Hi, I’m
Norman Nyew
Sydney,Australia
Summary
Experienced telecommunications professional specializing in project management and network architecture consultancy. Skilled in planning, budgeting and leading teams to complete projects successfully and timely. Focus on team collaboration with experience as the primary customer contact for high-stake projects & leading review sessions ensuring project deliverables meet or exceed customer expectations. Successfully managed medium & large-scale projects, demonstrating strong proficiency in strategic planning, stakeholder communications and risk management.
Overview
30
years of professional experience
Work History
AXIATA Group Ltd
Senior Telecommunications Consultant
10.2017 - 12.2024
Job overview
- Led network development and cost management for five operational companies with ~25-30 projects reviewed every quarter, managing ~US300Mil annual CAPEX allocations.
- Designed, implemented and continuously improved high-performance mobile and optical networks, securing tier 1 & 2 market rankings. Developed strategic transmission projects based on 3-years forecast (Long Range Plan).
- Contact point for high profile projects, led project progress reviews, managed project schedules and 3rd party coordination.
- Led Proof of Concept (PoC) trials, evaluating and qualifying cutting-edge technologies to reduce TCO by 30-50%. Drove sustainability and profitability improvement projects, achieving 30% y-o-y CAPEX reduction through strategic procurement with Techno-commercial arrangements.
- Built and mentored high-performing technical teams across operational companies, fostering innovation and skill development.
PT Smartfren Telecom Ltd
Head of Transmission Engineering Department
05.2014 - 10.2017
Job overview
- Led a 25-member engineering team managing access and backbone transmission networks with 10,000+ elements across multiple technologies.
- Project managed fibre and capacity lease from 3rd party for Backbone and Access Transmission.
- Delivered Indonesia's largest LTE-A network, launching 6,000 sites in 2015 ahead of competitors
- Project managed transmission for CDMA to LTE-A network migration, deployed more than 10,000 sites across 22 cities by 2017
- Strengthened network resiliency through strategic upgrades and reengineering projects
Maxis Ltd
Senior Manager, Transmission Department
05.2010 - 04.2014
Job overview
- Project managed US$100M annual CAPEX program, deploying Microwave, Access Fibre, and DWDM networks
- Deployed APAC's first commercial 100Gbps DWDM/ROADM network, positioning Maxis as Malaysia's No.1 mobile operator
- Designed and delivered Malaysia's first national DWDM meshed backbone, ensuring 99.999% reliability
Time DotCom Ltd
Head of Transmission Engineering
12.2009 - 04.2010
Job overview
- Led a 20-person team in designing and deploying Malaysia's Cross Peninsular Cable System (CPCS) national DWDM backbone.
- Project managed fiber access delivery to Kuala Lumpur Golden Triangle Buildings and Regional Industrial Free Trade Zones within 12 months, increasing connectivity to over 500 new buildings.
- Boosted revenue by 35% year-on-year through new mobile backhaul and enterprise solution projects.
Maxis Ltd
Manager, Network Engineering & Operations
01.1995 - 12.2009
Job overview
- Planned, designed, and deployed TDM/IP backbone and access networks for Malaysia's leading mobile operator with over 10,000 base stations connected.
- Built high-performing teams through effective recruitment, onboarding, and talent development initiatives.
- Mentored junior team members for career advancement, fostering a pipeline of future leaders within the organization.
Education
University of Technology MalaysiaKuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Bachelor of Electrical Engineering from Electrical Engineering (1st Class Honours)
07-1994
Engineers Australia Assessment (AQF)Australia
Professional Engineer ANZSCO Skill Level 1 (263312)
10.2017
PeopleCert, AxelosOnline
PRINCE2 Project Management from Project Management
10-2019
Coleago ConsultingLondon, United Kingdom
Telecom Mini MBA from Business Administration And Management
03.2020
AIICTAustralia
CompTIA Certified Cloud Computing Practitioner (CCCP) from Cloud Computing
11.2022
TAFE NSWNSW
Certificate from Cloud Computing, Generative AI
02-2025
Skills
- Project Management (PMBoK, PRINCE2)
- Telecom infrastructure design & planning
- Team building & Cross-functional collaboration
- Analytical thinking & problem-solving
- Telecom expense management
Timeline
Senior Telecommunications Consultant
AXIATA Group Ltd
10.2017 - 12.2024
Head of Transmission Engineering Department
PT Smartfren Telecom Ltd
05.2014 - 10.2017
Senior Manager, Transmission Department
Maxis Ltd
05.2010 - 04.2014
Head of Transmission Engineering
Time DotCom Ltd
12.2009 - 04.2010
Manager, Network Engineering & Operations
Maxis Ltd
01.1995 - 12.2009
University of Technology Malaysia
Bachelor of Electrical Engineering from Electrical Engineering (1st Class Honours)
Engineers Australia Assessment (AQF)
Professional Engineer ANZSCO Skill Level 1 (263312)
PeopleCert, Axelos
PRINCE2 Project Management from Project Management
Coleago Consulting
Telecom Mini MBA from Business Administration And Management
AIICT
CompTIA Certified Cloud Computing Practitioner (CCCP) from Cloud Computing
TAFE NSW
Certificate from Cloud Computing, Generative AI
Languages And Tools
English (Fluent), Malay (Fluent), Bahasa Indonesia (Fluent), Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Core Competencies
- Project Management: Project Planning, Scheduling, Implementation & Finalization, Scope & Risk Management, Budgeting Management & Cost Control, Procurement & Resource Coordination, Quality Management, Stakeholder Communication & Team Leadership.
- Network Architecture & Planning: Strategic & Tactical Network Planning & Implementation, Business Case / Return of Investment Development, Equipment Lifecycle Management, Network Evolution & Migration, Short & Long Range Plan Development, Continuous Improvement Plan.
- Network Technologies: Fibre Optics, Microwave, DWDM, IP Routers, Satellite, RAN (2G, 3G, 4G, 5G), FTTx/HFC, Synchronization, Cloud Computing (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Leadership & Operations: Team Sourcing & Development, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Cost Optimization (CAPEX/OPEX), Vendor & Stakeholder Management, Service Assurance, P&L Management.
Languages And Tools
English (Fluent), Malay (Fluent), Bahasa Indonesia (Fluent), Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), MS Project, ChatGPT
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