Mamun Sarker
New Westminster,BC
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) and Project Management Professional (PMP) with over 17 years of comprehensive experience in the Canadian telecommunications market. Proficient in the detailed design of wireline and wireless telecommunications transport facilities, including a diverse range of technologies such as microwave, fiber optic, copper and satellite. Hands on experience of on MW Radio, Channel Banks, DACS, SONET, IP/MPLS, GPON, ADSL, C band/Ku band satellite, VHF/UHF LMR system, -48 VDC Power and Battery backup system. Demonstrated success in preparing project documentation and deliverables in alignment with industry-standard Engineering Design Practices. Skilled in crafting design work packages, encompassing scope, duration, and effort estimates.
Experienced in preparing construction requirements documents, technical specifications, test plans, commissioning documents and bill of materials (BOM). Proficient in providing comprehensive technical guidance and support throughout the design process, including cross-discipline integration, factory testing, installation, commissioning, and operations. Strong ability to deliver effective training sessions for end-users and peers on equipment/system theory and operational use.English
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Engineer | Microwave Engineering and Stand
Telus Communications Inc., Burnaby
Burnaby, BC
03.2018 - Current
- Providing comprehensive engineering support to projects, ensuring adherence to expectations in terms of scope, schedule, and cost. Serving as lead engineer for detailed engineering design deliverables across national microwave projects with annual value in range of 7-10 million dollars.
- Effectively managing team of 8 engineers based in Telus International (India) dedicated to preparing high-quality engineering deliverables.
- Overseeing equipment acquisition process, from crafting detailed Bills of Materials (BOM) to issuing Purchase Orders (PO) and ensuring timely delivery in field. Maintaining regular communication with vendors and suppliers on weekly basis to address issues and concerns.
- Initiating and nurturing strong working relationships with suppliers, actively negotiating costs and lead times, and providing constructive feedback on vendor performance.
- Coordinating with vendors to conduct technical presentations on new technologies annually, aligning them with potential applications in upcoming projects.
- Playing crucial role in identifying and securing all necessary resources for efficient project implementation. Involvement in selection process of General Contractors (GCs) for building microwave networks, including providing training on Telus standards and procedures. Preparing comprehensive Methods of Procedure (MoP) for GCs and field technicians to ensure smooth implementation of microwave networks.
- Fostering effective working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders, facilitating exchange of information and addressing issues and concerns promptly.
- Proactively pursuing knowledge of new technologies, processes, and products that can enhance project outcomes and staying at forefront of advancements in field.
Equipment Engineer - RAN & MW Transport
Telus Communications Inc.,
Burnaby, BC
06.2012 - 03.2018
- Worked as radio access network (RAN) Project Engineer with hands-on experience specializing in 4G upgrade projects.
- Proficient in planning, implementing, and optimizing Radio Access Networks for improved capacity and performance.
- Demonstrated leadership in multiple 4G deployment projects, showcasing expertise in network design, configuration, and troubleshooting.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including project management, ensuring seamless project execution within specified timelines and budgets.
- Manage equipment acquisition process, overseeing creation of detailed Bills of Materials (BOM) and issuance of Purchase Orders (PO). Ensure timely delivery of equipment in field. Maintain consistent weekly communication with vendors and suppliers to promptly address any issues or concerns.
- Initiate and cultivate strong working relationships with suppliers and contractors. Actively engage in negotiating costs and lead times to optimize procurement processes. Provide constructive feedback on vendor performance to enhance collaboration and efficiency.
- Leveraged technical acumen to address challenges, optimize network efficiency, and deliver high-quality solutions.
- Acted as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Radio Access Network (RAN), providing expertise to address technical issues in field during project implementation. Collaborated closely with Project Managers (PM), contractors, and field technicians to promptly address any technical challenges, ensuring timely resolution.
- Adept at utilizing industry-standard tools and technologies to achieve project objectives and exceed performance expectations.
