Data Center Director

• Nov 2020 - Present

1. Established the first Data Centre project with a new start company in the region. 2. Managed all aspects of the project from conception through to project execution and handover 3. Liaised with local government institutions in the regions to achieve permit approvals etc. 4. Regular reporting to Executive level / Chairman within the company. 5. Actively involved in design process to achieve Tier 3 Uptime certification for the project. 6. Extensive use of management skills to guide team through the project life cycle. 7. Travelling globally to assist in future land selection for upcoming projects. 8. Creation of standard documentation for the company now used across all data centre projects. 9. Communication and negotiation with local network carriers in the region to activate and procure incoming network to our data centres Show less

Data Center Project Director

• Aug 2015 - Nov 2020

A. From Jan 2018 to ActualProject: Al AIN Prefabricated Modular Etisalat Data Center, UPTIME TIER III Certification (2684 M2, 4MW IT load)• Managed the daily communication with the client and Consultant• Managed the team to finalize the Structural, Architectural & MEP detailed design of Prefabricated Modular DC• Managed the consultant to finalize the container structural design• Lead the architectural team to get the exterior façade approved by Municipality and TCA• Managed the procurement to finalize the contracts of Civil & MEP contractors and Consultant• Managed the team to finalize early the long lead materials and start the procurement of UPS, DG, Chillers, LV panels• Managed the Civil & MEP contractors to mobilize to the site• Followed daily basis with Civil contractor to complete the excavation then the foundations• Lead the team to give Workshops to Etisalat team about Huawei Modular Container and LLDs/SLDs• Lead the UPTIME workshops to finalize the Concept design then detailed design• Managed the Project Cost and resources Plans and made sure that it’s in line with the work program B. From July 2015 to Dec 2017Project: Khalifa City Etisalat Data Center, UPTIME TIER III Certification (4000 M2, 7.2MW IT load)• Lead the team to do the UPTIME workshops to easy deliver the project• Lead the Steering Committee meetings with Etisalat• Validate the Project, Cost and resources Plans • Manage the team to complete MEP & Civil works as per the Program.• Monitor the progress of all the works through the PM, Construction Manager & Technical Director• Ensure that works are undertaken in accordance with the contract drawings, specifications and other contract documents.• Assisted the T&C levels• Follow all the processes to get Estidama Certificate• Involved deeply in the TCCF testing.• Manage the team to pass the UPTIME TIER III certification• Coordinate with the consultants to review the progress and monthly billing Show less

Project Director

• Apr 2012 - Jul 2015

A. From June 2014 to July 2015• Leading Huawei IBS team to deliver IBS/ Eband projects• Have good experience to manage teams to deliver projects in VIP sites (Dubai Mall, MCC, Ibn Battuta, Emirates Mall..etc)• Have good knowledge in Fiber scope (dufix, FAN..etc)• Built a strong IBS team to deliver high efficiency work with high quality• Managing the IBS team to design, implement and Optimize the DAS in all UAE• Managing Huawei team to deploy Huawei 2G/ 3G in du sites• Developing and managing the project plan, including project scope for both DAS, 2G, 3G• Prepare the delivery schedule, resources & subcontractors plan• Select the subcontractors for Design, implementation and optimization• Commercial & Technical Responsible for the whole Huawei IBS bidding• Managing the teams to implement the LTE in NE & DXB• Prepare and follow up the master plan to achieve the LTE targets• Managing the RAN team to integrate the LTE sites• Subcontractors selection & management for LTE projectB. DU MBB Program DirectorFrom April 2012 to June 2014• Leading Huawei MBB team to achieve 139MUSD revenue (77MUSD in 2012 & 62MUSD in 2013)• Managing 04 MBB projects (LTE, 2G3G, IBS and Eband) with an optimized team to build more than 1500 3G sites and 220 IBS FTK sites• Build a strong MBB team to handle all du MBB projects• Build a strong customer relationship based on Quality of services, Speed and trust• Provide leadership to a multinational team in delivery of 5 complex projects during the last 02 years• Support the pre-sales team during the bidding and lead the team during the technical/ commercial discussions• Reporting to Huawei VP and Sales Director the progress of delivery and customer expectations• High contribution in winning the MBB deals with du over the past 02 years and managing teams to deliver the scopes• High skills in term of negotiations, pre-sales and business orientation Show less

