Goal To lead a challenging project or a project management team to deliver successful projects in a team work environment applying industry and PMI best practices.
Experience level 30+ years
- 15 years of experience managing projects in complex and challenging environments with budgets up to 110 Millions Euros. (Turnkey GSM, CDMA, Network Operationsl centers, SWAP, and transmission backbone projects)
- 14 years of Operations and Maintenance of radio-mobile and transmission equipment (Radio Mobile wireless)
- 2 years of 2-way radios/Trunking (TETRA technology) installation, Operations & Maintenance experience,
- 3 years of Installation and maintenance of Security & intrusion equipment, CCTV, Lightning and Earthing protection systems.
- Managed multiple concurrent telecom projects while maintaining quality within budget and meeting customer expectations.
- Extensive experience in site infrastructure design, supervision and commissioning especially in African countries.
- Work with different telecom operators, Vendors (Ericsson, Siemens, Alcatel, Huawei, ZTE) and Infrastructure service suppliers.
- Lead by example different cross-functional, multi-cultural disperse team in several countries throughout projects life cycle.
- Built and maintained relationships with clients, partners, equipment suppliers and subcontractors (10+) from Asia, Europe, North America and Africa.
- Gained extensive construction & quality verification experience in towers infrastructure, shelters and Power supply environment (BMS).
- Ability to quickly learn and apply new technologies and new approaches in a flexible and open-mind attitude.
- Proven record in achieving proper balance of projects constrains (scope, quality, schedule and benefit)
- A results-oriented, disciplined and & self-managed with highly developed problem-solving, negotiations and decision making skills.
- Extensive experience in different countries in Africa, GCC countries, Middle East and Canada.
- Multi-cultural and Fluent in English, French, Arabic and Italian
Profile Entrepreneur, Team leader and team player , Proactive, Optimistic, Ambitious, Flexible, strong Work Ethics, Multicultural, Multilingual, Customers Service minded, results oriented, Life-long learner, sportsman and non-smoker.
Education
- Masters in Project Engineering Management 2006
- University Certificate in Telecommunications 1996
- DEA in Administrative Computer Science (Project Analyst) 1984
- DEA in electronics 1981.
Languages
English (Professional Business Language)
French (mother tongue)
Arabic (mother tongue)
Italian (Fluent)
Spanish ( intermediate)
References available on demand
Professional Experience Details
04-2011 to 12-2011 EADS NSS Qatar project
Function Communications work package manager (development project manager)
Responsible of the communications development workpackage of a national security project in Qatar, leading team of specialists to engineer the communication infrastructure, and the contract support for communication applications. Other project details are restricted due to NDA.
05-2010 to 04-2011 EADS ADESS Abu Dhabi
Function Rollout Manager
Consultant responsible of the Rollout setup of a security project in Abu Dhabi Emirate, Participate in the elaboration of the implementation plan all over the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. Prepare the rollout plan, the related budget and the rollout organization in a turnkey environment. Prepare RFIs & RFQs, negotiate and participate in the selection of subcontractors and suppliers. Other project details are restricted due to NDA.
01-2010 to 05-10 ITC group KSA
Function Technologies Project Director - Railways
Consultant responsible of auditing the setup, organization and coordination of existing Operation with the customer in the Railways field ( GSM-R and CTC control room operations).
Managing teams, setting up goals and motivating personnel. The objective being to optimize and document processes and procedures, create job description and responsibilities and to create an efficient reporting system.
07-07 to 11-09 TELMA - Malagasy Telecom. National Operator Fix Mobile - Internet
Function Deployment Manager Telma Group.
Project director. Build and manage the new Telma group deployment direction (42 employees in 7 technical departments).
Lead teams to execute 8 ongoing projects of different technologies
- GSM (expansion of 100 BTS 2G+ Radio access sites in 2008 and 70 BTS sites in 2009 supplied by Ericsson)
- Implemented the 3G pilot network (10 Radio access sites) and upgrading 45 radio access sites to multi-band radio access supplied by Ericsson
- CDMA (40 new Radio access sites in 2009) and upgrade of 36 sites to EVDO supplied by Huawei.
- VSAT (Implementation of 42 KU band VSATs ).
- 8 Central Offices switch extensions supplied by Huawei
- 2 Fiber Optics backbones of 880 kms supplied by Sagem.
