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Certification
Achievementsandroles
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Mohamed Othman

Data Center And Infrastructure Manager
Muscat
Mohamed Othman

Summary

Highly motivated person with more than 19 years of experience in the Telecommunication Industry, work for areas such as Planning, Deployment and Project management, especially at Data Centers field. Work with large multinational companies like Huawei, Telecom Egypt & Etisalat. Now looking to make a continued significant contribution within a new challenging.

Quick-thinking Supervisor recognized for success in guiding teams and boosting performance. Practical problem-solver with excellent issue and conflict resolution skills to drive team and organizational success. Highly effective and knowledgeable in process improvement and inventory control.

Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.

Overview

10
years of professional experience
8
years of post-secondary education
11
Certifications

Work History

ETISALAT Egypt
Cairo, C

Data Center Design and Infrastructure Manager
3 2018 - 6 2024

Job overview

  • Skills involves 12 years of extensive experience in Design, Implementation and Operation of Data centers with Effective Leadership of technical teams & vendors, Specialized in managing high budget projects, with Effective communication and problem solving skills, innovative in applying latest technologies to maximize efficiencies of data centers based on Datacenter Expert certification, involved in designing DC including Telecom/IT equipment, electrical power systems such as Lighting, UPS systems, DC systems, Diesel generators …etc
  • Performed strong understanding of relationship between technology and business needs with focus on details and passion for technology.
  • Worked in team-driven environments and communicated effectively with stakeholders.
  • Worked in team-driven environments and communicated effectively with stakeholders
  • Responded to and remedied critical issues that could not be addressed by technicians
  • Reduced downtime with proactive monitoring, maintenance, and troubleshooting of network issues
  • Evaluated vendor proposals to select most cost-effective solutions for infrastructure needs
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams on large-scale projects to ensure seamless integration of new technologies into existing infrastructure environments
  • Optimized resource allocation by closely monitoring project budgets and adjusting as needed to maintain financial goals
  • Managed life cycle replacement of hardware and software
  • Liaised with other departments to minimize network interruptions and possible downtimes

ETISALAT Egypt
Egypt

Core Network Deployment & Operation Senior Supervisor
12.2014 - 02.2018

Job overview

  • Have strong understanding of relationship between technology and business needs with focus on details and passion for technology.
  • Championed process improvements in response to identified inefficiencies, resulting in enhanced organizational effectiveness.
  • Optimized resource allocation, enabling the department to meet tight deadlines and achieve project goals
  • Recruited, hired and trained staff and provided ongoing feedback and performance evaluations for development
  • Assessed problems and conflicts and resolved independently
  • Mentored junior team members for accelerated professional growth and skill development
  • Maximized personal competency through continuous professional development
  • Established and maintained filing systems, retrieved data using [Software] and prepared management reports
  • Identified underperforming areas and implemented effective process improvements

ETISALAT Egypt
Cairo, C

Core Network Deployment Team Leader
05.2012 - 11.2014

Job overview

  • Oversee compliance with change control and incident management processes.
  • Work rotational shifts and occasional change windows during evenings and weekends.
  • Strong technical knowledge of telecommunications systems, network architecture, datacenter operations, and facility management.
  • Manage 3rd party vendors projects.
  • High leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
  • Supervised team members to confirm compliance with set procedures and quality requirements.
  • Set performance expectations for the team, monitoring progress towards goals and providing constructive feedback as needed.
  • Monitored team performance and provided constructive feedback to increase productivity and maintain quality standards.
  • Enhanced team productivity by implementing efficient work processes and regularly reviewing performance metrics.

Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd.

Acting as PM
03.2011 - 03.2012

Job overview

  • Managing all South and south east regions (sites, Mega Hubs, BSCs, and Mini Cores) in terms of Design, Implementation & operation for Telecom nodes, E&M including Diesel Generators, Rectifiers, HVAC, DG, batteries, firefighting/alarm system & BMS systems (about 3000 Various sites)

Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd.

Project rollout Coordinator
12.2010 - 03.2011

Job overview

  • Lead biggest swap project (from NEC to Huawei) to meet all project constrains (budget, cost, time and quality)
  • Stable knowledge of MW link propagation, Implementation of different MW link type & topology and related maintenance, Swap Projects and Expansion Projects
  • Close Experience in Transmission Technologies [Ericsson, Huawei, NEC and SIAE MW Systems]
  • Astable knowledge of Microwave Products' foundation (PTP, PTMP, IPBB, NLOS, Laser MW Links, E-Band, ISP Solutions, Fully Outdoor MW link, high traffic nodes' connectivity {OSNs, BSCs..}).

Etisalat Egypt Account

Regional Telecom Manager
04.2008 - 12.2010

Job overview

  • Following On-Air target
  • Manage all requirements for new sites implementation
  • Output Link budget for new 3G sites
  • Plan for Telecom target (2G, 3G, MW and expansion)
  • Plan, manage and control Subprojects with separate budget over region level.

Etisalat Egypt Account
Egypt

Site Implementation Coordinator
09.2007 - 04.2008

Job overview

  • Controlling Site implementation till On-Air
  • Site Survey for all Equipment (BTS, Node B and MW)
  • Handling civil actions to prepare site for telecom installation
  • Deal with governmental sections for new sites permissions
  • Equipment Delivery and BOQ Checking
  • Expansion upgrade for Node B and BTS.

