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SeniorSoftwareEngineer

Usman Arif

Riyadh,Saudi Arabis

Summary

Detail-oriented Implementation Manager skilled in project governance and performance tracking. Delivers strategic oversight on resource allocation and milestone achievement, enhancing operational efficiency. Drives continuous improvement initiatives to elevate project outcomes and stakeholder satisfaction.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Implementation Manager

Huawei Technologies
, Saudi Arabia
04.2024 - Current

Led end-to-end delivery for zain DWD M24 swap, meeting contractual requirements.

Planned core delivery across zain Sophia4 to Sophia7 systems and timelines.

Managed execution plans, resource allocation, and milestone tracking for delivery targets.

Tracked project performance using governance frameworks, KPI dashboards, and excellence metrics.

Coordinated cross-functional teams, vendors, and subcontractors for issue resolution.

Carried out project risk assessments and applied mitigation actions to protect delivery.

Prepared data center infrastructure readiness for power, cooling capacity, compliance needs.

Ran customer governance meetings, progress reviews, and executive reporting for alignment.

Regional Team Lead

SWEDTEL Arabia
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
01.2023 - 02.2024

Directed delivery of nationwide Transmission network deployment and modernization projects.

Managed project schedules, implementation roadmaps, and resource utilization to ensure on-time delivery.

Coordinated customer-facing governance activities and maintained alignment between project objectives and business expectations.

Tracked project progress against baseline plans and initiated corrective actions to address deviations.

Ensured compliance with quality standards, implementation procedures, and customer acceptance requirements.

Supported continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and delivery performance.

Prepared project reports, performance analyses, and status updates for management and customer stakeholders.

Transmission Team Leader

China Saudi Communication Services. CCS
Dammam, Saudi Arabia
06.2019 - 11.2022

Enhanced preventive and corrective microwave maintenance through team leadership across network.
Improved microwave link alarm outage resolution by coordinating daily field operations effectively.
Reduced network downtime by driving fault isolation and restoration activities promptly.
Strengthened transmission reliability by acting on monitored network performance KPIs.
Improved equipment dependability by planning and delivering preventive maintenance schedules.
Protected customer SLA and safety outcomes by following approved maintenance procedures.
Increased restoration speed by coordinating fault management with NOC, field, and vendor teams.
Raised stakeholder confidence through clear maintenance reports, incident analyses, and root causes.
Improved engineering capability by delivering technical guidance, training, and performance evaluations.
Sustained network availability above 99.9% through disciplined preventive and corrective maintenance.
Improved reliability coverage by managing 1000+ microwave links across east and north regions.
Lifted SLA compliance and customer satisfaction through proactive monitoring and rapid fault restoration.
Improved safe delivery by leading 32 engineers and technicians during field maintenance.
Delivered stronger microwave maintenance outcomes through fault management and root-cause analysis.
Improved monitoring accuracy by performing preventive and corrective maintenance consistently.
Supported stable transmission performance by managing Huawei RTN 900,300 series and ATN MDU systems.
Boosted SLA alignment by managing KPI reporting for reliability performance.
Improved field delivery quality by leading team leadership and resource planning.
Improved incident recovery outcomes by coordinating NOC support with incident management.

Installation Engineer

China Saudi Communication Services CCS
Dammam, Saudi Arabia
07.2015 - 01.2019

Conducted site surveys and technical assessments for 2G and 3G 4G 5G MW projects.

Managed material requests, RFI tracking, and site readiness activities.

Monitored installation quality and compliance with technical specifications. Supported site acceptance and project completion activities.

Field Team Leader

LCC Engineering (Pakistan) Ltd
Islamabad, Pakistan
11.2012 - 05.2015

Installed and commissioned BTS3900, BTS3900A, BTS3900AE and BTS3012 equipment at sites.

Installed and commissioned CM-PAK for various expansion works across multiple locations.

Installed and commissioned Huawei FCB power solutions for CM-PAK deployments.

Installed and configured Huawei MW on Warid project with site readiness checks.

Troubleshot faults and completed VSWR testing for reliable radio performance.

Performed ATPS using Bird SiteMaster for accurate site measurements.

Conducted BTS swap survey on Huawei CM-PAK project before cutover.

Conducted BTS and power swap survey on Huawei CM-PAK project for planning.

Troubleshot link and radio faults across Ufone and CM-PAK projects.

Commissioned 1+0XPI C links to support required transmission paths.

Troubleshot link issues and adjusted parameters to achieve required RSL.

Education

B-Tech - Telecommunication

Sarhad University Haripur
Haripur
01-2012

diploma of Associate Engineering - Telecommunication

Abacus Polytechnic College
Haripur

Skills

  • Project management
  • Resource allocation
  • Risk assessment
  • Change management
  • Stakeholder engagement

Languages

English
Advanced
C1
Urdu
Proficient
C2
Arabic
Elementary
A2

Timeline

Implementation Manager

Huawei Technologies
04.2024 - Current

Regional Team Lead

SWEDTEL Arabia
01.2023 - 02.2024

Transmission Team Leader

China Saudi Communication Services. CCS
06.2019 - 11.2022

Installation Engineer

China Saudi Communication Services CCS
07.2015 - 01.2019

Field Team Leader

LCC Engineering (Pakistan) Ltd
11.2012 - 05.2015

B-Tech - Telecommunication

Sarhad University Haripur

diploma of Associate Engineering - Telecommunication

Abacus Polytechnic College
Usman Arif