Ali A.

WORK HISTORY

EDUCATION

ABOUT ALI A.

Holding an MSC degree in mobile communication from the University of Surrey and possess extensive know-how of BT/EE UK, Vodafone UK, and VMO2 UK network delivery in both test and live environments.>Providing end-to-end assurance and governance to the delivery. Successfully created and implemented end-to-end programme strategies.>18+ years of experience in the Telecom Industry and in Software/Product validation and delivery in the mobile operator environment.>Managing delivery of multiple projects for Cloud, Core, Security (DDoS, Monitoring security event logs, Access Control, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability, and compliance Scanning, Certificates and PKI, Keys MGMT and Container security), NFVI, and IP transport.>Experienced vendor management skills working with multiple teams to ensure end-to-end programme delivery (onsite and offshore teams) with best negotiation practices.>Excellent experience in managing virtual IMS (VMware Cloud: vSBG, vCSCF, vMTAS, vIPworks) in EE/BT and VMO2, managing functional (virtual APPs application) and VNF non-functional (SC VM, PL VM, Cluster reboot TIPC reboot timer changes etc.) delivery.>Strong management skills, with excellent skills in estimating the effort and raising risks.>Expert in defining programme approaches and creating project plans.>Excellent understanding of Agile and DevOps and ability to build strong teams around these delivery models.>Excellent skills in raising risks, mitigating open risks, raising risks before they become issues, and closing them after taking corrective actions.>Continuous planning to meet the team goals and Ensuring project profitability by meeting the targets and deadlines.>Introducing new process to improve programme delivery and ensure customer satisfaction.