Ibrahim El-Gammal

Vodafone account Delivering transport solution architect “Planning, Optimization and Capacity dimensioning” across various networks domain wireless (2G, 3G & 4G) and transport (Optics, MW & IP) through high as well as low level design. Providing DWDM/OTN and routing networking design including "HLD/LLD" design documentation covering the full solution

Evaluated and supported the selected channel partner in line with “FBB” market segment & partner strategy. Orchestrated the required initiatives between all internal ALU stakeholders, channel partners and the end customers. Captured and translated the customer business requirements into “FBB” network domain “Post-Sales and Pre-Sales”. Technically proposed the “FBB” network solutions architecture (DWDM and IP/MPLS) to ALU channel partner.

Provided network solution and optimization for 2G, 3G & 4G Transport Network including capacity prediction, network monitoring, network optimization and KPIs achievement for Mobily Operator in eastern province. Responsible to improve MBB and Transport Network quality assurance both KPIs and user experience with wide range of RAN, Transmission Access, Aggregation and Backbone “MW, Optics & IP/MPLS” of ALU and Huawei equipment.

 Transmission Network Design specialist to create HLD and LLD of the first LTE project in KSA leading by STC operator.  Microwave IP Backhaul and E2E IPRAN access network architecture planning, including route and capacity planning.  Frequency interference and capacity planning, modeling and high QoS performance analyst.

 Microwave Network Design activities including network planning, dimensioning and upgrading of 3rd Operator in KSA.  Completed Microwave NW-D of 100 golden/pre-launch “2G/3G” sites of major cities by Pathloss and Nokia Net-Act tools.  Site candidate selection, LOS evaluation, MW planning details including layer capacity (2G) and (3G) interfaces.  MW Radio Planning – Backbone , access links connectivity plan (Rings & Star type topologies) and E2E PCM planning.

 Participated in launching the first 3G Mobile Network in Egypt.  Member of the Network Planning team to ensure high performance and availability of the Transmission Network.  Reviewed design and network optimization of 2G/3G optical fiber and MW transmission networks for Cairo & Upper Egypt.  Prepared technical proposal solution including budgetary reports (CAPEX and OPEX).  Gained thorough knowledge of transmission principles of Ericsson and Huawei equipments (MDRS, HC, OSN and RTN).

 Commissioning, integration and troubleshooting of “Fiber – MW” SDH, PDH, WDM and Fast Link SIEMENS equipment.  Provided assistance with the implementation of SIEMENS TNMS, ACI and Net Viewer at Network Operation Center.  SoW verification, visual inspection, commissioning technical coordination and systematic technical review of test results.  Provided network planning and implementation on short-term special assignment for Siemens Belgium on-site in Ghana.