Experience

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  Information technology companies - various

  Jan 2002 - Jan 2004

  Systems engineeer

  I provided system administration and corporate IT services as a CCNA and MCSE for various firms in the IT and Telecommunications industry. My range of responsibilities included ISP configuration on Linux (SuSE, Red Hat) with Sendmail (Mail), Apache (Web), Squid (Proxy) servers and fault handling and second level customer support to ensure smooth Internet based corporate services.

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  Grameenphone ltd - telenor company

  Jan 2004 - Jan 2008

  In this role I was responsible for the delivery of large-scale network rollout projects in an extremely competitive environment in Bangladesh, including the largest BTS rollout project in the country – 4,200 base stations in one year. While the number of sites was huge this volume was possible in this context as there were fewer regulatory hurdles in Bangladesh than in Australia.I undertook the project management of multiple large-scale roll-outs – up to 2,000 sites scoping and designing the roll-out delivery schedule and managing and controlling the workflow to ensure timely delivery of key milestones. Guiding and influencing the team and individual team members I was able to ensure cooperative interaction to further the delivery goals. Selection of key contractors fell within the range of my responsibilities, as did monitoring the timeliness and quality of contracted works, and daily and weekly reporting, and continuous follow-up to ensure deadlines were met and the project remained ‘on track’ and within the projected timelines.Applying engineering knowledge and problem solving skills to manage risks and issues, I successfully oversaw and led the network rollout of 4,200 base stations in 2007 and over-saw and led the network rollout with 2,600 base stations in 2006. Show less

  • Rollout Program Manager, Radio and Transmission Network Deployment - Wireless

    Jan 2006 - Jan 2008

  • Regional Team Lead - Radio Access Network (RAN) Deployment - Wireless

    Jan 2004 - Jan 2006
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  Grameenphone ltd - telenor company

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2012

  Selected by management to head this new assurance department during a challenging time, I established, managed and led 38 employees in 6 sections. The objective of the department was to direct service delivery and assurance projects—an objective I met. Astute leadership and mentoring of the team led to outstanding performance in delivering network quality, Information Security, QA projects. A significant proportion of my time was engaged in assessing and devising strategies to turn around network performance from swap-related network quality problems, and assessing and developing a comprehensive end-to-end service management system. One outcome of these assessments was the decision to deploy a SwissQual benchmarking system and mobile probes to assure high quality end-to-end services delivery. I also led a joint Telenor-Deloitte team to undertake an Information Security Audit to detect risks, assess vulnerability, and devise and implement measures to attain 0-loss from cyber security threats. In the role I implemented a Checkpoint Intrusion Prevention System and HP ArcSight SIEM system and directed numerous lean Six Sigma projects to achieve cost efficiency and continuous improvement. Under my leadership we delivered RAN Swap Acceptance and QA of 3900 sites with pre-swap quality and I directed a Telenor-Ericsson joint team to identify revenue risks and ultimately ensured the protection of AU $20.83m in revenues for 2012. Show less I took over as the Energy Efficiency Project Manager at the CTO’s request to transform network operations with energy saving and environmental initiatives.Implementing the Telenor Group’s climate, environmental and energy strategies I ensured Grameenphone became a sustainable organization. I developed a set of structured initiatives to implement energy use reduction program. and was responsible for implementing energy and carbon emission saving initiatives that reduced energy consumption from the network by 10% in 2009, and winning the 2009 GSMA Asia Mobile Green Award (as the head of Network Energy Reduction Program).Instrumental in the promotion of savings behaviour by linking employees’ annual performance KPI’s with the corporate energy performance I implemented a successful communications strategy to promote the energy savings behavioural KPI’s ensuring employee engagement. The outcome was that we achieved 91% employee awareness (annual survey), and the programme was a remarkable success. Show less

  • Head of Service Assurance

    Jan 2009 - Jan 2012

  • National Program Manager (Climate Champion), Network Energy Efficiency Program

    Jan 2009 - Jan 2010
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  Telenor

