Telecom Engineer

Muhammad Afzal

Address: Gharnata Riyadh Saudia Arabia

PHONE: +966-*********

EMAIL:********@*****.***

Objective: To excel as a thoroughbred professional in Telecom sector and be part of a dynamic organization where I can grow and develop my technical skills.

SKILLS

14 Years Plus hands-on experience of Microwave transmission SDH/PDH links Network planning, Project Implementation, Swap Projects, Integration NOC,U2000 operation & Maintenance ( installations of SDH, PDH & XPIC links, MUX, NMS, Network Optimization, Troubleshooting, BO Acceptance,Telecommunication Project Management.

Understanding of Siemens GIS, Automation system and Supervising for implementation of Transmission Alarm Network Elements for STM-64 National Backbone (NEC UNODE Series) along with STM-4/16 metro rings.

Evaluation of telecommunication material for conformity with SEC Specifications and Standards.

Substation with ABB Tele protection equipment NSD570.

Proper review for all design documents received from consultant, design department, suppliers, and vendors to check the compatibility with client standards.

Assist & support the project manager in reviewing project key issues & bottlenecks which will require extra care and proper planning during the project execution.

Vendor skills

Huawei Technologies RTN 600 & 900,U2000 server

ZTE Microwave PR 10, MW NR8250 and PTN

NEC Microwave Pasolink, NEO, NEO Cpv, IPasso,1000,400,200,IPASSO VR4 &VR10, PNMSj.

Huawei OSN 750*-****-****

380/230/13.8 Kv QIPP Substation

Analytical/Interpersonal Skills:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, ability to disseminate information in a clear and correct manner to both business and technical audiences.

Strong relationship building skills can positively influence the actions of others and works as a team player.

Ability to manage multiple priorities, commitments and projects.

Self-motivated, directed and passionate about what you do. Strives for results.

EXPERIENCE

DEC 2016 to Till DATE

Company : - Huawei Technologies Ltd.

Project : - MS ZAIN

Position :- NOC transmission Engineer

Responsibilities:-

Manage the day-to-day operations of customer systems, providing Incident, Problem and Change Management activities for large Managed Services Customers to ensure a high level of Customer satisfaction and adherence to SLA’s.

Respond to and resolve Incidents created by Customer representatives, within contracted SLAs, communicating updates through the life of the incident

Develop strong working relationship with customer helpdesk and network support teams

Provide knowledge and mentoring to Level 1 Support teams, enabling higher percentage of cases fixed by level 1

Proactive monitoring and management of the platform to ensure optimal operation

Implement fixes and updates under strict Change control processes

Participate in Problem Management activities, identifying underlying common issues and preventing issues before they occur.

April 2014 to DEC 2016

Company : - Huawei Technologies Ltd.

Project : - USF-8 & L+10 Mobily & MS ZAIN

Position :- Network Integration Engineer

Responsibilities:-

NOC integration 2G 3G & 4G services on SDH & MPLS media.

MW links site Acceptance.

Integration of 2G3G & LTE Sites end to end services and visible on U2000 Server.

SOR Testing for new FON’s for SDH & MPLS.

Expert in Using U2000 manage service for RTN’s & OSN (to maintenance & apply operations).

Configuration of Ethernet and SDH Services by U2000 for RTN&OSN.

Configuring Network Topology, Radio Link, TDM Service, Ethernet Services, Clock….

Maintenance for Huawei MW equipments and handling the alarms for RTN910&950.

NOC Engineer.

Work with R&D and Huawei GTAC to resolve problems after opening tickets.

Upgrade Software Version for RTN910&950&980 from U2000.

Field Maintenance for Microwave, Troubleshooting and Commissioning for all types of MW links.

Working during outage mode and achieve tasks successfully.

OSN (7500, 3500) Maintenance & Configuration by U2000 with manage of Operations.

GNE planning and creation at U2000 for visibility of RTNs

Commissioning & Troubleshooting RTN links (1+0,1+1 HSB,SD,FD and XPIC)

Co-ordination with customer for Change Request (CR) and microwave related issues

Plan Hot swap and Cold swap Cutovers of terminal sites

Perform Hot swap and Cold swap Cutovers of terminal sites

Traffic shifting (planning and activity) from NEC to Huawei Microwave

Support field Engineers during troubleshooting, installation and cutover activities

Co-ordination with BO for microwave link acceptance.

Submission of required documents for acceptance.

Transmission Design for 2G and Upcoming 3G

DCN planning for MW link

April 2013 to April 2014 date

Company : - Saudi Technologist Consulting Engineers

Project : - 380/230/13.8 Kv QIPP Substation

Position :- Telecommunication Engineer

Responsibilities:-

Supervising for implementation of Transmission Network Elements for STM-64 National Backbone (NEC UNODE Series) along with STM-4/16 metro rings.

Evaluation of telecommunication material for conformity with SEC Specifications and Standards.

Substation with ABB Tele protection equipment NSD570.

Proper review for all design documents received from consultant, design department, suppliers, and vendors to check the compatibility with client standards.

