Farhan Saeed
Gojra,Pakistan
Summary
Telecommunications Specialist with extensive expertise in fiber optics, including hands-on experience with cable splicing and termination. Proficient in interpreting fiber optic test results and managing telecommunications projects, ensuring adherence to industry standards such as Telecom and IEEE. Demonstrates strong skills in vendor negotiation, client communication, and network infrastructure understanding. Committed to maintaining safety procedures while optimizing time efficiency. Aims to leverage comprehensive knowledge of telecom systems installation and data communications to drive innovative solutions in the telecommunications sector.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certification
Work history
Telecommunications supervisor
Networks Pioneers for Contracting Co.
Khobar, Saudi Arabia
2025.03 - 2026.03
- Assisted in installing and splicing fibre optic cables in alignment with industry standards.
- Supported testing and troubleshooting of fibre optic networks using optical testing equipment.
- Provided assistance in fusion splicing techniques to ensure accurate joining of optical fibres with minimal signal loss.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers to achieve cost savings.
- Participated in team leadership for telecommunications projects to enhance system efficiency.
- Contributed to budget management for telecommunications projects to promote cost-effective practices.
- Installed new technologies while maintaining workflow continuity.
Telecommunications supervisor
HALO For Trading & Contracting
Khobar, Saudi Arabia
2023.09 - 2025.01
- Operation Testing of OFC Network.
- Underground FOC Network.
- Termination, Splicing, Jointing and Testing.
- ODF Installation.
- On Reel Fiber Optic Cable Testing.
- End to End Link Testing.
- Bidirectional Testing.
- End To End OLTS and PMLS Testing of SM/MM.
- Use of Fusion Splicing Machine, Mechanical Splice, OTDR, Power Meter, Laser Source.
- Documentation, Operations, Testing.
- Led the implementation of new network infrastructures, resulting in improved connectivity.
- Conducted risk assessments to ensure safety standards, resulting in zero work-related accidents.
- Managed code development and deployment processes in line with release cycles to fulfil company goals.
Team Leader
AIFANAR
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
2022.12 - 2023.08
- Spliced and terminated fiber optic cables with precision and efficiency, ensuring minimal signal loss and optimal network performance.
- Utilized specialized equipment, including fusion splicers and cleavers, to achieve high-quality connections.
- Collaborated with team members to complete projects on time and to a high standard.
- Developed expertise in troubleshooting and resolving fiber optic issues, ensuring rapid resolution and minimizing downtime.
- Contributed to the maintenance and expansion of fiber optic networks, supporting the growth and reliability of telecommunications infrastructure.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Consistently arrived at work on time and ready to start immediately.
Team Leader
AL-Wajeeh
Makkah, Mecca Region
2017.12 - 2022.01
- Fiber Optic Installation: Proficient in installing, terminating, and splicing fiber optic cables according to industry standard.
- Testing and Troubleshooting: Skilled in using optical testing equipment to ensure proper installation and troubleshooting issues in fiber optic networks.
- Fusion Splicing: Experienced in fusion splicing techniques to join optical fibers with precision, ensuring low signal loss.
- Documentation: Ability to create and maintain accurate documentation for fiber optic installations, including diagrams, test results, and configurations.
- Safety Protocols: Adherence to safety protocols and awareness of potential hazards associated with working with fiber optic systems.
Engineering Supervisor
Nayatel
Islamabad, Pakistan
2015.06 - 2017.11
- Termination, Splicing, Jointing and Testing.
- Preparation and Installation of Splitters at Different exchanges and Outdoor Fiber Cabinets.
- Testing accurate optical power from OLT to Splitters and Splitters to ODF.
- Installation & Termination of Fiber Optic Cables at various fiber distribution hubs.
- Ability to use and read Schematic and Plan diagram for performing the given jobs.
Education
Associate Diploma - Electrical Technology
Punjab Board of Technical Education
Lahore, Pakistan 2010.01 - 2013.01
Skills
- Knowledge of fiber optic theory and principles
- Hands-on experience with fiber optic cable splicing and termination
- Familiarity with various types of fiber optic cables and connectors
- Understanding of splice loss and optical budgets
- Knowledge of industry standards and best practices (eg Telecom, IEEE)
- Experience with splicing equipment and tools (eg fusion splicers, cleavers)
- Ability to read and interpret fiber optic test results (eg OTDR, power meter)
- Understanding of safety procedures when working with fiber optic cables and equipment
- Good communication and documentation skills
- Telecom systems installation
- Telecommunications project management
- Fibre optics handling
- Mobile telecommunications
- Telecom standards understanding
- Data communications knowledge
- Network infrastructure understanding
- Vendor negotiation
- Time efficiency
- Client communication
Certification
1:BICSI INSTALLER 2, OPTICAL FIBER
- DESIGNATION NO:424797
- Registration Start Date:03-18-2026
- Registration End Date:03-31-2029
2:FOC splicer from Saudi Aramco
3: Cabling & Ducting
- Awarded this Certification of Competency as a FIBER OPTIC CABLE SPLICER
- Date Iss: 2023-03-30
- Expiry: 2025-03-29
- Certificate #CAF382
4:This is to certify that FARHAN SAEED of Nayatel has attended FTTH Installation (Oct-Nov'15)
- From 2015-10-05 till 2015-10-29
LANGUAGE
English
Arabic
Urdu (basic)
PROJECTS
GHAZAL RHA, GCP-4, JAFURAH CRPO, SASREF JUBAIL, GAS PLANT ABU ALI, PE112, PE118, PE120, HARADH OSB, GIB TINAT GCP-01, SPARK, STC FTTH,FTTM,FTTX
DECLARATION
I hereby declare all the above information’s are true and correct to the best of my knowledge.
PERSONAL BACKGROUND
- Father’s Name: SAEED AHMAD
- Date of Birth: NOV 11, 1993
- Citizenship: Pakistani
- Iqama No.: 2451112318
PROJECT APPROVAL
- UNCONVENTIONAL RESOURCES Jafurah Maintain Potential Gas Wells-CRPO-07/08/09/13 Projects
- Document Review Form: URMPP-NSJ-UNF-SIS-T1688
- Review Result: WORK MAY PROCEED
- Reviewed by: Ibrahim A. Ajmi, Project Quality Lead, 2024-07-28
- Reviewed by: Fahad S Alroudan, Project Engineer, 2024-07-28
- Verified by: Mohammed J Rashed, Supervisor Project Engineer, 2024-07-28
DIPLOMA
- Punjab Board of Technical Education Lahore
- Diploma of Associate Engineer
- Awarded at Lahore on the 2013-10-25
Timeline
Telecommunications supervisor
Networks Pioneers for Contracting Co.
2025.03 - 2026.03
Telecommunications supervisor
HALO For Trading & Contracting
2023.09 - 2025.01
Team Leader
AIFANAR
2022.12 - 2023.08
Team Leader
AL-Wajeeh
2017.12 - 2022.01
Engineering Supervisor
Nayatel
2015.06 - 2017.11
Associate Diploma - Electrical Technology
Punjab Board of Technical Education
2010.01 - 2013.01