Engr Gulzar Ahmad CFOS®PMP®CCNA®ISO Lead Auditor®

Experience

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  Ericsson

  Mar 2010 - Jun 2012

  Core Network Engineer

  March’10 – Jun-12: Ericsson -TICS Group, New Delhi - India as Astt. Engineer-NSS SwitchProject: Bharti Airtel Ltd - Etisalat DB Telecom -UAE in New DelhiManaging Tekelec STP in Bharti Airtel Ltd Delhi Circle. [From Nov-2012 to April-2013]Performing operations & maintenance of AXE 810 MSC, MSC-S, NLD server, GMSC, HLR, BSC, BTS, TEKELECSTP, MGW R 5.0 and Alcatel Lucent MPBN (REDBACK ROUTERS).Excellent H/W knowledge of AXE andMGWincludingAPZ42/33,212/50,212/60 & APG-40 & APG-43, Telecom Internet Service Provider as per CustomerLoading of announcements in BSC, MSC, and GMSC whenever there is up gradation in Nodes. Creation of newsignaling links (LSL, HSL, and ATM) in BSC, MSC, GMSC and other nodes as per customer need.Routing Analysis: - B no. , GT, IMSI, MSRN, Emergency Number, GNOC Issues, TT Tickets, Toll free numbers as per requirements & execute it as per plan shared by customer.Checking and finding out the problem in call completion according customer complaints from TSG and troubleshooting various problems in location update, authentication problem, Analyze the Daily health checkup of MSC, GMSC, BSC, MPBN (Red back routers) nodes taken by Shift engineers Integration of new POIs, E1 augmentation, de-augmentation and performing AT of new POIs. backups (CP, APG, RTR, C & D drive) and routine maintenance of nodes installed.Knowledge of MNP and was a team member during MNP PAN India Testing. Testing of GPRS, 3G testing’s and configuration of new Parameters of MSISDN in HLR.Testing & Support of 3G Core products such as MSC-S.Up gradation of new Features in Tekelec STP individually whenever needed.Deep Knowledge of Tekelec STP Hardware likes Cards Frames etc. Knowledge of EPAP which includes IMEI, IMSI, and DN, Entity for MNP purpose. Traces on Tekelec STP through IAS and Wire shark and analysis of traces.HSL, LSL, Associations creation and GT routing in Tekelec STPs.Health check up and Backup of STP. Co-ordination with operator. Show less

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  Power Grid Corporation of India Limited

  May 2013 - Aug 2015

  Senior Transmission Engineer

  Since May’2013-Jul’2015: Powergrid Corporation of India Ltd India- as Engineer-Transmission-Telecom -OFCSignificant Highlights:# Maintenance activities of Optical Fiber Network System SDH/DWDM/G-PON/MPLs/ONT/OLT etc. Experience over Optical Fiber Network,# Adequate of Construction, Testing and Commissioning. Survey, liasioning and documentation including identification of existing manholes/fiber route Via Google Earth.# Involved in design and implementation of fiber optic projects. Installations and commissioning ofAdd/Drop fiber Optic multiplexer equipment. Trenching of OFC & experience over HDD & FiberDistribution Terminal.# Responsible Splicing of fiber optic cables using Fusion Splicer and Mechanical splicers. Terminations of fiber optic cables to patch panels (ODF).Testing of fiber optic cables using OTDR.# I have vast experience in installations and commissioning of both underground and aerial fiber cables and their related Add/ Drop Optical multiplexer equipments. # I have multi-vendor experiences of Ericsson/IDEA/AIRTEL/TICS Telecom, and Huawei. E1 Connectivity over STM# A team player who also can work well independently. Alarm monitoring on different networks Introduction to SDH/PDH network. Process to ADD & DROP a new circuit from main optically fiber network. To maintain the received & transmitted power. Fault management.# DIT & blowing of OFC. Splicing & Termination Of Ribbon & Loose tube OFC.Acceptance & Commissioning of links. Completed# 2- Optical Links both 0f 92 Km Length and handover to Customer within 12 Months Show less

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  Sterlite Technologies Limited

