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Travelling, Reading, Gymming, Gardening, Listening Music
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Syed Tabish Hussain

Telecom Power & Infrastructure | Data Center & Core Facilities Manager
Islamabad

Summary

Experienced Energy, Data Center & Core Facilities Manager with over 14 years of experience in IT & Telecommunications Industry. Excellent reputation for Operations Management, Facility Management, Power Infrastructure design & planning, operations, Energy Optimization, resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
4
4
Languages

Work History

Snr Manager - Energy Optimization Plng & Strategy

PTCL Group
Islamabad
01.2022 - Current
  • Developed & drove initiatives that achieved best possible Cost Optimization in Energy OpEx spends across all different domains of Core & Access, encompassing different stages of Planning and Operations of PTCL Group domain. Explored avenues for optimizing Energy Expenditure of the network, such as Alternate Energy Solutions, Advanced Energy Storage Solutions, energy efficient cooling solutions etc with the objective of adopting & introducing the same in the network to optimize Energy Cost while ensuring desired Quality of Service standards
  • Led the Budgeting & Procurement exercise related to Cost Optimization initiatives for the PTCL & Ufone network.
  • Liaison with the suppliers and delivered Proof of Concepts (PoCs), field trials related to Renewable Energy, Energy Storage Solutions, Energy As Service Model and other potential domains related to Opex Optimization.
  • Monitored performance of OpEx optimization measures and kept the leadership team updated on a monthly basis using cyclic achievement reports.
  • Analyzed performance of initiatives to identify opportunities for improvement and increased efficiency. Prepared and submitted cyclic reporting of achievements against budgeted Opex Optimization targets to internal stakeholders as well as Etisalat Group.
  • Drove Strategic Opex Optimization Projects (OpCo as well as Group level) of long term and organizational significance. Leading & tracking tenders, strategic projects & initiatives, cost benchmarking & optimization exercises. Report progress, achievements & forecasts internally and to the Group
  • Liaison with relevant internal departments i.e. Finance, corporate strategy, tech planning, Operations, procurement that helped achieve the functional objectives.

Manager - Data Center & Core Facilities

Ufone - e& Group
Islamabad
01.2014 - 12.2021
  • Efficiently managed Operations and Maintenance of Electrical, Mechanical & Building Infrastructure of over 40 Large & Small scale Business Critical locations across the country.
  • Delivered assigned up time KPIs (i.e. 99.999%) of installed Power & Environment Infrastructure in consecutive years whilst remaining under assigned OpEx Targets.
  • Developed & Implemented sustainable SOPs, digitization & automation of process frameworks, SLA/OLAs, EOPs, WBS related to business & facility operations directly through insourced teams and Managed Services Vendors resulting in operational efficiency and significant PUE improvement of DCs by 20% and Process KPIs achievement to 98%. (Key Accomplishment: Consistently achieving PUE Level of Avg 1.6 across all locations)
  • Oversaw routine maintenance and emergency management of medium and large ratings of electromechanical equipments that includes 11kV switchgears, Stand-by Diesel Generators, Transformers, Rectifier Systems, UPS systems, VRLA/GEL Batteries Systems, Power distribution Unit (PDU, STS, ATS, PTs), Cooling & Humidification systems (Air-Conditioners, Precisions CRACs, Humidifiers, Air-Handlers Units, High Density Cooling Units), Fire Protection & Suppression, VESDA, DCIM, Building Management System (BMS)
  • Led & Assisted the project and planning teams in the design, capacity planning, implementation, commissioning of multi-million dollars power & environment equipment expansions/upgrades of over 10 current facilities as well as 3 new-build out projects.
  • Prepared Dashboard, Performance Reports, Statistical Analysis, Analyze equipment failure, Incident reports of all aspects of Operations & Maintenance of Power & Infrastructure that helped to regularly gauge operational performance.
  • Conducted the technical audits of Data Centers & Core Facilities that led to identification of critical discrepancies i.e. single point of failures, fire & safety hazards, Inefficient cooling, Power system backups, poor workmanship etc. Initiated Corrective & Preventive actions and closed identified deficiencies and risk.
  • Developed Single Line Diagrams, As-built diagrams, Layouts, Infrastructure database, spare stock & inventory database and ensure its regularly up to date.
  • Introduced advanced level of fire safety measures including provisioning of VESDA, Novec suppression agent, manning of 24x7 fire staff, thermal screening of electrical equipment etc that resulted into significant reduction in fire incidents at core facilities.
  • Demonstrated strong and effective vendor management to secure desired service delivery compliance from multi-vendors in accordance with the scope & contractual obligations by in placing governance framework, performance management, Process KPIs, Key Quality Indicators (KQI).
  • Analyzed existing power & environment infrastructure to assess operational efficiency and introduced various products and solutions in data center & core facilities i.e. Replacements of End of Life Rectifiers & UPS systems, Solar Solution, Containment Solutions, Li-Ion Batteries, Energy As A Service (EAAS) model.
  • Saved $5.5M by implementing cost-saving initiatives that addressed long-standing problems and resulted into Operational Efficiencies. Few of Key initiatives are (Space & Cooling Optimization, Energy Optimization by offloading & shutting down unserviceable legacy nodes, Solarization of facilities, Optimization of Diesel Consumption etc.)
  • Led & concluded several annual budgetary exercises and business process cycle for requirements related to Data Center & Core Facilities domain that includes, preparation of CapEx, OpEx, Business Case Approvals. Assisted in procurement process RFP Scope writing, Technical & Commercial Evaluation, delivery and acceptance of scope.
  • Interviewed, hired and trained staff, leading performance reviews and offering constructive feedback.

