,
and Linux servers to support test execution.
• Utilized Jira to track, manage, and report defects, ensuring clear communication between
QA, development, and management teams.
• Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams to identify root causes, streamline
debugging, and improve overall product stability.
• Conducted end-to-end Internet access validation, including ADSL, VDSL, Fiber
(FTTH/GPON), and 3G/LTE backup technologies.
• Provided on-site technical support for KPN (Rotterdam), diagnosing and resolving
networking issues.

• Taught practical and theoretical courses in Telecommunication Networks, including Unix systems, IP
networking, and advanced network architectures, to engineering and masters students.
• Supervised Masters student projects, providing technical guidance, performance analysis support, and
project management mentoring.
• Developed training materials and lab exercises that enhanced hands-on learning and improved student
understanding of network protocols and system configurations.

• Gained in-depth knowledge of Alfas network infrastructure and site operations across
Lebanon.
• Monitored daily network performance, identified challenges, and proposed mitigation
strategies to optimize operations.
• Analyzed and reported KPIs for 2G, 3G, and LTE networks (Nokia and Ericsson
equipment).

• Assisted with various OSS solutions, including SOEM, IPT NMS Circuit, IPT NMS Packet,
OSS-RC, and ENIQ.
• Performed technical analysis and evaluations of OSS tools to support operations and
network monitoring.
• Delivered detailed technical presentations to the OSS engineering team, contributing to
knowledge sharing and process improvement.