Faisal Imran

Experience

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  Telecom Services Network

  Mar 2008 - Oct 2009

  Field Engineer

  𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬:● Commissioned BTS using NOKIA BTS Manager, ● Commissioned Microwave using NOKIA Hub Manager● Commissioned FIU using NOKIA Hopper Manager.● Carried out Soft Expansion, Band Expansion, & TMA, ● Sweep tested Bird & Anritsu Site Master. ● LOS and Technical Site Survey Report (TSSR) surveys for Roll out sites.● Ensuring field maintenance and commissioning work is properly documented & reported.𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭:● NSN Telenor Rollout Project Show less

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  Nokia Networks

  Nov 2009 - Jun 2010

  Telecom Implementation Supervisor

  𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬:● Technology swapping: Swapped indoor & outdoor Siemens BTS into NOKIA FLEXI EDGE BTS.● Commissioned 'Nokia Flexi edge BTS' by using 'Nokia Flexi edge BTS manager'● Punched & verified Nokia external alarms● Installed delta rectifier with NRMS.● Managed Power-One & Elteck rectifiers using PowerOne and Elteck Powersuit software,● Swapped transmission radios (Sra L using NCT & LCT and NEC using PNMT),● Tested E1 using BER meter.● Troubleshooting & maintenance.𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭:● NSN Telenor Swap Project Show less

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  INTEGRATED POWER TECHNOLOGIES

  Jul 2010 - Jun 2011

  Team Lead (IT & Telecom)

  𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬:● Implemented HSRP using IP SLA & GLBP, and traffic filters using Standard & Extended access lists. ● Configured routing using OSP, VLANs, VTP, Ether Channels, Voice VLANs, QoS VLANs, and Inter VLAN routing using Layer-3 switches. ● Secured switch access.● Installed & commissioned SDH & PDF links. Installed & commissioned NSN FIU 19E & Nokia Flexi Hybrid MW Links. ● Swapped indoor & outdoor Alcatel BTS with Nokia Flexi Edge BTS. ● Commissioning of 'Nokia Flexi Edge BTS' with Nokia Flexi Edge BTS Manager. ● Punched & verified Nokia external alarms.● Prepared & forwarded completed document to the customer.● Rectified quality checklists.𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭:● MTN Project Show less

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  Huawei Technologies

  Jul 2011 - Aug 2012

  Senior Engineer

  𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭:● 𝐇𝐔𝐀𝐖𝐄𝐈 𝐒𝐀𝐅𝐄 𝐂𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐉𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬● Managed Tasks as Lead Engineer on a metropolitan citywide ICT Project.● ELV, ICT Systems detailed design and Project Management Supervision 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬:• Managed technical duties, collated requirements to accordingly assist with different projects in fulfilling the requirements. • Assisted in the sizing of the network in projects, including pricing, installed secure scalable network devices including both IT active and passive devices. • Preparation of Shop drawings and preparing submittals in compliance with specification and IFC design drawings• Raising RFI to consultant to resolve technical issues• Attending technical, progress, MEP coordination meeting and work shop with client and consultant for resolving issues• Procurement, planning, installation & Commissioning of ELV and ICT Systems• MEP coordination and testing of MEP services• CCTV, Wi-Fi & Access control system testing and commissioning• BMS/HVAC system and fire alarm testing & commissioning• Managing team of site engineers, foreman, draftsman and technician for execution of works• Executed work at site with HSE compliance as per standards. Show less

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  QD-SBG Qatari Diyar - Saudi Bin Laden Group

  Sept 2012 - Mar 2016

  Senior Network Engineer (Deputy Project Manager)

