Ahamed Kabeer Riffai

Professional Summary

Over 10+ years of experience managing projects in complex environments Managed IT Infrastructure and Telecom & ELV systems projects simultaneously, while maintaining quality and meeting customer expectations. Provided leadership & direction to the project team (40+) throughout projects life cycle Built and managed relationships with diverse key stakeholders from Arab and Asia. Ability to quickly learn and apply new technologies and new approaches Proven record in achieving a proper balance of projects triple constraints (scope, cost, and schedule). A results-oriented, self-starter with a highly developed problem solving and decision-making skills Proficient and able to define and carry out best practices through the project life.

Key Sectors Organizational Proficiencies

Transportation-Sea & Air Ports

Telecommunication

Information Technology

Energy Power Sector

Oil & Gas

Telecom Infrastructure

Operation & Maintenance

IT Infrastructure Design, Execution &operation

ELV & Telecom systems

OSP ISP Structured Cabling& Execution

Service Delivery

Testing and Commissioning

Team Management

Project Management

Process Improvement

Quality and Compliance

New Site Construction

Resource Management

Health and Safety

Vendor Relations

Key Achievement

Design, Implementation, Testing &Commissioning and QA/QC of IT Passive Infrastructure

Achieved Implementation, Testing, and Commissioning, Maintenance, support service for ELV & Telecom systems intelligent Telecom distribution system Fiber, copper structured cabling for Datacenter.

Delivered outside Plant Cabling projects Underground sub duct, Ariel, OPGW installations Splicing termination and Testing by industry best practices.

Data Center Infrastructure Management System (DCIM) and Smart data center requirements

Deployment of Modular Disaster Recovery Center (Tier III) and Project Integration Center (Tier II) Intelligent datacenter Cable management Solution (IPLM-Smart Zone & CMS-FNT)

Delivered intelligent structured cabling solution for OSP, ISP, Modular disaster recovery center and Project Integration center, Buildings and Infrastructure solutions, Greenfield, Brownfield, and power transmission sectors.

Testing and Commissioning of Hardware and Software systems CCTV, LAN, Wireless LAN, Automatic gate management system, Master clock system, AV Systems, Backbone Fiber, Vehicle Management System, Integrated Communication Systemand other different packages for Integration.

Completed project knowledge and Experience with telecommunication standards BICSI, ANSI, TIA.

Manage Engineer Design and Documentations, Engineering plan for both internal and customer facing.

Completed of Project handover Procedure and Documents Submission followed by the Contract Procedures to obtain take over Certificate from the Client.

Education & Professional Development

Diploma in Electronics & Communication Engineering

Fiber U Specialist - Outside plant OSP Fiber Optics -The Fiber Optic Association, Inc. (FOA)

Exfo Be an Expert Program - Exfo Test Expert Certified

BICSI Continuing Education Credits.

Datacenter Infrastructure Management system (Panduit) – Smart zone

Sumitomo Electric Fusion Splicing certified– Credential ID SEMEO-TR-795

Testing procedures of FLUKE, EXFO, JDSU

Profile –1 NPP0067- Hamad Port Master System Integration

Job Title

Telecom infrastructure and Systems QA/QC and T&C Engineer

Company

Salam Technology- West Bay, Doha- Qatar

Client

Ministry of Transport – Hamad Port Project Steering Committee

Duration

April’2017 – July’2020

Job Profile

Core infrastructure packages include OSP/ISP, Network, WLAN, Modular Data Centre& Project integration center (600 Racks) ERP, EAMS, GIS, NAVIS, IRMS, IBMS, PCS, SCADA, Master Clock, Cyber Security, Network Monitoring, ++, and the scope includes delivery of training and support services for all Port Operations.

Lead the Acceptance stages of installations and Testing and commissioning phases with clients and contractors.

Responsible for Testing & Commissioning, ATP Phases execution, Assignment, quality standards, Direct line reporting to T&C manager, T&C tracker, monthly reports, and Test reports transmittals. week plan process for the security system, Daily reports, and managing daily planner schedule.

Accountable for the Testing & Commissioning, quality and regulatory Compliance process of Outside plant cabling, Telecom Distribution System, LAN, WLAN, CCTV, Master clock system, Vehicle monitoring system, Automatic gate management system, AV systems.

Heading the testing and commissioning activities and ensuring quality and adhering to the regulatory compliance process of telecom systems sub-packages.

