Junaid Ahmed
Jeddah
Summary
Experienced Network Infrastructure & Telecom Engineer with 15+ years designing, deploying, and optimizing large-scale optical and wireless networks. Specialized in optical network infrastructure, transmission systems, and Layer 2/3 networking, FTTH/GPON, DWDM, MPLS-TP, Wireless/RF systems and Low Current Security Systems (ELV) in Oil & Gas, Energy and EPC sector with deep understanding of network performance, scalability, and fault tolerance. Proven history of leading cross-functional teams, managing vendors, and executing pre/post commissioning of telecom systems critical deployments in energy, utility, and industrial sectors. Excels in delivering measurable improvements to uptime, cost, and service quality
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Telecom Engineer
DNV – Germanischer Lloyd Industrial Services
06.2024 - Current
- Designed and deployed multi-region FTTH and optical backbone connecting SDCCs and substations, reducing fault domains and improving failover recovery
- Lead the preparation of engineering documents and technical specifications for telecom systems acquisition/integration, including: LAN networks, DWDM, SDH, OLT, fiber optics cable (FTTH OSP/ISP), MPLS-TP, IP/MPLS, OTN XTRAN transmission, Data/Voice Multiplexers, IP Telephony, RFTS, DC-DC converters, FTTH/GPON, PLC/SCADA, ELV, BMS, CCTV, PAGA, Intercom, LAN/WAN, Fire Alarm system, PABX, RF testing, VoIP-IP Telephony, VHF/UHF Radios, Tetra radio system
- Execute pre-commissioning, commissioning, startup, test run, training, and operations activities under the direction of the Project Commissioning and Operations Lead.
- Optimized fiber routing and OSP/ISP cable testing, reducing deployment errors by 30% via early OTDR loss detection
- Led regional deployments for fiber and smart grid systems serving >50 substations and control centers
- Strong diagnostic and QA background: OTDR, OSA, BERT, power loss, link budget & SLA monitoring
- Plan, design, implement and commission telecom & security systems in Smart Distribution Control Centers (SDCC) for Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) in WOA/SOA regions
- Manage the full project lifecycle for telecom scope—from FEED, detailed engineering, concept/feasibility to design, construction, and commissioning support
- Produce detailed engineering design packages: schematics, layout plans, cable routing diagrams, equipment specifications, bills of materials
- Connectivity of new SDCCs with existing DCCs and substations through optical fiber network using MPLS-TP technology and DWDM technique
- Working on Digitization of Electricity Grids, Smart Metering and Energy Monitoring Project
- Manage installation and implementation of Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI)
- Responsible for planning and deployment of Smart Grid Communication Solution
- Preparation of engineering documents and technical specifications for system acquisitions, including: LAN networks, MPLS-TP OTN XTRAN transmission, fiber optics infrastructure, SCADA, IP- PBX systems, NTP GPS servers, cybersecurity components, DMR radio, antivirus solutions, CCTV (IP & Analog), and more
- Installation of Telecommunication equipment with respect to AC/DC power systems, environmental controls relay rack (HVAC)/cabinet/cage construction
- Manage the oversight and quality assurance (QA) of installation teams responsible for racking, stacking, and deploying networking equipment.
- Carried out design and execution tasks aligned with QA/QC certification standards, HSE compliance, and integration with the facility's control systems
- Test and commission routers, optical transport systems, and other networking devices in both new and existing network nodes across Google’s global infrastructure.
- Develop detailed implementation plans and provide hands-on technical leadership and guidance during deployment and installation phases.
- Partner with project management, network engineering, and other engineering teams to proactively identify and mitigate issues related to power (AC/DC), cooling, physical security/access, rack layout, and fiber management before network installations begin.
- Own the documentation process, including the creation, updating, and maintenance of network diagrams, drawings, and deployment plans to ensure alignment with
- Grid Monitoring and Control: Oversee the real-time status of the distribution network using integrated platforms that combine SCADA, DMS, OMS, and other systems to manage grid operations
- Peak Demand and Demand Response Management: Monitor and manage peak demand through the integration of distributed generation, energy storage, and customer-based programs like Demand Response.
