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Im a Telecommunications specialist with 10+ years of experience in fixed and mobile networks. Represented Huawei, ZTE and Alcatel Lucent at national and international Telecoms conferences promoting products and services while gaining an insight into technological, commercial and regulatory policy trends. Experience in network vendors strategy for negotiating contracts with fixed and mobile operators and the development of cutting-edge OTN and WDM optical product roadmap. Ive knowledge, skills and experience to ensure deployment of converged network takes into account monetisation, cost, security, multivendor network compatibility, system integration, scalability, operators investment protection, and development of clear roadmap for network evolution. I focus on the organisational structure, business processes, work culture, roles, responsibility, key interfaces and the effective use of BSS - OSS tools. I actively seek input from diverse stakeholders, fostering a collaborative environment that encourages sharing of perspectives and expertise. Able to translate complex technical information into simple and coherent language for non-technical audience with the end user in mind. Ive worked for both network vendors and operators in the UK and abroad and have accumulated a wealth of knowledge, skills and experience having achieved the following:

- For Alcatel Lucent worked collaboratively with the Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications, government owned network operator Teletalk / BTCL in Dhaka and Alcatel Shanghai Bell in China. Together produced business case, regulatory policy and technical documentation. A government-to-government loan worth 211M USD was approved from the EXIM Bank of China by leveraging Alcatel Shanghai Bell in Beijing. This financing enabled mobile and fixed network upgrade in Bangladesh. The overall project was implemented by CMEC in liaison with relevant stakeholders.

- Built high capacity BT- Sunrise Communications optical backbone interconnect for service handover. Also built numerous cost-effective points of presence (PoP) throughout Switzerland bringing BTs Pharmaceutical customers such as Novartis and others on-net. This partnership enabled BTGS provide differentiated services to their customers throughout Switzerland undercutting incumbent Swisscom pricing while taking advantage of their lack of business agility due to bureaucracy. Over a period of 7 years this and other wholesale partnerships generated revenue in excess of 50M CHF /Year.

- Established multiple international voice interconnects for Sunrise Communications wholesale department in liaison with EWSD switch engineers and other internal and external stakeholders such as VoIP Media Gateway providers. Managed end-to-end acceptance testing of TDM and VoIP services before handover to Operation. Also managed moves adds and changes (MAC) of voice services. For example, to save international leased line costs found cheaper providers and managed traffic migration mitigating service outages. Ensured as-designed were updated to as-built documents for effective SLA management by Operation. These voice interconnects under competitive bilateral contracts enabled cheaper calls in and out of Switzerland undercutting incumbent pricing.

- For Huawei evolved customers Data Centre business model and tender formation processes with market trends for products and services, channel partnership development, SWOT analysis of infrastructure suppliers, TCO reduction strategy with option to outsource Operation. Coordinated the setup and execution of Proof-of-Concept test to evaluate the functionality, performance of network and client services for the upgrade of DC optical interconnectivity. As a trusted professional designed and built Tier1 Swiss Data Centre optical network in liaison with customers Belgacom consultants, Swiss stakeholders and Huawei subject matter experts. Supported project manager with the installation, commissioning and acceptance testing of OTN, WDM platform and achieved successful handover to Operation.

- Presented ZTE optical solution to BT technical team headed by chief architect Neil Macrae highlighting product features, roadmap and TCO reduction strategy. Successfully completed the first phase of EEs Radio Access Network upgrade for selected regions using optical backhaul solution. In liaison with EEs Operation team in Hatfield and R&D in China resolved multivendor network compatibility issues. This enabled further RAN upgrade for wider regions in the UK and the retention of EEs multivendor procurement strategy.

Skills:

Leadership, intrapersonal, interpersonal, analytical and critical thinking; Support with business case development, SWOT analysis, vendor and project delivery management; Channel partner management; Workshops and International Telecoms conferences; Microsoft Office Suite, PowerPoint Presentation, Video conferencing platform - MS Teams and Google Meet; Artificial intelligence, its application, AI business case, regulatory compliance, datasets, algorithms, machine, unsupervised, supervised, reinforced and deep learning; PC hardware architecture, Install, configure and maintain software, Install, configure ICT equipment and operating systems, software utilities, network topology, TCP/IP, Data security, Wireless security, Use of MS-DOS command prompt as an administrator for configuration, fault isolation and resolution; Cisco switching and routing; LTE/SAE/EPS; ETSI / ITU / IEEE; Hands-on use of Huawei MDS 6600 WDM-OTN design tool, fibre characteristics, dispersion compensation, OTDR testing, Exfo wavelength analyser, Proof-of-Concept test for Data Centre optical interconnectivity; Resolution of multivendor network interoperability.

