Sajad Vafaei

• Support pre-sales and business development across EMEA, contributing to requirements analysis, solution proposals, RFI/RFP responses, POC delivery. • Lead the delivery and operation of the cloud-based Geo-Suite platforms for 10+ Retail/FMCG clients, enabling data-driven site selection and revenue forecasting through integrated int/ext datasets. • Established structured Change Control and Requirements Traceability governance, optimizing backlog prioritization and improving deployment and release cycles.

• Steered the rollout of a SaaS-based NMS for fiber networks, integrating CRM, OSS/BSS, Inventory/ERP and billing systems. • Deploy an open-source data platform, enabling workflow orchestration and API integrations, and supporting scalable data migration. • Maintained 99% SLA uptime for VAS and Big Data operations by coordinating incident response and troubleshooting efforts. • Developed structured Performance reporting, KPI dashboards, and Risk logs with clear mitigation actions and cost–benefit analysis.

• Delivered a complex Big Data and Analytics platform for MTN (45M+ subscribers). • Launched ML models, 70+ BI dashboards, and 900+ recurring reports, enabling a self-service analytics sandbox. • Directed modernization and phased migration across 15 Telecom platforms in a Charging and Billing (OSS/BSS) transformation. • Oversaw deployment of a Kubernetes-based microservices platform with CI/CD automation. • Governed 20+ strategic IT development workstreams, managing incremental sprint delivery with Jira.

• Coordinated multi-vendor field and implementation teams in network rollout projects for two major mobile operators, ensuring compliance with safety, regulatory standards, and operator specifications. • Spearheaded the modernization of 5,000+ 3G/4G sites, managing BTS and antenna upgrades and supplier transitions with minimal service disruption, supporting continuity of mission-critical mobile services.

• Supervised the installation and integration of core network and switching equipment across 15+ data centers, maintaining stable GSM traffic flow and ensuring high-availability and fault-tolerant network performance.