- Predictive Maintenance and Outage Management: Use predictive analytics to anticipate potential failures and outages, performing condition-based monitoring to optimize grid reliability.
- Power Quality and Reactive Power Management: Ensure the grid maintains high power quality and stability by managing reactive power and addressing power quality issues.
- Proficient in SCADA, DMS, OMS, GIS, and other OT and IT systems used in grid management.
- Provide 24/7 on-call support for critical network incidents, troubleshooting, and recovery to minimize service disruptions
- Provided ongoing engineering and technical support to operations and commissioning teams as required.
- Generate regular performance reports, document network issues and resolutions, and provide root cause analysis (RCA) for incidents, proposing corrective actions as needed
Lead Telecom Engineer
Xad Technologies LLC, UAE
10.2020 - 03.2024
- Lead a team of engineers and technicians in the installation and maintenance of complex telecommunication systems
- Develop, manage and implement installation, configuration, and maintenance of telecommunication systems, ensuring seamless operations and minimal downtime
- Execute pre-commissioning, commissioning, startup, test run, training, and operations activities under the direction of the Project Commissioning and Operations Lead.
- Monitor network performance, identified issues promptly, and implemented solutions to maintain uninterrupted communication services
- Highly experienced OSP/ISP Telecom Engineer with a focus on network infrastructure design, implementation, support and project management
- Strong blend of technical skills, site design expertise, systems integration, and vendor coordination for complex telecommunication networks including:
- Optical Fiber: FTTS (OSP/ISP), MPLS-TP, OLT, ONT, SDH, DWDM, GPON
- Low Current Security Systems (ELV): CCTV, PAGA, PABX, VoIP Telephony, BMS, Fire Alarm, Access Control System (ACS), Door Intruder alarm, Intercom, Fire Alarm
- Network Systems: LAN/WAN, IP Telephony, PABX, VoIP system
- RF Engineering: RF testing, HF/VHF/UHF Radios, DMR, TETRA, Point-to-Point and Point-to-Multipoint links
- Manage and oversee OSP/ISP telecom projects from design to final testing
- Conduct site surveys and develop 'As-Built' drawings, final dossiers and punch closing
- Maintain quality control and testing documentation.
- Design and troubleshoot telecom networks (fiber optics, microwave, PBX, LAN/WAN).
- Plan and supervise OSP/ISP installations and upgrades.
- Provide engineering guidance on CCTV, CATV, IDS, and PDS systems.
- Experience with installation, configuration, maintenance and monitoring of CCTV systems and components along with LAN cables
- Troubleshoot Cameras, DVRs, NVRs and other peripheral devices used for monitoring
- Configure DNS, DHCP and TCP/IP
- Conduct root cause analysis for network issues and improve efficiency.
- Coordinate with vendors for RFPs, quotes, and material procurement.
- Maintain up-to-date technical documentation.
- Hardware Knowledge: Network devices, data center equipment, power tools, test equipment.
- Certified Outside Plant Fiber Optic Specialist.
- Strong background in OSP facilities design and documentation.
- Ability to act independently on complex telecom issues.
- Effective communicator with internal teams and external vendors.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to understand and address departmental telecommunications requirements, delivering tailored solutions
- Manage vendor relationship and negotiate contracts with vendors for cost-effective procurement of telecommunications services and equipment.
Telecom Engineer
Oil & Gas Development Company Limited
04.2016 - 09.2020
- Experience in DWDM, SDH and network elements
- Lead a team of engineers and technicians in the installation and maintenance of complex telecommunication systems
- Develop, manage and implement installation, configuration, and maintenance of telecommunication systems, ensuring seamless operations and minimal downtime
- Execute pre-commissioning, commissioning, startup, test run, training, and operations activities under the direction of the Project Commissioning and Operations Lead.