- 2 Digital Microwave SDH backbones of 21 links supplied by Ericsson and Sagem.
Optimize Human and infrastructures resources (CAPEX and OPEX) for the different ongoing projects
Mentor, coach and motivate personnel in a teamwork environment.
Ensure transfer of knowledge and experience to local Malagasy team.
Review, optimize and document project processes, ensuring the efficient coordination between the different projects.
Prepare RFQs & BOsQ for the different projects.
Update the technical specifications and the acceptance checklists.
Lead negotiations with equipment suppliers and subcontractors,
Monitor and Control the projects progress. I Coordinated with Engineering departments, suppliers and subcontractors to confirm effectiveness and efficiency with all stakeholders.
Member of the management board, reporting to the CEO.
Major Achievement
Reduced CW infrastructure costs by 18.5 % in 2008.
Improved project team productivity by 20 % by implementing project redesign and empowering /motivating team members to reach monthly goals.
Redesigned existing site for effective use of infrastructures to deploy different new technologies or upgrades.
Implemented Continuous training program for transfer of expertise and project management practices to the local Project managers and team leaders.
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10-06 to 06-07 MOOV GSM operator, Cte-dIvoire. Atlantic Telecom Group
Function Telecom Project Manager expansion of 316 BTS GSM sites.
Manage the expansion of 316 GSM Ericsson radio access sites. Plan, direct and control the project progress, lead teams, Participate in selection and negotiations of sub-contractors and services suppliers. Coordinate with the other technical departments inside MOOV. The project consisted in the installation of 316 new radio access GSM 2G+ sites in 1 year and the swap of 75 radio access GSM 2.5 G sites to Huawei and the installation of 2 Huawei BSC with the implementation of 2 new MW SDH backbones all over Ivory Coast.
Major Achievement
- Managed efficiently 7 infrastructure subcontractors and 2 vendors.
- Created the supervision team department, training them to climb towers and execute acceptance of sites as per project standards using revised acceptance list.
- Participate with the engineering teams in establishing a company group standards for all operations in West Africa.
03-05 to 01-06 ADC- Alan Dick Cameroon
Function Operations Manager West and Central Africa region
Lead the Operations department teams consisting of Project management, Engineering, Radio access transmission department, Civil Works and the supply chain of infrastructure equipment procurement, logistics and transportation of towers and equipment to different projects in Cameroon, Chad and Gabon
Duties involved identifying project collaborators (suppliers/contractors/ project managers). Preparation of RFQs and proposals. Preparation of bids and or response to clients RFQ proposals. Management of contractual relationships with client, subcontractors and partners. Contract administration, monitoring and reporting on Operations performance. Coordinate the implementation of the different projects.
Plan team trainings, appraisals and career path development.
Responsible of the P&L of the Operations Department and the different field operations.
Report to the General Manager.
MAJOR ACHIEVEMENT
- Optimized the operations budget by 5%.
- Improved company response to RFQ by 20% by redesigning and applying effective project processes and methodology.
06-2004 to 12-2004 Alcatel Libertis Gabon
Function Alcatel Local Project Manager Libertis GSM operator.
Local project manager responsible of the delivery, installation and integration of GSM network expansion of 17 Radio access sites including 6 VSAT stations in 6 different cities west of Gabon , move the BSC to new site and report to Overseas office in Alcatel Velisy- France.
Plan the project implementation, coordinate with the client representatives, the sub-contractors and the different departments within Alcatel (VSAT, BTS, MW, logistics, etc). Direct, monitor and regularly report the project progress, manage the change requests during the project implementation.
Major Achievement
- Execute the project with 1 month in advance.
- Managed alone the supervision of sites in a radius of 400 kms.
07-2002 to 04 - 2003 MSI Cellular Celtel Niger GSM operator.
Function Project Director Celtel Niger
Responsible of expansion of 15 GSM Alcatel radio access sites in 6 cities of Niger with their respective
Plan the extension of the network, Coordinate with Alcatel (equipment vendor) and sub-contractors, coordinate with different departments in the company, monitor and control the project progress, lower project costs, report to the general manager. Responsible of the acceptance outcome of all deliverables.
Project budget 10 Million USD.
Major achievements
Put on air 4 sites in the capital 4 months in advance to the original plan.
Reduce implementation costs by 6%.
03-2001 to 05 - 2002 Siemens Atea n.v Belgium. GSM Equipment and Services Supplier.
