Highlights:

Skills:IT, Mobile, MW planning, Microwave, 2G, 3G, LTE, Management, Project coordinator, Business, Analyst

Project Manager 11/2020 - 072022
Darek Kuwait, Kuwait, Kuwait
Industry: Telecom
Overseeing the direction of Various Term Projects with Telecom operators and vendors in coordination with Project Coordinators, Engineers and field teams.
Established in 2015, Darek sets its mark in Construction, Electrical, Security and Surveillance systems, Telecommunications, Logistic facilities in the region, covering currently Kuwait. Project involved providing turnkey solutions for engineering and deploying wireless telecommunication solutions with the mobile service provider – Zain Kuwait, Ooredoo Kuwait, STC Kuwait. Dealing with vendors – Ericsson, Huawei, IHS. Dealing with Ministry of Communications Kuwait. Projects (Various): Manages the strategic aspects of large engagements and mitigates any risk. Oversees senior managers and managers working on client engagements within practice. Ensures engagement reviews and quality assurance procedures take place for all practice engagements. Ensure that all disciplines directly involved in the project are in line with the Project goals and objectives. Develops, implements, and maintains sound business practices. Develops and implements strategic objectives for practice that are aligned with the region's strategic initiatives. Coordinates the efforts of various workers in order to ensure that required tasks can be accomplished Develops a timeline for the completion of certain milestones for a given project Creates a budget for the completion of a particular job, and monitors the amount of money spent in order to ensure the project does not exceed this amount Recommends changes to a project that is ongoing if it appears it is not proceeding on schedule or is producing unsatisfactory results Develops an alternate course of action for completing a job should the initial plan fail Makes presentations to investors, business partners and company executives concerning different phases of a project Review’s proposals and approves or denies them Contracts with outside agencies for support on an as-needed basis Report’s profit and loss figures. Consolidates and analyses profitability, revenue, margins, bill rates and utilization across practice. Helps create pipeline forecasts and broad-based financial picture for practice. Addresses and resolves all billing issues. Ensures practice meets or exceeds budgeted financial objectives, including revenue and margin. Develops and meets revenue and other financial goals for practice.--
Project Implementation Manager 04/2016 - 08/2021
Oraxel Solutions, Kuwait., Kuwait, Kuwait
Industry: Telecom
Project Implementation Manager handling the rollout of operator Ooredoo IBS Project and handling the maintenance services for STC (Formerly VIVA) Site Quality Improvement Project
Oraxel is established in May 2013 as a new subsidiary of SADITA holding company and is specialized in providing the latest technologies in Communication, Telecommunication, and IT Services in the region, covering currently Kuwait, and Iraq. Project involved providing turnkey solutions for engineering and deploying wireless telecommunication solutions with the mobile service provider – Ooredoo Kuwait, Viva Kuwait and Zain Kuwait and dealing with vendors – Ericsson and Huawei. Ooredoo Projects: Direct or complete market level Equipment deployment activities including, but not limited to the following: Implementation Engineering documentation, Integration Engineering and Data Translation documentation, coordination and submittal of documents. Coordination of installation and integration resources. Manages all request and changes to Data translation scripts Viva Projects: Direct or complete market level Equipment deployment activities including, but not limited to the following: Implementation Engineering documentation, Integration Engineering and Data Translation documentation, coordination and submittal of documents. Coordination of installation and integration resources. Manages all request and changes to Data translation scripts--
Installation Manager 02/2007 - 07/2015
Shabakkat Operations, Kuwait, Kuwait
Industry: Telecom
Working as Installation Manager with primary function for the implementation of the rollout project with the mobile service provider - Wataniya Telecom and for the installation of 3G & 4G services for vendor - Ericsson.
Shabakkat serves enterprises and communications service providers with a full spectrum of professional services that involve turnkey information and ICT solutions to various countries in the Middle East. Project involved providing turnkey solutions for engineering and deploying wireless telecommunication solutions with the mobile service provider – Ooredoo Group, Kuwait and with vendor – Ericsson, Kuwait Ericsson Projects: Direct or complete market level Equipment deployment activities including, but not limited to the following: Implementation Engineering documentation, Integration Engineering and Data Translation documentation, coordination and submittal of documents. Coordination of installation and integration resources. Ooredoo Projects: Direct or complete market level Equipment deployment activities including, but not limited to the following: Implementation Engineering documentation, Integration Engineering and Data Translation documentation, coordination and submittal of documents. Coordination of installation and integration resources. Manages all request and changes to Data translation scripts--
Transmission Microwave Design Consultant 04/2006 - 07/2006
Aircom International Ltd, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Telecom
Worked as a Transmission Microwave Design Consultant for Aircom - Abu Dhabi project with client Nokia for integration of the new mobile service provider – EITC (DU).
AIRCOM International is a telecom network management consultancy firm focusing on end-to-end network planning, sharing, outsourcing, and OSS optimization for IP and cellular networks. Project involved with setting up network services with client Nokia for integration of the new mobile service provider – EITC (DU). Coordinated Microwave Line of Site (LOS) surveys with field engineers to provide optimal Microwave link connectivity to site. Drafted Microwave engineering plan and network diagram based on data acquired on site. Prepared Microwave network radio path profile and calculations, Frequency management and Interference test using the Microwave radio propagation tool – Pathloss Ver 4.0 and NET ACT / Connect. Provided survey observation status and net results to client Nokia – Planning Division with necessary recommendations. Provided survey reports conclusions to the client’s Site Acquisition and Civil Works departments. Maintained a Microwave radio calculations database. Provided the final plans and calculations of the Microwave link to the Commissioning and Implementation group. Attended customer meetings and helped them to identify and find solutions to transmission problems. Tools: Pathloss Ver 4.0, NET ACT/Connect, MS Office, MS Project--
Senior Transmission Microwave Design Planner 08/2006 - 04/2006
Siemens LLC, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Telecom
Worked as a Senior Transmission Microwave Design Planner for the bidding acquisition of the new project with new mobile service provider – EITC (DU).
Siemens LLC is the Regional headquarters for Middle East zone and provides products, systems, solutions, servicing and support for setting up, operating and maintaining complete corporate and carrier networks, which included ancillary services including network planning and financial consultancy. Project involved in the bidding acquisition of the new project with new mobile service provider – EITC (DU). Conducted surveys for network connectivity and design. Evaluated survey candidates provided by various subcontractors for suitable preferred sites for radio connectivity. Drafted Microwave engineering plan and network diagram based on data acquired on site. Prepared Microwave network radio path profile and calculations, Frequency management and Interference test using the Microwave radio propagation tool – Pathloss Ver 4.0 Maintained a Microwave radio calculations database and link budget. Provided the final plans and calculations to the commissioning and implementation group. Prepared material quantification for planned usage. Updated management system tool Capri with Transmission information. Attended meetings and helped to identify and find solutions to transmission problems. Tools: Siemens S RAL and S RAL XD, MW bandwidth 6, 7, 18, 38 GHz Pathloss Ver 4.0, CAPRI, MS Office, MS Project--
Transmission Microwave Planner 02/2001 - 08/2005
Siemens TPO (Telecommunications Project Office), Kuwait, Kuwait
Industry: Telecom
Worked as a Transmission Microwave Planner for the integration of the project with the mobile service provider - Wataniya Telecom.
