Tan Chee Meng

Experience

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  Maxis

  Dec 2006 - May 2010

  Engineer

  responsible for Metro-Ethernet network design, implementation and commissioning

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  ZTE (malaysia) corporation sdn bhd

  May 2010 - Jul 2014

  Technical Manager

  technical lead for project team to support TM Metro-E network design, deployment and solutioning

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  Maxis

  Jul 2014 - Jun 2018

  Leading Transport Network IP transformation program Maxis IP/MPLS core technial lead

  • Solutions Architect

    Apr 2017 - Jun 2018

  • IP/MPLS Network Expert

    Jul 2014 - Apr 2017
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  SPTel Pte Ltd

  Jul 2018 - May 2021

  Network Technical lead and Architect for Digitalisation Network• Designed and implemented first digital enabled network in Singapore with software defined networking• Managed and led end-to-end digital enabled network across Internet-of-things, network, security and BSS/OSS domains• Architected best engineering practice for transport network and security compliances in green field digital enabled network• Technical lead for VeloCloud SD-WAN and developed strategy for deployment and solutions for enterprise customers• Optimized network built TCO by 20% by introducing lean network design with software defined networking• Key technical lead of network and security domains in digital enabled network tender process and awarded tenders to partners and principles Show less

  • Principal Architect

    Jul 2019 - May 2021

  • Network Architect

    Jul 2018 - Jul 2019
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  Ericsson

  Aug 2021 - May 2022

  Transport Network Consultant

  • Lead and drive on network projects acceptance process to improve network performance & availability.• Drive improvements and network quarterly audits in network infrastructure operations, architecture design and delivery processes.• Evaluate and perform assessment on proposed network solution with internal & external stakeholders to meet business needs and operation’s requirement• Supervise network infrastructure deployment and conduct in-depth technical assessment & advice to level 3 support to deliver comprehensive transport network solution. Show less

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  ZTE Corporation (malaysia)

  May 2022 - Jul 2023

  Technical Director

  • Developed and reinforced project team to align with company goals & compliance• Responsible for direct coaching with team members, planned and managed annually project scope• Architected network design to fulfil 5g network backhauling solution• Managed monthly project budget review and provided budget spending insights.• Provided consultation service collaboratively with stakeholders and vendors to cater enterprise and 5G requirements.• Established well governed framework for service testing methodology to validate product’s requirement align with network features.• Responsible to streamline operation routine matters and produced best practises to enhance service delivery performance• Conducted monthly reporting to VP and steering committees on network delivery and provided insights into risk trending and area of improvements. Show less

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  ZTE Corporation

  Jul 2023 - now

  Deputy Project Director

  -Assisted Project Director in managing overall planning, execution and deployment of 5G backhaul infrastructure projects ensuring alignment with industry best practice acceptance-Led high-performing project teams to successful complete key network operation and modernized legacy metro-ethernet networks-Spearhead in design and implementation of 5G backhaul infrastructure with streamlined processes that integrated best practice and automation.-Collaborated with senior leadership and TM's stakeholders to define network strategies with business goals, enhancing overall service delivery and customer satisfaction -Assessed project constraints & alternatives and collaborated with cross functionals team to manage project risks and handle network design change management-Provided mentorship to junior project managers and team members in guiding them through network best practise and problem solving techniques in both 5G backhaul infrastructure and core network(4GC & 5GC)-Encouraged a collaborative team environment by fostering open communication and implemented company's compliance policy with continuous improvement-Collaborated with senior leadership and stakeholders to define network strategies with business goals, enhancing overall service delivery and meeting customer satisfaction-Proactively identify opportunities and implement strategies to optimize network resource while maintaining network performance, reliability and securityKey Achievements:- Accomplished 300+ critical node implementation and completed the 5G infrastructure footprint within 1 year.- Developed and enforced network strategy polices in reducing service interruption by 20% through service automation tools- Implemented network automation tool and reduced Mean-Time-to-Resolution(MTTR) by 30% Show less