Senior Optical Transmission Engineer | DWDM, OTN & SDH Networks | Backbone Operations, Capacity Management & Troubleshooting | HCIP-Transmission
Halifax, NS
A Telecommunications Engineer with 6+ years of experience in optical transmission, specializing in DWDM, OTN, SDH, and OSP networks, Huawei HCIP–Transmission certified accomplished in network planning, commissioning, troubleshooting, and backbone restoration, Recognized for delivering high-capacity transmission solutions, improving network reliability, and collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams in fast-paced environments.
Project
Supported the migration of transmission services to the new Disaster Recovery (DR) site in Port Sudan by executing optical traffic rerouting and backbone recovery activities.
Enabled the phased restoration of telecommunications services across approximately 70% of Sudan during the conflict.
Sudatel Telecom Group – Sudani
Sep 2025 to Present
Remote
Delivered nationwide optical transport operations across the national DWDM network, supporting service continuity across the backbone. • Completed optical network integration and commissioning activities that enabled the successful expansion of the national DWDM backbone.
Zain Sudan MS
Feb 2023 to Aug 2025
Sudan
• Supported the restoration of Zain Sudan's national DWDM backbone during the Sudan conflict through optical traffic rerouting and emergency recovery activities. • Improved network resilience by performing troubleshooting, maintenance, and restoration of Huawei DWDM systems. • Coordinated migration and recovery activities with Huawei engineers and field teams to minimize service interruptions.
Zain Sudan MS
Feb 2023 to Aug 2025
• Supported the restoration of Zain Sudan's national DWDM backbone during the Sudan conflict through optical traffic rerouting and emergency recovery activities. • Improved network resilience by performing troubleshooting, maintenance, and restoration of Huawei DWDM systems. • Coordinated migration and recovery activities with Huawei engineers and field teams to minimize service interruptions.
Zain Sudan MS
Sep 2021 to Feb 2023
Sudan
• Monitored and managed nationwide telecom infrastructure, including NSS, BSS (2G/3G/4G), DWDM, VSAT, MPBN, and IP networks. • Performed Level 1 incident troubleshooting and coordinated fault resolution to meet operational SLAs. • Utilized Ericsson OSS/ENM and Huawei iMaster NCE to monitor network performance and manage alarms. • Prepared operational reports and supported incident, change, and problem management activities.
Zain Sudan MS
Sep 2021 to Feb 2023
• Monitored and managed nationwide telecom infrastructure, including NSS, BSS (2G/3G/4G), DWDM, VSAT, MPBN, and IP networks. • Performed Level 1 incident troubleshooting and coordinated fault resolution to meet operational SLAs. • Utilized Ericsson OSS/ENM and Huawei iMaster NCE to monitor network performance and manage alarms. • Prepared operational reports and supported incident, change, and problem management activities.
PCT Sudan
Sep 2020 to Dec 2020
Sudan
• Led field survey teams supporting the nationwide ZTE-to-Nokia migration project. • Conducted site assessments, infrastructure verification, and technical documentation to support migration planning. • Coordinated with planning and implementation teams to ensure accurate survey results and smooth project execution.
PCT Sudan
Sep 2020 to Dec 2020
Survey project (ZTE to NOKIA) • Led field survey teams supporting the nationwide ZTE-to-Nokia migration project. • Conducted site assessments, infrastructure verification, and technical documentation to support migration planning. • Coordinated with planning and implementation teams to ensure accurate survey results and smooth project execution.
DONORS ICT
Mar 2020 to Sep 2021
Sudan
• Accountable for Ericsson installation and network expansion teams across multiple telecom sites, ensuring safe and timely project execution. • Coordinated site installation, commissioning, and implementation activities in compliance with Ericsson quality standards. • Supervised RBS 6000 and Traffic Node deployments, contributing to on-time project delivery and successful customer acceptance.
DONORS ICT
Mar 2020 to Sep 2021
Ericsson Project • Accountable for Ericsson installation and network expansion teams across multiple telecom sites, ensuring safe and timely project execution. • Coordinated site installation, commissioning, and implementation activities in compliance with Ericsson quality standards. • Supervised RBS 6000 and Traffic Node deployments, contributing to on-time project delivery and successful customer acceptance.
First Link Communication Sudan
Sep 2019 to Feb 2020
Installation project • Supported Huawei BTS and RTN installation, commissioning, and swap projects across multiple telecom sites. • Performed site integration, acceptance testing, and quality verification to ensure successful project delivery. • Assisted in troubleshooting field issues and coordinating corrective actions to minimize deployment delays.
Telecommunications Engineering
Khartoum, Sudan
2013 to 2018
Studied telecommunications engineering with a focus on optical communications, transmission systems, fiber optics, wireless communications, and networking.
Bachelor's Degree, Telecommunications Engineering
2018
Information and Communications Technology Council of Canada (ICTC)
ICTC Canada
Saudi Council of Engineers (SCE)
Huawei
Huawei
