Muhammad Junaid
Cloud Core Network/IT: Solution Sales, Solution Architect, Technical Director Cloud Core Operations, Cloud Core Product Manager, CEM/SOC Expert
Karachi,SD
Summary
|Telco Presale | Private 5G | Cloud Core SA | Product Sales | MKT |5G SA Core Architect | Gen AI | Telco Cyber Security | CEM/SQM | SOC | Packet Core | IT Solution Sales | Voice Core | Network O&M | Roaming | SIEM | Business Analyst | New Technology | Business Use case
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
7
7
Certifications
Work History
Telco Cloud Core Technical Solution Architect
Vaporvm
Pakistan
10.2023 - Current
- Working as SA for different Opcos in ME/Africa Regions.
- Solution Architect on Mobile IMS, CS, PS core including 5GC, 5G SA, private 5G,new Business Use cases of cloud core, oRAN and Telco AI & telco security , SVC and Single Packet core Solutions, Cloud UDM, Signaling, CS Core, and Cloud Packet core nodes experience.
- Managing for checking vendor solutions for core network, planning & designing TP and HLD.
- Managing to checking BOQs and Solution HLD on all Core elements nodes with achieving Targets.
- Managed multiple projects concurrently, consistently delivering results within specified deadlines without compromising quality standards.
- Evaluated vendor offerings, negotiating favorable terms for hardware and software purchases while maintaining cost-efficiency goals.
- Conducted research to evaluate systems design and process efficiency.
- Managed project planning, resource allocation, scope, schedule, status and documentation.
- Worked with customers or prospective customers to develop integrated solutions and lead detailed architectural dialogues to facilitate delivery of comprehensive solution.
Cloud Core Network Product & Planning Solution Sales
Vodafone/MOI
05.2022 - 10.2023
- Solution sales department (MSSD) working on Cloud Core SVC, Mobile CS/IMS/VOLTE, SPC 5G SA core Products and IT Product solution sales including mini MWC, technology workshops, Millipool Qatar and Barcelona MWC support.
- Performed for Vodafone Qatar and MOI Qatar Projects for 5G SA, Private 5G core, 5G SPC, VOLTE, VONR, IPTV, IT, VOwifi, NFVI, Fusion sphere solution and Signaling and supported VDF in FIFA 2022.
- Managing MOI kuwait and Batelco Bahrain Sales/Operation projects of Cloud UDM/Cloud UPCF.
- Performed on Huawei 5.5G Strategy, 5G SA RFP, IPTV, VOLTE, voWifi, Signalling and MOI core swap RFP and Planning with VDF customers Including IT and IPTV Transformations.
SOC Manager & CEM Consultant
Talent Plus
07.2019 - 05.2022
- Performed on Subject Matter Core Expert as consultant.
- Solution Architect & Handson experience on for Voice IMS, Cloud UDM, Cloud UPFC, CS and Packet Core EPC, 4G/3G/2G Mobile core Signaling. Huawei NFVI, fusion sphere and Mobile CS/PS Network.
- Achieved as SA for CEM and SOC Manager MTN Benin.
- Performed & achieved on CEM/SOC UCs specially for User migration, churn, real time analysis, NPS.
- Working with MTN Benin and MTN Group for Core Solutions & CEM Strategies & Planning.
- Reduced risk exposure through the development of comprehensive security policies and procedures.
- Maintained open lines of communication with stakeholders, providing regular updates on the status of cybersecurity initiatives and incidents.
- Fostered a culture of accountability within the SOC team, emphasizing the importance of thorough analysis and accurate reporting in maintaining robust defenses.
Core Solution Product Manager
People Company
07.2017 - 07.2019
- Performed for Core Planning and Core solution for Telenor Pakistan and PTCL Networks for new bidding and new evolution projects.
- Ufone Core Solution Manager for cloud IMS, UDM, UPCF, vDRA and cloud core design & solutions.
- Performed for Telenor 5G RFP solutions and design. Providing Core signaling Solutions/planning design to Ufone/PTCL and Telenor. Mobile core Mobile CS/PS Network, NFVI and FS.
- Performed on Design of VOBB/VOLTE Solutions including voWifi, cloud EPC and cloud HSS solutions.
- Participating in MWCs and workshops for 5G and new technologies.
- Discussing and dealing with Operators on technical and commercial aspects of Cloud solutions.
