Muhammad Ali

Experience

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  Myson Engineering Systems

  Dec 2006 - Oct 2011

  Worked as Regional Project Manager for NSN/Telenor Rollout, BSS expansion and MW Transmission Projects.•1st level technical support for customer queries regarding the project activities.•Planning and running sub-projects activities as per customer agreed split•To generate request for WO of PA/PO (planned activity/ planned outages) as per required activity•To update the activities in DPR (daily progress report) and share with customer as well internal higher management on daily basis.•To schedule the activities and manage resources for the project activities.•To implement MW Transmission nodes of NEC MW Transmission nodes (PDH/SDH/C-Node•To implement MW Transmission links of NSN SRAL & SRA4(PDH&SDH),Flexi Hopper, Flexi Hybrid MW.•To implement Ericsson Mini Links digital microwave systems (4E1, 8E1, 16E1) Classic Node & Traffic Node•To implement Ericsson RBS (2206, 2106 and 2207, 2107 & 2308) •To Upgrade the MW links to resolve the capacity congestion issues•To implement Traffic Cutover from old to new links and close outages within approved CR window•To execute and manage of BSS cell expansion (Soft900/1800, Complex900/1800 & BA900/1800).• To execute and manage NSN BTS(Nokia Flexi BTS,Nokia Ultra BTS, Siemens BS240XL,BS-82)•To execute Testing of de-commissioned NSN Hardware at Warehouse testing platform.•To implement Eltek & Power One rectifiers & Batteries.•Request generation for CM team for DB execution/PCR run as per planned rollout & TRX expansion activities.•Get resolve KPI issues of TRX expansion & rollout sites as escalated by RF team.•Managing SLM activities including CM and PM•Get prepare the asset return form of dismantling links and sharing with customer & Ware House team prior equipments submission.•Conduct the PAT & FAT of rollout sites, MW links and TRX expansion•Get sign off PAC/FAC from customer after completion the work according SOW. Show less Worked as Senior BSS & M.W Transmission Engineer for Ericsson/Warid Project. Installation, commissioning & integration of Ericsson RBS (2206, 2106 and 2207, 2107, 2111 & 2308)  Commissioning, Troubleshooting and Integration of Ericsson Radio Base Station (RBS2000 and RBS6000 family). Surveys and deployment of COW and Colts sites. Performed audit and PAT of roll out sites. Commissioning and configuration of Ericsson Traffic Nodes(2P, 6P, 20P) and Hi-cap. DCN configuration of Traffic Node for NMS visibility. Performing PAT of BTS sites and Transmission Nodes with Customer Maintenance and troubleshooting of Warid Tel 2G/eNodeB sites, O & M and alarm troubleshooting of Ericsson TXN Nodes..  Software up-gradation of Ericsson Traffic Nodes. Configuration of TDM and packet links on TN. Proficient in using following software tools.o Mini Link craft 14B, 16A, 17Ao U2000o MSM 6.7o BFTPo MOshello RBS element manager Show less Had worked as BSS & Microwave Transmission Engineer for NSN/Telenor Rollout and Swap Projects.• Installation, Commissioning and integration of NSN SRAL PDH (4E1, 8E1, 16E1 &32E1) and SRA4 (SDH & XPIC) links installation.• Configuration of Eltek Flat pack-II & Power1 rectifiers.• Troubleshooting & rectification of KPIs degradation issues as escalated from NPM/RF team.• Call testing & H/W functionality testing from back office after changes H/W and configuration. • Supervision & Configuration expansion of soft 900/1800, complex 900/1800 and Band addition900/1800.• Troubleshooting & rectification of KPIs degradation issues as escalated from NPM/RF team.• Call testing & H/W functionality testing from back office after changes H/W and configuration. • Supervision & Configuration expansion of soft 900/1800, complex 900/1800 and Band addition900/1800.• Get resolve KPI issues of TRX expansion & rollout sites as escalated by RF team.• To support DT team from BSS end to resolve the issues on site during DT of the sites. • Making of traffic node physical & logical cross connections.• E1 loop testing & fault detection remotely BSC end for rollout & expansion sites.• DCN connectivity and NMS visibility of MW links.• Installation and commissioning of Power One and Eltek Rectifiers.• Sweep (VSWR) test of Feeder cable by Anritsu & BIRD Site Master.• Conduct PAT & FAT with customer of rollout sites, MW links and TRX expansion • Closed the escalated snags from customer end and updated accordingly• Installation, Commissioning and integration of NEC MW Equipments PDH/SDH & C-Node. Show less Had worked in Center region(C-II/Lahore region) as Field MW Transmission Engineer in Myson Engineering System in NEC/Mobilink and NEC/Telenor MW Transmission Delivery and Up-gradation Projects.• Installation, Commissioning and integration of NEC MW Equipments PDH/SDH & C-Node.• Up-grade and Traffic Cutover of MW links of 4E1,8E1,16E1 and 32E1. • Making of traffic node's physical & logical cross connections.• E1 loop testing & fault detection remotely BSC end for rollout & expansion sites.• DCN connectivity and NMS visibility of MW links.• Installation and commissioning of MW BB links (3.0m, 2.4m,1.8m and1.2m MW antennas) Show less