  Jan 2012 - Jul 2013

  Network stream lead - network bidding - mobile network planning

  Specifically selected by the CTO & Telenor management to develop business plans and technical bid document for Telenor Group’s Telecom license acquisition project in Myanmar. I took responsibility for developing network plans, infrastructure costs and rollout strategies for a15-year greenfield network model.In this role I honed my skills in bid preparation, successfully completing the technical section of the bid document with technology strategy, radio coverage simulations, core dimensioning and transmission plans. We consequently won the license.I also developed a network dimensioning and rollout plan as part of the business case and financial valuation of license. Leading and coordinating a group of subject matter experts based in Norway, Pakistan and Bangladesh I successfully completed a comprehensive technical bid documentation for radio, transmission, core and packet network functions for the nationwide telecom license in Myanmar for Telenor. Show less

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  Service stream

  Aug 2013 - Aug 2015

  Saed project manager - 3g & 4g rollout

  Servicestream manages end-to-end aspects of rollout projects including access, design, build, installation, and servicing of fixed-line, mobile and fibre optic network infrastructure. With around 300 skilled personnel based in its NSW, VIC, QLD, SA and WA offices, Servicestream serves a range of key industry leaders in the Telecommunication and Energy sectors. In these project management roles I took responsibility for leading the delivery of Telstra and Vodafone’s 4G and 3G network expansion programs in Victoria/Tasmania region. This involved the end-to-end conceptualisation, engineering and project management for the upgrade of 4G and 3G networks valued from $1-5m, throughout the State. More specifically, I successfully led and delivered Telstra LTE SAED programs, reaching customer expectations and creating business value, and managed the design, property and town planning works for around 200+ SAED projects across multiple programs (L700, L1800, L2600, U850, U2100) consistently meeting costs and revenue targets, and quality parameters.Also during this time I led and managed Vodafone’s eJV (4G), LTE 1800 (4G), U850 (3G), Transmission, and Relocation projects successfully.My skills in SEAD, thorough project assessment and strong management and coordination of a multi-talented team of designers, project engineers, property consultants and town planners, and rigorous timetabling contributed significantly to the projects’ success. Show less

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  Nbn™ australia

  Aug 2015 - now

  End to end delivery of large scale FTTX (FTTP, FTTC) deployment programs to provide high speed broadband internet connection.In this role, I am responsible for leading a team to deliver FTTP, FTTB and FTTC technologies for the New Development estates and buildings of Victoria, Australia. As part of my role, I oversee program forecasting, works allocation, governing contractors (Delivery Partners), and managing cost. By implementing a clear governance framework, operational cadence, continuous follow up, and maintaining a performance culture I successfully improved the On-Time Delivery of my programs and reduced cycle times. Engaging Subject Matter Experts, consultants, internal and external stakeholders in a timely manner I ensure that the challenges of the projects were tackled early in time. I ensure the visibility of my program outcomes to the senior leadership team by communicating effectively and transparently at all times. With guidance, coaching encouragement and support I helped my team members to take full accountability of work, operate fearlessly and grow and develop professionally. This led to achieving high level of team engagement and maintain a high-performance culture. Show less National Broadband Network (nbn©) aims to provide communication and fast broadband services to Australian individuals, business, and government organizations. It has a government-mandated target to deliver fast broadband to 8 million homes and businesses by 2020.In this role I was responsible for leading a project team to deliver FTTC (Fibre To The Curb) as part of nbn’s FTTX technology deployment in the Melbourne region. Appointed to the role, my duties included planning and implementing an effective plan, and managing end-to-end delivery of SDU (Single Dwelling Unit) and MDU (Multi Dwelling Units) projects by the delivery partner (Contractor).By developing a rigorous plan, mobilising a Tier 1 contractor, structured program management and managing the risks and issues I successfully delivered 47 SAM (Subscriber Area Module) projects to required quality and schedule. The tight management of the program was in large measure facilitated by the operational structure I implemented for day to day delivery. Show less

  • Senior Project Manager

    Jul 2019 - now

  • Project Manager, Network Deployment

    Aug 2015 - Jun 2019