Azwin Abdul Ghani

Experience

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  Celcom (M) Bhd

  Jul 2000 - May 2006

  Engineer & Senior Engineer

  As a Senior Engineer at TM Cellular Sdn Bhd (TMTOUCH) & Celcom Bhd from July 2000 to May 2006, reporting to the General Manager of Switching Systems in Network Operations and subsequently to the Head of Data Products, I played a key role in developing technical and business case proposals for data and messaging products.

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  Alcatel-Lucent, Asia Pacific

  May 2006 - Apr 2007

  Program Manager

  As a Program Manager at Alcatel Network Systems from May 2006 to April 2007, reporting to the Director of Mobile Communications Group in Alcatel Malaysia, I led the delivery and financial performance of projects, overseeing customer support for the Alcatel Mobile Communications Group Digi contract. In this role, my responsibilities included effectively managing project delivery and ensuring financial success, contributing to the overall performance and satisfaction of Alcatel's Digi contract.

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  Ericsson

  Apr 2007 - Jul 2023

  As the Head of Project Management Office at Ericsson for Malaysia, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka from August 2017 to July 2023, I led a team of 60 in a matrix organization, reporting to the VP of Network Operations. My role involved developing and driving network operations governance, focusing on project excellence, resource strategy, financial performance, and risk compliance. Serving as the control owner for SOX, ISRA, EGMS, BCAP, and ABC, I played a key role in the Executive Steering Board and Project Steering Committee for crucial projects. Achievements include securing >RM 200 million in net sales, reducing stakeholder escalations by 80%, and winning a nationwide RFP for 5G deployment. Special assignments involved optimizing supply chain processes and excelling in pre-sales for 5G deployment, resulting in cost savings and accolades, including the 2023 Compliance Practice of the Year Award. Show less As the Head of Project Office in Malaysia and Sri Lanka from May 2011 to June 2016, I reported to the VP of Network Operations. In this role, I took charge of driving and leading the implementation of project processes, methods, and tools and serving as a people manager for Project Managers and Project Support professionals. I successfully delivered on special assignments as Project Director for Celcom MOAT and Axiata Managed Services. My leadership ensured the effective execution of all project initiatives and strategic assignments, contributing to the overall success of the organization. Show less As the Head of Customer Project Manager for Global Services Multimedia & SI at Ericsson from January 2009 to June 2010, reporting to the Head of Multimedia & SI at GSDC Malaysia, I led a team of 15 System Integration Customer Project Managers and Managed Services Consultants. Responsible for the Global Service Delivery Center CPMs in Malaysia, covering APAC and the Middle East, my leadership involved overseeing the efficient execution of projects and services across diverse regions, ensuring effective collaboration among team members and achieving successful outcomes in system integration and customer project management. Show less As a Customer Project Manager for Global Services Multimedia & SI at Ericsson from April 2007 to December 2008, reporting to the Head of Project Office at GSDC Malaysia, I was tasked with delivering system integration projects within APAC and the Middle East on short-term assignments ranging from 6 to 12 months. In this role, I effectively managed project timelines, resources, and client expectations, ensuring successful project delivery within specified timeframes and contributing to the overall success of system integration initiatives in diverse regions. Show less

  • Head Of Project Office and Business Operations - Network Operations Malaysia, Sri Lanka & Bangladesh

    Aug 2017 - Jul 2023

  • Head of Business Operations, Network Services - Malaysia and Sri Lanka

    Aug 2016 - Aug 2017

  • Head of Project Office, Malaysia & Sri Lanka

    May 2011 - Jul 2016

  • Head, Business Support Systems, Malaysia & Sri Lanka

    Jul 2010 - Apr 2011

  • Head of Customer Project Management, GSDC Malaysia

    Jan 2009 - Jun 2010

  • Customer Project Manager, GSDC Malaysia

    Apr 2007 - Dec 2008
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  Team Dredger

  Aug 2023 - Dec 2024

  Principal & Co-Founder

  A thought leadership consultancy focusing on project excellence & digital transformation.> Publisher at Techcoproject.com, publishing articles that discusses the need for telcos to transform and project management lessons based on 20 years of in the field experience. > Coaching engineers to become effective project managers> Helps businesses diagnose and turnaround red projects