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Erfurt, Thuringia, Germany

Collaborate with product and development teams to gain a clear understanding of market demands and customer needs. Support sales and project teams by developing tailored solutions. Additionally, as a solution architect for smart metering, responsibilities may include:• Designing and architecting end-to-end smart metering solutions, including hardware components, communication networks, data management systems, and software applications.• Evaluating and selecting appropriate technologies, protocols, and standards for smart metering deployments, such as AMI (Advanced Metering Infrastructure), DLMS/COSEM, and IP-based communication technologies.• Defining system architectures, data flows, and integration points between smart meters, head-end systems, meter data management systems, and utility billing systems.• Ensuring compliance with industry regulations, security standards, and privacy requirements for smart metering systems.

Doha, Qatar

Planning, implementation and maintenance of smart metering communication infrastructure. Establish workflow for communication between local telecom service providers and meter installation team to ensuring smooth execution of AMI rollout.Constituted recommendations and led workshop for the implementation and execution of AMI driven processes across KAHRAMAA various departments. Articulated communication plan smart metering operation center business case.Technical Advisor of PMO for the execution of 250,000 smart electricity meter rollout and 400,000 by end of 2022.Tender preparation, bidders’ evaluation and prequalification of electricity and water for AMI roll-out, operation and maintenance.Led requirement specification workshops for AMI core components i.e. HES, MDM, Oracle CRM, Asset management, Work force management and smart metering operation center.Assisted in the designing and implementation of the Asset Management Program, capable of handling multiple data streams, operations and maintenance tickets, and near real time field activates synchronized reporting. Laid out communication plan for secured data transfer from Smart-Devices through IEC security suites under DLMS/COSEM (NIST approved/ recommended schemes) for access and transport security.

Doha, Qatar

• Solution delivery lead for core Technical solutions of Utilities Transformation project for MENA region• Consultant to Utility company in Qatar for RFP preparation, technical specification Preparation and tender evaluation for Mass rollout of Smart metering system and Communication infrastructure.• Responsible for solution design and end-to-end system delivery of Smart Metering Infrastructure, including – Smart Electricity and Water Meters, Head End System (HES) and Meter Data Management (MDM), security infrastructure, Field force management for meter Rollout, Event management system• Prepare rollout planning and service delivery framework• Defining the strategic solutions for smart metering and smart grids, which are targeted towards varied service areas like Water, Energy, Mobility and Health. Finding 3rd party products for adoption;• Support sales and delivery consulting engagements build intimacy and drive transformation projects with targeted customers.• Market research and competitive analysis to develop region level strategy• Conduct usability testing Collaborate with sales, marketing, engineering, and customer support to prioritize their needs

Doha, Qatar

Islamabad, Pakistan

O&M SupervisionManage installations

Provide assistance to teacher and students in following courses:1. Digital Communications2. HDL Base Design3. Wireless Communication4. Digital Signal Processing5. DSP Software design

Master Of Business Administration - Mba

Electrical Engineering, Telecommunication