- Manage vendor relationship and negotiate contracts with vendors for cost-effective procurement of telecommunications services and equipment.
- Carried out design and execution tasks aligned with QA/QC certification standards, HSE compliance, and integration with the facility's control systems
- Maintain comprehensive documentation including network diagrams, equipment inventory, and maintenance logs, ensuring compliance and transparency
- Survey, analyze, evaluate and provide technical advice/trouble resolution pertaining to the performance and functionality of the installed system
- Required knowledge and experience with 100GHz spaced DWDM network elements and transmission systems
- Required knowledge and experience with SONET networks, SONET network elements
- Experience with optical link loss budget analysis for DWDM optical links
- Deployment and commissioning of Optical Network equipment
- Testing the point-to-point link and point to multi point link
- Measure the chromatic dispersion and polarized mode dispersion of the link
- Supporting the Testing and teams by referencing all the measured factors to the design and also supporting in troubleshooting
- Responsible for Optical fiber cable splice, testing and termination, includes both type of splicing technique (Fusion, Mechanical)
- Familiar with OTDR equipment to perform the proper cable testing
- Testing using EXFO, Acterna, Wavetek, Siemens and Corning OTDR Tester
- Analyze the OTDR trace and reporting to project coordinator
- Document results of tests and system designs. Communicate results, issues, next steps, etc. to partners, customers, and management as needed to resolve problem
Sr. Telecom Engineer O&M
China Mobile International Pak Pvt Ltd ZONG (Telecom Operator), Pakistan
07.2009 - 03.2016
- Maintaining 2G/3G/4G TCH, TELCO, Non-TELCO, RFO, BSS, Transmission KPIs/TTRs above contractual limit
- Managing smooth/transparent Spare Parts handling, Parts Repair & Fueling Services to meet network availability & Targets
- Managing Cell sites Quality Audits, Preventive/Corrective maintenance to meet the targets
- Managing Cell sites Security services including theft recoveries, penalties & fuel Delta Reconciliation
- Managing Diesel Generators for smooth operation and managing Quality DG Overhauling Project
- Managing T-Prime & P-Prime sites recovery KPI within contractual limit and resolving issues within SLA
- Coordination with Other Mobile Operators regarding outage, power, space & tower sharing matters
- Managing Transmission & BSS Network HW / SW Expansion Projects with existing MS teams under FSC
- Troubleshooting of BSS related alarms specially VSWR
- Troubleshooting and maintenance of long haul PTN/DWDM/LDI equipment like Optical Transport Network (OTN), IT Switching
- Managing Inventory Warehouses for safe and smooth handling of spares
- Handling Customer’s, supplier’s requirements & complaints till their satisfaction
- Analysis of Monthly Performance Report as per HQ requirement
- Responsible for auditing Quality of Preventive maintenance of teams
- Maintaining Quality & Cost Control Analysis on Monthly basis.
- Responsible for every type of RCA (Root cause analysis) Report
- Relationship management with OMO and B2S vendor
- Managing the payables and receivables of B2S and Collocations sites
- Proven experience for the different vendor’s splicing machines and techniques
- Experience on cables preparation for the ODF installation and joint enclosures repair/maintenance
- Hands on experience of fiber optic test equipment VFL, Optical Power meter, OTDR and related test equipment’s
- Documents network by labeling and routing equipment and cables, recording configuration diagrams and specifications.