Telecom Egypt

Transmission engineer
04.2005

Job overview

  • Operation & Maintenance Engineer For fiber networks and PDH, SDH, and DWDM equipment
  • Verify and analysis transmission problems
  • Technical support for In-House teams.
  • Responded to and remedied critical issues that could not be addressed by technicians
  • Increased operational efficiency by automating routine tasks.

Education

Faculty of Commerce
Egypt

DBA from Business Administration And Management
09.2023 - Current

AASTMT
Cairo, Egypt

MBA from Business Administration
09.2019 - 02.2022

University Overview

GPA: 3.6

Faculty of Engineering
Tanta, Egypt

B.Sc. Electronics & Communication Engineering from Communications
09.1997 - 06.2001

University Overview

  • Project Grade: Excellent
  • GPA: Very Good

Skills

Troubleshooting skills

Certification

Data Center Design (DCD), Etisalat, Cairo (2018)

Achievementsandroles

  • Managing more than 12 Datacenter for Etisalat Egypt
  • Reached 0% downtime over continuous 6 years, by applying strictly process for Physical/Information security, material/personnel entrance, Telecom/IT deployments and preventive action procedures.
  • Maintain, operate, troubleshoot, Operations Mission Critical Facilities with the support of Managed Service team, which includes Telecom/IT racks, stand-by diesel generators and related fuel systems, 3
  • Phase electrical systems that include but not limited to switchgear, UPSs, PDUs, VRLA cell batteries and associated systems, CRAC, DX systems for the Etisalat Datacenters, Colocations, minicores, BSCs.
  • Review design Solutions for a Data Center including but not limited to: Telecom/IT racks, UPS system, Rectifiers, Single line diagrams, All electrical and mechanical diagrams and layouts, storage tanks, piping systems, HVAC DX Systems, Electrical distribution systems, Test quality, performance, safety & reliability of products, equipment, processes
  • Member of In-House team who finalized the first contract in Egypt with Uptime Institute to acquire Tier III Certification of Design Documents (TCDD) for Etisalat DC Campus in Smart Village, we acquire the Certificate in July,2017.
  • Developing & applying various techniques to enhance Etisalat CAPEX/OPEX expenditures for DC. Hence this improves the PUE/DCIE to bronze & continue maintaining that level via implementing the first DCIM (Datacenter Infrastructure Management) system in Egypt at Etisalat sites.
  • Successfully led all In-house deployment projects by Etisalat staff to carry out the deployment for Telecom nodes (FTX, CS, PS, BSS & VAS) in DC which led to more than 40 Million EGP saving in CAPEX budget via 6 Engineers & 30 Technicians.
  • Acceptance for the new Datacenters, minicores, BScs and buildings
  • Manage and coordinate with vendors to resolve any incidents during emergency situations. This may require to physically be dispatched on to site to investigate and resolve the issue.
  • Manage the engineering aspects of the Data Centers related to financial and cost control, code and regulatory compliance, personnel management, staff training and development, Health & Safety, local statutory requirements, environmental and energy management.
  • Develop a complete, deep knowledge of the design intent, operational alternatives and contingency plans related to all Data Center systems

Military

Completed

Personaltraitsandskills

  • Making an impact in a fast growing organization.
  • Extensive experience of planning, project management, design & client liaison.
  • Ability to multi-task in a demanding engineering environment.
  • A strong track record in delivering projects on time and within budget.
  • Able to ensure that all H&S procedures are met and maintained.
  • Resolving complex technical issues and coming up with fast efficient solutions.
  • Corrective action investigation, analysis, implementation, and documentation.
  • Can quickly grasp what a customer wants and needs.
  • Building morale within a team.
  • Willingness to make decisions.
  • Able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
  • Developing comprehensive project plans and objectives.
  • Leadership and team player skills
  • Excellent analytical skills.
  • Ability to join and maintain communicate with team work.
  • Excellent and honest communication skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Open-minded to adapt new ideas and solve problems
  • Strong work ethic, motivation, team spirit, supervisory skills and abilities.
  • Strong continuing education and professional career development.

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 01/02/79
  • Nationality: Egyptian
  • Driving License: Valid
  • Marital Status: Married

References

  • Mr. Hossam Ibrahim, +20 111 850 0013, DCEO Cluster Manager at Amazon Web Services (AWS), https://www.linkedin.com/in/hossam-ibrahim-75206bb/
  • Mr. Adel ElSherif, +20 111 701 1101, Head of Data centers development, https://www.linkedin.com/in/adel-el-sherif-89808629/

Timeline

Faculty of Commerce

DBA from Business Administration And Management
09.2023 - Current

AASTMT

MBA from Business Administration
09.2019 - 02.2022

Core Network Deployment & Operation Senior Supervisor

ETISALAT Egypt
12.2014 - 02.2018

Core Network Deployment Team Leader

ETISALAT Egypt
05.2012 - 11.2014

Acting as PM

Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd.
03.2011 - 03.2012

Project rollout Coordinator

Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd.
12.2010 - 03.2011

Regional Telecom Manager

Etisalat Egypt Account
04.2008 - 12.2010

Site Implementation Coordinator

Etisalat Egypt Account
09.2007 - 04.2008

Transmission engineer

Telecom Egypt
04.2005

Faculty of Engineering

B.Sc. Electronics & Communication Engineering from Communications
09.1997 - 06.2001

Data Center Design and Infrastructure Manager

ETISALAT Egypt
3 2018 - 6 2024
Mohamed OthmanData Center And Infrastructure Manager