Ashraf Elkabsh Email & Phone Number

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Wireless core and mobility services delivery senior manager, 4G, LTE, 5G NSA, 5G SA.AT&T / B-Yond Programs

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

E2E Delivery Program Manager, Mobility Core & Network ServicesWorking on Reailize platform for B-Yond Reailize AI, ML & Automation

Winnipeg, Canada Area

In the Manager, Mobility Core and Program Management role Ashraf was responsible to the Mobility Core architecture, planning, build and operate and associated applications such as but not limited to (Voice Mail, SMS, MMS, Lawful Intercept, etc.). He was to manage the Mobility program and overall schedule and coordination of Mobility site construction activities in logical steps, budget proper time and resources required to meet deadlines defined in the build schedule. Working with the Mobility team to prepare and submit budget estimates with an understanding on the project labor requirements. He was to regularly meet with the Mobility construction team, build coordinators and site configuration team to ensure schedules are aligned. Manage the associated vendors and contractors. He was responsible for all Handset testing and certification including SIM testing and OTA systems as well as responsible for creating and updating in SAP – Vendor Data, IO’s and PO’s for each build related project. Ensure Goods Receipt on PO’s will be updated as work is completed. Update the database to track program changes and progress on a daily basis. Hold bi-weekly meeting with the Mobility team or contractors to track site contract progress and to determine workload priorities. Ensure the most cost-effective plan and schedule is implemented without compromising safety or build quality. Generate weekly progress reports for Sales, Marketing and XCI management team. Prepare weekly progress update at MPT and weekly LT meeting. Compile reports on Mobility program related spend for monthly budget reviews. Ensure all change orders/requests between team members and contractor representatives are properly documented (i.e. verbal agreement followed up with a PO immediately)

Egypt

• Directed planning the construction of Etisalat Centralized Network Operation Centre (NOC) $150MUS$, serving Etisalat wireless, fixed & Fiber communication networks in Egypt, Saudi and 12 networks in Africao managing actions and analyzing cause & impact in terms of alarms handling, escalations, workforce and problem management.o Consolidating internal & external requirement for the new NOC and Managed cross-functional stakeholders needs and expectationso Managing tendering process including RFP, RFI, RFQ, LOI...etc., Business case development, reporting, change management& transformation of systems, platforms and technology• Led in-house teams, mentored, motivated and supervised 100+ project team members, vendors & contractors influencing them for positive actions and accountability to deploy successfully 38% of Etisalat Wireless network at launch in 2007 Achieving 1301 sites in 12 months on air by December 2007 at a capacity of 120 sites per-month, Fastest network growth in the Middle east region award

Egypt

• Managed, planned, implemented Nokia pre-acquisition activities, accountable for Turn Key in the run of the 3rd Wireless license in Egypt 2006 with budget of €1.5 M

Pakistan

• Managed Acquisition and deployment of 580 2&3G wireless network sites enabling Telenor Pakistan network commercial launch in Karachi 2004

Egypt

Engineer’S Degree, Civil Engineering, Internationally Qualified Engineer, Manitoba Engineering Association Apegm

Internationally Qualified Engineer, Manitoba Engineering Association APEGM Iron Ring and Graduation expected in January 2017

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Business Administration And Management, General, In Progress

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration And Management, General, Gpa 3.54

Master’S Degree, Civil Engineering, Very Good

Bachelor’S Degree, Civil Engineering, Very Good With Honours Degree

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