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Huzefa Karbalai

HILLCREST,South Australia

Summary

Results-driven engineer with a strong background in telecommunications, adept at applying technical expertise to enhance customer satisfaction and resolve complex issues. Proven ability to thrive in dynamic environments, contributing to organizational success through innovative problem-solving. Seeking a challenging role that offers opportunities for professional growth and development.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

PROJECT MANAGER

SkyAus Infrastructure Pty Ltd
03.2023 - Current
  • Managing end-to-end delivery of major telecommunication projects across five states. Responsible for full project life cycle including planning, execution, monitoring, and completion.
  • Lead weekly governance and client meetings, ensuring stakeholder alignment and effective communication across project phases.
  • Drive revenue generation, consistently meeting performance targets for both company and clients.
  • Oversee HSE compliance throughout the project lifecycle, conducting regular safety meetings and leadership walks.
  • Manage cross-functional teams including project engineers, support staff, field crews, warehouse personnel, and administrative teams.
  • Coordinate resource allocation and work closely under the National Operations Manager.
  • Successfully delivered upgrades involving RAN, 5G, MOCN integration, and HV tower enhancements.
  • Possess in-depth knowledge of civil and electrical works associated with telecommunications infrastructure.
  • Instrumental in planning and executing multiple high-impact projects nationwide, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
  • Develop and maintain comprehensive project documentation, including project charters, schedules, and status reports.
  • Utilize project management tools and software to track progress, manage risks, and optimize workflows.
  • Conduct stakeholder analysis and engagement planning to align project outcomes with client expectations.
  • Facilitate project kick-off meetings, risk assessments, and post-project reviews to ensure continuous improvement.
  • Prepare executive-level presentations and reports for senior management, providing visibility into project status and strategic alignment.
  • Drive vendor and subcontractor management, ensuring timely delivery and quality control.
  • Implement change management strategies to support organizational transitions and project adoption.

PROJECT ENGINEER

SkyAus Infrastructure Pty Ltd
03.2022 - Current
  • Responsible for overseeing and managing projects from start to finish, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and according to specifications.
  • Develop project plans, establish timelines, and coordinate activities with various stakeholders, such as clients, contractors, and team members.
  • Applied engineering knowledge and skills to analyze project requirements, propose solutions, and make technical decisions throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Monitor project costs, prepare budgets, and ensure expenses are kept within the allocated budget.
  • Managed administrative operations, purchase orders, quotations, time sheets and expense sheets.
  • Providing installations, moves, additions, changes, maintenance and repair support for customer Telecommunications equipment and systems;
  • Identify potential risks and develop strategies to mitigate them, ensuring project success and minimizing any negative impact. Oversee the installation, configuration, and integration of telecommunications systems and equipment. This involved coordinating with contractors, technicians, and other stakeholders to ensure proper execution of project plans.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation, including project plans, technical specifications, network diagrams, and test reports. This documentation serves as a reference and supports future maintenance and upgrades.
  • Analyzing performance data, identifying issues, and implementing solutions to address them.
  • Performed Inspection completed works and observe operations, to ensure conformance to design and equipment specifications and compliance with operational and safety standards;
  • Ensured that all company supplied vehicles, test equipment, tools and PPE are taken care of and maintained in a serviceable condition;
  • Communicate with internal and external stakeholders, such as clients, vendors, and project teams. This includes providing regular updates, addressing concerns, and facilitating effective collaboration throughout the project lifecycle.
  • To ensure that telecommunications projects adhere to relevant regulations, standards, and industry best practices, including compliance with safety guidelines, data security requirements, and licensing regulations.
  • Staying updated with emerging technologies, industry trends, and advancements in telecommunications. This enabled myself to evaluate and propose innovative solutions that enhance network performance, reliability, and customer experience.
  • Working with the construction sub-contractors for various scope of works including, foundation works, strengthening and concreting works. Making sure, standards and qualities are maintained across the board on all projects with civil works. Successfully delivered sites for major clients such as Nokia, Servicestream and Ventia

PROJECT ENGINEER

Excel Connections Pty Ltd
11.2019 - 02.2022
  • Performed onsite installation, modification and maintenance of systems and equipment.
  • Travelled to designated area on short notice to support contractors by working weekends and overtime.
  • Performed complex technical functions on communication systems to support the team including set up, operation, maintenance, calibration and troubleshooting.
  • Managed administrative operations, purchase orders, quotations, time sheets and expense sheets.
  • Providing installations, moves, additions, changes, maintenance and repair support for customer Telecommunications equipment and systems;
  • Installations and maintenance of Radio Network systems;
  • Installation and maintenance of Mobile Data Networks; Installation and maintenance of broadcast, radio, cellular, Wi-Fi, digital networks
  • Ensured all tasks are good quality workmanship and SLAs are met;
  • Performed Inspection completed works and observe operations, to ensure conformance to design and equipment specifications and compliance with operational and safety standards;
  • Ensured that all company supplied vehicles, test equipment, tools and PPE are taken care of and maintained in a serviceable condition;
  • Assisting a small team of Technicians / Riggers to perform installation or maintenance activities with the highest efficiency, productivity and quality.
  • Managing Full site builds installation/commissioning of masts, towers, monopoles and antenna

