Tariq Mohammed

Experience

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  Omantel

  Jan 2010 - Mar 2015

  - Carry out 7x24 managing and maintaining transmission networks (DWDM, SDH, PDH and MW). - Ensure operational efficiency of mobile, fixed, HDSL-MSAN, Cx-SDH, PDH-Dxx, ML, Microwave system, 2G, 3G, internet connection, IP core and MPLS activities by conducting routine maintenance checks on all Al-dahira Stations. - End to end circuit test as part of service delivery process. - Ensure necessary maintenance measures are conducted in a timely and efficient manner to ensure minimal operational time. - End to end circuit test as part of service delivery process.- Ensure the availability of 2G, 3G, Fixed, MPLS, ILL, P2P services. - Keep network healthy during emergency cases. Show less - First Line support to MPLS/ILL services and internal/external customers.- Fault management and Troubleshooting faults and reporting them to cornered team.- Identifying events affecting the performance of the network.- Ensure that customer complaints/queries are dealt within a short period to minimize the service(s) downtime and to meet all internal/External SLA.- Implement, managed and followed MPLS/ILL RFC sent by our managed customers.- Follow trouble tickets dispatch to Network Support, Network Maintenance, and Field Network Vendors.- Prepare weekly and monthly ILL/MPLS managed service fault report.- End to end circuit test as part of service delivery process. Show less

  • Transmission A.Engineer, Network Maintenance Team

    May 2012 - Mar 2015

  • NOC A.Engineer, Network Operational Center (NOC),

    Jan 2010 - Apr 2012
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  Oman Gas Company

  Mar 2015 - Aug 2017

  Telecom Engineer

  - Maintain and operate all communication infrastructures such as SDH, Leased Lines, FOC infrastructure, P2P, PRI, GPRS and ADSL.- Maintain and operate networks (Corporate and SCADA) for availability and performance, optimize DNS, DHCP, VLANs, and QoS. Ensure that configuration of all equipment is optimal and follows best practices for redundancy and multiple paths.- Install and maintain data communication system, ensure LAN, WAN & FOC availability, capacity and connectivity. - Providing first level support to help-desk (IT & Telecoms) to solve any telecoms \ network issues to take ownership of any issues and provide solutions. Ensure escalation to second level support including with management, third-parties \ manufacturers if necessary until issue is closed.- Taking lead in assigned and\or related projects execution. - Maintain the Telecom network and data communication systems, equipment, software and services, inventories, spare parts, warranty information and maintain documentation up to date. - Ensure the delivery of quality Telecom services to meet company requirements, including: Reviewing Telecom network (usage reporting) to monitor usage and ensure capacity requirements are maintained, monitoring telecom and network systems to detect problems, monitor network performance on an on-going basis, evaluate solutions and improvements of the technology scenario and make recommendations that include benefits, identify and resolve hardware and software issues escalated from engineers, responsible for creation of change controls for any required changes or additions to the computing environment and related communications network.- Provide specialized support for effective, safe and reliable operation. Work with other departments and sections such as operation and SCADA system to assist them in troubleshooting and identify of improvements. Responsible to resolve and provide solutions to any telecom or network related issues affecting OGC operations. Show less

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  Oman Broadband

  Aug 2017 - now

  - Drive the end to end designs of FTTx rollout, core connections, backhaul customer requirements and MDUs last connectivity designs. - Own all network roll out projects by providing technical expertise and coordinate for end to end integration.- Work closely with the Planning & Technology management team and contribute in planning bespoke customer requirements in line with the company’s financial budget and strategic business objectives- Facilitate network requirements based on Commercial and Customer requirements.- Develop, maintain and update network key performance indicators and ensure network is designed in accordance with accepted planning guidelines- Study network expansion and technology upgrade issues and make appropriate recommendations to increase efficiency of networks infrastructure- Lead, coach and manage the performance of the team in line with good people management practices - Set targets and PDPs for team members in line with HR policies Show less - Design, analyze, plan and modify Oman Broadband's network components - Maintain and update Oman Broadband’s inventories and diagrams relative to network design and architecture- Ensure that network resilience policies and guidelines are adhered to during all solution rollouts- Maintain reports on customer activities and requirements- Work with the GIS team to build records within the GIS system- Ensure duct and fibre network designs are recorded effectively- Develop processes and procedures to record and track customer requirements- Compile regular reports on progress and throughput. Show less

  • Manager Access Network Planning

    Jun 2023 - now

  • Head of Passive Network Planning & Design

    Dec 2020 - May 2024

  • Lead Passive Network Planning & Design

    Jan 2020 - Nov 2020

  • Lead FTTx Planning and Design

    Dec 2018 - Dec 2019

  • Principal Solution Engineer

    Aug 2017 - Nov 2018