Lead - Power & Infrastructure (Access & Core NW)

Ufone - e& Group
Islamabad
01.2008 - 12.2013
  • Developed and implemented sustainable processes, SOPs, frameworks, SLA/OLAs in context of O&M of Power & Environment infrastructure for Access & Core Network comprising over 9000 Physical BTS locations & 40 Core Facilities.
  • Assisted Field Operations teams with back office support includes provision of Supply & Maintenance contracts, provision of spares & consumables, replacements of end of life/support infrastructure, technical support etc.
  • Ran annual health check & analysis of Network Power & Infrastructure on site level basis and executed various capacity up gradation, End of Life replacements, Infrastructure modernization projects related to Diesel Generators, Air-Conditioners, Rectifiers systems, UPS, batteries etc.
  • Drove various Operational Efficiency & Energy Optimization Projects in the BTS & Core network includes, Solarization, DC Hybrid solutions, Free Cooling Units, Indoor - Outdoor Conversions, Intelligent TRX shutdown which resulted in substantial Energy OpEx Savings as well as positive impact on EBITDA targets.
  • Led & assisted project & planning teams in the design, capacity planning, implementation, commissioning of new roll-out and expansions/upgrades of Power Infrastructure at Access & Core Network Locations.
  • Demonstrated strong skills in writing RFP scope, technical specifications, technical evaluations of products and solutions for various small, medium and mega tenders related to Supply, operations & Maintenance of Network Power & Infrastructure.
  • Formulated annual business plans, budgets (CapEx, OpEx) related to operational requirements and tracked it for management approval, procurement cycle and scope delivery.
  • Demonstrated strong and effective vendor management to secure desired service delivery compliance from multi-vendors in accordance with the scope & contractual obligations by in placing governance framework, performance management, Process KPIs, Key Quality Indicators (KQI).
  • Prepared and demonstrated periodic and on-demand dashboard reports, presentations to senior management & stake holders.
  • Drove implementation of organizational Quality Management System (ISO 9001-2015) program within functional domain as Quality Champion. Championed documentation and related paper work. Initiated & Completed various Quality Improvement Project & Six Sigma Black Black project that resulted into Operational efficiency, Process waste reduction and cost savings to the organization.

Power & Environment Specialist

JAZZ - Vimplecom
Karachi
10.2005 - 01.2008
  • Oversaw Operations & Maintenance (O&M) of electromechanical equipment of 750 physical BTS locations
  • Oversaw Operations & Maintenance (O&M) of 3xlarge Mobile Switching Centers (MSC) Locations and achieved KPI of 99.999% within assigned OpEx target.
  • Carried out hands on periodic preventive maintenance of Power & Infrastructure i.e. Diesel Generators and allied systems, rectifiers, batteries, Air-Conditioners, electrical systems, Fire systems. Achieved assigned KPI 99% of Network Availablity.
  • Handled, troubleshooted and rectified network power alarms and faults, restoration of BTS sites round the clock in shift operations.
  • Performed Stress testing of large ratings DC batteries installed at core locations without any network service interuptions and completed replacements of faulty batteries/banks.
  • Achieved the assigned KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) comprising TTR (Time to Restore), Network Availability, TCH Availability, PM performance KPIs and SLA (Service Level Agreement) of assigned cluster as per targets.
  • Liasion with project & planning teams in sucessful intergration and acceptance of power infrastructure expansions/roll out of 1x MSC (Mobile Switching Center), 30xBSC (Base Station Controllers) and 300xBTS (Base Transceiver Stations) Sites
  • Led SWAP of End of Life (EoL) and Problematic small and high rating DC Power Systems Rectifiers/Inverters, Batteries, Power Generators at over 200 BTS Sites.
  • Effciently managed outsourced vendors to deliver required level of service delivery for contracted Operations Services, SLA, KPIs,
    Spares Management & Warranty Support.