- Managed full product lifecycle, from ideation through post-launch support, ensuring consistent quality control measures were in place.
- Coordinated project planning and execution with team members and team leads.
- Thrived in fast-paced, highly-adept team to develop and prioritize product features and build product roadmap.
- Managed stakeholder expectations effectively throughout the entire product development process.
- Continuously monitored customer feedback channels after launch to gather insightful data for future iterations or updates.
- Managed product demonstrations and testimonials for performance evaluation.
SmartCare CEM /Operation Expert
Huawei
12.2013 - 01.2017
- CEM Analysis Quick WIN team member for STC KSA CEM (Smartcare) Project with KQI/KPIs Analysis.
- Performed in the CS /PS CEM analysis in the STC network. Complete/optimize the network analysis more than 15 cases in STC CEM network.
- Lead the Project as Delivery Manager for Smart care Platform for Zain KSA & Mobily KSA.
- Lead the Project as Delivery Manager for Smart care (SEQ) Platform delivery for Omantel.
- CS/PS Core Network Optimization performance through CEM (SEQ) latest versions.
- Performed on Mobily network for PS optimization project for 2G/3G/4G network of PS optimization project on all core network signalling specially CS Core, PS core, VOLTE, Vowifi etc.
- LTE Planning experience for Huawei. Smart care Manage services delivery project for CEM, NPM and SQM modules.
Manager NSS Core Operation & Performance
Roshan
01.2012 - 12.2013
- Manager Operation to managing Core (CS/PS) network elements of Huawei, ZTE & NSN.
- Managing & Working on Core & CS/PS Optimization to improve network KPIs along with Fault Management, Configuration, and Engineering and SLA management in Roshan Network.
- Manages O&M of Huawei ATCA Nodes (NG-HLR, HSS, PCRF, SGSN and new MGW R9) and ZTE ATCA MSC, MGW, SGSN and GGSN and Maintaining the KPIs SLA for 2G/3G networks for Huawei, ZTE and NSN Equipment plus Huawei SMT (CEM) Nodes to identify the network issues through signaling.
- Launching 3G CS/PS network and 3G KPIs setting with best practice of Monaco Telecom France.
- 3G Knowledge sharing with Dhiraagu (Maldives) 3G Mobile operators.
- Project Management, budgeting, execution, coordination, resource planning, resource trainings, resource allocation and utilization according to their skill set and requirement by my director and other teams like roaming, International business and sales/marketing.
- Planning of CS/PS core with respect to O&M requirements and features for 2G, 3G and LTE Core.
- Quarterly KPI & Operation reviews with Shareholders of the Company Monaco Telecom.
- Project Care for 2G/3G CS/PS network to Roshan sister company in Africa (Uganda)-one month.
Assistant Manager NSS Core CS/PS
Roshan
01.2010 - 12.2011
- Performed as Asst Manager of Core NSS O&M for smooth running of CS/PS network Operations of Roshan network, KPIs Performance and Managing the O&M team tasks and skills.
- Getting expertise on Packet Core (SGSN, GGSN) and STP new projects in Roshan.
- Performed on TEKLEC equipment for performance and tracers utilities.
- Huawei SGSN, GGSN, MSC, MGWs, STP, New NG-HLR project implementations and Commercial launch and International connectivity with Intl Operators on ISUP & SIP and their commercial launch.
Senior Core Network Engineer
Roshan
08.2009 - 12.2010
- Performed as Core NSS Support for Operation and maintenance for smooth running of network.
- Level 2 Operation and Maintenance support of SGSN/GGSN/MSC/MGW/HLR/STP and M2000 & Familiar on SS7, H248, MGCP, SIP & Sigtran.
- Daily, Monthly Operations and on-going jobs on network with planning of CS & PS nodes and Improving the CD, ISUP, A-interface, GB, Gn and Intl Links KPIs performance and their connectivity.
- Establishing new SIP links with US operator and their commercial launch.
- Getting expertise on Packet Core (SGSN, GGSN) and STP new projects in Roshan.
Core Network Engineer
Huawei Technologies
03.2007 - 08.2009
- Worked as Core expert (NSS) Engineer & Team lead for Core Network GSM Project.
- Hardware and Software installation, commissioning and version/Patch upgrades with successful swap of more than 20 BSCs from Alcatel MSC to Huawei MSC.