  • Regional Project Manager_ NSN/Telenor Projects

    Jun 2010 - Oct 2011

  • Sr.BSS & Transmission Engineer

    Mar 2009 - May 2010

  • BSS & Microwave Transmission Engineer

    Jan 2008 - Feb 2009

  • Field Microwave Transmission Engineer

    Dec 2006 - Dec 2007
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  Huawei Technologies

  Nov 2011 - Feb 2017

  Worked as MW Transmission Project Manager of Huawei/Etisalat P8 & P9 Rollout,Modernization and Expansion Projects.• To plan and control all activities (Sites RFI,Material readiness, internal resource arrangement, Sub-Contractors resource arrangement )• Initiate and run all sub-projects as per plan and close as per customer agreed SLA.• Meeting with customer management to discuss project progress and challenges and to find solutions.• Coordination with sales and solution teams for preparation of RFQ.• Coordinate multiple projects (New Sites, MW Upgrade, BSS Expansion, Sites relocation) simultaneously by prioritizing as per business requirements.• Resources management and task assignment for teams.• To coordinates with GSC India and GSC China teams for sites Subcon’s PO preparation and sites integration.• Review the team’s activities and make recommendations for improvement and implement approved improvement initiatives to ensure enhanced performance of the team.• Build and manage relationships with diverse set of internal and external stakeholders including Technical teams, non-technical teams and third party suppliers (Sub-Contractors) to enhance consistent execution success within the team.• Ensure timely communication of project status, risks and escalations to project Director.• To Check Subcon’s PAC and FAC documents and approve according project progress and completion.• To handover the sites to operation team after successfully accepted from Customer team.• To ensure the RFS and PAC documents captured all equipment and service items according the contract BoQ and to get sign off from customer Show less Worked as PCM for Huawei/Etisalat MW Transmission Delivery Project.• Deployment of Huawei MW Transmission nodes (Access,BB, Ring protection and enterprise links)• Deployment of NERA BB (Evolution series Metro) and Alcatel LSY Long-Haul Digital Radio links.• MW link upgrades (IP Up-grade, Capacity Up-grade, SD Up-grade, SW Up-grade and NE Version Up-grade) activities.• Implement of Network Protection for 2G/3G Metro Ring using Protocol ERPS and SNCP protocols • Deployment of Huawei OSN1500, OSN3500, OSN7500 and OSN8800 and DWDM.• Deployment of Huawei BTS, NodeB, RNC and BSC in the network.• Implementation of BSS Expansion and MW Up-gradation activities.• To update the project progress on ISDP tool according the milestone • To follow up the team for traffic cutover within approved CR outage window • To implement the solution for IUB PACKET drop issues.• Strong follow-up of Subcontractors to achieve project target in a smooth direction and to get close in timeline• Share the Daily progress report (DPR) with customer & internal higher management. • To prepare RFS and PAC documents according the contract BOQ items and then get sign from customer.• To ensure the DU creation in CC-MDC system to avoid any delay of revenue triggering• To sign off the PAC & FAC Sub-contractor according the project SOW• Weekly meeting with project team to review the progress and challenges. Show less

  • Project Delivery Manager

    Jan 2013 - Feb 2017

  • Project Control Manager

    Nov 2011 - Dec 2012
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  Huawei Technologies

  Apr 2017 - Apr 2018

  Project Control Manager

  Worked as PCM for Huawei/MTN BSS Expansion and MW Transmission Delivery Projects.• Meeting with Customer to discuss Project progress and raise projects issues and seek the solution.• Responsible for E2E TE upgrade project delivery.• To make delivery plan of TE upgrade sites according the sites RFI readiness.• To raise Subcon PO request and MR request to PR Department and SCM Department.• To raise REF request to customer and get approval through Huawei REF Coordinator. • Strongly follow up to Subcons to follow the implementation plan to achieve the target.• Coordination with GSC China and GSC India teams for sites integration and alarm clearance• Close coordination with RNO Team, local BSS Team and MS Team to discuss issues and respective solutions.• Closely follow up of all sites from implementation till customer acceptance and handover to MS(Manage Service) successfully• Resources management and task assignment to Project team.• Review the team’s activities and make recommendations for improvement and implement approved improvement initiatives to ensure enhanced performance of the team.• Build and manage relationships with diverse set of internal and external stakeholders including Technical teams, non-technical teams and third party suppliers to enhance consistent execution success within the team.• Ensure timely communication of project status, risk and escalations to concern project teams• Prepare and compile agreed periodic activity and performance reports for the attention of the Project Manager.• To ensure the PAC and FAC documents captured all equipment and service items according the contract BoQ Show less

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  Galaxy Engineering Services

  Mar 2019 - now

  Project Manager