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Aly Abdelaziz Aly

Summary

Accomplished professional with expertise in program leadership and strategic client support, specialising in 3G/4G/5G network rollouts and transport & packet networks. Demonstrates proficiency in cross-functional coordination and program operations, ensuring seamless FTTH & FTTM deployments and BSS & core network integration. Adept at project management, including program governance, budget and schedule management, risk management, and stakeholder alignment. Committed to driving operational excellence and innovation within the telecommunications industry.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1995
1995
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Deployment Delivery Leader

Middle East (KSA)
01.2021 - 11.2025
  • Led end-to-end deployment delivery for large-scale, multi-domain programs (Transport, Packet, FTTH, FTTM) for key operators (STC, Mobily, Zain, TLS) and strategic enterprise clients (Aramco, National Grid).
  • Accountable for full program governance and operational readiness, ensuring projects adhere to scope, budget, and quality standards across the Middle East region.
  • Managed and coordinated cross-country deployment teams and complex vendor ecosystems to ensure seamless project execution and timely handover.

General Program Manager

Mobily & Zain, KSA
01.2009 - 01.2020
  • Zain (2013–2020):
  • Directed major OSP and transport/backhaul programs for 4G/5G network rollouts, ensuring the infrastructure was robust and ready for next-generation services.
  • Successfully coordinated engineering, vendor resources, and cross-functional stakeholders to align on technical specifications and delivery timelines.
  • Mobily (2009–2012):
  • Managed a complex multi-project portfolio covering civil works, 2G/3G modernization, and Microwave (MW)/DWDM transport deployments.
  • Personally managed project schedules, budgets, resource planning, and quality control to meet aggressive rollout targets.

PMO Manager

Mobily, KSA
01.2007 - 01.2009
  • Established and operationalized Project Governance and execution processes for major civil works, 2G/3G, MW, and DWDM projects across the company.
  • Significantly improved delivery efficiency and project control through standardized reporting, risk management frameworks, and quality assurance protocols.

Project Manager

Vodafone Egypt
01.2006 - 01.2007
  • Provided end-to-end project management for SDH transport network projects, overseeing planning, execution, commissioning, and critical stakeholder communications.

Regional Manager

BSNL, India
01.2004 - 01.2005
  • Managed all implementation activities for BSS, civil works, and core network deployments across the entire Maharashtra region, coordinating multi-discipline teams and contractors.

Deployment Manager

BSS & Microwave Deployment (International Focus)
01.1999 - 01.2003
  • Managed deployment, commissioning, and handover for complex GSM projects across multiple international markets, including:
  • Orascom Telecom, Algeria (2001–2003)
  • Qtel, Qatar (2000–2001)
  • Mobinil, Egypt (1999–2000)
  • Portugal GSM network (1999)

Education

B.Sc. - Electronics & Communications Engineering

Cairo University

Skills

  • Core Competencies: Program Leadership, Strategic Client Support, Cross-Functional Coordination, Program Operations & Readiness
  • Technical Expertise: 3G/4G/5G Network Rollouts, Transport & Packet Networks (MW, DWDM), FTTH & FTTM Deployments, BSS & Core Network Integration
  • Project Management: Program Governance, Budget & Schedule Management, Risk Management, Stakeholder Alignment

Certification

  • Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
  • Project Management Institute (PMI) — Certified in 2007

Timeline

Deployment Delivery Leader

Middle East (KSA)
01.2021 - 11.2025

General Program Manager

Mobily & Zain, KSA
01.2009 - 01.2020

PMO Manager

Mobily, KSA
01.2007 - 01.2009

Project Manager

Vodafone Egypt
01.2006 - 01.2007

Regional Manager

BSNL, India
01.2004 - 01.2005

Deployment Manager

BSS & Microwave Deployment (International Focus)
01.1999 - 01.2003

B.Sc. - Electronics & Communications Engineering

Cairo University
Aly Abdelaziz Aly