Experience

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  Alcatel-lucent enterprise

  Aug 2003 - Jan 2016

  Projects: June-2015-June-2016: Orange Africa Region subsidiaries January-2014-June-2016: Orange Ivory Coast (30 BSC, 8MFS, 10 TC, 350 BTS January-2012-December-2014: Malitel (Maroc Telecom in Mali) September-2010- December-2011: Ooredoo Tunisia project (24 BSC, 10MFS, 12 TC, 400 BTS) January-2008-August-2010: Almadar project in Libya (14 BSC, 4MFS, 5 TC, 120 BTS)‐ 2G Technology Leader on Orange accounts: 04 Subsidiaries (Orange Côte d'Ivoire, Orange Mali, Orange Cameroon, Orange Niger)- Staff recruitment and management ‐ Central point of contact with the technical managers of the Orange accounts responsible for sharing the global vision of each subsidiary with regard to 2G technology (introduction of new functionalities, migration, ...)‐ Network software migration‐ Integration and commissioning of new BSSoIP & GBoIP functionalities.‐ Extension of the BTS BSC TC & OMC-R network. Network maintenance activities.‐ Collaboration with optimization teams to improve QoS.‐ Responsible for the design, topology, architecture, sizing and optimization of the BSS & MW network.‐ Management of the main activities for the acquisition, validation and coverage simulation of the candidate sites.‐ Maintenance and follow-up of KPIS‐ Main interface with the client during technical incidents Escalation of tickets to RTAC & CTAC teams. Show less

  • Technical Project Manager

    Jan 2008 - Jan 2016

  • Technical Support Engineer

    Aug 2003 - Dec 2007
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  Nokia

  Jul 2016 - Jun 2018

  Technical manager for mauritel project in mauritania

  Mauritel (Affiliate of Maroc Telecom group Mauritania) ‐ Management of technical aspects of 2G, 3G and 4G networks.‐ Planning and tracking logical sequences for project progression.‐ Recrutment, management and support of the technical teams during the various activities and operations on the networks (Commissioning and integration of sites, Software migration of the network,‐ Introduction of new features, installation of corrective patches, Network configuration and optimization, ...)- Maintaining a high level of service to ensure customer satisfaction.‐ Management of crisis situations of the various Telecom operations.‐ Organization of meetings and conferences during technical crises with the members concerned (customer, support teams, program manager, etc.) in order to develop the appropriate action plan.‐ Technical contribution and support of the Pre-Sales teams in the preparation phases of the offers. Show less

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  Oryxcel

  Dec 2020 - Sept 2021

  Senior telecom consultant

  Expandium is a core network monitoring and quality assurance provider based on large data analysis software techniques. ‐ Support the EXPANDIUM Pre-Sales team (VIAVI SOLUTIONS)‐ Definition of the complete solution including the appropriate solution equipment.‐ Responsible for updating the HW catalog of EXPANDIUM monitoring solutions‐ Price negotiations with suppliers (HP, LENOVO and DELL)

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  Conecty

  Sept 2021 - Dec 2024

  Senior project manager

  Engineering, Deployment and Operations‐ Recruitment of staff, conduct of job interviews, evaluation of candidate profiles (professional background, skills, know-how), integration of recruits (10 engineers distributed in charge of supervision and network operations.- Establishment of the organization.‐ Management of suppliers, equipment manufacturers (Cambium, Ruckus), integrators and works companies.‐ Supervision and maintenance of the Conecty network, testing and technical development of the Wifi/Wifi solution (FWA : Fixed Wireless Access),‐ Validation of Wi-Fi radio sites for commercial opening (Commercial opening of 50 Wifi-Wifi sites over a period of 3 months,‐ Conduct of Conecty projects, development of action plans to achieve the objectives set, daily monitoring of the performance indicators of the Wi-Fi Conecty network, implementation of the necessary corrective actions.‐ Implementation of training workshops to share working methods and transmit good practices,- Awareness of safety rules and occupational risks. Show less

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  Said souhail consulting

  Jan 2024 - now

  Project management consultant

  As a Freelance Project Manager, I specialize in delivering high-impact projects across telecom, IT, and business consulting. With over 21 years of experience in the telecom industry, I provide end-to-end project management solutions, leveraging Agile, Hybrid, and PMI best practices to ensure project success.Key Services I Offer:✅ Telecom Project Management – Expertise in FTTH, Wi-Fi, 3G, 4G and 5G, and network rollout projects (Ooredoo, Mauritel, Al Madar, Malitel, Orange Ivory Coast, Conecty ISP...).✅ PMP Training & Coaching – Helping professionals and teams master PMP principles and Agile methodologies.✅ IT & Digital Transformation – Managing software projects, vendor coordination, and process optimization.✅ Business Consulting – Assisting startups and businesses with project planning, risk management, and execution.✅ Educational Services – Providing online courses in PMP certification.I have successfully worked with clients across Tunisia, and Africa, ensuring quality service delivery, stakeholder satisfaction, and business growth.🚀 Looking for a skilled Project Manager? Let’s connect! Show less

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  Nokia

  Dec 2024 - Feb 2025

  Freelancer service delivery manager

  As a Service Delivery Manager for the Ooredoo FTTH PoC project, I oversee the end-to-end service delivery, ensuring efficient execution and high-quality outcomes. My key responsibilities include:✅ Managing the FTTH PoC project with Ooredoo as the operator and Nokia as the provider✅ Leading and coordinating service agents✅ Supervising and aligning the activities of subcontractor PMs from Africom and Soterga✅ Utilizing Nokia CTS tool for data management and CSV file generation✅ Ensuring seamless collaboration between stakeholders to meet project goalsWith my background in telecom project management, PMP certification, and extensive experience with Nokia/Ooredoo, I bring strategic leadership to drive this project toward successful implementation. Show less