  Aug 2015 - Sept 2016

  Senior Project Engineer

  Working at Sterlite Technologies Ltd (NFS Project-J&K) as Sr. Project Engineer-OFC from Aug- 2015Planning of OFC network.1. Liasoning with BSNL & PICG for Survey, Execution, Signoff & Acceptance tests.2. Surveying of planned OFC network route with PICG & BSNL.3. Execution of planned OFC network through laying of Optical Fibre cable by HDD technology or by Open trench method as per specification laid down by NFS Cell.4. Execution with FTR concept(First Time Right)5. Signoff of documents with PICG & BSNL.6. DIT & blowing of OFC.7. Splicing & Termination Of Ribbon & Loose tube OFC.8. Acceptance & Commissioning of NLD and Access links.9. Completed 3- Optical Links both 0f 70 Km Length and handover to Customer within 10 Months.10. Involved in design and implementation of fiber optic projects. Installations and commissioning of Add/Drop fiber Optic multiplexer equipment. 11. Trenching of OFC & experience over HDD & Fiber Distribution Terminal.12. Responsible Splicing of fiber optic cables using Fusion Splicer and Mechanical splicers.13. Terminations of fiber optic cables to patch panels (ODF).Testing of fiber optic cables using OTDR. 14. Preparing of SLD Of OFC Links and ABD (As Build Diagram) with the Help of GIS Mapping. Show less

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  DAR ENGINEERING

  Oct 2016 - Feb 2018

  Senior Telecommunications Engineer

  Portfolio of More than 14 OPGW and 7 Underground Fiber Connectivity Links of 132kV and 380kV Sub-Station in Saudi Electricity Company as Sr. Telecom Engineer Place: K.S.A Type: Telecom, Optical Fiber Stage: Design/ Execution/ Ongoing Key responsibilities: Execution of planned OFC network in 132KV Sub-Station, 380 KV and Power Plant through laying of Optical Fiber cable by HDD technology or by Open trench method. Preparing of SLD of OFC Links and ABD (As Build Diagram) with the Help of GIS Mapping. Surveying of planned OFC network route with SEC Handling Saudi electricity company project unit for Lines & Telecom Division (16 Optical Ground Wire & 11 Underground Optical Fiber Links) from client side. Execution & Installation of Optical Ground wires (OPGW Transmission Lines) and underground FOC Telecom Links. Installation of Handhole/Manhole as per Saudi electricity Specification. Installation of OPGW Joint Boxes and Underground Joint Boxes as per SEC specifications. End to end installation of OFMR and FSTP for termination of fibers. Maintenance activities of Optical Fiber Network System SDH/DWDM. Trenching and Ducting, DIT & blowing of OFC. In Splicing & Termination of Ribbon & Loose tube (G665 & G652). Acceptance & Commissioning Working on Fiber Technology to connect the 138 kV Sub-Stations with OPGW -Optical Ground Wire and Fiber Optic Cable. Using GPON-PON Networking,SDH and PDH Technology ,Telecommunication,Designing Optical Fiber,Execution Methods Of Fiber,Splicing,OTDR,Transmission Towers. Civil work,Radio,HDD ,Mini Trenching ,Blowing ,Splicing,OTDR,LSPM,CDPMD etc Show less

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  BTC Networks

  Mar 2018 - Jul 2018

  Telecommunications Team Lead-SEC Projects

  Managing the Engineering and Design of Telecom Systems and Manage the Network Management System for MPLS-IP Design & CCTV and allover Telecom Installation. Communicate with Vendors and Manufacturers for design activities. Deliver a consolidated Base Design and Detail Design of Telecom SOW. Escalate to the Project Manager as needed. Manage the enterprise network Telecom part.  Manage Network Management Systems for Telecom part.  Anything related to routers, switches and media converters are under the responsibility of TCD in terms of configuration, WAN integration and management.  Review and manage approval of Base Design related to Telecom part of the Project.  Review the design and Technical Specification related to Telecom section.  Responsible on the allocation of IP Addresses of network nodes/elements for the Telecom part portion. Report to Project Management the test approval or snags needed to rectify related to Telecom portion of the project.  Ensure that the appropriate targets in Telecom part are all set, monitored and comply with date of completion. Responsible to manage the contractor for the installation and implementation of Telecom part covered anything like cabinet racks, routing, switching and network integration of the project.  Participate Mechanical Inspection (MCI) and ensure all Telecom section comments were rectified before doing testing and commissioning.  Perform and participate system testing and commissioning (Field test, Precommissioning, and Final acceptance and commissioning tests on Telecom equipment part.  Participate in witnessing Pre and Final test under the portion of Telecom part before issuing final acceptance certificate. Managing the Project Implementation activities in SEC Areas, COA, EOA, WOA and SOA. Managing the Implementation Teams in the areas COA, EOA, WOA and SOA. Communications between SEC/NGridSA & Contractor Show less

