Ahmed Sheaira

About Ahmed Sheaira

Dynamic and results-oriented Optical Transport Engineer with 12+ years of experience planning, designing, deploying, and supporting large-scale DWDM/OTN optical transport networks across the U.S, Canada, and the EMEA region.Proven record of technical leadership in optical system architecture, automation readiness, network management systems, and service delivery for top global telecom operators. Experienced in managing RFx (RFI/RFQ/RFP) processes, collaborating closely with Product Lifecycle Managers (PLMs), and leading global technical and project management initiatives across more than 12 countries. Adept at bridging the gap between planning, design, implementation, and delivery while fostering collaboration, reliability, and operational excellence.

Experience

1. Optical Transport Tendering Engineer

   Nokia

   Sep 2020 — Present · US

   Acting as Bids & Proposals Manager for North America & Canada.• Responsible for creating both proposal and full scope SOW with pricing. Delivers the written scope to the customer.• Led end-to-end RFx (RFI/RFQ/RFP) response processes for telecom and optical fiber projects, including bid preparation, technical documentation, pricing strategy, and compliance review, in collaboration with cross-functional teams (engineering, finance, legal, and sales).• Working out offers with company products, services, and solutions upon the request of account teams, business units, or formal requests by the customer. • Responsible for services pricing and manpower to ensure that we\'re using them in the most efficient way through different BOM’s (Bill of Materials)• Analyses complex technical customer needs, with my specific circle of expertise and searches for optimized technical solutions. • In charge of providing specific technical offer deliverables. • Watches over the competitiveness of the internal and / or external suppliers and starts corrective actions if necessary. • Makes technical presentations to customers, focusing on the uses and benefits to the customer, both during prospect and negotiation phases.

Education

• Victoria College

  High School/Secondary Diplomas and Certificates

• Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport

  Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.), Electronics & Communications