Sr. Telecommunications Engineer Project Manager

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Telecom Infrastructure Engineer with 22+ years of expertise in 5G, NG911 Public Safety, Mission-Critical Networks, and Cloud-Native Solutions, delivering AI-driven automation and high-availability telecom ecosystems. Specializing in AI-driven automation, low-latency architectures, and high-availability telecom ecosystems to ensure real-time performance and five-nines reliability.

Proven success in designing, deploying, and optimizing Telco Cloud Infrastructure. Leveraged cloud native technologies and practices to network operators and service provider OpenShift, OpenStack, NFV (Telco Cloud), and Kubernetes-based platforms to enhance scalability and resilience.

AWS cloud solutions to drive automation, orchestration, and cloud-native transformation.

Skilled in SDN/NFV, ORAN, NVIDIA AI Enterprise, DevSecOps, and MLOps, enhancing network performance, security, and operational efficiency.

Strong background in multi-vendor network integrations, hybrid/multi-cloud strategies, and regulatory compliance (3GPP, FCC, NENA, ITU-T, NIST, NERC CIP).

KEY PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS

5G Network Orchestration Subtelecom (2021–2024)

Led multi-vendor 5G orchestration and AI-driven automation, optimizing performance and scalability.

NG-911 Risk Assessment UCI KPMG (NYC) (2021)

Conducted IV&V for NYC’s NG911, ensuring security, compliance, & operational resilience.

Private Cellular & Smart Grid Sargent & Lundy (2020)

Developed private LTE/5G solutions for SCADA, DA & IoT in utility networks.

E911 Implementation Motorola Solutions (NYC) (2015–2017)

Led E911 integration for NYC FDNY PSAP-II, ensuring FCC/NENA compliance.

MPLS Network Upgrade Afro-Group (2017–2019)

Managed nationwide MPLS upgrade for higher performance & security.

WiMAX & CBRS Deployment Sprint/Clear Wireless (2006–2011)

Spearheaded nationwide broadband rollout, optimizing multi-regional performance.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Telco & Cloud: Expertise in 5G vRAN and NFV, including end-to-end vRAN integration, Open RAN deployments, NFV/SDN architecture, and cloud-native solutions on platforms like VMware, OpenStack, Wind River, and Red Hat OpenShift. Proficient in 5G, IoT, and RF analysis.

Public safety: mission-critical, PSAC, ESInet E911: NG911, Apco, NENA i3, LMR

Networking: Deep knowledge of routing and switching protocols (BGP, OSPF, VRF, EVPN), QoS mechanisms, tunneling protocols (GRE, VxLAN), and network infrastructure platforms like Cisco ACI and Juniper. Proficient in WAN technologies including MPLS, SD-WAN, fiber optics, and microwave communications.

ESInet NG911: Familiar with Apco, NENA i3, and LMR standards.

Cloud & Virtualization: Extensive experience with major cloud platforms (AWS, GCP), virtualization technologies (OpenStack, VMware), containerization (Kubernetes), and network function virtualization (NFV) and software-defined networking (SDN).

Cybersecurity: Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles and frameworks, including NIST (specifically 800-53), Zero Trust architecture, IEC 62443, and security protocols like TLS/SSL and IPSec.

Nvidia/InfiniBand: Expertise in AI acceleration using Nvidia InfiniBand networking fabric infrastructure, including Nvidia Quantum switches, Connect-X HCAs, SHARP acceleration technology, and UFM management software.

Utility Modernization/Smart Grid & SCADA: Knowledge of smart grid and SCADA systems, including protocols like IEC 61850, DNP3, and SEL, as well as HMI and RTAC systems.

AI Applications: Experience with AI/ML, HPC, DCQCN, RoCEv2 lossless Ethernet, PCIe/NV Link clusters, TCAM, VRF, BGP, Docker/Kubernetes, InfiniBand networking Fabric infrastructure (Nvidia Quantum, Connect-X, SHARP, UFM)and Cisco Nexus 9000/NDFC.

Vendors: AWS, Kubernetes, Red Hat, Cisco, Juniper, Nokia, Ericsson, Motorola, Ciena, NEC, SEL, GE, Siemens, ABB, Nvidia, Infiniband.

WORK HISTORY & EXPERIENCE

Subtelecom (Remote)

Solutions Engineer Consultant, 5G Network Orchestration & Automation

08/2021 – 05/2024

Lead the design, deployment, and optimization of 5G network strategy, ensuring high-availability, scalability, security, and automation through NFV (Cloud-RAN).

