Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
PERSONAL DETAILS :
Accomplishments
LANGUAGES
REFERENCES
Certification
Timeline
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FARHAN AHMED

Khobar,Dammam

Summary

Skilled in the installation, termination, splicing, and testing of fiber optic cables, with a strong focus on troubleshooting and resolving technical issues efficiently. Demonstrated ability to maintain precise documentation and records of fiber optic systems. Known for a high level of attention to detail, strong problem-solving abilities, and a commitment to delivering high-quality service. Proven track record of contributing to high customer satisfaction and supporting the delivery of reliable, high-speed telecommunications services.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

| FOC TECHNICIAN | SUPERVISOR

TELECOM CONSULTANT INDIA LTD -TCIL
03.2025 - Current

TCIL - HUAWEI-MOBILY FTTH OSP O&M PROJECT:


  • Assigning corrective maintenance (CM) ticket to field team and troubleshooting to ensure restore the network within SLA
  • 24/7 network monitoring via Huawei OWS operation web services
  • Coordination with field team and management during cable cuts of Long distance network (SNFN), Metro and FTTM sites
  • Appling MDT (Maintenance-Down-Time) for Final Repair after restoring temporal cable cut
  • Assigning work orders (PLM) for performing PMR (Preventive Maintenance Report) to field teams and generating & submission reports to client
  • Maintaining End to end Database and keep data up to date
  • Making presentation regarding safety compliance of field teams at work place and generate weekly EHS Audit report as per Huawei's recommended safety standards
  • Assigning work orders to OFC Route patrollers for weekly metro patrolling
  • Attended SNFN, Metro & FTTH cable cuts & MDTs ( Maintenance Down Time)
  • Conducted PMRs of Mobily FTTM sites
  • Performed troubleshooting from Mobily OLT to customer ODB via FDT with OSP Team

| SENIOR TECHNICIAN

SILSILAH GROUP - BMC - MOBILY
12.2024 - 02.2025

MOBILY ISP NEW INSTALLATION & MAINTENANCE PROJECT:

  • Laid G567 FTTH OFC from Mobily ODB to Customer equipment for new installation
  • Performed End to end troubleshooting to close the ticket within SLA
  • Activated Mobily Modem at customer premises with troubleshooting
  • Installed GPON DIA Modem with cable laying and splicing at Taibah Front Hotel adjacent to Masjid e Nabavi
  • Installed GPON SIP Modem with cable laying and splicing at Taibah University - Madinah
  • Installed GPON SIP Modem with cable laying and splicing at Rehabilitation center - Ministry of Health Madinah KSA

| Technician

SILSILAH GROUP - WAJDA GROUP - HUAWEI
09.2024 - 11.2024

NEOM - SINDHALA ICELAND HUAWEI IBS PROJECT :

  • Installed & commissioned of PRRU Antennas to enhance network coverage & capacity in Luxury Resorts in Sindhala Iceland
  • Deployed R-HUB (Radio Hub) in GSM Room to connect PRRUs
  • Laid FTTH G657-A Hybrid cable to connect PRRUs with RHUB
  • Fusion splicing ,Termination & end to end OTDR Testing of Fiber optic FTTH Cable at GSM Room & GSM Towers
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve project objectives timely

| TECHNICAL SUPERVISOR | TEAM LEAD

MULTINET PAKISTAN PVT LTD
04.2013 - 10.2024
  • Managed Long Distance Underground Optical Fiber Network (DWDM & OTN) ensuring high reliability and performance
  • Proactively reduced fiber cuts by coordinating with security personnel, delivering weekly threat reports, and issuing daily alerts via an official WhatsApp group
  • Achieved rapid restoration of cable disruptions, adhering to strict SLA guidelines, and communicated incident reports to senior management
  • Executed comprehensive End-to-End Fiber Rectification plans to maintain network integrity
  • Supervised Fiber Loss Management initiatives to optimize network efficiency
  • Conducted quarterly Bi-directional testing and Trace Analysis on live and spare fibers, maintaining high-quality network standards
  • Coordinated with Telenor Pakistan to schedule Midnight Down Time (MDT) for essential Preventive/Corrective Maintenance
  • Provided expert technical support to field teams, both on-site and remotely, ensuring swift resolution of network issues.

