Vishal Currie

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CEO - Global Programs | Smart City Development Assistance | Sustainability @ Meta Mind Global Corporation
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Greater Philadelphia, United States, United States
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About Vishal Currie

Vishal Currie is a management consultant and a project management specialist with over 25 years of global experience (50+ countries) in digital ICT (Information and Communications Technology) transformation, EPC (Engineering Procurement & Construction) rollouts and technology operations management.As a project director, Mr. Currie has led many initiatives around the globe providing financial and technical assistance for the U.S. government grants for developing and middle-income countries executed through the USTDA (U.S. Trade and Development Agency) as well as development banks and agencies like IBRD (International Bank for Reconstruction and Development), World Bank, AFDB (African Development Bank), ADB (Asian Development Bank), etc.Mr. Currie has launched and operated several telecommunication companies throughout his career and focuses on digital cutting-edge technology, poised to usher a new era in the mobile telco space to innovate and redesign customer experience. His work in the digital transformation of legacy telco plays a key role with the introduction of new and innovative smart applications that heralds the onset of a new paradigm in communication services employing business intelligence and IOT to offer unparalleled telco services.Mr. Currie’s academic and practical background spans IT (Information Technology), Telecommunication Engineering, Corporate Finance, Project Management and is a member of several industry associations that drives collaboration and collective problem-solving to maximize the business success of the ICT ecosystem.

