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Mohsin Aftab

Mohsin Aftab

Glasgow

Summary

Experienced telecom professional with a Master's in Project Management seeking a management position in telecom or related industries. Proven track record in leading cross-functional teams, delivering successful projects, and developing effective strategies. Expertise in managing complex telecom projects, optimising processes, and exceeding customer expectations.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Regional Project Manager

Highrise Technologies Pvt. Ltd
Lahore, Pakistan
07.2017 - 01.2022
  • Managed suppliers’ delivery and deadlines with meticulous attention to project briefs, enabling project success.
  • Successfully managed and evaluated purchase orders (POs) related to all projects, ensuring timely procurement of necessary equipment and materials. This led to smooth project execution and timely completion.
  • Collaborated with cross-company departments and developed new strategies to capitalise on emerging customer trends.
  • Grew engagement, interaction and reputation through multi-platform campaigns for outstanding levels of client satisfaction.
  • Led a team of telecom engineers to plan and implement a major infrastructure project with clients and key stakeholders for the relocation of 500 wireless telecom sites to another operator to reduce operational costs and increase revenue from end users. Developed a strategic plan and managed project resources to ensure the project was delivered on time and within budget.
  • Conducted extensive testing and troubleshooting to ensure optimal network performance and addressed any technical issues highlighted during and after the completion of the project.
  • Due to the reduction in operational costs, the network downtime was clearly reduced to 20% which resulted in increased revenue in the first year of implementation.
  • Deployed multiple projects likewise,3G/4G/LTE, Wireless Expansions, and Power Expansions at the Jazz and Cmpak 4G LTE networks to improve the signal performance and network availability.
  • Conducted intensive EHS and quality audits and investigated reported issues, accidents and near-misses, documenting findings appropriately.
  • Managed employee satisfaction and well-being through health and safety programmes.

Project Coordinator - Telecommunications

Highrise Pvt. Ltd
Lahore, Pakistan
10.2014 - 07.2017
  • Successfully managed the 3G expansion project of CMPak in Lahore, which included the installation and commissioning of 400 new 3G sites and upgrading the capacity of existing MW Links to support 3G traffic. This resulted in a 30% increase in CMPak's 3G network coverage in Karachi.
  • Effectively managed a team of field engineers/riggers, providing guidance and direction to ensure timely and accurate completion of projects. This resulted in a high level of efficiency and productivity, leading to the successful completion of projects within the given time and budget constraints.
  • Prepared comprehensive project completion reports for all projects, including details such as project scope, timelines, budget, resource utilization, and outcomes. These reports helped senior management to evaluate project success and identify areas for improvement in future projects.
  • Prepared weekly and monthly sites reports, documenting all operational and maintenance activities, site inspections, and corrective measures taken. These reports helped to identify recurring issues and implement preventive measures, resulting in higher network uptime and customer satisfaction.
  • Overall, as a Project Coordinator at Highrise Pvt. Ltd, I've effectively managed and completed telecom projects, leading a team of field engineers, managing procurement and documentation, and maintaining reports.

BSS Engineer

Highrise Pvt. Ltd
Lahore, Pakistan
10.2013 - 10.2014
  • Implemented 2nd & 3rd generation technologies from an on-site mobile network base station: As a Project Engineer, I was responsible for implementing the mobile network technologies at on-site base stations.
  • Network Security is the critical tasks and always handled the implementation very securely: I was responsible for ensuring the network security of all projects. Implemented secure network protocols and worked closely with the IT team to ensure that all network security standards were met.
  • Network Outage is found to be very critical and has worked only in given window's and efficiently closed the integration phase in given timelines: I was responsible for minimising network outages and ensuring that all integrations were completed within the given timelines. I worked closely with the network operations team and followed strict protocols to minimise downtime.
  • As an Internee Engineer, I've learned about different mobile technologies such as GSM, UMTS, and CDMA2000.
  • I've gained knowledge about the basics of optical fibre technology while working on MSC, BSC, and different fibre nodes.
  • Configured systems from base stations and media patching from Hub Nods and BSCs: I was responsible for configuring systems from base stations and media patching from Hub Nods and BSCs.
  • Performed different survey tasks such as site Media/LOS, Acquisition, BSS, and other related survey tasks: I was responsible for performing different survey tasks related to site Media/LOS, Acquisition, BSS, and other relevant survey tasks.

Education

Master of Science - Project Management

University of the West of Scotland
Glasgow, Glasgow City
01.2022 - 04.2023

Master of Science - Information Technology

University of Education (PK)
Lahore
10.2014 - 07.2016

B-Tech - Electroniccs

Preston University (PK)
Lahore
11.2010 - 10.2012

Skills

  • Successfully led multiple telecom projects from start to finish, ensuring adherence to project timelines, budgets, and quality standards Developed project plans, managed risks, and communicated project progress to stakeholders
  • Directed and motivated cross-functional teams to achieve project goals and exceed customer expectations Provided guidance, feedback, and coaching to team members to enhance performance and productivity
  • Effectively communicated project updates, risks, and issues to stakeholders through various mediums, including status reports, meetings, and presentations
  • Conducted data analysis and used insights to inform decision-making, optimise processes, and improve project outcomes

Languages

English
Upper intermediate
Urdu
Native

Certification

  • Certified in “3G (Mw) Technology” by Huawei Technologies Pvt. Ltd (2014) – Cert. No 140RLHR032
  • Certified in “3G (Wireless) Technology” by Huawei Technologies Pvt. Ltd (2014) – Cert. No 14WOLHR002
  • Certified in “Quality Assurance” by Huawei Technologies Pvt. Ltd (2014) – Cert. No 14WOLHR002
  • Certified in “Network Safety” by Huawei Technologies Pvt. Ltd (2014) – Cert. No 14WOLHR002
  • Certified in “HCIP Routing & Switching” by Huawei Technologies Pvt. Ltd - Cert. No 01020010380804297542905 – Valid thru 2020 to 2023

Timeline

Master of Science - Project Management

University of the West of Scotland
01.2022 - 04.2023

Regional Project Manager

Highrise Technologies Pvt. Ltd
07.2017 - 01.2022

Project Coordinator - Telecommunications

Highrise Pvt. Ltd
10.2014 - 07.2017

Master of Science - Information Technology

University of Education (PK)
10.2014 - 07.2016

BSS Engineer

Highrise Pvt. Ltd
10.2013 - 10.2014

B-Tech - Electroniccs

Preston University (PK)
11.2010 - 10.2012

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