Vice President
Bangladesh Engineering Association In BC (BEGBC)
Vancouver, BC
09.2010 - 09.2017
- Led 6 persons Operation team, and handle communications with other Portfolios within association. Contribute to ethical governance of board and Chapter. Manage strategic roadmap and performance of association. Contribute to strategic decision-making process to achieve association’s goals by actively participating in board meetings and provides operational guidance.
- Provide mentorship and coaching to Engineer in Training (EIT)
Equipment Engineer | Inside Plant Engineering
Telus Communications Inc.
Burnaby, BC
08.2006 - 06.2012
- Telus Wireline Access Network dedicated to delivering robust connectivity solutions for homes and small businesses.
- Collaborated closely with Telus sales team to tailor network solutions for SME segment. Proven expertise in designing, implementing, and optimizing Wireline Access Networks, ensuring reliable connectivity and customer satisfaction.
- Demonstrated ability to bridge technical requirements with business objectives, contributing to success of projects and effectively meeting connectivity needs of residential and small business clients.
Team Lead | Microwave Transport Planning
Digicel Haiti (www.digicelhaiti.com)
Haiti, Dominican Republic
01.2006 - 08.2006
- Led dynamic team of 10 local engineers as Transmission Planning Consultant in green-field deployment of mobile phone network, where no existing infrastructure was in place. Spearheaded end-to-end connectivity solutions for all Base Transceiver Stations (BTS) to Mobile Switching Center (MSC). Successfully delivered transport solutions for approximately 500 cell sites, ensuring timely and budget-compliant project completion. Effectively coordinated planning and implementation phases, contributing to establishment of robust and efficient mobile network infrastructure.
System Engineer | Microwave Transport Planning
Grameen Phone Bangladesh (www.grameenphone.com)
Dhaka, Bangladesh
04.2000 - 05.2005
- At Grameenphone, largest cell phone operator in Bangladesh with over 50 million subscribers, I played pivotal role in providing end-to-end transport solutions for cell sites/BTS, RAN, BSC, MSO, utilizing microwave radio, fiber, and copper technologies. As part of this responsibility, I prepared comprehensive Radio path propagation reports in Pathloss software, highlighting critical factors such as frequency, capacity, and expected receive level. Additionally, I actively contributed to dimensioning of backbone and access transmission network, devising protection plans, path redundancy strategies, and conducting thorough analyses to ensure robustness and efficiency of network infrastructure supporting 2G/3G cell phone services.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology
Dhaka, Bangladesh1995
Skills
Telecom Transport Network System Design
Expertise on Microwave, IP/MPLS, SONET, CWDM, DWDM, Channel Banks, VHF/UHF LMR, C/Ku Band Satellite Link
- Technical writing and presentation skill
- Technical leadership
- Process improvement
- Project and task management
- Contract management and negotiation
Accomplishments
- Honored on several occasions by the Telus radio access network (RAN) and microwave (MW) engineering “Excellence Award” in recognition of excellent leadership, taking new initiatives, resolving issues, and providing mentorship.
- Lead an overseas team of 8 engineers who work on day-to-day engineering design deliverables. This model provides 80% in saving for the team and provides scalability as required basis.
- Improved reporting and team productivity by creating various standards and templates, which were highly appreciated by the team and management.
Languages
Bengali
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Affiliations
- P.Eng.
- PMP
Timeline
Project Engineer | Microwave Engineering and Stand
Telus Communications Inc., Burnaby
03.2018 - Current
Equipment Engineer - RAN & MW Transport
Telus Communications Inc.,
06.2012 - 03.2018
Vice President
Bangladesh Engineering Association In BC (BEGBC)
09.2010 - 09.2017
Equipment Engineer | Inside Plant Engineering
Telus Communications Inc.
08.2006 - 06.2012
Team Lead | Microwave Transport Planning
Digicel Haiti (www.digicelhaiti.com)
01.2006 - 08.2006
System Engineer | Microwave Transport Planning
Grameen Phone Bangladesh (www.grameenphone.com)
04.2000 - 05.2005
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology