Khaled Zayed
Principal System Program Manager @Nokia
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WORK HISTORY
Principal System Program Manager @Nokia
Partnered with Product Management to shape a practical, future-ready Radio roadmap, balancingRF performance, energy efficiency, and cost — always anchored in what customers actually need.• Led the end-to-end introduction of next-generation mMIMO Radios across LTE/NR, from concept andarchitecture to development, integration, testing, trials, and launch.• Drove system-level technical decisions, ensuring RF performance, traceability, and testability werebuilt into the design from day one.• Oversee the definition and execution of comprehensive RF test strategies, including:o Conducted and over-the-air (OTA) RF performance tests (LTE/NR)o 3GPP conformance and pre-conformance testingo RF Type approvals (3GPP, FCC)o Interoperability and Field Validationo RF Level stress, robustness, and regression testing• Led cross-functional teams across global sites, aligning system, RF, SW, HW, verification, andmanufacturing toward predictable delivery.• Built and maintained program-wide risk frameworks, ensuring issues were surfaced early andaddressed with clear mitigation paths.• Delivered straightforward, transparent reporting to C-level executives, focused on decisions, risks,and outcomes.
EDUCATION
The German University in Cairo
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Information Engineering and Technology
University of Kassel
Master of Science (M.S.), Electrical Communication Engineering
SKILLS
ABOUT KHALED ZAYED
As a System Program Manager at Nokia with over four years in the role and more than a decade of experience in telecommunications, my focus lies in leading program planning and execution for New Hardware Introduction. With demonstrated expertise in strategy, program development, and program evaluation, I work to balance program plans with release schedules and feature priorities to achieve seamless delivery. At Nokia, I collaborate closely with feature development teams and suppliers, ensuring quality standards are met through effective change, risk, and quality management strategies. My commitment to delivering innovative solutions and fostering efficiency is at the core of my work, aligning with organizational objectives and enhancing operational success.
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