Ahmad Abboud

Experience

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  SKYBAND

  Mar 2006 - Apr 2008

  Field Support Engineer

  • Implementation of VSAT solutions for Point-to-Point (SCPC), star (DVB-RCS) and mesh (TDMA) networks for applications such as GSM sites, internet over satellite, corporate data networks, transmission links and voice communications• Configure and commission a wide range of satellite modems such as Paradise, NERA, Radyne and NDSatcom modems for point to point and point to multipoint connectivity• Commission and supervise the installation of different types of antennas like fixed and autotrack antennas from different vendors like Prodeline, Channel Master, Andrew and NDSatcom (1.2, 1.8, 2.4, 3.8 meter antennas)• Provide technical support to solve problems related to VSAT equipments• Install, configure and troubleshoot Cisco routers used to connect remote sites to central offices• Perform LOS survey for new installations and prepare site survey reports.• Monitor the signal level, transmit power and network performance using spectrum analyzer and NMS applications to ensure 100% trouble-free working condition• Maintain an error-free transmission links by testing the bit-error-rate (BER) for them• Test coaxial cables and measure the cable loss for them Show less

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  NESMA

  Apr 2010 - Oct 2010

  Project Engineer

  • Coordinate with the customer project management• Plan for execution of work• Supervise field teams• Prepare project documents

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  NOVAsat LTD Co.

  Oct 2010 - now

  Solutions Architect / Satcom Manager

  Dec 2022 - PresentSolutions Architect/ Satcom Manager (Presales)• Leading the Satcom presales team in designing Hub based, SCPC, and mesh VSAT solutions for clients• Analyze link budget calculations and work with satellite operators to fine tune them• Continuously evaluate and recommend improvements to VSAT HUB and network infrastructure.• Develop price lists for various VSAT services2011 - PresentVSAT/SatCom Trainer• Delivered VSAT/SatCom principles training programs for Company engineers and technicians working at Aramco and at other projects.Dec 2016 - Dec 2022Project manager• Define project scope, goals and deliverables and develop the project schedule• Control the budget, billing, invoicing and recruit sub-contractors• Develop technical documents and designs with support of project engineers• Determine the organizational structure of the project team• Monitor overall progress and use of resources• Act as a project interface to the customerApr 2014 – Nov 2016Bidding engineer• Develop cost estimates and BoQs based on tenders requirements• Prepare technical proposals and provide detailed scopes of workApr 2014 – Dec 2016Project supervisorGlobal support services for VSAT network• Recruit global subcontractors for VSAT maintenance services• Supervise field teams to assure proper handling of trouble tickets of remote global sites• Support maintenance teams technically during maintenance of VSAT sites.• Report different activates, and prepare monthly and annual reports to stakeholders• Responsible for assessment of subcontractors and give the recommendation on their contract renewal and sites allocated to them.• Prepare financial reports and supporting documentation for higher managementOct 2010 – Mar 2014VSAT network engineer• Implement VSAT solutions for point-to-point (SCPC) and star (DVB-S2) networks• Provide technical support to solve problems related to VSAT networks Show less