Daood Khan
Reading,Berkshire
Summary
Telecommunications Project & Programme Manager with extensive expertise in end-to-end project delivery, strategic programme and vendor management, and cloud & 5G network solutions. Proven track record in risk and financial management, stakeholder engagement and leadership, and telecom platforms & infrastructure.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Portfolio Manager
Virgin Media O2
Reading, Berkshire
05.2021 - 03.2025
- Managed Data Access Portfolio with Core Networks, overseeing 10-15 projects annually with up to 10 Project Managers and capex budgets of >£30m
- Programmes included successful deployment of next generation of Data Access platforms connecting mobile user data traffic between Packet Core (GGSN/EPG) and internet across 8 Telco Cloud sites, improving capacity to 400Gbps per site
- Led deployment of Voice PCRF, 5G SA PCF, and Data PCRF, ensuring seamless integration into existing network architecture
- Facilitated migration of 30 million data subscribers from legacy Oracle PCRF to new cloud-native Oracle PCRF/PCF platform, enabling 5G SA readiness and supporting future telecom service rollouts
- Oversaw deployment of IPv6 in core networks, ensuring network infrastructure is future-proof and meets scalability requirements for growing number of connected devices
- Managed general decommissioning of legacy systems, reducing costs and simplifying network architecture
- Delivered critical VNF/CNF migrations across Telco Cloud platforms, including Oracle PCRF/PCF and 5G SA network functions
- Migration of existing Telco Cloud applications from legacy systems, end-of-life platforms, and various configurations to new Private Cloud
- Private Cloud build for Telco Cloud applications on Strategic Hardware, Arista (Network Fabric), Tanzu, Kubernetes and VMware
- Directed capacity testing, verifying sustained throughput of 270Gbps on new platform, improving network performance and operational efficiency
- Guided decommissioning of legacy systems, improving operational efficiency and reducing long-term infrastructure costs
- Successfully implemented automation (CI/CD) processes across various network functions, improving speed and quality of deployment while reducing human error and operational overhead
- Operational Excellence: Successfully achieved 40-50% capacity growth across network platforms and significantly increased verified network capacity with ongoing capacity testing and performance assurance
- Strategic Leadership: Drove 5G readiness by overseeing 5G SA deployment and migration of millions of subscribers to cloud-native platforms, ensuring seamless integration and minimal disruption
- Innovative Solutions: Led implementation of cutting-edge technologies such as Facebook & Google Content Caching and Spirent test automation to improve customer experience and operational efficiency
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership: Managed and led teams of up to 30+ cross-functional professionals, driving alignment and achieving successful outcomes across multiple workstreams
Programme & Senior Project Manager
Telefonica UK
Slough, Berkshire
03.2017 - 05.2021
- Managed key strategic upgrade programmes for Data Access
- Upgraded platforms connecting cellular/mobile user data traffic between Packet Core (GGSN/EPG) and internet across 8 geographic sites, with 12 racks of equipment containing over 60 separate platforms
- Managed all Networks Data Core Firewall, switch and F5 load balancer upgrades
- Supported deployment and upgrade of Big Data analytics platforms, which provides insights into customer satisfaction, data usage, and network utilization for O2 UK
- Managed Hadoop migration, and integration with Big Data analytics platforms, ensuring improved performance and scalability
- Directed multiple capacity and performance tests, successfully scaling network infrastructure from 120Gbps to 270Gbps for DAB NG & Dual PCC/PCG Ericsson Packet Core platforms
- Conducted risk assessments to mitigate potential disruptions on projects' timeline or budget
- Coordinated with stakeholders to meet project objectives.
- Led implementation of strategic initiatives for business growth
- Strengthened client relationships by maintaining open and consistent communication lines throughout projects' duration
Senior Project Manager
Mitel Mobile / Mavenir
Reading, Berkshire
05.2011 - 08.2016
- Senior Project Manager on large scale deployments to mobile service providers in EMEA; delivering IP-based voice, video, rich communication and enhanced messaging services such as VoLTE, RCS & Vo-Wi-Fi
- Major projects included Next Generation IP product deliveries to T-Mobile & H3G Group, including installation, commission and integration of voice core and IMS systems
- Worked closely with R&D & Quality teams to identify and deliver process improvements in delivery methodology
- H3G prime on all associated professional services, business case creation, procurement of equipment and deployment of software in support of Three VoWiFi & VoLTE programme rollout
- Lead on proof-of-concept deliveries for NFV, IWF & VoWiFi, balancing multiple projects simultaneously and co-ordinating with multiple stakeholders to meet project objectives
- Developed comprehensive project plans for successful execution
- Balanced multiple projects simultaneously, demonstrating strong time-management skills
- Tracked project progress diligently, ensuring adherence to set deadlines
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Physics
University of Exeter
ExeterCertified Project Management Professio - Project Management
Prince 2
LondonSkills
- Telecommunications Project & Programme Management
- End-to-End Project Delivery
- Strategic Programme & Vendor Management
- Cloud & 5G Network Solutions
- OSS & Monitoring Tools included PrOptima, Foresight, Prometheus, Grafana and Netcool for Performance and Fault Management
- Risk & Financial Management, capex budget management
- Stakeholder Engagement & Leadership
- Telecom Platforms & Infrastructure
- Atlassian (Confluence/JIRA)
- Clarity Workflow Management
- Microsoft Teams & Office IT
- BMC Helix, Okta identity and access management
Custom
- Operational Excellence: Successfully achieved 40-50% capacity growth across network platforms and significantly increased verified network capacity with ongoing capacity testing and performance assurance.
- Strategic Leadership: Drove 5G readiness by overseeing the 5G SA deployment and migration of millions of subscribers to cloud-native platforms, ensuring seamless integration and minimal disruption.
- Innovative Solutions: Led the implementation of cutting-edge technologies such as Google Content Caching and Spirent test automation to improve customer experience and operational efficiency.
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership: Managed and led teams of up to 30+ cross-functional professionals, driving alignment and achieving successful outcomes across multiple workstreams.
Languages
English
Native
Portuguese
Intermediate
Timeline
Portfolio Manager
Virgin Media O2
05.2021 - 03.2025
Programme & Senior Project Manager
Telefonica UK
03.2017 - 05.2021
Senior Project Manager
Mitel Mobile / Mavenir
05.2011 - 08.2016
Bachelor’s Degree - Physics
University of Exeter
Certified Project Management Professio - Project Management
Prince 2
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