Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Telstra Graduate Ambassador
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Aisha Iqbal

Box Hill,NSW

Summary

I am a communicator, negotiator, and motivator. I bridge the gap between clients, teams, and executives, ensuring that everyone is on the same page and moving in the right direction.

I adapt to shifting priorities, embrace ambiguity, and lead with resilience. I possess not only technical prowess but also emotional intelligence – understanding the needs and concerns of team members while maintaining a strategic focus. I specialize in accomplishing short- and long-term project goals.

I am confident in leveraging my current skillsets and utilize it within the cyber industry.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Management Lead - NSW/ACT

Telstra
01.2023 - Current


  • Leading successfully various major programs of work for NSW and ACT.
  • Design/Install/Augment of Telepower augment/solutions to support the required growth at Telstra Network Sites which must be in accordance with Telstra Power and Engineering Standards
  • Working with cross-functional teams to successfully complete the program of work/reach budgeting/resource goals and meet success criteria.
  • Strategic Planning to reduce expenditure where necessary and resource planning/project scheduling.
  • Executing project life cycle and mitigating of issues/risks with major Telepower contractors throughout Australia
  • Conduct meetings with cross-functional teams to identify and meet deliverable targets.
  • Reporting of projects life cycle and stages until completion phase and metrics for success.
  • Drive communication internally and externally for procurement of our battery/Telepower suppliers.
  • Developing methodologies for better resource planning and interdependencies. Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
  • Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
  • Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
  • Tracked project and contractor performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
  • Developed and implemented project plans and budgets to ensure successful execution.

Project Manger

Telstra
01.2019 - 12.2022
  • Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
  • Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
  • Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
  • Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
  • Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
  • Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
  • Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.

Graduate Engineer

Telstra
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • Working with the Enterprise business unit learning about strategic planning
  • Working with the technology and innovations team to help drive different technology projects to help solve customer pain points with Commonwealth Bank as strategic partners.
  • Immersing and driving different projects leveraging emerging technologies and executing them.
  • Work with different customers and cross-functional teams.
  • Rotation with the NFVI - Network Functions Virtualisation team.

Customer Service Representative

National Bank Australia
06.2017 - 12.2017
  • Handled customer inquiries and suggestions courteously and professionally.
  • Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
  • Offered advice and assistance to customers, paying attention to special needs or wants.

Trainee in Electrification Products Medium Voltage

ABB Australia
11.2016 - 01.2017
  • Reviewed products and updates to meet company quality standards, schedule production and work-in-progress tracking and reports.
  • Collaborated with manufacturers, operations leaders and sales teammates to ascertain production details.
  • Reviewed products and updates for company quality standards compliance.
  • Assessed competitors products and designs to compare projects.

Education

Master of Science - Cybersecurity Management And Leadership

University of New South Wales
Sydney, NSW
12.2024

Bachelor of Science - Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity

University of New South Wales
Sydney, NSW
10.2023

Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering

The University of Sydney
Sydney
06.2016

Skills

  • Decision-Making
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • MS Office
  • Analytical and Critical Thinking
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Critical Thinking
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Cultural Awareness
  • Self-Motivated
  • Attention to Detail

Accomplishments

    I have successfully established and maintained effective working relationships with different stakeholders. I have strategised, scheduled and monitored the program of work as well as individual project lifecycle successfully while also reporting, and analysing to make sure monitor project deliverable targets are met. I have overseen key risks and issues and mitigated the risks and implemented potential interim solutions. My strengths also include prioritization of tasks and projects and allocation, mobilization of resources to reach optimum resource utilization. I also have expertise in overseeing the design practices adhere to Telstra/Infraco standards and ensure compliance to relevant regulatory frameworks are met. I am a strategic thinker and have proactively collaborated to work on process improvement projects within the business unit successfully driving an escalation process within the business unit to optimise business functions.

Telstra Graduate Ambassador

 As a graduate ambassador, I have been responsible for  representing the graduate cohort and we host  social and cultural events, fund-raising events and bring the  cohort together.



Timeline

Project Management Lead - NSW/ACT

Telstra
01.2023 - Current

Project Manger

Telstra
01.2019 - 12.2022

Graduate Engineer

Telstra
01.2018 - 01.2019

Customer Service Representative

National Bank Australia
06.2017 - 12.2017

Trainee in Electrification Products Medium Voltage

ABB Australia
11.2016 - 01.2017

Master of Science - Cybersecurity Management And Leadership

University of New South Wales

Bachelor of Science - Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity

University of New South Wales

Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering

The University of Sydney
Aisha Iqbal