Preparing Testing and Commissioning documents (All Authority to Proceed with ATP documents, Testing and Commissioning Plan/Procedure documents) for standalone testing, and reports on completing milestones.

Raising inspection requests for material/software deployed and installed on-site both internally and externally with consultant/client for a smooth handover

Responsible for delivering projects against agreed scope, budget, schedule & customer expectations. Doing this whilst supervising, directing & motivating teams of multi-discipline contractors& employees.

Perform ATP Physical Installation hardware Inspection / Testing & Commissioning procedures for all IT & ELV systems.

Perform inspections and witnessing Testing and Commissioning phases and validate FAT & SAT reports as a project requirement.

Surveillance of the Implementation process such as Installations of CCTV, LAN equipment, WLAN Access points, Field Equipment Cabinets, Gate management systems, structural cabling installations, Datacenter ICT hardware installations, etc.

Performs site inspections, Testing, monitoring, and surveillance as project signs of progress and ensure work is carried out by project specifications approved ITP, MS, IFC design documents.

Identify non-conformances (NCR) and take preventive and corrective actions

Develop and Review Telecom infrastructure technical documents such as FAT& SAT, Cable pulling schedule, Material Approval submittal, Bill of quantity, Compliance Statement, Budget link calculations, Patching details, Block and Schematic diagrams, Method of statement, Inspection Test plans, ATP phase closeout documents, O&M Manuals, Training Manuals, etc.

Acting on client /consultant Review Comments and take corrective actions to close out the Inspection

Performs regular QA/QC Checks and reviews and assists the necessary Engineering department in the evaluation and correction of specific quality control problems and issues

Managing Site Inspection Schedules and Raising defects and issues/Punch list through Zutec On-site Snagging application.

Review red line Sketches as per site installation and finalize as-built drawing.

Profile –2 Ministry of Defense Oman & MC-5 Salalah Airport

Job Title

Project Engineer/ Quality Acceptance Engineer

Company

Oman Fiber Optic Co. S.A.O. G

Clients

Motorola, Huawei, Ericsson

Duration

April ’2016 – April’2017 (One Year)

Job Profile

Perform site survey for OSP related infrastructures before commencing the design and implementation

Work with project managers to provide QA estimates, schedule planning and providing status updates. 1

Lead a team of site engineers & technicians and assess their performance from time to time.

Oversee placement of fiber optic cable to ensure correct and accurate cable handling, pulling tension, bend radius guidelines, and adherence to requirements and industry best practices.

Lead Implementation of backbone Fiber optics infrastructure (Aerial and Underground)

Quality control of Fiber project at all Steps of implementation & acceptance by the following Fiber Optics OSP Parameter, (Manhole, Route Marker, HDPE & PVC Duct, Bridge Attachments, Crossings (road, oil, and gas line, Wadis, etc...), Blowing & Pulling, Splicing, Joint Box

Monitoring and reporting all assigned projects at dedicated sites and ensuring timely completion of projects with strict compliance of HSE Policy Procedures

Conduct regular project meetings with internal and external teams (consultants, contractors, etc) for project tracking and progress review.

Conduct risk assessments of processes and tasks in the department

Establish and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors

Plan and schedule project timelines

Proffer cost-cutting strategies for each project while showing loyalty, honesty, transparency, and dedication in daily duties

Client relationship management, vendor management, and resolution of complicated community issues as well as other issues.

Inspection, approval, and Signing-off of all Implementation and as-built-drawings steps and documentation

Optimization of backbone performance

Technical discussion and problem resolutions with vendor and contractor

Submit all progress reports and Acceptance handover documentation requirements of the company in the project implementation process.

Profile –3 Reconfiguration of Jeddah Network & Replacement Projects (Jeddah Makkah)

Job Title

Fiber optics Engineer

Company

Mohammed Al Ojaimi (Saudi Arabia)

Clients

Saudi Electricity Company & Saudi Binladen Group & National Grid

Duration

2 years 5 months

Job Profile

Understanding the scope of project and drawings planning and implementation of enhancements to the existing site Process.

Managing and supervising outdoor site process as per client requirements and project standards

Coordinate with SEC Consultants and Project Manager in all site process

Lead team in civil infrastructure works

Managing and supervision with work force to infrastructure civil works and Cable installations and Testing.