  Career Highlights:• Cost Control by analyzing usage trends and accordingly order material in advanced.• Reduced costs of 75K QAR on Siemens BMS contract by arranging in-house team training.• Recovered 33 million QAR from client withheld due to late mobilization, besides overseeing costs, claims, and order/cost variations. Key Responsibilities:• Carrying out conceptual design for ELV & ICT system based on client design brief• Preparation of systems architecture, integration/interface procedure, Cause & effect matrix and system study report.• Developing solution in compliance with ASHRAE, NFPA, BISCI, BS/IEC, EIA/TIA & GCC / International standards • Developed interfaces & design solution for Electrical & ELV systems (lighting, BMS, Generators, Transformers, LV & HV panel, switch gears, MCC, HVAC, PAS, CMS, CCTV, Wireless, ACS, FAS, UPS, LCS, CBS, people counting system, LED video wall, car-park management system, Water leak detection system, GSM/4G LTE and two-way/tetra radio system).• Interfacing with other departments during design phase and incorporate their requirements into Electrical & ELV systems• Conducting technical review meeting and workshops with client & contractors for solution-oriented decisions• Review and approval of MAR for ELV & ICT system, shop drawings, method statement, Operation & maintenance manual.• Responsible for Review of ITP, Project Construction activity and Testing & Commissioning• Preparing response to contractor RFI, raising FON/NCR & conducting inspections for ELV & ICT systems final handover Training & mentoring team of site engineers, draftsman, inspectors, contractors and sub-contractors for ELV & ICT system related matters for execution of work• Preparation of BOQ for IT active components• Compiling lesson learnt and briefing Head of Department (HOD), updating Lessoned Learned register accordingly Show less

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  Mott MacDonald - MM Pakistan JV

  Apr 2016 - Jul 2022

  System Engineer

  Career Highlights:• Saved PKR 60 million by redesigning the network and upgrading the transmission medium from traditional copper cable network to OFC.• Reduced Variation cost by PKR 14 million, by reducing an additional telephone exchange from the design and utilizing the existing network and voice telephony exchange for hotlines in Passenger Boarding bridges (PBBs) with Integrated Aircraft Stand System (IASS) main control room.• Saved PKR 7 million in costs by redesigning CCTV system for apron monitoring for ATC controllers. • Lead Engineer for Airside special systems (NAVAIDS, ILS, and ATC systems) and Terminal building special systems and its integration with Master System Integrator (MSI) and Airport Operational Data Base (AODB).Key Responsibilities: • Oversee the design review and approval of OSP/Telecom Duct Network of Islamabad International Airport spanning over an area of 4300 acers of land, 700+ manholes, 650+ Km cable connecting more than 65 buildings ensuring redundancy and 99.9% network availability along with integration of all airport systems as well as provision of conventional telephone system.• Design and execute solutions for airport special systems, Fire Alarm System (FAS) and BMS including Cause and Effect Matrix & its integration, coordinating with third parties, & follow up on various systems’ readiness to prioritize end-user occupancy.• Supervision of integration planning of special systems in advance of actual ORAT activates, specifically the identification, set up and provision of training of the Airports systems operators.• Review Mock ups, method statements and shops drawings for airport special systems and ensure they are in compliance with the drawings and technical specifications.• Assisted in issuance of a high-level design for parameter instruction detection system (PIDS) of the airport including review/comments on submitted technical proposal as a part of tender evaluation. Show less

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  Bechtel Corporation

  Jul 2022 - now

  Telecommunications Engineer

  • Design review and Implementation supervision of telecommunications systems, fiber optic network, Campus Area Network, CCTV, ACS, IP telephony, IPTV, Video conferencing systems, radio, control centers and security systems for Jubail university college project• Conducting security risk assessment and construction support. • Design review and Implementation supervision Fiber cable infrastructure (FTTH) GPON networks and telecom ducts networks.• Metropolitan Area Network (MAN) data networks and data equipment, mainly working in the following domains1. Data centers 2. IP based Telephone system 3. Public Address system 4. Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) 5. Intruder detection systems (IDS) 6. UHF/VHF TETRA and Microwave Radio Systems• Working on active Home Automation and Smart City Projects for RC Jubail and Yanbu.• Integration of SCADA, Fire and Alarm (F&A), BMS and Lighting Control Systems into the Telecom Network.• Handling of Professional Design Tools such as AutoCAD, TeleCAD, VideoCAD (CCTVCAD), Pathloss, Radio Mobile and Speaker System Design.• Check and review Contractor’s monthly invoice for quantities of work performed during the period.• Ensure that contractor’s electrical equipment, material and installation are in conformance with drawings and specifications, issuance of non-conformance reports for non-compliance or defective items• Review specifications, drawings, inspections, test reports, delivery schedule, operation manuals and technical data.• Review contractors proposed design and shop drawings, technical submittal, technical queries and field change document.• Assisting the contractor compliance with QA/QC procedures.• Coordinate with Saudi Electric Company (SEC) for review of materials, approval and compliance with SEC standards, facilitation coordination of contractor’s works with third parties. I.e. SEC, MARAFIQ, STC or other public agencies.• Review engineering design packages for construct ability issues and lessons learned. Show less