Develop project scope, cost estimation, and resource management plans.

Implement and optimize 5G applications and services based on 3GPP standards.

Utilize VMware, OpenStack, and Wind River for network design, testing, and validation.

Develop continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD) pipelines using Red Hat and Kubernetes.

UCI KPMG (NYC, NY) (Remote)

Sr. Technical Analyst, Independent Validation and Verification Services

02/2021 – 07/2021

Evaluated NG911 ESInet solutions and assessed technical risks in system design for voice and data networks.

Validated system designs per NENA standards and assessed security protocols according to NIST 800-53.

Led risk analysis, security gap identification, and reviewed testing scenarios.

Sargent & Lundy (Chicago, IL) (Remote)

Sr. Telecommunications Engineer II for NIPSCO, PREPA, PSEG

02/2020 – 09/2020

Led lab testing and network design for legacy grid migration to support MPLS, SD-WAN, IoT, and SCADA.

Designed L2/L3 MPLS network topology using Nokia, Ciena, and SEL equipment.

Developed RF analysis and backhaul designs for smart grid applications.

Afro-Group (Remote)

Backhaul SME/Implementation Manager for Telkom Kenya Limited

04/2017 – 12/2019

Managed the upgrade of the communications backbone to support 4G/LTE wireless broadband.

Led strategic planning, project management, and implementation of MPLS network for Telkom Kenya.

Validated network components for microwave, SDH, and DWDM technologies.

PierCon Solutions for Motorola Solutions Inc. (MSI) - Brooklyn, NY

Sr. System Engineer Consultant, ECTP2-PSAC II for Public-Safety

03/2015 – 03/2017

Led the integration and testing of the E911 system for FDNY's Public Safety Answering Center (PSAC-II).

Developed method of procedures, coordinated site deployment, and executed testing protocols.

Troubleshot and resolved technical issues with system integration.

Black & Veatch (San Diego, CA)

Sr. Telecom Engineer for SDG&E

03/2014 – 02/2015

Developed system designs and tested telecommunications for SDG&E’s low-latency fault detection systems.

Collaborated with network teams to implement smart grid technologies.

Cellular One (Wayne, PA)

SME/PM RF/Backhaul Consultant for 4G Infrastructure

10/2011 – 12/2013

Led mobile core transport network capacity expansion and migration to 4G/LTE.

Identified system performance metrics and validated backhaul technology for mobile operators.

Sprint (Clear wire) - US Nationwide

Sr. RF/Microwave Engineer Consultant for CBRS WiMAX Broadband

02/2006 – 10/2011

Led the design and deployment of nationwide WiMAX broadband network infrastructure.

Managed RF network planning and optimization for 3G/4G technologies.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

M.S. in Information Technology L’viv Polytechnic National University, 2024

B.Sc. Eng. in Telecommunication Engineering Cairo University, 2002

Dean’s List Project: SCADA Modem Firmware Implementation (MATLAB & C++)

TRAINING

NVidia InfiniBand AI, HPC, Low latencey network infrastructure

AWS Solutions Architect – Associate

Kubernetes in NFV (Telco Cloud)

OpenStack and NFV (Telco Cloud)

CCNP (In Progress)

Wind River

PMP

INDUSTRY STANDARDS AND TECHNICAL EXPOSURE

Industry Standards & Technical Exposure

AI & High-Performance Networking

AI Acceleration: Nvidia InfiniBand Networking Fabric Infrastructure

Nvidia Quantum Switches

Connect-X HCAs (Host Channel Adapters)

SHARP Acceleration Technology

UFM Management Software

AI/ML, HPC, LLM, NLP

DCQCN (Data Center Quantized Congestion Notification)

RoCEv2 (RDMA over Converged Ethernet)

Lossless Ethernet

PCIe/NV Link Clusters

VRF (Virtual Routing and Forwarding)

BGP (Border Gateway Protocol)

Docker/Kubernetes

Telecommunications 5GNR & Wireless Standards

5G & Wireless Networking

3GPP 5G NR (Third Generation Partnership Project – 5G New Radio)

Open RAN (O-RAN) & vRAN (Virtualized RAN)

NFV (Network Functions Virtualization) & SDN (Software-Defined Networking)