Vishal Currie's Current Company Details
Meta Mind Global Corporation

Meta Mind Global Corporation

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CEO - Global Programs | Smart City Development Assistance | Sustainability
Vishal Currie Work Experience Details
  • Meta Mind Global Corporation
    Group Ceo
    Meta Mind Global Corporation Jan 2000 - Present
    Dover, Delaware, Us
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  • Iskandar Regional Development Authority (Irda)
    Ustda Project Director
    Iskandar Regional Development Authority (Irda) Dec 2020 - 2024
    Johor Bahru, Iskandar Puteri, My
    Leading a Smart City initiative for The U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA).The Technical Assistance will develop implementation plans for the Iskandar Malaysia Urban Observatory (IMUO) project, a top smart cities priority for Malaysia. Iskandar is a vital trade and commercial hub within the State of Johor in Southern Malaysia and encompasses more than 1.8 million people across five cities. Through the use of smart technologies and advanced regional data analytics, Malaysia foresees Iskandar becoming a premier sustainable and inclusive “smart region.”
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  • Ipnx Nigeria Limited
    Ustda Project Director
    Ipnx Nigeria Limited Feb 2021 - Jun 2023
    Victoria Island, Lagos, Ng
    Leading a USG initiative for The U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) for a feasibility study to help ipNX Nigeria Limited expand its fiberoptic network to more than 200,000 residences in Lagos and other locations, including Abuja and Port Harcourt.
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  • Astro Systems, Inc.
    Project Director And Sr. Ict Advisor
    Astro Systems, Inc. May 2012 - May 2020
    ASTRO Systems, Inc., was founded in 1986 to provide engineering and installation services to both Government and non-government Agencies. We offer a broad spectrum of state-of-the-art systems technology to the U.S. Government, commercial and international telecommunications communities. Headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, a suburb of Washington D.C., ASTRO has employees and affiliated staff located in select countries around the world.ASTRO Systems is staffed by highly qualified and dedicated professionals who are experienced in every aspect of planning and implementation of communication systems, networks and facilities. In addition, as is the practice in the industry, the company draws from a large pool of talent readily available to meet every challenge associated to the information and communications sector.
  • Detecon International Gmbh
    Project Manager
    Detecon International Gmbh Oct 2006 - May 2020
    Cologne,  , De
    Detecon Consulting is Deutsche Telekom Group CompanyDetecon is one of the world's leading companies for integrated management and technology consulting. Detecon was founded in 1977 with the aim to offer consulting services to the telecommunications industry around the globe. In view of the growing importance of Information and Telecommunication technologies in areas far beyond the narrow confines of actual telecommunications, we have taken this expertise as our starting point to offer consulting services to clients from virtually all industries. Our services focus on a combination of consulting and implementation solutions. Detecon's capability is based on a comprehensive understanding of markets, technologies, and business processes which have been validated through the bundling of knowledge gained via the successful completion of management and Information and Communication Technology projects in over 100 countries.
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  • Millicom (Tigo)
    Consultant
    Millicom (Tigo) Jun 2019 - Dec 2019
    Luxembourg, Luxembourg, Lu
    Post Merger Integration strategy for Millicom's acquisition of Telefonica in the Americas.
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  • Instituto Nacional De Estatística De Angola (Ine)
    Technical Project Manager
    Instituto Nacional De Estatística De Angola (Ine) Jul 2018 - May 2019
    Project Management and Technology Lead to develop a road-map for ICT investment to meet Angola’s objectives and legislation directives. Responsibilities include Project Management; Due Diligence and Gap Analysis; Development of the Technology Strategy and ICT Infrastructure Implementation Plan; Human Capacity Development; Financial Investment Summary; Reporting to The World Bank on project progress initiatives
  • Sawaco Vietnam
    Ustda Project Director
    Sawaco Vietnam Aug 2013 - Dec 2016
    Project Director to deliver a USTDA sponsored Technical Assistance (TA) project in Vietnam for the ICT MANAGEMENT for the HO CHI MINH CITY WATER SUPPLY NETWORK that aims to improve the Saigon Water Corporation’s (SAWACO) ICT systems and to enhance management and operational efficiency in Ho Chi Minh City’s water supply system. This project will help SAWACO develop a more robust strategic ICT implementation plan and track record with the Asian Development Bank (ADB)’s Water Sector Investment Program. The TA for the project includes a work plan, review of the current ICT plan, gap analysis and the development of a new ICT strategic plan.There are various opportunities for companies that supply Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, computers, LAN and WAN facilities, SCADA Systems, laboratory and scientific equipment, GIS software and services, and ICT services and training.
  • Asian Development Bank (Adb)
    Technology Specialist For Ict Procurement
    Asian Development Bank (Adb) Apr 2015 - Jun 2016
    Mandaluyong, Metro Manila, Ph
    Staff Consultants for SEUW (South East Asia Urban Development and Water Division) to support the Vietnam Water Sector Investment Program.• ICT EPC (Engineering Procurement & Construction) Consultant• Review of bid documents and clarifications requested from bidders.• Support the ADB Project Team to prepare Bid Evaluation Report.• Review the clarifications Q&A given for Package GD5 (L2754-VIE).• Prepare technical evaluation summary for ICT investments.• Develop Managed Service framework for BOT Methodology.• Finalize the review of EPC Contract under Package GD5 until contract award.
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  • Sapphire (A Saudi Telecom Company Venture)
    Director Technology Operations
    Sapphire (A Saudi Telecom Company Venture) Nov 2014 - Jan 2016
    Riyadh, Riyadh, Sa
