Academic and Innovation Profile Summary:
With extensive teaching experience spanning Egypt, Pakistan, and Nigeria (2009–present), this professional has instructed undergraduate and postgraduate students in diverse settings. Teaching roles at institutions such as Aim Shams University (1998-2005) included delivering courses in Electrical Communications, Microwave, and Electronic Materials, as well as overseeing the Microwave Laboratory.
A leader in academia and industry, their ongoing research and teaching focus on cutting-edge technologies such as 5G, O-RAN, IoT, and AI, demonstrating a deep understanding of global telecommunications trends and the evolving architecture of future networks and the IT industry. They have spearheaded multiple incubation and innovation programs in collaboration with governmental organizations, universities, commercial chambers, business associations, and non-governmental organizations. Additionally, they have managed SMEs and startups across Egypt, Nigeria, and Pakistan.
Professional and Industrial Profile Summary:
With over 25 years of diversified experience in multinational groups including VimpelCom, ORASCOM Telecom, and Vodafone, this professional has held various technical and management positions at both holding and operational levels. Their expertise encompasses network planning, technology strategy, and hands-on experience in launching and modernizing mobile and fixed networks (2G/3G/4G), IT infrastructure architecture, and network performance management across growth and modernization life cycles for network, IT, VAS, and mobile payment systems.
They have been involved in tenders, mergers and acquisitions, and new licenses across 16 countries on four continents. Their extensive hands-on experience includes execution and governance in tender management, business planning, cost modeling, vendor selection, managed services, and various outsourcing models. They have contributed to group-level programs, such as integration synergies, standardization initiatives, engineering guidelines, testing, certification, and vendor performance management.
As a proven leader in organization transformation, change management programs, and team development, they have managed annual budgets exceeding $300 million (CAPEX/OPEX) across mobile, fixed, WiMAX, NGN, and DSL network domains. They have led corporate initiatives focused on cost reduction, risk management, energy efficiency, and quality improvement, as well as network promoter score (NPS) enhancement.
Their work extends to delivering IN, VAS, and MFS products across their full life cycles, as well as overseeing E2E QoS management, network audits, and performance management to optimize network quality and customer experience. Additionally, they have managed corporate IT infrastructure planning and delivery, including LAN/WAN, data centers, information and cybersecurity, and ERP reform/automation.
A skilled negotiator, they excel in managing tenders and contracts with suppliers and customers. With a strong commercial and financial acumen, they have served as a management and technology trainer/speaker and are familiar with various group processes and methodologies across regions, having worked with organizations such as Zain, MTN, GLO, Etisalat, STC, SingTel, Warid, Wataniya, Qtel, VimpelCom, ORASCOM Telecom, and Vodafone.
This professional’s unique blend of technical expertise, leadership in innovation, and commitment to excellence makes them a standout contributor to both the academic and industrial sectors.