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Yusuf Akhter

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

HSC -

SSC -

Yusuf Akhter