    Technology Strategy, Design and Operational Build-Out of STC's digital mobile experience with cutting-edge technology from the Silicon Valley.• Business Process and Customer Experience• Business Intelligence and IOT platform• Digital Telecom Strategy• Information Analysis and benchmarking• IT Architecture Blueprint• MVNE design• OSS/BSS Roadmap• Managed Service framework• Products and Operating Models
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  • Zain Iraq
    Technical Team Lead
    Zain Iraq Jan 2014 - Feb 2014
    Baghdad, Jadria, Iq
    Managed Service Operations Audit of Zain Telecom in Iraq.• Project Management Support• Fact Finding and Recommendations of Operational Issues• Managed Service (Operational Arrangement) Audit• Managed Service Partner Assessment• Multi-Vendor Operational Setup Review• Network Architecture Review• Technical Due Diligence (Network and IT)
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  • Yemen International Telecommunications Co
    Project Manager
    Yemen International Telecommunications Co Apr 2013 - Nov 2013
    Project Manager for TeleYemen International Company in Yemen responsible for the strategic build-out and planning of the OSS/BSS transformation from existing environment.• Project Management• OSS/BSS Design and future requirements• Billing Requirement Assessment.• Develop Business Case• Strategic Re-positioning Options
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  • Rwanda Development Board (Rdb)
    Ustda Project Director
    Rwanda Development Board (Rdb) Feb 2011 - Jul 2011
    Kigali, Kigali, Rw
    • Project Director for USTDA grant for technical, commercial, financial economic and environmental feasibility study.• Report periodically to the Minister for ICT for Rwanda based on the countries NICI plan 2011 to 2010.• Drive qualitative and quantitative demand analysis. • Define business and operating model.• Assess self sustaining financial models.• Adaptation of technology design and implementation strategy.• Define regulatory framework and legal policies for open access based back-bone overhaul.• Define development and environmental impact.
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  • Angola Telecom E.P.
    Sr. Technical Engineer
    Angola Telecom E.P. Aug 2010 - Nov 2010
    Luanda, Luanda, Ao
    • Technical expert for technology platforms, people and processes.• Benchmark performance levels and develop KPIs/SLAs.• Application of best-practices in designing an optimal model to achieve IT & network support system efficiency• IT and network system support plan describing the improvement and devel-opment areas.• Develop the national MNP policy.
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  • Etisalat
    Sr. Technical Engineer
    Etisalat May 2010 - Jul 2010
    Abu Dhabi, Ae
    • Technical Expert for Provisioning, Mediation & Billing for SIP based Media Phone pilot launch.• Develop network architecture of SIP based Telephony for vendor and client.• Design work flow logic for implementation and testing.• Create and conduct test case scenarios.• Detail GAP analysis.• Make recommendations for successful implementation based on the desired home ecosystem.
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  • Deutsche Telekom
    Technical Expert
    Deutsche Telekom Dec 2009 - Mar 2010
    Bonn, Germany, De
    • Technical Expert for Helios Developer Garden Project.• Detail overview of how operators are enhancing their end device portfolios (mobile, PC, TV) with third-party services, widgets and apps.• Detail overview of how operators are utilizing their existing assets and servic-es (e.g. content delivery platform, video on demand platform, music on de-mand platform, misc. portal services, billing platform, etc.) to get them inte-grated into new services of third parties.• Build an eco-system of how operators market and sell to the other ecosystem players.
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  • Microsoft
    Project Manager - Mobility
    Microsoft Apr 2009 - Dec 2009
    Redmond, Washington, Us
    • Project manager for Microsoft & Telefonica partnership to develop a playbook for launching Windows OS based wireless device on LG smartphones for the Latin American markets.• Project manager and technical lead for Microsoft’s zero rating project to launch Windows Live cloud suite for mobiles for the global carrier networks.
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  • Etisalat
    Project Manager
    Etisalat Oct 2008 - Mar 2009
    Abu Dhabi, Ae
    Project Manager for Global Network Managed Services Project for 17 operations of Etisalat in 15 countries.Technical Lead for network design for centralization of operations for the Atlantique Telecom group [Cote d’Ivorie, Burkina Faso, Ga-bon, Togo, Benin, Niger, Central American Republic]Technical Lead for Etisalat African Telecom group [Nigeria, Tanza-nia, Sudan and Egypt] for Concept Design and Feasibility Study for a global NOC for Network O&MTechnical Lead for Etisalat’s MEA operation [Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iran and India] for Concept Design and Feasibility Study for a global NOC for Network O&M
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  • U.S. Department Of Homeland Security
    Information Technology Consultant
    U.S. Department Of Homeland Security Jan 2007 - Dec 2008
    Washington, Dc, Us
    Support DHS [Department of Homeland Security] for ERS [Emmergency Response System] with Technology White PapersViability of Wireless Technology for Federal Government agenciesSLA [Service Level Agreements] for ETS [Emergency Telecom Services]Assessment of VoiP deployment for the 13 stake holders of the NCS and current penetration levels of VoiP in the government space.
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  • Mtn
    Technical Manager
    Mtn Jun 2008 - Jul 2008
    Johannesburg, Gauteng, Za
    Providing consultancy to the tehcnical feasability of MTN Mobile, MTN ISP and Verizon Business for the African operationsTechnical Lead for network merger between Mobile and ISP OperationsAnalyze OSS/BSS/ERP application layer for co-existence, absorption and synergyAnalyze platform strategy and service management approachAnalyze MTN’s IT Architecture Blue Print for compliance to NGOSS/SID/TAMCreate a well-defined pre-selected set of strategic options for IT consolidation based on business needs, cost and quality contraintsFormulate an integrated IT strategy that enables maximum support of the merged company’s business model.Formulate strategic options for further detailed planning and deploymentDevelop best practice decision for consolidation solution with high potential for success and low transformation risk
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  • Mobily
    Deputy Project Manager