Assist & support the project manager in reviewing project key issues & bottlenecks which will require extra care and proper planning during the project execution.

SEPT 2011 – March 2013

Company : - ZTE SAUDI ARABIA (HK LTD)

Project : - ZAIN R6 Swap (Implementation)

Position :- Lead Engineer

Responsibilities:-

Project implementation of the transmission ZTE Microwave equipment.

Rollout ZTE MW equipment for 469 swap sites and PTN for BB, Pr10 & NR8250.

Finalization of SOPs for the smooth handover of sites, optical fiber cable and O&M.

Coordination with vendors and other working bodies and other departments OFC and civil infrastructure.

Coordination with our supervisor and resolve any type of technical or other issues.

Time to time meeting with customer and our subcontractor for smooth execution of the project.

Coordination for material dispatching and prepare D.O& P.O for this.

Daily prepare the transmission DPR and make the plan accordingly and distribute to our customer and Subcontractor.

Finalization of technical documents needed for the complete execution of project including PAT Documents, SLAs, Services annexure and etc.

Feb 2011 – Sept 2011

Company :- Siemens Limited Saudia Arabia

Project :- Khursania Aramco

Position : - system Engineer

Responsibilities:-

Project technical support to 115KV switch yard/Substation at Khursania

Testing and commissioning of 115KV Breaker failure Protection panels.

Testing of protection relays Breaker failure, Earth fault, Transformer and Differential relays.

Solve communication issues between Siemens Relays and Switch equipments and connection between SAS (Substation Automation System) Server and Main Relays.

Stability testing Electrical, Control of Circuit, Breaker ON-OFF Operation, Switching

July 2007–Feb 2011

Company :- NEC Corporation Pakistan (Pvt.) Ltd

Project :- Mobilink Project

Position :- Regional Coordinator

Responsibilities:-

Network Planning & Implementation of the M/W Transmission for Mobilink GSM using PATHLOSS 4.0 Software.

Responsible to provide O&M second level & third level support for NEC Back Bone Passolink SDH, XPIC, Cnode(Add Drop Multiplexer ), Passolink + and Passolink NEO & NEO CPV in Center -1 region.

R&R (Repair & Return activity) for NEC Microwave Radio Passolink SDH, XPIC, Cnode(Add Drop Multiplexer ), Passolink + and Passolink NEO & NEO CPV in Center -1 region.

Network management System (NMSJ) Implementation& Design NEC Microwave Passolink V4, Mx, NEO, NEO CPV, Passo+ in center -1 region. ..

Lab Testing of Mw and Mux abstract faulty equipment and send it to Japan for repair purposes and track record for R&R Mobilink GSM.

Feb 2005– July 2007

Company : - HUAWEI Technologies Pakistan (Pvt.) Ltd

Project : - WARIDTEL phase 2, 4&5

Position : - Transmission Manager

Responsibilities:-

Network Planning & Implementation of the MW Transmission Network for Phase 1 Basic, Phase2 Extn, Phase3 Expn, Phase 5 of Warid GSM / Wateen Project.

Network Planning & Implementation of the M/W Transmission for WARID GSM using PATHLOSS 4.0 Software..

Supervision of Sub-Contractor for the Installation, Testing and Commissioning of Transmission Equipment & Quality Assurance.

Complete roll out of the Project including all Media gateway additional work for Power, Tower, space and leased media requirements.

Complete roll out of the Project including all Media gateway additional work for Power, Tower, space and leased media requirements.

Act as key Technical interface for Transmission with the Customer as well as the Sub-Contractor.

Complete a mini Project of RPSTN Project.

JAN 2003 to Feb 2005

Company : - Myson Engineering Pakistan (Pvt.) Ltd.

Project : - NOKIA

Position : - Team Leader

Responsibilities:-

Worked for NOKIA and ERICSSON through Myson Engineering Systems which is local representative of Ericsson in Pakistan.The operators were Telenor and Warid Tel.

Ericsson MiniLinks E, Traffic Node and High-Caps Microwave Links

Supervising installation of PDH and SDH Microwave Links for Mobilink..

Supervising and doing installations of Ericsson Minilink E Classic Nodes, Traffic Nodes and High Capacity Links.

Have adequate knowledge of assembling and installation of MW Antennas.

Survey for transmission LINE OF SIGHT (LOS) & Tower Loading SURVEYS.

CONDUCTED INSTALLATIONS OF PAKTEL GSM PROJECT (PHASE-1)

EDUCATION

Electrical Engineering (Electronics)

University of Engineering and Technology Mirpur AJK Kashmir 2003 (1st Div.)

Diploma of Associate Engineer

G.P.I Haripur Hazara KP Pakistan 1997 (1st Div.)

Foreign Training

NEC Digital Microwave SYSTEM PASOLINK NEO, PNMTJ & PNMSJ

Achievements

Won HUAWEI gold medal on best performance to completion of phase1, phase2 and phase3.

Planning Tools

PATH LOSS Ver.4.0

MAP Grid

Map info ver. 7.5

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