Function Turnkey Project Director Kenya Safaricom GSM network
Responsible of the Siemens local office and personnel consisting of 24 expatriates and 51 local staff distributed in 8 departments in order to supply, set up, plan, install and integrate GSM network components for Safaricom Operator.
Manage the roll out of 180 GSM radio access sites in 9 months and the acceptance of 170 GSM radio access sites including the implementation of 2 new MSCs.
Coordinate the project activities, control and monitor the project progress to meet deadlines and client expectations.
Select sub-contractors and services suppliers.
Coordinate with Siemens Senior management in Belgium, and the Regional Service Centre.
Project budget 108 Million Euros.
Major achievement
- Originally hired as local PM, I have been promoted 3 months later to Project director position.
- I implemented the Siemens turnkey management procedures in the project.
09-1998 to 03 - 2001 LINTEL SAL. International Telecommunications Projects
Function Project director Business development Support
Responsible of the business development of several GSM and transmission projects for Lintel SAL in emerging countries Nigeria, Congo Brazzaville, Gabon, Tanzania, Kazakhstan.
Lead feasibility studies, assessments of marketing opportunities and target markets, intelligence gathering on customers and competitors Negotiations with local partners and government organisations, participation in the bid of the licences, preparation of the project budget, etc.
Responsibilities included assuring teams meet deadlines.
Represent the company in negotiations and technical meetings with local partners and operators.
Engineer nominal plans for new GSM networks (Radio and Transmission), issuing BOQ and CAPEX.
Worked for a year as Transmission Regional Manager in Morocco for Siemens/Meditel project, leading of line-of-sight survey team, participating in the technical reviews and reporting to the Central transmission manager.
Major Achievement
- After 2 month working as Transmission regional team leader, Ive been promoted Regional Transmission Manager.
- Found 2 Repeater sites to connect 2 groups of 5 isolated sites due to wrong Line of Sight previous studies.
02-1997 to 09-1998 LIBANCELL (GSM operator) - Lebanon
Function Senior maintenance supervisor at the Network Maintenance Centre.
Main Responsibilities Ensure the maintenance of BSS part of GSM equipment.
Installation and Commissioning of Motorola BSS equipment.
Installation and Commissioning of PDH and SHD Microwave equipment.
Maintenance Team Leader of Digital Microwave and SDH.
Supervise OMC operations.
1994-1996 Communications Morrissette (Motorola Service Centre-Montreal)
Function 2 way communications field engineer.
Field engineer responsible of planning the implementation and administrate StarSite 800 and 900 MHz MOTOROLA 2 way Trunking communication system.
Engineer solutions for specific customer needs.
Install and program administration the Novell LAN of the company.
Prepare monthly reports and Assist the technical manager in administrative tasks and inventory handling.
Major Achievement Created the Customers Emergency Service.
1992-1994 S.M.S. Compu-Com. (Novell LAN and compatible PCs) - Montreal
Function Manager of the LAN network department.
Managing the technical department personnel, day-to-day job assignment to the different teams with related equipment and logistics.
Forecast the department budget
Customer Care and After Sales Services (installation teams and service teams).
1989-1991 Elite Group S.A.R.L. - Lebanon
Function Technical and Operations Manager, Partner.
Managing the technical department. administration of 4 technical teams (equipment and logistics) responsible of the installation and maintenance of Security Alarm and video-intercom systems, C.C.T.V. (Close circuit TV), C.A.T.V. (Collective Antenna TV), PABX telephone systems, Lightning and Earthing protection systems and point-to-point radio-telephones.
Train the technical team on new equipment.
Study and recommend new equipment.
Prepare the technical department budget (CAPEX and OPEX) and follow-up of yearly maintenance contracts.
1980-1991 Ministry of Telecommunications Lebanon.
Position Department manager of the public telephone Radio-mobile system Johnson.
Department manager responsible of the implementation and supervision of the sub-contractor installation , testing and commissioning of the equipment. Operation and Maintenance of the core, transmission and radio access equipment.
Coordinate with other departments in the ministry transmission, Customers Care, Human Resources, Financial, etc., to ensure project is implemented as planned and is on track.
Responsible of the manage the day-to day activities, schedule of the technical team and administration of the Customer Care Centre.
Report the network quality and statistics activities.
Major Achievement Kept the system up and running during 8 years of civil war managing the technical team.