Siemens provides products, systems, solutions, servicing and support for setting up, operating and maintaining complete corporate and carrier networks, which included ancillary services including network planning and financial consultancy. Project involved in the implementation and the integration of the project with the mobile service provider - Wataniya Telecom. (Later Ooredoo) Conducted site surveys for RF and MW networks handling 2G and 3G for new sites as well as site upgrade/ expansion Drafted CAD drawings showing structural design, heights in AGL and orientation placement of antennas for both RF and MW. Created and provided technical site survey reports to the customer for feedback and verification. Prepared Microwave network radio path profile and calculations, Frequency management and Interference test using the Microwave radio propagation tool – Pathloss Ver 4.0m / Rifu Provided site reports for the Microwave 0znetwork to the customer. Maintained a Microwave radio calculations database and link budget. Maintained traffic routing database. Provided the final plans and calculations to the commissioning and implementation group. Prepared material quantification and assigning equipment BOQ for planned usage and final implementation of MW link. Prepared statement of material quantity data (BOQ) for commercial invoicing. Provided data entry of used and/or handed-over Transmission and Microwave radio equipment for repairs by the use of the Logistics tool AKUHW to the Siemens maintenance (RUAD) group. Responsible as administrator to maintain all project milestone data in site management tool Capri. Tools: Siemens S RAL and S RAL XD, MW bandwidth 7, 18, 38 GHz, AutoCAD, Pathloss Ver 4.0, Rifu. CAPRI, AKUHW, MS Office, MS Project--
Computer Maintenance Technician 01/1999 - 04/2000
Diyar United Co, Kuwait, Kuwait
Industry: IT
Worked as a Computer Maintenance Technician at Kuwait Oil Company (K.O.C.), Ahmadi Project in the IT Division. Troubleshooting PC's and Installing /Upgrading software's, Configuring emails, Handling support services.
Diyar is an Information and Communication Technology Company having various contracts. Project involved with Kuwait Oil Company (K.O.C.), IT Division and also with Kuwait National Petroleum Company (KNPC), Head Office – IT Division. Supported all corporate technology used within IT environment including hardware replacement and support for Windows computers. Solved issues assigned with regards to customer call trouble tickets (TT) Provided IT troubleshooting support for software / hardware problems the PC user incurs. Involved in installation and maintenance of new and/or latest upgraded, software for the PC users. Involved in the hardware installation of computers, printers, scanners, etc for the users at different departments. Performed preparation of PC according to the customized use or for new users. Configured email exchange of all clients. Installed licensed anti-virus updates, software upgrades and patches to various users. Handled the closure of complaint calls from customers requesting IT support. Involved in Y2K patch work and on call duty during Y2K transition phase. Tools: MS Office, MS Project, Antivirus software, MS Exchange, CPU’s, Monitors, Laptop/Notebooks, Printers, Scanners--
Administrative Officer 01/1998 - 06/1998
Kuwait Gulf Link Transport Co. KSCC, Kuwait, Kuwait
Industry: Shipping & Stevedoring
Prepared quotations for consignment transportation and stevedoring for shipments due at port. Verified airfreight and/or shipping documents for consignments due at port.
KGL is the provider of integrated Supply Chain Management services in the Middle East, fulfilling the Transportation, Logistics, Port Management, Shipping and Freight Forwarding needs of countless regional and international clients. Project involved with Kuwait National Petroleum Company (KNPC), Processed staff material requests including price canvasing, purchase orders, and payments. Prepared quotations for consignment transportation and stevedoring for shipments due at port. Verified airfreight and/or shipping documents for consignments due at port. Provided information to seniors as to the various shipping documents received for clearance and if all documents have been received in order. Performed documentation, faxes, memos, filing, printing, photocopying, e-mails, couriers, etc. on behalf of the manager and the department. Tools: MS Office, MS Project--
Computer Maintenance Technician 05/1994 - 11/1994
Al-Ikhlas Computer Company, Kuwait, Kuwait
Industry: IT
PC / Laptop preparation in accordance to customer needs with hardware and software support.
Al Ikhlas are retail traders in computer services, hardware and software services for all IT needs. Supported all corporate technology used within IT environment including hardware replacement and support for Windows computers. Provided IT troubleshooting support for software / hardware problems the PC user incurs. Involved in installation and maintenance of new and/or latest upgraded, software for the PC users. Involved in the hardware installation of computers, printers, scanners, etc for the users. Performed preparation of PC according to the customized use or for new users. Installed licensed anti-virus updates, software upgrades and patches to various users. Tools: MS Office, MS Project, Antivirus software, MS Exchange, CPU’s, Monitors, Laptop/Notebooks, Printers, Scanners--

Carmel School 04/1992 - 03/1994
, , Kuwait
Degree: High School Or Below
Major:Majored in Accounting, Business Management, Economics, Statistics and Computer Science
Higher Secondary - 12th Grade Pre-University Certification (A.I.S.S.C.E - C.B.S.C. Syllabus) Majored in Accounting, Business Management, Economics, Statistics and Computer Science