Khurram Shafique

About Khurram Shafique

Telecom Engineer over 23 years of experienceStrength:Detail oriented, Problem solver, Negotiator, Team playerSkills:Project Management, 5G Networks, Fiber Design and Construction.Expertise:Budgeting (Best View / Outlook), Financial variance analysis and closeouts, Graphical Information System (3GIS, Fiber Services, FIM Lite), Tableau, Smartsheet

Experience

1. Sr Engr Cslt Tech Project Manager

   Verizon

   Feb 2022 — Present · Denver, CO, US

   The fiber network serves as the foundation for Verizon’s future connectivity ventures, enabling the development of new technologies such as IoT, 5G, and smart city innovations. As part of Verizon Business, I oversee the deployment of 4G, 5G CBAND, and mmWave small cell and macro sites in the Denver area, driving the expansion of these next-generation networks.”Responsibilities: • Lead and manage cross-functional technical projects, coordinating efforts across teams involved in AI, data, and network optimization initiatives. Ensured that projects align with Verizon’s strategic goals, particularly in the development of next-gen technologies like 5G, IoT, and smart cities infrastructure. • Oversee the entire project lifecycle, from planning through execution, ensuring the fiber network deployment and Network Transformation in the Denver area are delivered on time and within budget. • Manage project budgeting, coordinating with vendors and reporting deliverable statuses to internal stakeholders. Utilize advanced tools such as VPM, JIRA, Looker, and Tableau to track project milestones, monitor performance, and generate comprehensive reports for management. • Spearhead the implementation of Agile and Scrum methodologies across technical teams, driving efficiencies in project management and ensuring continuous improvement in workflows. • Collaborate closely with engineering, data, and product teams to optimize project outcomes, focusing on identifying and resolving operational bottlenecks to drive network optimization and project workflow improvements. • Provide technical leadership in the design and execution of solutions across AI-driven and network-related projects, guiding teams to deliver on core completion, network maintenance, and the overall build of Verizon’s fiber network.Key Accomplishments: • Successfully managed capital and expense controls, ensuring the completion of core network builds while maintaining high standards in audit and quality control.

Education

• Army Public School

  Secondary School Certificate, Physics, Maths

  1990 — 1992

• University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore

  Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.), Electrical, Electronics and Communications

  1995 — 2000

• State Technical College of Missouri

  Fiber Optic Specialist, Fiber To The Home/Curb/etc. (FTTx) (CFOS/H)

Skills

• Fiber to the Home (Ftth)
• Transmission
• Optical Fiber
• Gpon
• Sdh
• Dwdm
• Access Gateway
• Network Design
• Fiber Optic Cable
• Synchronous Digital Hierarchy (Sdh)
• Fiber Optic Networks
• Networking
• Gigabit-Capable Passive Optical Network (Gpon)
• Telecommunications
• Project Planning