    Mobily Jan 2008 - May 2008
    Riyadh, Sa
    Project Manager handling activities on project status, transition plan & action tracking, technical documentation and implementa-tionTechnical Lead for Network Transition from EOT [Establish, Oper-ate and Transfer] to MNS [Managed Network Services]As a member of the Evaluation Committee, summarize all contracts and negotiations into an Evaluation report with a recommendation outlining actions points needed for the Management to take deci-sionsDevelop NOC performance and testing planDevelop SPM [Supplier Partner Management] for multi-vendor scenarioDevelopment of Network Inventory DatabaseDevelopment of Network KPI/SLA’s for all Network elementsDevelopment of Roles and Responsibilities for all O&M [Operation and Maintenance] activitiesDevelopment of WI’s [Work Interface] and WLA’s [Working Level Agreement]Development SPM [Spare Part Management] policy for Multi-vendor compliance Enabling IT security implementationEstablish Network Fault and Change Management processes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd level and 3PP support in a multi-vendor supplier chain of managed servicesFacilitate E&M [Electro-Mechanical] MigrationImplement performance measurement tools and methodologies for managed servicesReview and revamp of OSS/OMC and network related toolsTechnical Due Diligence for O&M processes based on eTOM
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  • Tstt
    Project Manager And Sr. Finance Operations Advisor
    Tstt 2007 - 2008
    Finance Operations Specialist at Caribbean Telecommunications Operator (TSTT) focusing on restructuring all operational processes in the Finance Department and advising the CFO on what methodologies are best suited given the current organizational focus and evolving technologies.Project Manager for IT and Technical Systems assignment at Ca-ribbean Telecommunications Operator (TSTT) focusing on best practices for Billing organization and process based on eTOM, ITIL, SID and COBIT. Focusing on Fraud Management and Revenue Assurance operational measures to curb revenue leakage and loss and maximize operational efficiency to collect and limit financial exposure.
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  • Megatel Now Claro Honduras
    Project Manager
    Megatel Now Claro Honduras Dec 2003 - Dec 2006
    Hn
    Technology and Operations Manager to manage the Build Out and Operations of Honduras’s first GSM technology based Mobile Network. Responsibilities included Project management of the roll-out of mobile network country wide; Responsible for the implementation of all OSS, BSS & ERP systems for both, customer and network facing; Responsible for the day to day operations of the mobile network and Technical adviser to the Board of Directors.
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  • Swedtel Ab
    Project Manager
    Swedtel Ab Jul 1996 - Sep 2006
    Riyadh, Riyadh, Sa
    Position: Project ManagerDuties/Responsibilities/Activities:Roll Out of Wireless Operations in Latin AmericaImplementation of Telco Billing, Provisioning and MediationSetting up of OperationsBusiness ProcessContact CenterElectronic Document Management Fraud & Revenue AssuranceMediationMarket Product PlanningRisk Management Technical ProvisioningPosition: Corporate ManagerDuties/Responsibilities/Activities:Identification and implementation of systems to increase customer satisfaction and business worth.Processes involving interaction of Billing Host, Mediation Device, Provisioning, MSC and all third party software’s.Business Planning, Budgetary Preparations, Management Ac-counts, Performance Analysis, Business Review & Revenue As-surance.Preparation of RfI, RfP, Project Proposals
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  • Enitel Now Claro Nicaragua
    Project Manager
    Enitel Now Claro Nicaragua 2002 - 2006
    Managua, Ni
    Technology and Operations Manager to manage the Build Out and Operations of Nicaragua’s first GSM technology based Mobile Network.Responsibilities included Green field roll out of wireless operations setup for the country; Automation of all technical provisioning; Business process implementation; Development of risk management policies; Establishing and managing contact center; Implementation of EDM system (Electronic Document Management); Implementation of fraud & revenue assurance systems; Implementation of OSS/BSS (telco billing, provisioning and mediation); Setting up of operations; Support product and service innovation; Responsible for the day to day operations of the mobile network and Technical adviser to the Board of Directors.
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  • Jtm Now Airtel
    Corporate Manager
    Jtm Now Airtel 1996 - 2001
    Gurgaon, Haryana, In
    Corporate Manager in-charge of the roll out of IT Systems, Processes and Back Office Operations for the first GSM based telecommunication operations for two major Indian states of Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. Additionally was delegated the task of presenting the compiling and presenting the Management Reports to the Board of Directors and Stakeholders.Responsibilities included Business planning, budgetary preparations, management accounts, performance analysis, business review & revenue assurance; Identification, assessment and implementation of OSS, BSS and ERP systems; Implementation of processes involving interaction of billing host, mediation device, provisioning, MSC and all third party software’s; Preparation of RfI, RfP, project proposals; Presentation of key financial and performance indicators to the board of directors.
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  • Ganapathi & Co
    Assistant Manager
    Ganapathi & Co Apr 1991 - Jun 1996
    Responsible for Sales and Marketing of Industrial Pharmaceutical Safety Products.• Brand Management• Advertising• Dealer Network• Sales targets• Production estimates• Stock management• Dealer sales and commission • Advertising outlays

Vishal Currie Skills

Telecommunications Mobile Devices Project Management Wireless Gsm Strategy It Strategy Business Process Voip Lte Managed Services Program Management Network Design Umts Integration Wireless Technologies 3g Cloud Computing Gprs Itil Wimax Engineering Edge Market Ema

Vishal Currie Education Details

  • St. Joseph'S College (Arts & Science)
    St. Joseph'S College (Arts & Science)
    Computer Science
  • University Of Zurich
    University Of Zurich
    Finance
  • St Joseph'S College Of Commerce (Autonomous)
    St Joseph'S College Of Commerce (Autonomous)
    Financial Accounting And Business Law

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