Engr. Sikandar Khan (MIET), MSc (UK)

Experience

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  Civil Avaition Authority of Pakistan

  Jul 2008 - Aug 2008

  Intern

  I did internship in Electronic Engineering Department, Head Quarter Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority situated at Karachi Airport. During internship, I was deputed at various sections of the Electronic Engineering Department which include RADAR, LF (Low Frequency), MF (Medium Frequency), HF (High Frequency), VHF (Very High Frequency), UHF (Ultra-High Frequency). Different electronic equipment used for communication between the Pilot and ground staff are repaired in these sections. I was allowed to visit the RADAR department where different Air Traffic Control Officers monitor the flying aeroplanes within the range of the RADAR. I also paid a visit to the Air Traffic Control Tower and learnt a lot. Show less

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  Pakistan Television Corporation Limited

  Mar 2011 - Aug 2011

  Broadcast Engineer

  I have worked in different sections of Engineering Department of Pakistan Television Corporation – Karachi Centre. The sections included Production/Master Control Room (PCR/MCR), Digital Satellite News Gathering (DSNG), Non-Linear Editing (NLE), Transmitter, and Satellite Equipment.Key Responsibilities included: Monitoring the transmission of the state channel of Pakistan Ensuring smooth operation of the channel through PCR/MCR Technically conducting different live programs including News, Cultural, Political, Religious, Children, Special/Occasional, etc. Giving special effects using SYNERGY-II Digital Production Switcher in On-Air and Recorded Programs Ensuring un-interrupted communication of signals from/to the DSNG Van Editing the recorded programs in Non-linear Editing (NLE) section Making sure appropriate up streaming and down streaming of the signals when deputed at Transmitter, Satellite Equipment section Show less

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  The Bread Roll Company Limited

  Dec 2011 - Dec 2012

  Technical Bakery Operative

  I served as the Technical Bakery Operative in Britain’s one of the top and award winning Baking company. I was responsible for smooth operations of all the 24/7 running Production lines of the company.

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  Bhaoo Private Limited

  Mar 2013 - Sept 2015

  Executive NOC Engineer

  Key Responsibilities included: Proactive monitoring of Soft switch stability i.e. health checks including CPU Load, Disk Load, CPS, Calls in Progress and Bandwidth Utilization; Monitoring the calls’ traffic and routes based on their stats graphs and CDRs (Call Details Record) and escalating issues properly, making sure their on-time resolution and taking necessary actions to overcome their affects; Liaising with different VoIP operators to improve QoS parameters; Performing routing for traffic across the globe as per requested by the business team (KAMs); Troubleshooting coverage issues by means of SIP and H.323 signaling messages and the ISDN cause code; Analyzing Route performance by stats report consisting (ASR, ACD, PDD); Working with the standard codecs used in VoIP (G729, G723, and G711etc); Investigating trouble tickets (TTs) based on logical grounds and to reply effectively and quickly. Show less

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  REDtone

  Sept 2015 - Sept 2017

  Senior NOC Engineer

  Key Responsibilities include: To ensure smooth functioning of all the VoIP network components and make sure that they are active and error-free; Liaising with different Tier1 operators to improve ASR and other QoS parameters; Providing level 2 support to complicated complaints; Working on different open source software solutions; Identifying nature of problem and exploit proper precautions to solve the problem; Analyzing the trouble tickets of clients/vendors regarding the routes/network and assigning the issue to sub-ordinates for resolution and/or assist them for fixation of the issue; Monitoring the VoIP calls traffic through real-time graphs To follow-ups/coordination with local and international clients/vendors;  Managing and ensuring the task is accomplished as per company policies/SOPs; Maintaining network facilities for continuous upto-the-mark performance; Carrying out inspections on regular basis regarding network performance and preparing final reports for Management; Expertise in different L4 soft switches like Nextone, VPS, Telco-Bridge, Sippy, and VOS. Strong command over Jera-soft billing software. Familiar with Media Gateway Controller (MGC); To conduct training sessions for new employees; Actively scheduling and conducting the maintenance network enhancement activities with Technical support in USA/Canada; Coordinating with internal departments for swift resolution of in-house bottle necks (if any); Dealing with the power outages, black holes, network failures and making sure that main network remains stable. Show less

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  Systems Limited

  Oct 2017 - now

   Monitoring & closing of Tickets within defined SLAs Solution and Product research Forecasting for smooth operations Inventory management Vendor management Procurement process optimization RFP management ROI analysis Supplier evaluation, selection, and output monitoring Risk and compliance w.r.t purchase of IT assets Contract negotiation Data analysis Make sure uninterrupted Work from Home (WFH) services for all employees

  • Senior Manager - IT Procurement

    Jan 2025 - now

  • Manager - IT Procurment

    Jan 2022 - Feb 2025

  • Assistant Manager- IT Procurement

    Jan 2021 - Dec 2021

  • Network Engineer

    Oct 2017 - Dec 2020