Job Requirements:

About the job Short summary: The Government has a bold ambition to establish the UK as a Science and Technology Superpower by 2030. As part of this strategy, the National Science and Technology Framework identified future telecommunications as one of the five most critical technologies to the UK. The Future Telecommunications Trade and Investment Manger sits within the Department for Business and Trades Technology sector team and plays a key role in realising the economic potential of these technologies, securing global trade and investment wins for the UK telecoms sector. The successful candidate will work with international telecoms companies looking to invest in or expand their footprint in the UK, particularly as we look to diversify our 5G supplier base and support innovation in science and technology. They will also support innovative UK companies access new international markets by working with DBTs network of embassies and consulates in over 100 countries around the world. The role holder will also work with colleagues across Whitehall, specifically with the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, to help inform the Governments policies on 5G and telecommunications by promoting the commercial opportunities whilst also being cognisant of wider policy issues. The role will require knowledge on a wide range of telecommunications technologies including 5G and 6G, broadband and data infrastructure, including data centres and telecoms hardware more broadly. The successful candidate will have good knowledge of enabling technologies such IoT and sensors which rely on telecoms to deliver their services and also an understanding of other technology sub-sectors such as photonics and compound semiconductors where they overlap with telecommunications. The wider team The Technology sector team delivers UK business growth by supporting businesses international expansion and develops the ecosystems and economy across the UK by making it the best place for international technology companies to invest. The team sits as part of the wider Science and Technology directorate which incorporates healthcare, life sciences and chemicals. The work of the team is core to the Departments investment and exports objectives. We increasingly focus on supporting IP rich, R&D intensive businesses, specifically those who are venture capital backed. The team is also responsible for managing the Departments relationship with major global technology companies including multinational telecommunications companies. What will the successful candidate be doing? Assist international companies to invest in the UK or expand their existing footprint. The telecoms manager will help promote the UK as a location for investment, position potential investors in the appropriate part of the UK Eco-system and help them build business cases for their UK investment decisions. Support UK companies achieve their export ambitions by advising them on suitable markets on which to focus. Organise trade missions in partnership with colleagues in post and lead delegations to international trade shows. Facilitate trade and investment wins across the English regions and Devolved Administrations to ensure the Governments Levelling-Up ambitions benefit from our future telecommunications strategy. Work closely with the DBT Technology Policy Team to help inform cross-Government decision making concerning 5G diversification, future telecoms and national security policies. Promote the UK telecoms research and development (R&D) eco-system. The role holder will need to be able to speak to investors about HMGs R&D support and understand investors research foci. Manage and coordinate a broad range of Government stakeholders in order to secure as many high value investment wins as possible. Support with briefings, parliamentary questions and ministerial correspondence where required. Some UK and international travel will be necessary for market visits, trade missions and trade-shows.

Essential Criteria: In-depth knowledge of the future telecoms industry, its trends and stakeholder. Ability to manage conflicting demands, work at pace and make effective decisions, ensuring deadlines are met. Self-motivated and confident with the ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally regarding complex, technical issues. Ability to influence senior decision makers including at ministerial level. Desirable Criteria: Experience of working in the telecommunications sector, such as in a technical role, business development or academia. Understanding of international trade and investment opportunities for future telecommunications technologies.? Contacts across the international telecommunications industry. A knowledge of how Government works and ability to collaborate with other Government departments. Personal Attributes & Skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Stakeholder management and influencing skills. The ability to compile, assimilate, distil, interpret and present evidence and options.

Job Requirements: About the job Short summary: The Government has a bold ambition to establish the UK as a Science and Technology Superpower by 2030. As part of this strategy, the National Science and Technology Framework identified future telecommunications as one of the five most critical technologies to the UK. The Future Telecommunications Trade and Investment Manger sits within the Department for Business and Trades Technology sector team and plays a key role in realising the economic potential of these technologies, securing global trade and investment wins for the UK telecoms sector. The successful candidate will work with international telecoms companies looking to invest in or expand their footprint in the UK, particularly as we look to diversify our 5G supplier base and support innovation in science and technology. They will also support innovative UK companies access new international markets by working with DBTs network of embassies and consulates in over 100 countries around the world. The role holder will also work with colleagues across Whitehall, specifically with the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, to help inform the Governments policies on 5G and telecommunications by promoting the commercial opportunities whilst also being cognisant of wider policy issues. The role will require knowledge on a wide range of telecommunications technologies including 5G and 6G, broadband and data infrastructure, including data centres and telecoms hardware more broadly. The successful candidate will have good knowledge of enabling technologies such IoT and sensors which rely on telecoms to deliver their services and also an understanding of other technology sub-sectors such as photonics and compound semiconductors where they overlap with telecommunications. The wider team The Technology sector team delivers UK business growth by supporting businesses international expansion and develops the ecosystems and economy across the UK by making it the best place for international technology companies to invest. The team sits as part of the wider Science and Technology directorate which incorporates healthcare, life sciences and chemicals. The work of the team is core to the Departments investment and exports objectives. We increasingly focus on supporting IP rich, R&D intensive businesses, specifically those who are venture capital backed. The team is also responsible for managing the Departments relationship with major global technology companies including multinational telecommunications companies. What will the successful candidate be doing? Assist international companies to invest in the UK or expand their existing footprint. The telecoms manager will help promote the UK as a location for investment, position potential investors in the appropriate part of the UK Eco-system and help them build business cases for their UK investment decisions. Support UK companies achieve their export ambitions by advising them on suitable markets on which to focus. Organise trade missions in partnership with colleagues in post and lead delegations to international trade shows. Facilitate trade and investment wins across the English regions and Devolved Administrations to ensure the Governments Levelling-Up ambitions benefit from our future telecommunications strategy. Work closely with the DBT Technology Policy Team to help inform cross-Government decision making concerning 5G diversification, future telecoms and national security policies. Promote the UK telecoms research and development (R&D) eco-system. The role holder will need to be able to speak to investors about HMGs R&D support and understand investors research foci. Manage and coordinate a broad range of Government stakeholders in order to secure as many high value investment wins as possible. Support with briefings, parliamentary questions and ministerial correspondence where required. Some UK and international travel will be necessary for market visits, trade missions and trade-shows. based on location preferences.