Taif Shakir
ICT Designer
Sharjah
Summary
Dedicated professional highly skilled in large-scale ICT installation and upgrade projects. Talented individual offering dynamic skill set in network infrastructure, global connectivity data centers design and pre-sales assistance. Over 18 years managing and consulting experience within ICT technology sector. Hardworking and passionate with strong organizational skills ready to help leading teams achieve company goals.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Technical Manager
AT&T Cabling Systems
Dubai
04.2015 - Current
- MEA)
- Design of Backbone, Horizontal Cabling System, containment systems for Data Centers and telecom rooms followed by preparation of CAD, VISIO design drawings, SLD, and Schematic diagrams
- Close communication with clients and consultants to write RFPs that include systems descriptions and technology requirements aligned with the latest industry standards and identifying minimum specifications and qualities
- Coordination with consultants and systems integrators to present products and services, perform proof of concept and submit material samples
- Ensure product compliance to project specifications by replying to compliance statements and attending approval meetings
- Provide pre-sales support to the sales team by preparing product BoQs in compliance with project specifications and client requirements by reading related project documentation and reviewing design drawings to perform quantity surveying and design structure cabling distribution for both backbone and horizontal systems accordingly
- Preparing, organizing, and delivering presentations related to the latest industry developments and updates to standards and technology for consultants and clients; presentations are presented in consultant/client networking events or subject matter technology summits and events
- Responsible for inducting training to business channel integrators and contracts; in addition to product introduction and industry standards identification, I am providing strong knowledge about telecom systems in general combined with hands-on best practices for termination and testing
- Perform quality checks for implemented SCS to ensure that projects are delivered according to best implementation practices, reviewing and studying system test results for warranty purposes.
Projects Manager
NABS Integrated Technical Services
Dubai
08.2006 - 10.2014
- Supervise team members’ day-to-day activities, perform daily project management tasks, and maintain weekly, monthly, and quarterly work progress reports
- Hands-on experience in active network and security device configuration and protocols
- Hands-on Experience in implementing data center monitoring software and all related servers’ packages
- Perform product quality check by inspecting customer deliverable and ensuring that it matches international and local standards
- Ensure safe operations, integrity, and the highest levels of service quality, motivating, providing support, coaching, and mentoring to team members
- Analyze customer specification documents, attend site surveys, and prepare BOQs
- Hands-on experience in testing and commissioning different fiber and copper links, analyzing faults, and finding solutions to related problems
- Submittal of the project as builds and all design drawings, system manuals, and maintenance plans to end-users.
IT Engineer
Tabra & Al Nibal Exchange
Dubai
04.2005 - 08.2006
- Responsible for installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting hardware and software for network devices and computes
- Monitored system performance, performed backups, created user accounts and assigned privileges.
IT Engineer, Customer Support
Byte for Computers
Mosul
12.2002 - 10.2004
- Responded to a wide range of customer inquiries and utilized available tools and resources to provide adequate service to customers by agreed service standards.
Education
MBA -
10.2019 - 07.2021
Bachelor of Science - Of Electrical Engineering, Electronics, And Communication Engineering
10.1998 - 07.2002
Skills
Data Center DesignProject ManagementLeadership ExperienceCommunication SkillsAttention to DetailsPresenting and MentoringMicrosoft Office
End user support
Business Performance Reporting
Certification
BICSI RCDD, License No. 181456R
Timeline
Ascencia Business School - MBA,
10.2019 - 07.2021
Technical Manager - AT&T Cabling Systems
04.2015 - Current
Projects Manager - NABS Integrated Technical Services
08.2006 - 10.2014
IT Engineer - Tabra & Al Nibal Exchange
04.2005 - 08.2006
IT Engineer, Customer Support - Byte for Computers
12.2002 - 10.2004
The University of Mosul - Bachelor of Science, Of Electrical Engineering, Electronics, And Communication Engineering
10.1998 - 07.2002