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  Jio

  Jan 2019 - Mar 2024

  Head CSO- Operations SLP - 4G 5G Infra Protection, Security -Fiber & FTTx Operations, Security Audits-Large, Medium and Small Network Sites, Security & Loss Prevention, Fraud & Mitigation, Security & Automation System-CCTV, Investigation & Vigilance, Asset Protection, Security Operations professional with experience of handling a large team of Onroll and Outsourced manpower. Managing overall planning & execution of Underground & overhead Optical Fiber cabling of FTTx & NLD Network. Overall Network Connectivity & Fiber patching for equipment’s like Nokia OLT, FDMS, SDH, DWDM, CCTV Installation & SAS connectivity & Fiber Termination box cabinets. Spearheaded a team of 40 members, Service provider Infra team & TRT/Riggers/FRT in handling the end-to-end project delivery starting from the analysis on an existing platform, modifying the existing solutions, proposing solutions, upgrades & new deployment. Good experience in Fiber Passive Deployments and Fiber O&M, CCTV Access Control devices such as Card Readers, Request to Exit Buttons (REX), Electric Door Strikes, Access Control Panels, Analog & IP Cameras. Install various CCTV camera types both Analog & Digital IP systems (Box, Dome, PTZ etc).Handling independently Investigations and Fraud Control. Depth knowledge of conducting Audits.4G 5G Infra Protection, Security - Security Audits-Large, Medium and Small Network Sites, Security & Loss Prevention, Fraud & Mitigation, Security & Automation System-CCTV, Investigation & Vigilance, Asset Protection, Safety, Fiber & FTTx Operations, Risk Management. Supply Chain Management , Network Warehouse Investigation, Material Reconciliation. Resource Management, Audit & Governance, People Safety, Police LEA, Access Authorization of Large , Medium & Small Facilities, Quarterly & Monthly SAS & Audits, Theft Prevention , FIR Lodge, Business Continuity. Responsible for management of all Security & Loss prevention (SLP) activities for Jio business domain in the state.InstallProgram DVR Show less Associated with Reliance Jio as CSO Operations and responsible for compliance to SLP Procedures at circle Level. Respond to Security Incident at Site and provide appropriate SLP support in terms of Investigation of incidents relating to Theft, Material Loss, Misconduct etc. Conduct Security & Loss Prevention Trainings / Briefings to the site staff. Security & Loss Prevention, Physical Security ,Fraud & Mitigation, Investigation & Vigilance ,Asset Protection, Safety, Audits, Fiber, Security Automation, Risk, Oil &Gas. Laisoning with Local Authorities like Governmenr agencies and Police. Security of FTTX & Optical Fiber Network -Underground & Overhead. Audit of Underground & overhead Optical Fiber cabling of FTTx & NLD Network. Overall Network Connectivity & Fiber patching for equipment’s like OLT, SDH, DWDM & Fiber Termination box. Transmission networking infrastructures, Telecom OSP/ISP GPON Technology. Monitoring quality work for Telecom equipment/fiber Installation teams in all areas of Kashmir. Preparing the Progress Reports & Project Basis schedule. Manage SLP budget and revenue & Process compliance. Track monthly projections to meet deployment targets. Commissioning and preparation of Telecom Security CCTV for installation. Manage budget of NW SLP for the circle. Site Audits of small, medium and LFL,Access control of all network sites, Implementation of all SLP policies, coordination with NW teams. Implementation and uptime of SAS equipment, Manage budget of NW SLP.Coordinate with vendor for implementation of SAS. Plan and execute ona daily basis as per target.Share daily status of implementation to the Circle SAS SPOC. Co-ordinate with vendor & TRT & CMP lead for achieving 99% SAS uptime on a daily basis. Share daily status of maintenance activities for SAS uptime with the circle SAP SPOC. Show less

  • Circle Security Manager- Manager SLP Network

    Sept 2022 - Mar 2024

  • CSO FTTX Operations -Deputy Manager

    Jan 2019 - Sept 2022
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  Aramco

  Jan 2024 - now

  Senior Telecommunications Specialist

  Jafurah Gas Plant : Handling EPC project including construction/Optical Fiber Planning and Execution site support activities.extensive experience in basic and detailed engineering of various Telecommunication and security systems. Telephone System, LAN/WAN, CCTV System.Security & Access Control System, PAGA System, Video Conferencing System, transmission systems, Intrusion Detection System, Plant Radio System (UHF/VHF), VSAT. GPON ,SDH, DWDM,PAGA. Installation of TETRA Tower , F&G , Security Fence , IPPS and Process CCTV, Instrumentation Cable Tray and Cable. Telecom Duct Banks , Well understanding on BICSI, ANSI and Saudi Aramco Standards. Familiar with the international Industry Codes and Standards related to Intrinsically Safe Systems and Electrical Systems for Instrumentation and Telecom such as; API RP 551 ISA RP12.6, ISA RP12.2.02, ISA TR12., ANSI MC96.1, IEEE 518, IEEE 1100, IEC 60529, NEMA ICS 6, NEMA 250, NEMA VE 1, NEMA VE 2, NFPA 70/NEC and UL 94. Show less