Installing Management Racks and ODF in substations for fiber Terminations

Handled fiber fusion Splicing, Termination and all type of Testing

Performed pre-installation, post-installation, and End to End OTDR test

Well hands-on experience in all type of Fiber optic cables, Preparations, joints, Terminations like Metallic and Nonmetallic single mode Fibers (G655, G652, G652.d)

Good understanding of fiber cable communication structure in on-site practical and theoretical experience

Performed End to End testing with OTDR Power Meter Light source with CSD testing Team

Generate OTDR reports and PM/LS reports for 1310/1550/1625 nm each fiber

Coordinate with Design team and making as-built drawing of fiber route and submitting all test reports, Calibration certificates, and test procedures to SEC

Responsibility of Punch list work and snag clearance.

Following all scope of work from beginning to handover the link to SEC load dispatch team

Carry out Fiber Testing, Fiber Splicing joint &Termination within threshold loss Attending Emergency Calls of Cable Cut and coordinate with the maintenance team

Strong experience in Troubleshooting &Resolving Live Fiber Network

Handled OPGW overhead fibers, armored cables all types of fibers.

Profile –4

Job Title

System and Network Administrator

Company

Triple M Info Tech

Client

Animedia solutions

Duration

2 years 4 months

Job Profile

Manage Configuring and Troubleshooting all kind of System and Network issues

Resolving User Issues based on Applications like Mozilla Thunderbird and open office for Users.

Configuring Wireless, Ethernet Network Devices on PCs / Windows), Wireless Access Points, Network Printers, and Switches.

Configuring and monitoring of all the DSL devices. Maintaining log complaints with the ISP in case of DSL connection error and updating the same to the ISP.

Correcting IP address/gateway/DNS and updating about Internet downtime, if any.

Maintenances of Fiber connection, Maintenances of CISCO Switches

Familiar with diverse types of connectors used in fiber patch cords as well as. SC, FC, LC, RJ45 etc.

Resolving User Issues based on Applications like Microsoft Outlook, Lotus Notes Resetting Passwords for Users.

Manage and resolve the escalations.

Software Installation and Configuration and troubleshooting of Applications.

Cisco devices, which involves Configuration, Troubleshooting Routers, Switches (L2, L3) and Other Network Devices

Profile –5

Job Title

Telecom Apprentice Trainee

Company

Neyveli Lignite Corporation (Govt of India)

Duration

One year

Job Profile

Worked as an optical fiber/UTP Networking Technician.

Install the network server and cabinet through an optical fiber link

Coordinating with outdoor field operation teams to Fiber optic cable installation

Testing by Cable Locator and civil work supervision.

Splicing, testing, and termination of optical fiber cable.

Preparation and Installation of Splitters at Different exchanges and Outdoor Fiber Cabinets.

MDF and IDF complete Implementation with cabinets and Racks and Power supply.

Installation, Testing, Configuring, and Commissioning of Fiber optic and Premises Distribution.

Complete Structured Cabling Implementation for UTP and Copper Cabling and Rack, Power supply, and checking containments and pulling cable and Termination and Testing.

Installation and Maintenance of ISDN & leased lines.

Maintain the optical fiber Network

Identifying and troubleshooting the issues in domestic telephone lines

Strong working experience in MDF (Main Distribution Frame)

Troubleshooting the Instrument problems and Pair cable problems

Experience in configuring and maintaining the digital exchange

Profile –6

Job Title

System Integration Testing Engineer

Company

Avalon Technologies

Duration

11 months

Job Profile

PCBA Level and Integration Level Functional Testing

Proficient in handling electronic equipment such as oscilloscopes, analog

and digital multi-meters, signal generators, signal counters, power meters, and LAN cable testers.

Experience in PC diagnostics, repair, troubleshooting hardware, and software issues, and corporate networking

Expertise in using schematic diagrams, tools, and test equipment to install, program, troubleshoot, and repair electronic equipment.

Worked in Rework station to debug and repair SMT level components

Have worked on High Voltage Burn-in system testing.

Validating Test Setup

Personal Information

Date of Birth

15thFebruary 1990

Marital Status

Married

Nationality

Indian

Languages Known

English, Tamil, Arabic, Hindi

Driving License

Valid Saudi, Oman & Qatar

Reference

Jesbin Abdul Jabbar

Q Terminals

Mobile : +33635635

Berj Nalbandian (Technical Manager Design & Construction)

Salam Technology

Mobile : +974-********

Edward Ehidiamen Esene (Project Manager)

Salam Technology

Mobile : +974-********

Mobile : +974-********

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