Power Plant Engineer

Dewan Mushtaq Group
Hyderabad
09.2003 - 10.2005
  • Responsible to ensure uninterrupted power generation & distribution round the clock to production units.
  • Worked on large ratings of Gas & Diesel Engines. Carried out Periodic Preventive & Corrective Maintenance of Power Plant machinery including High Rating Gas Engines i.e. WAUKESHA (USA), CATERPILLAR (UK), JENBACHER (AUSTRIA), Open/Closed loop Cooling Systems (Cooling Tower, Radiators), Switchgears & Protections i.e. Vacuum & Air Circuit Breakers (ABB, Merlin Gerin, Schenider), Programmable Logic Control (PLC), Distributed Control System (DCS) Systems.
  • Worked Hands on in Erection, Installation, Commissioning & operation of New Gas Engines units, Electrical Switching stations & Distribution System.
  • Prepared & generated daily comprising power generation, utilization, load analysis, routine shift operations report etc.
  • Maintained spares & consumables inventory record and kept the management and supply chain team updated for procurement.
  • Led shift of Technical staff General & Night Schedule for ensuring continued & uninterrupted E2E Power Plant Operations on 24x7 basis.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering

Mehran University of Engineering & Technology
Jamshoro
02.1999 - 03.2003

Skills

    Cost Optimization

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Accomplishments

  • Recognized as Employee of the Year in 2006 by JAZZ for delivering exemplary performance in up keeping Network
  • Awarded with Bravery & Spirit Award in 2010 on giving outstanding performance in Floods Crisis and Restoration of Network Services.
  • Recognized as Employee of the Year in 2011 by Ufone on successfully implementing Quality Management System program in functional domain
  • Recognized as Employee of the Year in 2016 by Ufone for delivering exemplary performance in running & maintaining Data Centers Locations.
  • Recognized as best performer in 2018 for outstanding contribution in completing Mega Tender for Network Expansion & Rollout for by Ufone

Certification

Certified Data Center Professional (CDCP)

Travelling, Reading, Gymming, Gardening, Listening Music

Aside work travelling, I 've a great interest in excusions. Love to roam around nature. Explore the lanscapes, sight seeing places. I'd a several local and internation expeditions and looking forward to have more.


Reading is also one my Hobby. I'm avid reader. While travelling and having free time i never miss to go through reading. Usually my interest of reading is in Cultural & Political History.


Aside all of my interests, going gym and weight training is my top routine. I'm very displined and never misses out to hit the gym untill unavoidable.


My favoutive work is to daily spent time in my green front yard and look after the plants and flowers.I love nature.


As said, Life without music is incomplete. So I unwind myself listening to folk, classical and romantic songs. My favourite singers are Nusrat Fateh Khan, Abida Parveen, Kishore Kumer & Aarjit Singh.

Interests

Being Social & Mingling with People

Being involved with charities and helping people

Getting abreast of new technological advancements

Domestic & Global Political Current Affairs

Local & Global Economy

Additional Information

References shall be made available upon request.

Timeline

Snr Manager - Energy Optimization Plng & Strategy

PTCL Group
01.2022 - Current

Certified Data Center Professional (CDCP)

12-2018

Quality Management System ISO 9001-2015

03-2017

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

02-2016

Manager - Data Center & Core Facilities

Ufone - e& Group
01.2014 - 12.2021

Lead - Power & Infrastructure (Access & Core NW)

Ufone - e& Group
01.2008 - 12.2013

Power & Environment Specialist

JAZZ - Vimplecom
10.2005 - 01.2008

Power Plant Engineer

Dewan Mushtaq Group
09.2003 - 10.2005

Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering

Mehran University of Engineering & Technology
02.1999 - 03.2003

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