Umer Javaid

Experience

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  TeleCard Limited

  Aug 2005 - Apr 2006

  Network Operator Centre (NOC) Engineer

  I was trained professionally in creation of SS7 Links with different entities via Microwave, operation and maintenance of ZTE’s CDMA network including MSC and BSC. * Fixing everyday customer complaints * Generating daily reports for ZTE MSC

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  Siemens Pakistan

  Apr 2006 - Sept 2006

  Transmission Planning Engineer

  I was trained professionally in Link Planning, Line of sight surveys, Technical Site Surveys, drive tests and Transmission data base management. Different assignments helped me to attain proficiency in Path loss 4.0, Map Info v.7.5. * Managing RF Rollout for in-house new sites. Involved regular coordination with stakeholders - such as site acquisition, implementation -for resolving difficult and slow moving sites. * Weekly and monthly planning and rollout progress reports for Telenor management. * Customer Complaints resolution- proposed changes based on analysis of issue based field test. * Managed Pre-Launch process running field test teams, analyzing field results and network stats, performing soft and hard optimization to meet stringent KPI targets before for soft launch and final launch Show less

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  Samsung Electronics

  Aug 2008 - May 2015

  A passionate engineer with 8 years (Approx) of experience in testing of mobile handset. In depth experience of sanity, regression, release, new feature and end user experience testing for GSM, WCDMA and LTE on live networks. First point of contact for R&D teams during project cycle. Understanding R&D and operator requirement for testing and create test plans accordingly. Coordinating testing between teams in UK, Spain and Germany during project cycle. Responsible for setting up of new test items for GCF field trials testing. Competence development for new engineers in team through coaching and on job training. Show less

  • Project Manager

    Mar 2012 - May 2015

  • Senior Field Trial Engineer

    Aug 2008 - Mar 2012
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  BT

  May 2015 - now

  Senior Project Manager

  Project Managing EE’s 5G (core), replacement of SEVAS and Refarming projects.Requirements definition, vendor selection and implementation of change for 3 key company strategic projects. End to end Programme Management, including Budget Management, new supplier contract setup, requirements gathering through to Testing phase and handover to operational teams. Evaluating risks and developing strategies to overcome project obstacles.Establishing the overall success criteria for a project, including; time, cost, technical and performance parameters. Show less