CBRS (Citizens Broadband Radio Service) & Private 5G Networks

Industry 4.0 & IoT (Digital Transformation & Smart Manufacturing)

IMS (IP Multimedia Subsystem) for advanced voice and multimedia services

Wireless Technologies: VoLTE, VoWiFi, 4G, 5G (SA & NSA) network architecture and protocols

Core Network & Cloud-Based Deployments

EPC Solutions deployed over cloud environments

Packet Core Networks (4G/5G)

oSGSN/MME, GGSN/EPG, PCRF/SAPC, ePDG/WMG

o5G NSA/SA Core Functions

oPacket Core Nodes (CMG, CMM, NRD)

Advanced Features & Debugging

New Feature Rollouts: mmWave, 5G SA, CBRS, DSDS, WiFi Data Offload

Telco & Cloud Expertise

5G vRAN (Virtualized Radio Access Network)

NFV (Network Functions Virtualization)

Open RAN (Open Radio Access Networks)

End-to-End vRAN Integration

Cloud-Native Solutions (VMware, OpenStack, Wind River, Red Hat Open Shift)

CI/CD Best Practices for Telecom & AI-Driven Networks

Source Control & GitOps: GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, ArgoCD, FluxCD

CI/CD Automation: Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, GitHub Actions, CircleCI, Tekton

Configuration Management: Ansible, Chef, Puppet, SaltStack

Containerization & Orchestration: Docker, Kubernetes (K8s), Helm

Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Terraform, AWS CloudFormation

Security & Compliance: SonarQube, Snyk, Aqua Security, Falco

Monitoring & Observability: Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, OpenTelemetry

Testing Frameworks: Selenium, JUnit, Robot Framework, Cypress

Artifact Repositories: JFrog Artifactory, Harbor, Nexus Repository

Deployment Strategies: ArgoCD, Spinnaker, Helm Charts

Emergency Public Safety & Mission-Critical Communications

PSAC (Public Safety Answering Point)

ESInet (Emergency Services IP Network)

NG911 (Next-Generation 911)

APCO (Association of Public Safety Communications Officials)

NENA i3 (National Emergency Number Association i3 Standard)

LMR (Land Mobile Radio)

Astro P25 Core (Project 25 for Public Safety Communications)

High-availability network design, SLA/BW testing, and redundancy planning

Proficient in multi-carrier failover, fiber & microwave network integration, and industrial automation

Networking & Protocol Standards

Layer 1/2/3 Configurations (Ethernet, IP/MPLS, VPN)

BGP (Border Gateway Protocol)

OSPF (Open Shortest Path First)

EVPN (Ethernet Virtual Private Network)

QoS (Quality of Service)

MPLS (Multiprotocol Label Switching)

SD-WAN (Software-Defined Wide Area Network)

GPON (Gigabit Passive Optical Network)

Backhaul Fiber and Microwave

Ethernet Ring Protection (ITU-T G.8032v2)

Networking Expertise

Routing & Switching Protocols: BGP, OSPF, VRF, EVPN

QoS (Quality of Service)

Tunneling Protocols: GRE, VxLAN

Cisco ACI (Application Centric Infrastructure)

Juniper Networks

WAN Technologies: MPLS, SD-WAN, Fiber Optics, Microwave Communications

Cloud & Virtualization Expertise

Major Cloud Platforms: AWS

Virtualization: OpenStack, VMware

Containerization: Kubernetes

Network Function Virtualization (NFV)

Software-Defined Networking (SDN)

Microwave & Fiber Backhaul Planning Standards

Microwave & Fiber OSP (Outside Plant) Networks

3-GIS (Geospatial Information System for Fiber Networks)

BICSI (Building Industry Consulting Service International)

Pathloss 5.0 (Radio Network Planning and Design Software)

EDX (Engineering Design Software for Fiber Networks)

Blue Planet (Network Automation Platform)

ITU-T G.9804.1 (XGS-PON - 10G Passive Optical Networks)

IEEE 802.3ah (EPON - Ethernet Passive Optical Network)

Cybersecurity & Compliance Standards

NIST 800-53 (Security and Privacy Controls for Information Systems)

NERC CIP (North American Electric Reliability Corporation Critical Infrastructure Protection)

IEC 62443 (Industrial Automation and Control Systems Security)

IEEE 1138 (Guidelines for Cybersecurity in Utility Systems)

IEEE C37.90.3 (Cybersecurity for Power Systems)

IEEE 1613.1-2013 (Communications and Cybersecurity in Industrial Automation)

IPSec (Internet Protocol Security)

TLS/SSL (Transport Layer Security/Secure Sockets Layer)

Zero Trust Architecture (Network Security Model)

Compliance Frameworks (ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR, etc.)

