Ali Yalcin, PMP

Experience

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  Telindus Belgacom ICT,Hampshire,England

  Jan 2006 - Mar 2006

  Trainee Network Engineer

  Configuring and testing various Manufacturers’ networking equipment such as Cisco, Juniper Networks, Extreme Networks, Trapeze Networks, Marconi and Redback. Response to site for fault rectification involving module replacements,card swaps and configuration issues.Initiating and completing the path for returning to vendor or returning to maintenance, post repair.

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  Alcatel-Lucent Turkey

  Apr 2007 - Feb 2011

  Optics Senior Engineer
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  Alcatel-Lucent Libya

  Aug 2007 - Sept 2007

  Optics Engineer

  Performed Testing and Commissioning on SDH Product 1660SM,Configuration on ISA Ethernet Boards inserted on 1660SM Nodes for Libyan Fixed&Mobile Operator,LFON.

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  Alcatel-Lucent Senegal

  Dec 2007 - Feb 2008

  NMS Integration Engineer

  Performed Commissioning and Customer Acceptance Testing of 1353NM,DCN Integration and Implementation of Microwave Equipments such as 9400 AWY,LUX50 Melodie and Cisco 2811Routers for the Fixed and Mobile Operator, Sonatel/Orange.Attended project follow-up meetings in Alcatel-Lucent Villarceaux,France

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  Alcatel-Lucent Kenya

  May 2008 - May 2008

  NMS Integration Engineer

  Performed Commissioning and Customer Acceptance Testing of 1353NM,DCN Integration and Implementation of Microwave Equipments such as 9400 AWY,9500MXC and Cisco 2811Routers for the GSM Operator, Celtel.

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  Alcatel-Lucent Sri Lanka

  Jun 2008 - Sept 2008

  DCN Designer / NMS Engineer

  Designed a DCN for the Microwave Network of Tigo ( Gsm Operator)Integrated the Microwave Equipment such as 9400 AWY and 9500 MXC to the NMS.Provided NMS Support.Configured Cisco 2811 Routers.

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  Alcatel-Lucent Brazil

  Oct 2008 - Nov 2008

  Optics Engineer

  Performed Testing and Commissioning of 1626LM WDM Equipments around Brazilian States for the Fixed and Mobile Operator,Embratel.

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  Alcatel-Lucent Philippines

  Jan 2009 - May 2009

  NMS Engineer

  Installed full NMS packet NR8.1 PL1 on HP-Itanium Rx2660 Servers with OS-resiliency function.Performed all the Acceptance Tests with the customer (SMART)Provided Technical Support on 1353NM,1354RM and 1354BM.Created the whole customer SDH traffic matrix on 1354RM. Created the whole customer Ethernet traffic on 1354BM.Groomed and redesigned the transmission Network DCN.Configured Cisco 2811 Routers and Catalyst 2900 Switches.Provided Integration Support on the equipments, 9400 AWY 2.1&1660SM&1662SMC.Provided Integration Support on ISA Ethernet Boards ES1/ES4/ES16. Show less

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  Alcatel-Lucent Kenya

  Jul 2009 - Jul 2009

  NMS Integration Engineer

  Installed full packet NMS NR8.1 PL2 on a HP-Itanium Rx2660 Server.Provided Support for the Integration of SDH and WDM Equipments such as 1626LM,1660SM,1678DXC.Trained a local Engineer on NMS.Conducted a NMS training session including 1353NM,1354RM and 1354BM for the customer (KDN).

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  Alcatel-Lucent Azerbaijan

  Aug 2009 - Sept 2009

  Optics Engineer Acting TPM

  Handled the equipment based issues such as SW and HW Upgrades.Became the customer interface during the disaster problems.Provided Technical Support on NMS NR8.1 PL1Provided Technical Support on NMS Integration of OMSN and 9400 AWY MW Equipments.Led the DCN Activities.

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  Alcatel-Lucent Spain

  Feb 2010 - Feb 2010

  Optics Engineer

  Audited the SDH Transmission Network Protection for Orange Spain.Analyzed and Mined the whole network by generating SQL queries.Optimized the SNCP Protection Scheme for more effective BW usage.

