SAMEER ABDUL VAHEED
Dubai,United Arab Emirates
Summary
Telecom Engineer with over 15 years of experience in delivering large scale OSP & ISP projects across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and India. Skilled in FTTX, GPON, DWDM, SDH and long-haul fiber network planning and implementation.Proven track record in civil and cable works, resource management, stakeholder coordination, and quality assurance. Strong leadership and technical problem-solving abilities with a focus on timely project delivery and compliance.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
OSP Implementation Engineer
Du - Emirates Integrated Telecommunication Company PJSC
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
10.2019 - 06.2025
- Lead end-to-end delivery of OSP infrastructure projects across Dubai, Northern Emirates and Abu Dhabi, ensuring on-time completion aligned with technical specifications and quality standards.
- Manage vendor performance across multiple sites, enforcing SLAs, safety compliance, and quality control through regular audits and technical evaluations.
- Coordinate cross-functionally with internal departments and external stakeholders to drive capacity expansion and fixed network utilization initiatives.
- Oversee the design, testing, and implementation of OFC networks supporting FTTH, business connectivity, and customized telecom solutions.
- Review and approve infrastructure designs, test procedures, and project close-out documentation to ensure compliance and operational readiness.
Project Engineer
Integrted Solution For Telecommunication Systems Installation LLC (TARKEEB)
12.2018 - 06.2025
- Led rollout projects for GPON, FTTx, mobile back hauling, and OFC footprint expansion, managing end-to-end network deployment, documentation, test plan development, and BOQ validation.
- Supervised subcontractors during civil and fiber implementation works, ensuring adherence to design specifications, HSE standards, and project timelines.
- Coordinated with internal departments and field teams to support implementation, acceptance testing, and quality assurance across multiple site locations.
Project Engineer
KNETCO(Kuwait Network Electronic Technology Company LLC)
11.2015 - 06.2025
- Managed Etisalat OSP civil and cable implementation projects, ensuring alignment with technical specifications, project schedules, and quality standards.
- Oversaw day-to-day activities of vendors and subcontractors, conducted site inspections, and enforced compliance with safety and performance benchmarks.
- Prepared and reviewed construction drawings, BOQs, and progress reports while coordinating audits, pre-inspections, and final acceptance procedures.
Engineer/Team Leader
ALSHARQ OFFICE COMPANY
10.2012 - 05.2015
- Managed kingdom-wide fiber network operations and maintenance.
- Conducted OTDR, section loss analysis, and FOC troubleshooting.
- Led planning and redesign of metro/access fiber networks.
Technical Lead/Instructor
NIFC
06.2010 - 09.2012
Jr ENGINEER
EUROSTAR INTEGRATED SYSTEM L.L.C
04.2009 - 08.2009
Fiber Optic Technician
RR ELECTRONICS
04.2008 - 03.2009
Education
MSc. - Electronics
Bharathidasan University
01.2006 - 01.2008
BSc. - Electronics
Kerala University
01.2002 - 01.2005
Skills
- Tools: OTDR, Power Meter,Google Earth/Maps, GPS Systems
- Software & Systems:MS Office, AutoCAD (basic), SharePoint, PDF editors, Cloud storage systems, basic ERP systems
- Network Design: Copper & Fiber (UG, Aerial, Buried), Schematic Drawing
- Technologies: GPON, FTTX, FTTM, FTTB, DWDM, SDH, PDH, SONET
Certification
- Harvard Personal Management Program, Harvard University, 01/2025, 06/2025
- CFOS (Certified Fiber Optic Specialist), Fiber Optic Association (FOA)
- CFOT (Certified Fiber Optic Technician), Fiber Optic Association (FOA)
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Project Management (OSP/ ISP & FTTX)
- Resource & Vendor Coordination
- Site Supervision & Quality Control
- Stakeholder & Client Management
- Network Design & Optimization
- Civil Works Oversight
- DWDM & Long Haul Fiber Networks
- Testing, Troubleshooting & Compliance
- Documentation & BOQ Preparation
- Risk Mitigation & Problem Solving
Timeline
OSP Implementation Engineer
Du - Emirates Integrated Telecommunication Company PJSC
10.2019 - 06.2025
Project Engineer
Integrted Solution For Telecommunication Systems Installation LLC (TARKEEB)
12.2018 - 06.2025
Project Engineer
KNETCO(Kuwait Network Electronic Technology Company LLC)
11.2015 - 06.2025
Engineer/Team Leader
ALSHARQ OFFICE COMPANY
10.2012 - 05.2015
Technical Lead/Instructor
NIFC
06.2010 - 09.2012
Jr ENGINEER
EUROSTAR INTEGRATED SYSTEM L.L.C
04.2009 - 08.2009
Fiber Optic Technician
RR ELECTRONICS
04.2008 - 03.2009
MSc. - Electronics
Bharathidasan University
01.2006 - 01.2008
BSc. - Electronics
Kerala University
01.2002 - 01.2005
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