Yusuf Akhter
Dubai
Summary
A Thorough professional with 18 years of Techno-commercial work experience in Telecom | ICT | ISP | ELV | SAFE CITY | Physical & Cyber Security systems at commercial, Utilities, defense, and Oil & Gas Industries Strategic Project Manager with a strong focus on stakeholder engagement and team leadership. Facilitated collaborative problem-solving and fostered open communication among diverse teams. Implemented risk assessments and mitigation strategies to ensure project continuity and success.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager
WEONE by DP WORLD
08.2023 - Current
- Developing comprehensive project plans, outlining scopes, timelines, and resources, facilitating smooth execution.
- Facilitating regular team meetings and stakeholder updates, fostering open communication and collaborative problem-solving.
- Oversaw the development of project documentation, deliverables, maintaining clear and accurate records throughout project lifecycles.
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and team members, building a culture of trust and cooperation.
- Presented project proposals and reports to senior management, articulating project value and securing necessary approvals.
- Monitoring execution in line with the plan and managing a team of lead and site engineers.
- Directed the resolution of project issues and conflicts, ensuring minimal impact on project progress and outcomes.
- Assessed team performance and provided constructive feedback, contributing to professional development and skill enhancement.
- Conducted risk assessments to identify potential issues, implementing mitigation strategies to minimise project disruptions.
- Streamlined communication channels between project teams and external partners, improving coordination and project cohesiveness.
- Analysed project outcomes, conducting post-implementation reviews to identify lessons learned and best practices.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers and service providers, securing favourable terms and quality resources for projects.
- Led cross-functional teams to deliver projects within budget and on time, enhancing client satisfaction and stakeholder value.
- Coordinated activities on large-scale to achieve cost-effectiveness.
- Established strong connections with business contacts and leveraged relationships to drive achievement of financial or operational goals.
- Secured and negotiated mutually-beneficial contracts to support business goals.
Project Manager
3W Networks - Elsewedy Electric Group
03.2018 - 07.2023
- Planned and scheduled daily and monthly project activities.
- Managed internal and external stakeholders, providing updates on project progress.
- Coordinated with principal vendors, consultants, and architects for effective communication.
- Executed value engineering and solution architecture to implement cost-saving measures.
- Oversaw submission, execution, deployment, authority approval, and handover of multiple systems including ISP/ICT and physical security.
- Led system integration efforts with principal vendors for hardware and software compatibility.
- Developed and tracked engineering deliverables log to ensure smooth project operations.
- Conducted site surveys and generated reports to support pre-sales and sales efforts.
Senior Engineer - Security system
Smartworld DWC - An Etisalat Company
04.2018 - 10.2018
- Design, plan, architect the Access control system for specific missioned projects.
- Monitoring and Controlling security system installation along with the Integration matrixes.
- Preparation and approval of Network interface control documents.
- Stand alone commissioning of CEM - TYCO access control system.
- Stand alone commissioning of IPSOTEK people count system.
- CCTV system with Milestone VMS and Bosch cameras configuration in SAN environment.
- Configuration dossier Training, O&M manual preparation, submission to consultant.
- Inspection approval for all the ACS security & Monitoring doors with consultant with local Application and Database.
- Subcontractor management and Progress graphs submission to senior manager.
- Project Completed: Nakheel Mall - Palm Jumeirah.
Project Engineer - ELV & Security system
Site Technology
Abu Dhabi
07.2015 - 03.2018
- Solution, Submission, Execution, Deployment, Authority approval and handover for ISP/ICT, Physical & Cyber security system, CCTV, ACS, IP AV Intercom, Video Analytics, PSIM, Enterprise level Network, Wi-Fi, Telephony.
- ADMCC approval on security system drawing.
- Developing, tracking and pivot generation, of Delivery, MIR, WIR, Submissions Logs.
- Developing Engineering deliverables Log and tracking for smooth operations of project.
- Project Completed - Abu Dhabi: Supreme council for National Security - CCTV, ACS, Bollad, Barriers, X- Ray, PSIM with Axis Milestone, Lenel, Came, Gunnebo, Intellec, Federal Authority for Nuclear regulation - Complete Ownership of CCTV system and Suprema based face recognition Access control system, Emirates Driving School - Pelco and Milestone CCTV system with enterprise environment, Khalifa University| - Axis & Milestone with Cisco Ecosystem, Abu Dhabi Mall - CCTV, ACS, Active Network with Pelco & Milestone, and D- Link, Marina Mall - GE- FcWnx Access control system, Borouge-3 ADNOC group Ruwais for GE Access control system configuration and Final Acceptance handover, Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi - Genetec CCTV system & Lenel OnGuard Access Control system, General secretariate of Executive Council - CCTV & ACS with Genetec & UTC, Sheikh Zayed Private Boys School - Honeywell CCTV & ACS system deployment.
Project Engineer - ELV & Security system
Sterling Wilson Limited
10.2010 - 06.2015
- Managing production activities for the Enterprise ICT, FAS, PAS, BMS, CCTV, & ACS, CPMS.
- Planning & scheduling of project activities on daily & monthly basis.
RAN Engineer - Telecommunication
ERICSSON
07.2008 - 09.2010
- Design, deployment, installation, testing, and configuration of Ericsson BTS.
- Design, deployment, installation, testing, and configuration of Ericsson Microwave, SDH, PDH links.
- Design, deployment, installation, testing, and configuration of Ericsson XPIC Links.
- Design, deployment, installation, testing, and configuration of all Ericsson Mux.
- Project Completed - INDIA: VODAFONE Project - Ericsson BTS, BSC and switching centre with new Microwave Links in New Delhi & Punjab, AIRCEL Project - Ericsson BTS, BSC and switching centre with new Microwave Links in Odisha, Assam, Meghalaya, AIRCEL 3G Project - Ericsson BTS, BSC and switching centre with new Microwave Links in Assam & another Northeast State of India.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics & Telecommunication
Rajarambapu institute of Technology
Sangli, Maharashtra - India 01-2008
HSC -
01-2003
SSC -
01-2000
Skills
- Team oversight and project management
- Infrastructure development
- City-wide surveillance implementation
- Client engagement and relationship building
- ELV, ICT, and microwave communication
- VMS, SAN, and NAS management
- Complex Microwave network design and execution
- Risk assessment
- Process optimization
- Communication strategies
- Cross-functional collaboration
Certification
- Monitoring & Control Centre- Abu Dhabi from Warsan to My Dubai, My Dubai to MORO, and MORO to Warsan with Huawei DWDM
- DEWA- Labour camp - in JAPS Huawei based managed network and Wi-Fi system for 700 AP's
Personal Information
Passport Number: S9780831
Accomplishments
- Awarded Appreciation by Elsewedy Digital in EXPO 2020
- Awarded Appreciation by DP world for PCFC project
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Hindi
Upper Intermediate
B2
Urdu
Advanced
C1
Timeline
Project Manager
WEONE by DP WORLD
08.2023 - Current
Senior Engineer - Security system
Smartworld DWC - An Etisalat Company
04.2018 - 10.2018
Project Manager
3W Networks - Elsewedy Electric Group
03.2018 - 07.2023
Project Engineer - ELV & Security system
Site Technology
07.2015 - 03.2018
Project Engineer - ELV & Security system
Sterling Wilson Limited
10.2010 - 06.2015
RAN Engineer - Telecommunication
ERICSSON
07.2008 - 09.2010
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics & Telecommunication
Rajarambapu institute of Technology