MUHAMMAD IHSAN NAZEER
Procurement Professional
Riyadh
Summary
- A Seasoned Advanced Mobile Communications Technology, Solutions & Business executive, owning 15+ years of value creation in complex global projects, consultative infrastructure Solutions and product management across the wireless ecosystem/Telecommunication industry.
- Versatile Wireless Technologies Consultant, owning strong vision, market-leading solutions, Network design, rollout services, project co-ordination in vendor & operator environment. Administered end-to-end Bidding Consultant & Procurement Expert, for tenders to evaluate RFPs, RFQs, RFIs, BoQs, Compliances, Clarifications, Technical & Commercial Negotiations, Contract documentation, Pricing Analyses, benchmarking (locally and globally), target price evaluation based on product’s technical specifications for negotiation purposes.
- In-building Solutions Expert, Solution Consultant for Wireless Inbuilding technology, covering DAS & WiFi Solutions, 5G, LTE-Advanced, TDD/FDD LTE, BSS & Mobility Solutions for telecom operators. Project Management Lead for Inbuilding Projects, driving the success of the Inbuilding projects through Solution Architecture, Design and Planning, finalizing implementation Activities, Showcase, Performance Reporting & Conclusive Presentations.
- Registered Engineer in WES for Canadian equivalency, Saudi Engineering council, Pakistan Engineering council and Bangladesh Engineering Council. IBwave Design training from IBwave UAE. Telecom Technical Skills-GSM, UMTS, LTE, LTE +, LTE-Advanced Pro, 5G & FWA Network technologies
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Technical Procurement Specialist
Solutions by STC, Working
Riyadh
01.2017 - Current
- Develop the sourcing strategies and tactics based on famous 7-step sourcing strategies of AT Kearny for negotiations with global vendors and suppliers
- Detailed “should cost and baseline analysis” to identify the pricing of new requirements, benchmarking, historical price analysis and accordingly prepare the negotiations tactics
- Study the market technically, commercially as well as internationally and locally
- Analyses Budget, review the scope and prepare an estimated cost for the yearly projects
- Study the technical requirements, evaluation, identify the new technologies and prepare negotiation target prices
- Analyses & apply supply market trends (new technologies, new solution s, competitive pressures and services, changes in the value chain)
- Analyses and apply purchasing requirements and project specifications by discussing with cross- functional teams and Vendors
- Create a reference Benchmark to negotiate on best prices of market
- Study and apply new ideas to support the concerned sectors
- Participate in Synergy Projects with STC Group Subsidiaries to get the maximum benefit from market.
- Drove operational improvements which resulted in savings and improved profit margins.
Consultant, Operator
Saudi Telecom Company STC (through LCC UK)
Riyadh
11.2013 - 12.2016
- Analyzed problematic areas to provide recommendations and solutions.
- Collaborated with teams to define, strategize and implement improvements and network strategies.
- Initiated and documented preliminary investigations according to specific guidelines.
- Budgeting of in-building solutions according to the yearly Network requirements.
Member of STC Procurement cross-functional team, Conducting DAS/WiFi/RF/Repeaters RFPs and
Technical Evaluation.
"Assist RF and design Engineers to provide solutions(active/passive) with using iBwave"
Indoor Broadband Solutions and Technologies-Network Design of DAS, WiFi, Small Cells and
Innovative Solutions.
IBS Project Manager
Wajda International Oman
Muscat
08.2012 - 09.2013
- IBS RF Design/Planning using IBwave for GSM 900, UMTS 2100 and LTE 1800(FDD)
- Working on different solutions like Active, Passive, Hybrid, Direct node B & repeater solutions for single & multiple operators
- Has set the standards for the initial and final IBS design proposals for both Operators in the region
- Walk testing of LTE (using Huawei probe for UL, DL and Idle mode) and analyzing for Optimization report and troubleshooting
- Walk testing of UMTS (using Huawei probe for UL, DL, Idle and dedicated mode) and analyzing for
- Optimization report and troubleshooting
- Optimization of DAS as per Network KPIs for all three technologies GSM, UMTS and LTE
- Optimization and troubleshooting of IBS internal and external 3G and LTE interference.
- Calculated and determined financial feasibility of project based on analysis of collected data.
- Conferred with shareholders and supervisors about project progress and explained setbacks to minimize worry and secure project funding.
- Performed quality control procedures on equipment and materials.
- Supervised more than 100 employees throughout design and execution of IBS projects.
- Drafted 2D and 3D designs, using both Revit and AutoCAD software.
- Completed as many as more than 100 IBS design projects each year.
IBS Engineer
Huawei UAE
Dubai
12.2011 - 07.2012
- IBS RF Design/Planning and Implementation Reporting by verifying as-built Link Budget for uplink, downlink levels
- Working on different solutions like Active, Passive, Hybrid, Direct node B & repeater solutions for single & multiple operators
- Implementing Etisalat DAS as per Network KPIs and according to standards of ISO2001
- Implementing du DAS as per network KPIs
- IBS Site Integration and TI for Huawei GSM, LTE, 3G HSP EVDO technologies.
- Performed quality control procedures on equipment and materials.