Cybersecurity Principles & Frameworks: NIST 800-53, Zero Trust Architecture, IEC 62443

Security Protocols: TLS/SSL, IPSec

SCADA & Industrial Automation Standards

Smart Grid SONET and Microwave Backhaul

Protocols: IEC 61850, DNP3

SEL (Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories)

HMI (Human-Machine Interface)

RTAC (Real-Time Automation Controllers)

CADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition)

RTU (Remote Terminal Unit)

HMI (Human-Machine Interface)

AMI (Advanced Metering Infrastructure)

IEC 61850 (Power Utility Automation)

C37.94 (Serial Communication Standard for Protection Relays)

DNP3 (Distributed Network Protocol)

IEC 60870-5-104 (Telecontrol Equipment & Systems)

Modbus (Serial Communication Protocol)

MQTT (Message Queuing Telemetry Transport

ANSI C37.1 (SCADA - Power System Protection and Control)

IEEE 1613 (Communication Networking for Electric Power Systems)

IEC 61850 (Power Substation Automation)

Vendors & Technologies

Cloud & Virtualization Platforms: AWS, Kubernetes, Red Hat

Networking Hardware & Software: Cisco, Juniper, Nokia, Ericsson, Motorola, Ciena

Utility & Industrial Equipment: NEC, Aviat, SEL, GE, Siemens, ABB

AI & Networking Infrastructure: Nvidia, InfiniBand

FCC, FAA, ITU, RFC Standards

FCC 47 C.F.R, Part 101Point-to-Point Microwave, Wireless Telecommunications

Millimeter Wave 70-80-90 GHz Releases

FCC 47 C.F.R, Part 90 Private Land Mobile Radio Services

FCC Part 90: Title 47 of the CFR provides guidance on the rules and regulations set forth by the FCC regarding wireless and radio communications.

FCC 47 C.F.R, Part 95 Citizens Band Radio Service (CBRS)

The P25 suite of standards involves digital Land Mobile Radio (LMR) services for local, state and national (federal) public safety organizations and agencies

FCC 47 C.F.R, Part 22 800 MHz Cellular Radiotelephone (Cellular) Service

FAA 14 CFR Part 77 standards compliance

FAAs Small UAS Rule (Part 107)

ITU-T Y.1564 (Ethernet Service Activation)

ITU-T G.8265.1 (Synchronization of Ethernet Networks)

ITU-T G.8275.1 (Time and Frequency Synchronization for Packet-Based Networks)

ITU-T G.8275.2 (Precision Time Protocol for Ethernet)

ITU-T Y.1731 (Ethernet OAM - Operations, Administration, and Maintenance)

ITU-T G.8032v2 (Ethernet Ring Protection)

ITU-T G.9804.1 (XGS-PON Standards for Fiber Access Networks)

RFC 2544 (Benchmarking Methodology for Network Interconnect Devices)

RFC 1305 (Network Time Protocol - NTP)

RFC 5905 (NTPv4 - Network Time Protocol Version 4)

RFC 3107 (Multiprotocol Label Switching)

Fiber & Microwave Backhaul Regulations

CBRS (Citizens Broadband Radio Service)

IEC 61850-3 (Standard for Environmental and Immunity Testing for Substations)

IEC 60794-3-11 (Fiber Optic Cables - Indoor/Outdoor Installation)

FCC 47 C.F.R 101 MW (Microwave Radio Service Regulations)

47 CFR § 1.913 Filing (FCC Filing Procedures for Microwave Services)

Legacy Telecom System

SS7 Tandem Switch

PDH (Plesiochronous Digital Hierarchy)

SDH (Synchronous Digital Hierarchy)

DSLAM (Digital Subscriber Line Access Multiplexer)

TDM (Time Division Multiplexing), T1 Circuits

DS1, DS2 (Digital Signal Hierarchy)

OC1, OC3 (Optical Carrier Levels)

Lucent Tandem (EXS SS7) & Nortel DMS-100

Staging and Testing Environment:

1.Test Planning & Design:

oProof of Concept (PoC): Simulating real system environments to validate functionality.

oTesting Case Scenarios: Scenario-based validation for SLA, bandwidth, jitter, and wander.

oRack Layout Design: Physical and virtual system connection simulations using RF attenuators and cables.

oTest Case Development: Define performance metrics for testing (latency, throughput, frame loss, jitter).

