Omer Khalid
@omerkhalid
Certified PMP with 19+ years in telecommunications project management.
What I'm looking for
I am a certified PMP and Six Sigma trained telecommunications professional with over 19 years of experience in leading major telecommunication projects. My career has been marked by a consistent track record of delivering tangible organizational benefits through effective project management and operational excellence. I have successfully managed complex projects across various roles, including NOC Consultant and Technical Consultant, where I have demonstrated my ability to drive improvements and enhance operational efficiency.
Throughout my career, I have been instrumental in the successful transition and management of network operations for major telecom companies, including Ericsson and Huawei. My expertise lies in overseeing the implementation of advanced telecom solutions, optimizing network performance, and ensuring compliance with KPIs. I thrive in challenging environments and am passionate about leveraging my skills to contribute to organizational growth and success.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
NOC Consultant
Ericsson Manages Services
Feb 2019 - Present (6 years 5 months)
Worked with the Ericsson Pre-sales team to present the MSDP solution to Jazz Management and supervised the Due Diligence of Jazz Network Operations Center setup. Identified improvement areas and managed the integration of the MSDP tool with Jazz Network, demonstrating a 10% reduction in field force using Ericsson Work Force Management (WFM) tool.
Technical Consultant
Myson Engineering Systems (Pvt.) Ltd.
Nov 2013 - Jan 2019 (5 years 2 months)
Led the Operations & Maintenance of 1500 Huawei BTS sites for Jazz Network in the South region, providing support in setting up project implementation structures. Offered technical assistance during provisional/final acceptance and defined KPIs for project speed-up and smoothening. Provided consultancy services to Myson Pre-sales teams for winning 2G, 3G, LTE, and Transport network rollout project
VAS Operations Manager
ZTE Managed Services Telenor Pakistan
Nov 2012 - Aug 2013 (9 months)
Responsible for taking over all ZTE VAS Nodes under the Managed Services umbrella and for hiring and training the VAS MS team from scratch. Managed all KPIs, including network availability and GoS of the VAS domain, and served as the Single Point of Contact for customer management regarding 2nd and 3rd line maintenance issues. Ensured effective communication among teams, resulting in reduced MTTR,
Head Of Network Operations
Ericsson Managed Services
Dec 2011 - Jun 2012 (6 months)
Led the successful transition and takeover of the entire Zain IN/VAS/Core/Transmission & RAN network from NSN Managed Services to Ericsson. Built and managed Back Office and Field Maintenance teams of over 200 engineers, ensuring all GoS and Network Availability KPIs consistently remained above contractual targets. Responsible for 24x7 alarm surveillance and end-to-end ownership of network issues,
Managed Services Operations Manager
Huawei
Mar 2010 - Nov 2011 (1 year 8 months)
Spearheaded the entire Managed Services Transformation Project for du Northern Emirates, including Huawei 2G/3G equipment base, achieving significant improvement in customer satisfaction. Developed a Managed Services Handbook containing all processes and procedures for NOC, BO & FLM Operations. Led the transformation project, audited and improved MS processes, developed internal KPIs, and tracked
Manager NOC
Telenor Pakistan
Nov 2006 - Dec 2009 (3 years 1 month)
Managed the entire PLC of NOC Data Wall, from business case preparation to deployment and commissioning, and successfully handled the integration of HP TeMIP software as the umbrella OSS monitoring tool. Established and implemented SOPs/functional processes for the newly in-sourced NOC in alignment with TL9000 standards, significantly enhancing operational efficiency through Six Sigma initiatives.
Customer Support Account Manager
Nortel
Aug 2004 - Nov 2006 (2 years 3 months)
Played a vital role in the rollout of Ufone, Pakistan's 3rd largest GSM Operator, managing the entire service cycle from network planning to after-deployment maintenance. Led the technical team to provide support for Ufone's Access Network in 14 cities, consisting of Nortel 2G & e3 BSCs, transcoders, and cell sites. Managed BSS Network KPI reports, interfaced with planning teams for network dimens
Senior Executive Engineer - BSS Planning and Deployment
Mobilink
Aug 2003 - Jul 2004 (11 months)
Managed the fastest GSM 900/1800 expansion project in Pakistan's history, overseeing the installation of new cell sites and addition of new BSCs/transcoders to the network. Monitored subcontractors for timely installation of antennas and feeder cables, and devised equipage plans in conjunction with the RF team. Performed optimization and fine-tuning of the network based on drive test data and pred
BSS/Transmission Engineer
Nortel
Jun 2000 - Jul 2003 (3 years 1 month)
Spearheaded the rollout of the GSM 900 network (Ufone) and expansion (Phase 2) for Pak Telecom Mobile Ltd. in Central & Northern regions, spanning 11 major cities. Led a team of BSS engineers and technicians for installation and commissioning of BTS, BSCs, and transcoders. Directed optimization and fine-tuning activities via MapInfo based on RF acceptance drive test data, and planned network expan
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore
Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering with Majors in Telecoms
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering with a specialization in Telecommunications. The curriculum covered fundamental principles and advanced topics relevant to the telecommunications industry.
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