| SUPPORT CENTER COORDINATOR

Unicom Pakistan Pvt Ltd
03.2012 - 03.2013

PTCL - HUAWEI - UNICOM OFAN-2 PROJECT :

  • Oversaw and delivered comprehensive technical support to Field Teams, ensuring optimal performance
  • Facilitated seamless coordination between internal teams and clients to drive project success
  • Produced detailed reports and meticulously updated As-built drawings to maintain project accuracy and integrity.

| JUNIOR TECHNICIAN AND AUTOCAD DRAFTSMAN

ComBit Telecom Pakistan
07.2007 - 12.2011

PTCL - HUAWEI - COMBIT OFAN-2 PROJECT :

  • OFC Cable laying, splicing, OTDR Testing, ODF Termination
  • Updated As- built drawings on AutoCAD

Education

Bachelor of Science (B. Sc.) -

UNIVERSITY OF KARACHI
Karachi
04.2017

Skills

  • Direct Buried cable Central Loose Tube Cable Self-supporting Aerial Cable Non-metallic Duct cable ADSS Aerial Cable Handling
  • Fiber optic Fusion and Mechanical Splicing
  • End to End OTDR Testing
  • Fiber optic cable Network Designing, Planning & Deployment
  • Fiber optic cable Termination ODF Installation
  • Team Supervision with provisioning of Technical support
  • Health & Safety compliance at work place
  • Quality Control
  • FTTH FTTP Deployment
  • 24/7 Operation & Maintenance (O & M) of DWDM & OTN Networks
  • Troubleshooting within SLA
  • Smartly Handling of OTDR (JDSU, EXFO, Yokogawa, FIS, Anrituse)
  • Fusion Splicing Machine (Fujikura, IFS-10, Sumitomo Type-81C)
  • OPM Source Meter VFL Live Fiber Detector
  • Project Documentation & Reporting
  • MS office AutoCAD

PERSONAL DETAILS :

Date of Birth : 15-03-1979

Nationality : Pakistan

Visa status : Transferable

Driving License : In process

Accomplishments

  • Achieved Letter of Appreciation with cash award from Multinet Pakistan Pvt.Ltd. for performing the amazing work by restoring Nooriabad, Hyderabad Node on operational mode within SLA due to vandalism attack on said Node despite of serious threats - July,2020

LANGUAGES

Urdu
English

REFERENCES

References will be available upon request

Certification

  • IT Network cabling - The Complete Fiber Optic & FTTH course from Udemy
  • Microsoft Excel Data Analysis & Dashboard Reporting from Udemy
  • Diploma of Fiber Optic Communication Technology from Alison
  • Leadership with Emotional Intelligence (EQ) from LinkedIn
  • AutoCAD 2D Drafting - CADCom Institute Karachi

Timeline

| FOC TECHNICIAN | SUPERVISOR

TELECOM CONSULTANT INDIA LTD -TCIL
03.2025 - Current

| SENIOR TECHNICIAN

SILSILAH GROUP - BMC - MOBILY
12.2024 - 02.2025

| Technician

SILSILAH GROUP - WAJDA GROUP - HUAWEI
09.2024 - 11.2024

| TECHNICAL SUPERVISOR | TEAM LEAD

MULTINET PAKISTAN PVT LTD
04.2013 - 10.2024

| SUPPORT CENTER COORDINATOR

Unicom Pakistan Pvt Ltd
03.2012 - 03.2013

| JUNIOR TECHNICIAN AND AUTOCAD DRAFTSMAN

ComBit Telecom Pakistan
07.2007 - 12.2011

Bachelor of Science (B. Sc.) -

UNIVERSITY OF KARACHI
FARHAN AHMED