2.Network Testing Tools:

oKeysight Hawkeye: Active network monitoring for quality of service (QoS) and customer experience.

oIXIA Hawkeye: Traffic generation and network validation for performance testing.

oAnritsu MT8820C Analyzer: Radio frequency (RF) testing and protocol analysis.

oVIAVI Solutions (T-BERD/MTS): OTDR, Ethernet testing, and fault isolation.

oEXFO FTB-5500B: Optical performance testing, including loss and optical power measurements.

3.RF Testing Equipment:

oRF Fixed & Variable Attenuators: Adjusting power levels to simulate real-world conditions.

oSpectrum Analyzers: Analyzing frequency bands to identify interference or faults.

oWaveguide & Coaxial Cable Testing: Verifying RF signal transmission quality.

oSMA, RF Frequency Filters: For filtering unwanted frequencies and ensuring accurate measurements.

oLine Sweeps: Testing signal integrity over cables and waveguides.

4.Performance Testing Tools:

oTeraVM: Emulation and performance testing for virtualized networks.

oxGenius: Traffic generation, protocol testing, and network behavior analysis.

oTOSCA, CSAR, Helm Charts: For defining and testing network functions in a cloud-native environment.

oRFC 2544 Testing: Benchmarking Ethernet network performance (throughput, latency, frame loss).

oITU-T Y.1564: Service activation testing in Ethernet networks (including Layer 2, Layer 3 testing).

oRFC 6349: Network performance and troubleshooting for end-to-end path analysis.

5.Automation & Scripting:

oCisco pyATS: Test and automate network device configurations using Python.

oAnsible: Automate configuration management and test deployments across network environments.

oGitHub & GitLab: Source control and CI/CD pipeline integrations for test automation.

oPostman: API testing and validation for network management systems.

oJenkins: Continuous integration and automated testing of network applications.

6.Cloud-Native Testing:

oKubernetes (K8S): Managing containerized environments for testing microservices and cloud-native apps.

oOpenShift: Platform for orchestrating, deploying, and managing Kubernetes-based applications in the test environment.

oAWS, GCP, Azure: Cloud platforms for running scalable test environments.

oOpFlex & OpenFlow: Network control and automation for SDN testing in cloud environments.

oTOSCA: Cloud orchestration and testing of NFV/SDN-based services.

7.Latency & Throughput Validation:

oLatency Testing: Measuring network latency under different conditions (end-to-end, across regions).

oBandwidth Testing: Verifying throughput for large-scale data transfers and service-level agreements (SLAs).

oJitter Testing: Measuring variations in network latency, particularly in real-time communication scenarios.

oWander Testing: Analyzing frequency stability over time in telecom systems.

8.Field Testing & Deployment:

oSurvey Tools: GPS, Laser Range Finder, MapInfo for field site surveys.

oConstruction & Field Work: OSHA 10, R56, and Battery Discharge Load Testing for backup power systems.

oFloor Layout Planning: Designing test environments with equipment placement, connectivity, and cable routing.

9.Virtualization Testing:

oVMware ESXi, vSphere, Hyper-V: Virtualized test environments to simulate hardware failure and resource allocation issues.

oVMware NSX-T: Network virtualization testing with micro-segmentation and multi-cloud integration.

oCisco ACI: Testing network automation, policy configuration, and SDN integration.

oXenServer, XCP-ng: Open-source virtualization for creating flexible test environments.

10.Compliance & Security Testing:

oSecurity Vulnerability Testing: Ensuring network components comply with security frameworks (NIST, Zero Trust).

oIEEE 802.3, 802.1ag: Testing Ethernet link performance for compliance with industry standards.

oSSL/TLS Testing: Ensuring encrypted communication works correctly across various services.

oPenetration Testing: Identifying vulnerabilities and testing for potential security breaches.

11.Synchronization & Timing:

oSyncE, IEEE 1588v2, NTP: Testing time synchronization accuracy in telecom networks, including GNSS, IRIG.

oG.8275.2, Stratum-3: Ensuring proper time synchronization for mission-critical systems.

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