IBS Project Director

• Oct 2010 - Apr 2012

From Nov 2010 to April 2012• Leading Huawei HSPA+ team to close the project (PAC/ FAC)• Build the “ Huawei IBS team” to get scope from du• Managing the IBS team to design, implement and Optimize the DAS in all UAE• Managing Huawei team to deploy Huawei 2G/ 3G in du sites• Developing and managing the project plan, including project scope for both DAS, 2G, 3G & HSPA+• Prepare the delivery schedule, resources & subcontractors plan• Select the subcontractors for Design, implementation then optimization• Coordinate with du management for a smooth Rollout• Got 95% of du IBS scope starting from March 2011 until 2013• Commercial & Technical Responsible for the whole Huawei IBS bidding• Managing the teams to implement the LTE in NE & DXB• Prepare and follow up the master plan to achieve the LTE targets• Managing the RAN team to integrate the LTE sites• Subcontractors selection & management for LTE project Show less

Project Manager

• Sep 2009 - Oct 2010

From Sep 2009 to Oct 2010Area: UAE• Leading team to implement the Wimax Metro Project • Leading the core, RF, MW and NMS teams to implement and integrate the Wimax• Leading IBS team to design, implement and Optimize the DAS in all UAE• Project Governance - program management of P&L, risk, resources and scope management on all deployment projects related to du• Financial and Operation Management - Monitoring LOB financials for annual business targets (Budget, Rev and GM) and key metrics (flexibility, revenue per head etc)• Developing and managing the project plan, including project scope for both IBS & Wimax• Development/Delivery schedule, resource requirements and integration efforts. • Working with high management staff to establish appropriate project structure, staffing plans and participating in the staffing processes. • Contract Management – ensure a ‘commitment culture’ on contract deliverables within deployment projects and clear metrics on ATP, Invoicing and Rev Rec to improve cash-flow• Project Quality Management - Drive customer satisfaction through Customer and Project Level quality surveys• Set goals, objectives and priorities; assign and review work, resolve conflict• Pricing new RFQ’s (SAQ, CW and Design) Rollout• Looking for new projects and opportunities• Respecting the project’s time and deadlines.• Managing and minimizing project risks and conflicts• Managing action items with regular reviews, audits and follow-up• Monitoring tasks, milestones & timelines to ensure projects stick to plans• Responsible for maintaining a seamless relationship between the various parties involved with the scope (supply chain, sub-contractors, NMS, SI teams, etc.)• Coordinate between different Wimax departments involved in the project• Provide guidance to project team members and external partners to ensure best results.• Study new techniques for the implementation of new technologies• Budget planning for the region under my supervision Show less

Wimax Rollout Manager

• 2008 - Nov 2009

From Nov 2008 to Aug 2009IBS: Nokia Equipment, 100 sitesWimax: Motorola Equipment, 62 sitesArea: Dubai/ DU is the 2nd 3G operator in UAE.• Handling the position of the IBS Manager – DU Project• Managing team of engineers to make the surveys on the Metro Stations• Selecting subcontractors for the Metro Project• Responsible for the RAN Installation• Responsible for the MW Installation• Identify the needs and procedures to facilitate the effective operation of the Rollout for the Metro Project• Tracking the project progress and update Business Manager in writing with the project progress and the final status• Issuing PRs for the subcontractors • Preparing the forecast for the expected new stations• Responsible on respecting the time schedule of the deployment program Show less

IBS Manager

• 2007 - 2008

QHSE Manager

• Feb 2007 - Jul 2007

Responsible of the Quality Department

Project Manager

• 2006 - 2007

Rollout Manager

• Jan 2004 - Mar 2006

Responsible for GSM deployment in Iraq Responsible for GSM deployment in Iraq

Site Engineer

• 2001 - 2003