United Arab Emirates
With over a quarter-century of international leadership under my belt, I bring a wealth of expertise to the table, particularly in the dynamic fields of Telecommunications and IT. My comprehensive knowledge covers a vast array of domains, including end-to-end 3GPP based systems,ICT, IP, Cloud, Cloud Native systems and applications, as well as SDN, NFV, and Open Source technologies. My unique skill set is the result of a diverse career spanning various technology roles, from spearheading Vendor R&D, pre-sales, and professional services to driving strategy, competency centers, and operations for Service Provider Groups. My experience is not just broad, but also deep, ensuring that I can navigate and lead in sophisticated and complex environments with ease and innovation.
• Spearheaded Go To Market (GTM) strategy for Telco services globally, collaborating with key partners like Accenture for seamless system integration. • Defined global GTM strategy for Telco services with key partners like Accenture. • Enabled local teams for Telco products, technologies & partner enablement. • Collaborated on Telco product requirements & automated workflows design and coding. • Implemented IaC (Infrastructure as Code) with Terraform & DevOps for VNF/CNF applications onboarding. • Architected VMware TCP/VCF stacks with full end-to-end stack expertise across several projects in EMEA and APJ. • Expert in DPDK, NSX EDP, SRIOV & performance sizing for applications. • Designed and coded Helm Charts for cloud-native app for platform performance testing, deployed and configured via VMware TCA (Teclo Cloud Automation), emulating CNFs in term of Rx and Tx queues. • Supported VMware sales, identifying customer needs & SOW preparation. • Assisted in RFQ/RFP responses from a Professional Services standpoint. • Aided local NFV practices in EMEA and APJ with new technologies & complex projects for major Tier-1 clients.
• Facilitate solution sales by engaging with EMEA customers, advocating VMware's NFV proposition with a focus on virtualization and cloud-native platforms, aligning with customer strategies and pinpointing their needs. • Collaborate with PSO teams to comprehend customer requirements and accurately define SOW for platform architecture and execution, as well as VNF/CNF onboarding strategies. • Contribute to RFQ/RFP responses with expert insights from a Professional Services and Solutions standpoint, ensuring alignment with client objectives.
• Spearheaded customer engagements across EMEA, championing VMware's NFV solutions, aligning with client strategies, and pinpointing specific needs. • Collaborated with Business Units and VMware entities to architect comprehensive NFV solutions, integrating NFVI, SDN, VIM, and automation. • Pivotal in shaping VNF on-boarding services and design, ensuring compatibility with VNF specifications and limitations.
• Spearheading the technological evolution of Ooredoo Group towards a unified IT and Network infrastructure, focusing on the integration of Core Network, ICT, and Network Functions Virtualization (NFV). • Architecting the future of Converged Data Centres, emphasizing advanced architecture and automation processes. • Harmonizing cross-functional team efforts within Ooredoo Group and its operating companies (OpCos) to materialize a cohesive, multi-layered corporate vision.
• Spearheaded the strategic vision and technology roadmap for system target architecture, ensuring alignment with evolving industry standards and transformation initiatives towards Network Function Virtualization (NFV) and ICT integration. • Pioneered VF-DE's inaugural NFV deployment with the successful implementation of virtualized IMS (vIMS).
• Spearheaded R&D initiatives within the IP Multimedia Core Business Program (IMC), leading a team of expert engineers in designing Nokia's IMS system architecture for system release 2, ensuring alignment with business requirements and end-to-end feature specification. • Fostered collaboration with Nokia Mobile Phones (Multimedia) to deliver comprehensive end-to-end solutions, from devices to applications, enhancing customer experience. • Actively engaged in IMC marketing efforts, showcasing Nokia's IP Multimedia solutions, educating customers on cutting-edge technology, and aligning product offerings with client needs. • Played a pivotal role in translating customer insights into actionable product development strategies, ensuring the Nokia IMS portfolio met market demands. • Contributed to Nokia's strategic direction in IMS and SIP services as a key member of the technology team, influencing top-level management decisions on IP communication strategies and product offerings. • Advanced internal research programs in Presence, Messaging, Group services, IMS, End-to-End Quality of Service, and future all-IP system architectures, while contributing valuable Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) in these domains. • Ensured the successful implementation of IMC's standardization strategy by coordinating Nokia's standard delegates and monitoring processes across major standardization bodies, including 3GPP, IETF, 3GPP2, and OMA.
• Spearheaded GPRS technology initiatives as Technical Project Manager, leading an 8-person team to secure a pivotal deal through test bed validation and a live pilot on Paris's Champs Elysées. • Orchestrated project planning and technical specifications as the primary liaison with Cegetel/SFR, ensuring tailored solutions to meet client requirements. • Directed a 4-member Interoperability Testing and System Verification team, crafting comprehensive Test Plans and Case Descriptions for Nokia's GPRS interfaces. • Managed cross-vendor Interoperability Testing with Nortel and Alcatel network equipment, reinforcing Nokia's presence in the French market. • Led Um interoperability tests with Mitsubishi Trium and Sagem GPRS handsets, contributing to Nokia's system verification and guaranteeing seamless end-to-end functionality.
• Spearheaded Nokia's product and software validation initiatives, focusing on BSS and OSS, for key French clients including Bouygues Telecom, Cegetel/SFR, and France Telecom International.
• Defined and implemented operations and maintenance procedures to ensure seamless integration and functionality of new products, including software, hardware, and services. • Validated new releases, ensuring compatibility and no adverse effects on the operational network, facilitating successful deployment. • Conducted stability testing for software releases and corrections, maintaining system reliability and performance. • Optimized Base Station Subsystem (BSS) parameters to enhance network efficiency and service quality. • Led live network trials for new features, demonstrating product viability and readiness for market launch.