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  Alcatel-Lucent Netherlands

  Mar 2010 - Dec 2010

  NMS Engineer

  Worked on Preparation Phase of KPN Rationalization Project;Migrating the SDH Network,Removing the Legacy Equipments in Rotterdam Area.Performed Rotterdam SDH Ring Rerouting Activities.Performed Rotterdam STM-1 Insertion Activities.Handled GNE Move Activities; Assigning new Domain and Area for the Nodes,creating the outband connections to the DCN.Performed Post-Migration Activities: Join/Split Paths/Trails/Physical Connections on NMS.

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  Alcatel-Lucent Azerbaijan

  Feb 2011 - Jun 2013

  Project Manager

  - Delta Telecom Optics Projects Project activities consist of Installation & Commissioning and Upgrading of Delta Telecom WSS Network (48 x 1626LM and 5x PSS equipments) along with a NMS migration. Delta Telecom WSS Network covers Azerbaijan part of 3.2TB EPEG data-link from Indian Ocean up to Germany using ALU 100G Coherent technology.- Delta Telecom IP/MPLS Projects HW/SW and services supply for establishing IP/MPLS network in Azerbaijan including SAM Installations and R9 Upgrade of 10 servers, swapping of all the 7450 ESS-6 equipments with 100GE boards installed 7750SR-12 equipments.- Bakcell Umbrella Management OSS Project “Alarm Correlation Engine”, designed and developed, featuring 130 Alarm Correlation Rules (Cross-Vendor, Cross-Technology) covering EMSs from different vendors: NSN Netact, Huawei- T2000, Huawei-U2000, Huawei-M2000, ALU-OMCR,ALU-1353NM, Alvarion, Amdocs. "Map Engine" designed and developed, featuring Maps with dynamic graphical views along with the severity of the alarms on the corresponded equipments in the entire Bakcell network. BMC Remedy integrated as the Work Process Management. IBM Netcool Tivoli integrated as the Fault Management. FNT Command integrated to keep track of entire Equipment Inventory of Bakcell.- Bakcell Enterprise Asset Management Project Integrating IBM Maximo with general modules (Asset, Contract, Procurement, etc) and SmartCloud Control, Linear Asset Management, Global Information System Support in order to maximize return on assets & reduce cost of ownership, streamline processes and accelerate growth, improve service quality & customer retention. Labeling and Barcoding of Bakcell Assests located over 2000 sites. Integrating IBM Maximo to Oracle EBS in order to control assets regarding to financial approach. Show less

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  Alcatel-Lucent Turkey

  Jul 2013 - Nov 2014

  Senior Project Manager

  • TURKCELL – TAN IP/MPLS ProjectsMulti-PO projects under a Frame Agreement where ALU supplies HW&SW and Maintenance Services as well as developing Customized tools based on Turkcell‘s requirements.• THALES – MARMARAY CR3 IP/MPLS ProjectScope Definition: Transmission Subsystem Design and Equipment Delivery (Including Installation & Commissioning & Training & 2 Years Maintenance Services)• SUPERONLINE – IP/MPLS Project As ALU, first-time penetration in Superonline IP/MPLS Network to carry TT TDM traffics to SOL IP/MPLS Backbone,where ALU Routers are deployed as Provider Edge.• TURKSAT IP/MPLS ProjectsMulti-Million projects a year with the scope of HW&SW Delivery, Installation & Commissioning & Integration and Maintenance Services. Show less

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  Nokia Azerbaijan

  Dec 2014 - Jul 2016

  Senior Project Manager

  Band-14 Public Safety, LTE Project for one of the leading operators in Azerbaijan.Deployment of 130 enodeB along with full distributed EPC (SGW, PGW, MME (9471 WMM), HSS (8650 SDM), PCRF (5780 DSC), 9900 WNG, 5620 SAM, 1360 COM, 9959 NPO, E2E Encryption System)

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  Nokia Turkey

  Jul 2016 - Oct 2018

  Senior Project Manager

  - Managing all Turk Telekom Mobile Access Network Projects- Responsible of Nuage SDN-WAN Projects in Turkey- Cost Program Leader across Nokia SEE & UKI Region

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  Nokia UK

  Oct 2018 - now

  Senior Project Manager

  - Sustainability 2026 Programme - Nuage Transport Upgrades / Nuage Infrastructure Build (WBX-VSC-VRS)- Maya Programme - Managing F5 Workstream- Chariot Programme - Managing H// RAN Integration to Nokia Core- Chariot Programme - Managing H// Aggregation Router to Nokia PE Router Integration- Xia Programme - Managing E// RAN Integration to Nokia Core