Mahdi Almusawi
Riyadh,
Summary
Highly experienced infrastructure telecom expert seeking to leverage extensive background in fixed and mobile broadband, Transport, and Internet technologies. Aiming to drive innovation, market development, and the deployment of next-generation networks to foster national digital transformation and enhance connectivity.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Telecom & Infrastructure Expert
Ministry Of Communication And IT (MCIT)
07.2023 - Current
- Formulating and recommending telecom policies and frameworks that advocate advanced Broadband and Transport infrastructure in the Kingdom
- Developing Broadband strategies and initiatives to unlock the digital economy and transformation in the Kingdom
- Driving Broadband market's development, identifying opportunities for growth and innovation, and working with public and private players to eliminate barriers and gaps
- Encouraging research and innovation in Broadband technologies and building partnerships to ensure advanced & healthy Broadband infrastructure and market in the Kingdom
- Developing RFI and RFP documents and evaluating public consultation feedbacks and proposals for Broadband projects
- Overseeing the planning and deployment of Broadband projects and initiatives
IP Transport Planning Supervisor
Stc Solutions
02.2018 - 07.2023
- Developed low level technical plans to achieve stc strategic directions in IP MPLS & SaudiNet/IGW domains
- Worked with stc Design team to align low level design with long-term Transport plans for the evolution of IP MPLS & IGW networks and adoption of new technologies such as SR-MPLS/SRv6, EVPN, WAN SDN, etc.
- Analyzed operational and performance challenges and pain points and prepared required network architecture enhancements to enhance Transport network resilience and performance
- Analyzed broadband growth and enterprise and wholesale mega projects and demand and prepared required network capacity to cater business growth
- Worked with stc IT/CAD to develop automation and analytics capabilities for Transport domain (system sourcing, data-mart development, forecast modeling, BI & dashboard development, etc.)
- Issued Transport Fundamental Plan document (3-Yr Forecast & Capacity Plan) covering E2E expansion requirements for stc MPLS & SaudiNet/IGW network elements, such as, Pre/PE-Agg nodes, Core nodes, Service/DC Gateways, DNS, CGNAT, WireFilter, and IGW ISP & Border Routers
- Issued Transport Fundamental Plan document (3-Yr Architecture & Technology Plan) to establish state of the art IP MPLS/IGW network architecture
Radio Access Network Design Manager
Mobily
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Provided 3G/4G coverage and capacity design for both of outdoor and IBS
- Provided design solutions for IP integrations of RAN services (OAM, IuR, IuCS, IuPS, S-1, X-2, etc.)
- Contributed to the development of RFIs/RFPs
- Developed cost models for RAN projects
Mobily Elites (PDP)
Mobily
12.2012 - 11.2014
- Rotated as L1 Data NOC Engineer (MPLS, IGW, Enterprise)
- Monitored faults and troubleshooted alarms using TACACS and SolarWinds Systems
- Created and managed tickets closure with customers via Remedy System
- Prepared weekly and monthly reports
- Participated in root-cause analysis with L2 BO Engineers
Education
Bachelor of Science - Management Information Systems (MIS)
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS, USA05.2012
Certification
HCIE-Carrier IP (#10856)
CCNP, CCNA, JNCIA, SDN Associate
Additional Information
Appreciation Award of stc Infrastructure Planning GD (2021)
Timeline
Telecom & Infrastructure Expert
Ministry Of Communication And IT (MCIT)
07.2023 - Current
IP Transport Planning Supervisor
Stc Solutions
02.2018 - 07.2023
Radio Access Network Design Manager
Mobily
01.2015 - 01.2018
Mobily Elites (PDP)
Mobily
12.2012 - 11.2014
Bachelor of Science - Management Information Systems (MIS)
Kansas State University
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