- Daily monitoring, reporting, and timely execution of ongoing FTTH (Fiber to the Home) and GPON(OSP/ISP) projects
- Responsible for coordination among all stakeholders involved in FTTH project execution and planning for timely delivery of project
Education
B.E - Telecommunication
Mehran University of Engineering & Technology
01.2009
Skills
- 15 years of comprehensive experience in Base Design, Detail Engineering Design and FEED managing telecom & data infrastructure across Oil & Gas, Energy and EPC environments
- Plan, design, implement and commission telecom & security systems within the Oil & Gas, EPC and Energy/Power industries
- Testing and commissioning of telecom systems DWDM, SDH, OLT, fiber optics cable (FTTH OSP/ISP), MPLS-TP, IP/MPLS, OTN XTRAN transmission, Data/Voice Multiplexers, IP Telephony, RFTS, and DC-DC Converters
- Execute pre-commissioning, commissioning, startup, test run, training, and operations activities under the direction of the Project Commissioning and Operations Lead
- Skilled in large-scale OSP/ISP, backbone fiber planning, and vendor delivery coordination
- Produce detailed engineering deliverables: design basis, specifications, block diagrams, equipment layouts
- Strong blend of technical skills, lead the site design and engineering expertise, systems integration, and vendor coordination for complex telecommunication networks including:
- Optical Fiber: FTTS (OSP/ISP), MPLS-TP, OLT, ONT, SDH, DWDM, GPON
- Low Current Security Systems (ELV): CCTV, PAGA, PABX, VoIP Telephony, BMS, Fire Alarm, Access Control System (ACS), Door Intruder alarm, Intercom, Fire Alarm
- Network Systems: LAN/WAN, IP Telephony, PABX, VoIP system, Wi-Fi
- RF Engineering: RF testing, HF/VHF/UHF Radios, DMR, TETRA, Point-to-Point and Point-to-Multipoint links
- Proficiency in relevant software and tools for telecommunications design and troubleshooting
- Proficiency in using diagnostic tools: OTDRs, spectrum analyzers, IP scanners, multimeters etc
- Strong diagnostic and QA background: OTDR, OSA, BERT, power loss, link budget & SLA monitoring
- Security System Coverage Study
- Video Surveillance, Video Analytics, Video Management, Facial Recognition, ID/Access Control
- Interface with other Communication Systems, Safety Systems
- Fiber optics cables, Servers, Switches, Routers and Ethernet Devices
- Digitization of Electricity Grids, Smart Metering and Energy Monitoring
- Strong knowledge of cybersecurity systems and products in telecom networks
- Coordinate with multi-disciplinary engineering teams like Instrumentation, Electrical, Mechanical/HVAC and Civil to ensure telecom integration with all project systems
- Collaborates with supply chain for subcontractor management and negotiations
- Act as a key interface between engineering disciplines, vendors, licensors, and subcontractors to ensure smooth telecom system integration across all project phases
- Installation of Telecommunication equipment with respect to AC/DC power systems, environmental controls relay rack (HVAC)/cabinet/cage construction
- Defines project tasks, schedules, costs, and quality metrics minimizing overall energy Opex/Capex
- Contributed to the development of production strategies, maintainability analysis, inspection criteria, and spare parts reliability to ensure cost-effective, safe, and sustainable operation
- Generate regular performance reports, document network issues and resolutions, and provide root cause analysis (RCA) for incidents, proposing corrective actions as needed
- Carried out design and execution tasks aligned with QA/QC certification standards, HSE compliance, and integration with the facility's control systems
- Ensure QA/QC compliance along with HSE requirements and perform FAT and PAT activities
- Conducted continuous reviews and evaluations of production facility operations to ensure alignment with project performance and safety standards
- Create thorough project documentation and maintain records for all design modifications and implementation tasks
- Ensure design compliance with national/local codes and industry standards (BICSI, TIA/EIA, NEC, ITU-T, ANSI, NFPA, IEC)
Certification
SAUDI ELECTRICITY COMPANY (SEC) APPROVED TELECOM ENGINEER
Timeline
Lead Telecom Engineer
DNV – Germanischer Lloyd Industrial Services
06.2024 - Current
Lead Telecom Engineer
Xad Technologies LLC, UAE
10.2020 - 03.2024
Telecom Engineer
Oil & Gas Development Company Limited
04.2016 - 09.2020
Sr. Telecom Engineer O&M
China Mobile International Pak Pvt Ltd ZONG (Telecom Operator), Pakistan
07.2009 - 03.2016
B.E - Telecommunication
Mehran University of Engineering & Technology