- Integration with 12 ALU BSCs & 2 Huawei BSCs in Kabul MSC and 11 BSC in other cities.
- Integration with Siemens STP, IN, HLR/HSS, LIG Utimaco (NSN), NSN VLRs, Alcatel MSCs VLRs and M2000 server.(NMS) and Data-com equipment and Troubleshooting the service issues and implemented IPOE1 between MGWs and ATP service tests completion.
- Managing of charging CDRs with Monaco Telecom & LIG connectivity with NSN.
- Integration with 14 Huawei BSCs in all over Afghanistan along with ZTE MSC.
- Pakistan Mobilink GSM G-9 Phase VIII Project, Afghanistan (Afghan Telecom) CDMA Full Mobility Project, Afghanistan Roshan HLR V-6 SWAP Project, Pakistan Warid i-Manager M2000 V-2 Dual Host project.
Asstt Divisional Engineer (ADE) Intl Gateway
SCO
01.2005 - 03.2007
- Performed as ADE for International Gateway Exchange (ZTE equipment ZXJ10).
- System installation and software commissioning of ZTE ZXJ10 IG Switch and SES.
- Integration Internal Gateway with all National Operator, National SCO 5 Regional Switches.
- Integration with MCI (USA) and BT (British Telecom) and settle CDRs with them and traffic rates.
- O&M of all International gateway equipment's and Managing the staff of 27 Peoples.
- Installation & commissioning of DCME DTX 6000 MCI equipment In International Gateway and successfully integrate with MCI (USA) and O&M of SDH Nextra & PDH NEC equipment's.
- Performed as Team Lead for NGN SCO team.
- Planning of NGN ZTE equipment in Rawalpindi. Performed on software commissioning and Survey of NGN deployment.
- Worked on directions of Project Manager and senior Engineer (Gateway) on implementation of NGN and Media facility for NGN project.
- Core planning: worked as core planning in SCO for new Huawei NGN project in SCO, Technical discussions & specification (RFP) document prepared for SCO.
Education
BE - Telecom
Allama Iqbal Open University
Pakistan 02.2025 - 12.2004
Skills
Cloud architecture design
Network design
Infrastructure automation
Application security
Business Design
Business Analyst
5G and New technology expert
Business Use case development
AI telco Use cases Design
telco Network security design
Certification
ISO9000 Certified
Training
- Huawei Core MSSD Solution Sales Training, HQ China, 2023
- Huawei Strategic Reserve Talent training, Oman, 2023
- Huawei -MTN CEM/SEQ Online training, Egypt, 2021
- Smart care (SEQ) training, Huawei ME Bahrain, 01/01/14
- 3G-Knowledge sharing Programme, Maldives, 08/01/12
- ZTE MSC, MGW, SGSN, GGSN, CS/PS Core Rel4 Training, Kabul Afghanistan, 2012
- Advanced CS/PS Planning and Optimization training, Shenzhen China, 2012
- Advanced O&M Training of NSN R-4 MSC and MGW, Pakistan, 03/01/11
- Advance Intl PS Core (SGSN/GGSN) Training, Shenzhen China, 2010
- Training on Oscilloquartz GPS Clock, Dubai Training center, 2009
- Huawei GSM MSC MOSTFX3000 & MGW training, Egypt Training center, 08/01/07
- ZTE ZXJ-10 PSTN switches training, ZTE University Shenzhen China, 11/01/05
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 10/13/81
- Nationality: Pakistani
- Marital Status: Married
Timeline
BE - Telecom
Allama Iqbal Open University
02.2025 - 12.2004
Telco Cloud Core Technical Solution Architect
Vaporvm
10.2023 - Current
Cloud Core Network Product & Planning Solution Sales
Vodafone/MOI
05.2022 - 10.2023
SOC Manager & CEM Consultant
Talent Plus
07.2019 - 05.2022
Core Solution Product Manager
People Company
07.2017 - 07.2019
SmartCare CEM /Operation Expert
Huawei
12.2013 - 01.2017
Manager NSS Core Operation & Performance
Roshan
01.2012 - 12.2013
Assistant Manager NSS Core CS/PS
Roshan
01.2010 - 12.2011
Senior Core Network Engineer
Roshan
08.2009 - 12.2010
Core Network Engineer
Huawei Technologies
03.2007 - 08.2009
Asstt Divisional Engineer (ADE) Intl Gateway
SCO
01.2005 - 03.2007
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