Field Supervisor

Excel Connections Pty Ltd
02.2019 - 10.2019
  • Systems. Installation and maintenance of 3G, 4G/LTE and 5G technology (Telstra/Optus/ Vodafone).
  • Installation of Radio Base Stations, Terminating Hyperflex Cables & Coaxial feeder cables/tails, earthing, cable trays, diplexers, combiners
  • Installation Of DC Power rack systems including rectifiers, batteries, and load testing.
  • Integration/Commissioning.
  • PIM, VSWR and Sweep Testing.
  • Troubleshooting, replacing defective equipment, fault finding, site investigation, and monitoring project development.
  • Installation of microwave indoor unit and outdoor unit and commissioning.
  • Technical installs testing commissioning of Sites.
  • Call testing of sites and uploading of all HOP paperwork for site completion.
  • Testing and commissioning of Microwave dishes, panning, alignment and full installs; and Installation of Fibre including testing.

FIELD ENGINEER

Tandem Corp
01.2014 - 04.2019
  • Responsible for Maintenance, Testing, repairing and installation of Telstra and NBN Network in SA
  • Skilled troubleshooting, involving the use of advance testing gear.
  • Resolving Communication issues, end-to-end
  • Installation of NBN’s, FTTN/FTTP and HFC services.
  • Configuring customers Modem, reprogramming, and troubleshooting NBN Ticket of Work.
  • Installation and managing business customers as Telstra’s Digital Office Technologies service known as DOT.
  • Updating Voice Credentials, Managing IP Addresses, Port Forwarding details, installation, and maintenance of DECT services and various other telephony devices.
  • Use Mlt test for checking customer line.
  • Use Toolkit for plant detail, customer address and ordering tools.
  • Helping other Telstra technicians in their work.
  • Use TDR for distance of fault, open and short circuit through JDSU and Exfo.
  • Use copper line test to test copper wires for voltage, resistance, and capacitance.
  • Use ladders to install new Upper-level box at the Telstra pole. Change Aerial cables between poles.
  • Activate line hunt for Telstra Business customer.
  • Installed, tested, and supported DSL, Internet, voice, and other technologies.
  • Responsible for the installation of cables and Main distribution frames.
  • Communicated closely with managers on issues, changes, and project progress.
  • Tested and conditioned copper pairs for DSL.
  • Removed bridge taps and load coils, repaired bad pairs, worked with the tester to turn up circuits, rehabbing the joints and replacing old defective CNI.
  • Provided excellent customer experience keeping above the KPI target overall.
  • Experience in Rodding and Hauling cables, e.g Lead-in, Pit to Pit

DESIGN ENGINEER

Siemens
11.2010 - 06.2013
  • Sketched outline designs and used CAD programs to create detailed designs and specifications.
  • Collaborated with sales and project management personnel to develop product concepts.
  • Employed rapid prototyping to aid in short-run and one-off production of customized products and components.
  • Generated solid models and drawings for production-ready custom fixtures and components.
  • Prepared and participated in project design reviews.
  • Established strong partnerships with stakeholders through active response and open communication.

Education

Master of Science - Telecommunications

University of South Australia
07.2009

Bachelor of Science - Electronics

SSUET
01.2007

High School Diploma - undefined

SMC Science College
08.2002

Skills

  • Certificate IV in telecommunications
  • White card certification
  • Open cable registration
  • Project management
  • Technical proficiency
  • Effective communication
  • Deadline management
  • Client relationship management

Timeline

PROJECT MANAGER

SkyAus Infrastructure Pty Ltd
03.2023 - Current

PROJECT ENGINEER

SkyAus Infrastructure Pty Ltd
03.2022 - Current

PROJECT ENGINEER

Excel Connections Pty Ltd
11.2019 - 02.2022

Field Supervisor

Excel Connections Pty Ltd
02.2019 - 10.2019

FIELD ENGINEER

Tandem Corp
01.2014 - 04.2019

DESIGN ENGINEER

Siemens
11.2010 - 06.2013

Bachelor of Science - Electronics

SSUET

High School Diploma - undefined

SMC Science College

Master of Science - Telecommunications

University of South Australia

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