Senior Engineer
Wajda international UAE
Dubai
11.2010 - 12.2011
- Interface with customers for detailed project requirement, project progress reporting, planning co- ordination, arrangements for technical discussions, problems resolutions, review, acceptance etc
- DAS designing for Airports, under water Tunnels, Malls and Stadiums based on Coverage, Capacity and
- Quality purposes
- IBS cell planning, Propagation modelling, Link budget calculation
- IBS Traffic engineering, Analysis of network statistics, Network audits BSS parameter optimization, &
- Writing procedure and process
- Monitoring of Site Parameters and check on Optimization KPIS CSSR, HSSR, TCH availability, blocking, congestions etc
- Implementation of procedures and processes with reviews of In-Building technical designs
- Analysis and supervision of all designs/reports/project plans & BOQs for consistency and accuracy
- O Monitoring closely on the progress of sub-contractors to ensure that sub-contract work is on time and according to specifications
- O Ensuring that the quality of the project deliverables.
Design and Planning Team Lead Engineer
Wajda International
08.2009 - 10.2010
- Lead the inbuilding design and implementation project for 3rd License VIVA Bahrain project
- Presentations to the customer heads from RF department for the new proposals like IBS
- Passive/Active, RF plan, traffic sharing etc
- DAS designs of Bahrain Land Marks like Bahrain Financial Harbour/Bahrain World Trade
- Centre/Bahrain City Centre/Bahrain Marina Views/Bahrain International Airport etc
- Pre-Optimization of parameters for the IBS sites such as 3G/GSM/GPRS/HSPA KPIs
- Working on special project of improving IBS hot spots KPIs as per customer’s request
- IBS Traffic Estimation Using Erlang Tables and Coverage Modelling using ITU.R.P.1238
- Walk test/Data tests/Handover tests/Spillage Tests (Idle/Dedicated/Call Setup Mode)
- Existing coverage test (before Expansion of Network).
IBS Engineer
Consistel Singapore
Lahore
05.2008 - 07.2009
- Tri-Band (900/1800/UMTS) Ericsson equipment
- IBS Design Technical Proposals based on Capacity/Coverage
- NBR (Neighbouring stats), PAR (Planned Activity Request) Report
- CDD (cell design Data) request Report
- Tri-Band RF Design/Planning Report (Link Budget for uplink, downlink levels)
- RF Optimization for In Building and Other macros/micros/Pico/Umbrella Cells
- Technical Proposals of InBuilding sites (low cost, middle cost, high cost solutions)
- CW, Existing Coverage and Bench Marking Tests and Reports.
Operation Maintenance Engineer
Mobiserve Pakistan
Lahore
04.2006 - 04.2008
- To provide full Support on BTS, BSC and MSC related Operation Tasks
- To provide complete transmission solution on deferent vendors’ platform such as Huawei, Nokia,
- Ericsson etc..
- To handle related sub contractors and monitor the daily, weekly and annual reports of task handling and then process a strategy to enhance the Network.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Electrical & Electronics Engineering
Islamic University of Technology
Dhaka, Bangladesh 01.2002 - 10.2006
Skills
Procurement specialist
undefinedAccomplishments
- Award winning team member of Asia Pacific Procurement Award 2019
- Award winning team member of EIPM-Peter Kraljic Award 2019
- 2020 finalist for the World Procurement Leaders Award.
- As RF Design Engineer, review the budget, design, and implementation measures for Kingdom’s Major
- Full understanding of developing the complete end-to-end RFPs for multi telecom solutions including RAN technologies 5G/4G WiFi etc...
Additional Information
- A proud Team Member of STC Procurement, where STC procurement team is an award winning team, whose awards include Asia Pacific Procurement Award 2019, EIPM-Peter Kraljic Award 2019 and 2020 finalist for the World Procurement Leaders Award.
- Part of project sourcing team of 2019 Aspiration initiative (a multi-Billion Riyal initiative), this is one of the biggest initiative in history of STC and is a milestone towards Saudi 2030 vision, it comprised on multiple projects from many departments of Saudi Telecom Company.
- Participated in sourcing of 4G7 projects and these projects known as Mega projects (Multi-Million Riyal projects) in STC.
- Analyses & apply supply market trends (new technologies, new solutions, competitive pressures and services, changes in the value chain) in sourcing of STC’s 4G6 Mega Project Deal Participate in STC’s Value added initiatives such as procurement transformation, stc digitization and DARE strategies.
Certification
Department Appreciation Certificate of the Year
Work Availability
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Timeline
Department Appreciation Certificate of the Year
12-2020
Department Appreciation Certificate of the Year
12-2019
Technical Procurement Specialist
Solutions by STC, Working
01.2017 - Current
Saudi Council of Engineers
04-2014
Consultant, Operator
Saudi Telecom Company STC (through LCC UK)
11.2013 - 12.2016
IBS Project Manager
Wajda International Oman
08.2012 - 09.2013
IBS Engineer
Huawei UAE
12.2011 - 07.2012
Senior Engineer
Wajda international UAE
11.2010 - 12.2011
Pakistan Engineering Council
02-2010
Design and Planning Team Lead Engineer
Wajda International
08.2009 - 10.2010
IBS Engineer
Consistel Singapore
05.2008 - 07.2009
Operation Maintenance Engineer
Mobiserve Pakistan
04.2006 - 04.2008
Bachelor of Science - Electrical & Electronics Engineering
Islamic University of Technology
01.2002 - 10.2006
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