Project Management Middle East
Resume:
Ahmed Shaban
Projects Management & Services Operation
Mobile: +971-**-****-***
E-Mail: ad5pne@r.postjobfree.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ahmed-shaban-b48902b/
Visa: UAE Employment Visa (Transferable)
Membership: Member of Society of Engineers – UAE, Saudi & Egypt
Executive Profile:
With more than 25 years of experience, I am a seasoned professional in Service Operation and Project Management. My expertise encompasses Business Management, Startup, and Operation, particularly within the Telecom, Electronics, and IT Solutions domains. Throughout my career, I've showcased my proficiency in spearheading Project Management endeavors for leading Multi-National Corporations such as Benya, DLE, Midis, Ciena, ADC-Tyco, Motorola, SIEMENS, HOI/ASTE, and Lucent Technologies. My contributions have been pivotal in serving Operators and fostering collaborations with Channel partners across the MEA Region.
Education:
Master's Certificate in Project Management from the University of Houston, USA: Dec-07
B.Sc. Degree in Communication & Electronics Engineering: Menoufia University, Egypt: May-96
Areas of Expertise:
Full Project Management from Initiation to Close-Out, with specialization in Fast Track Projects (FTK & EPC).
Leading PMO to establish Projects Governor Standards, Monitor & Improve Projects Performance, and enhance Project Process, Financials, Risks & Documentation.
Massive Experience in Managing Multi-Discipline Projects including Civil Construction, MEP, Low Current & Fit-Out and Managing the coordination with all Stake Holders.
Implementing Digital Transformation Methodology, encompassing Process Transformation, Modeling, Domain & Cultural Transformation.
Business Case Modeling, Business Operation Methodology & Business Plan Study.
Data-Centers Expert; Plan & Design, Construction, Implementation & Integration and Operation & Assess.
Extensive Experience in eTOM & ITIL, covering Service Strategy through Continual Service Improvements.
Proficiency in Network Operations and Managed Service Techniques, and Spare Management / RMA.
Expertise in OSS & NMS Software implementation & Upgrade, as well as Mobile Applications.
Accomplished in Service Sales Management and Bids & Proposal Management.
Skilled in Procurement Process management, including Suppliers Evaluation, Pricing Analysis, Negotiations, and Performance Evaluations.
Proficient in Legal & Contract Management, defining SLAs and ensuring KPIs are met.
Deep Technical Proficiency in Power Utilities, HVAC, Electrical Power, Generators, UPS, DC-Systems, Steel Towers, Telecom Sites Constructions, and Telecom/DAS/IBS & IT Equipment Installation (Wireless and Wireline).
Major Key Projects Accomplishment:
Throughout my career, I have achieved remarkable milestones in successfully executing and implementing various projects These accomplishments reflect my diverse experience and expertise in successfully managing and delivering projects across different sectors and regions:
Benya – Fiber Misr ICT:
Military (Kayan), Public & Government and Disaster Recovery Data-Centers.
MOE Governmental Schools Networking Development & Support Service.
Telecom Tower Sharing (TowerCo - Mobi-Tower).
Benya Cable Factory Development Management (Owner PM).
DLE - GSA-KSA:
Ad’Daryiah 2019 Festival Season Event Deployment.
2i - Midis - UAE:
AUH & DXB Khazina Data Centers.
Bin-Landen – BTAT - KSA:
Haram Makkey Sound System PMO Management.
Ciena:
UAE-Army NGN Network Expansion.
Sub-Marine Telecom Egypt Network Expansion.
UAE-Army NGN Network Operation & Maintenance.
IPTC Iraq NGN Network Repair & Re-Operation.
ADC-Tyco (TE):
IBS Network Projects in DU UAE (2008-2011).
FTK IBS Network Projects in STC KSA (King A.Azziz Waqqaff & Hajj / Jamarate Bridge).
FTK IBS Network Project in Zain KSA (King A.Azziz Waqqaff).
IBS Network Projects in Watania Kuwait (Watania & Viva).
IBS Network Project in Libyania Libya.
Support service Project in DU UAE (2010 - 2011).
Hajj Support Project in Zain Saudi KSA (2010 – 2012).
Motorola:
Mobily-KSA: FTK Green Field GSM Network Project (L0, L+1 & L+2).
Zain-KSA: FTK Green Field GSM Network Project (2007-2008).
Zain-Iraq Network Expansion Project in (2006-2007).
Zain Kuwait: 3G Network Expansion Project in (2006-2007).
SIEMENS:
FTK Green Field GSM Network Project in Telenore Pakistan (Startup Launching Phase).
Sales Consultant-Acquisition Manager: SIEMENS – Oman for Oman Second Operator (Nawras).
Lucent Technologies:
FTK Switching Golden Pyramid & Analog Switching Modernization in Telecom Egypt.
Work Experience and track records:
Project Management & Service Operation Director UAE, KSA & Egypt Jun ’15 to Present
Leading Service Sales and Service Project & Operation Management Consultancy.
Leading & Providing Technical coaching & Lead skills development plans to enhance the Company Organization’s human Asset.
Customers:
Benya / Fiber Misr ICT (Egypt), DLE - GSA (KSA), Integrated Industries - Midis (UAE & GCC), Tawasol Telecom (UAE, Oman & Egypt), BATAT - Bin-Laden Group (KSA), Applied Construction Company (KSA), Al-Motawa (KSA), Pullman Electric (Egypt), and more.
Regional Customer Services Manager Ciena Dubai-UAE Nov-12 to May-15
Leading Services Pre-Sales, Delivery, Project Management & Operations for Channel Partners within MEA.
Customer Account / Business Management, Bids & Proposals, Services Sales Support Management, and more.
Achievements: Successfully closed NGN network Expansion projects, achieved margin improvement through negotiation and scope optimization, and ensured efficient cash collection.
Regional Service Operation Manager ADC-Tyco (TE) Dubai-UAE Jan-08 to Oct-12
Leading Services Sales & Service Delivery (Project & Operations Management) within MEA.
Customer Account / Business Management, Bids & Proposals, Services Sales Support Management, and more.
Achievements: Secured key expansion projects, such as STC Jamarat-Hajj projects and STC-King A.Aziz Waqqaff IBS Project.
Regional Procurement Manager Motorola-Ltd KSA & Kuwait Jan-05 to Dec-07
Responsible for Mobily (KSA) and Zain Key Accounts within the Middle East Region.
Procurement & Supply Chain Management, Change orders Management, and more.
Achievements: Achieved margin improvement ($18M) through negotiation and scope optimization, leading to overall improvements in the P&L.
Deputy Projects Manager HOI/ASTE Pakistan, Oman & Egypt Jan-02 to Dec-04
Managed a range of projects, including Telecom Egypt 3rd operator trial sites, Algeria PTT GSM network, Telecom Egypt CDMA project, and more.
Site Supervisor Lucent Technologies Cairo-Egypt Nov-98 to Dec-01
Executed Switching and Wireless projects, including GPII Project, Modernization Project, Switching Project, and SWING network wireless power equipment studies.
Field Engineer Shaker Consultancy Group (CONISYS) Cairo-Egypt Nov-97 to Oct-98
Field Engineer Metito – LTD Cairo-Egypt Jul-96 to Oct-97
Languages:
Arabic – Mother - Tongue & English - Fluent
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