Shady Azer
Regina,SK
Summary
Hard-working Engineering Manager talented in satisfying client needs in fast-paced, high-volume settings. Successfully oversees teams of personnel completing challenging projects. Experienced engineering manager successful at working with all disciplines to accomplish project objectives. Strategic planner, analytical thinker and decisive leader. Several-year track record of success. Seasoned Engineering Manager with a solid foundation in planning, executing and overseeing engineering operations. Strengths lie in leadership, team management, and strategic problem-solving abilities. Successfully led complex projects to completion while maintaining high-quality standards and ensuring operational efficiency. Committed to driving innovation and fostering teamwork for optimal productivity.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager, Design-Build
Primary
10.2023 - Current
- Managing the Saskatchewan Design-Build department, including budgeting, invoicing, staffing, interviewing, customer relation and project management
- Designing, permitting, construction, inventory and material management for joint use builds for new subdivisions
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Created monthly reports for senior management summarizing operational performance metrics.
Manager, Telecoms
Primary
03.2022 - Current
- Managing the Saskatchewan and Ontario Telecommunication departments, including budgeting, invoicing, staffing, interviewing, customer relations, and project management
- Designing, permitting, and project managing various fiber optic and Coax builds as OSP, ISP, FTTH, HFC, and joint use builds, for several Telecommunication companies, including overhead, underground, bridge crossing, river crossing, and railway crossing
- Completed 950km of rural fiber design and 100km of metro fiber design
- Completed several FTTP designs
- Manage projects from design to completion, including feasibility study, quoting, designing, permitting, estimating, accounting, planning, scheduling, procurement, and review
- Coordinating with the customer and municipal authorities
- Office maintenance and local IT support
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Reduced operational costs through comprehensive process improvement initiatives and resource management.
- Mentored junior team members for career advancement, fostering a pipeline of future leaders within the organization.
- Created monthly reports for senior management summarizing operational performance metrics.
Design Team Lead, Telecom
Primary
11.2016 - 03.2022
- Designing, permitting, project managing various fiber optic and Coax builds as OSP, ISP, FTTH, HFC and joint use builds, for several Telecommunication companies, including overhead, underground, bridge crossing, river crossing, and railway crossing
- Leading the design team, including QA/QC, creating Engineering standard for overhead and underground
- Train new hires and mentor (Engineers, Drafters, and Technologist)
- Coordinating with the customer and municipal authorities
- Review designs prepared by colleagues to provide feedback and ensure high-quality designs
- Collaborated and shared processes with colleagues and peers.
- Maintained documentation and dashboards to understand resource capacity and project status.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
- Identified opportunities for process improvement within the team, leading to enhanced efficiency and productivity levels.
- Organized training sessions to keep the team up-to-date on industry trends and software advancements.
- Mentored junior designers to develop their skills and advance within the company.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality designs within budget constraints.
- Presented design concepts to clients, incorporating feedback and making revisions as needed to meet expectations.
Field Service Technician
AFL Global
10.2012 - 11.2016
- Fiber Installer and cable splicing
- Cable, internet, and landline telephone installer at the customer premise
- System troubleshooting and resolving problems for all 3 services
- Train new hires
- (SaskTel FTTH Contract)
Technical Support
Xceed Call Center (Videotron)
10.2011 - 08.2012
- Technical Support for four products: System troubleshooting for cable, internet, land line telephone, and cellular phones
- Resolve customers problems
Project Engineer
UNIGRAIN
05.2010 - 10.2011
- Responsible for designing, permitting, programming, and installing A/V system and CCTV
- Manage projects from design to completion including proposals, finance, and hiring
Field Engineer
Philippe Photo Trade
05.2009 - 05.2010
- Designing and installing audio conference, video conference, audio systems, CCTV, and projectors
- Project engineer for several projects
- Assist sales effort by providing pre-sales technical support
Education
Bachelor of Electronics and Communication Engineering -
Arab Academy for Science & Technology and Maritime Transport (AAST-MT) University
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- AutoCAD
- GIS
- Leadership
- Management
- Teamwork
- Project Management
- Negotiation
- Quoting
- Designing
- Permitting
- Estimating
- Accounting
- Planning
- Scheduling
- Procurement
- Reviewing
- Verbal and written communication
- Complex problem-solving
- Time Management
Certification
- Professional Electrical Engineer (P.Eng) - The Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA)
- Professional Electrical Engineer (P.Eng) - The Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan (APEGS)
Accomplishments
- Primary Engineering President award.
Languages
Arabic
Native/ Bilingual
English
Full Professional
French
Professional
Affiliations
- Saint Mark and Saint George Coptic Orthodox Church: Assist with building maintenance, repairs, and organizing facilities for community events.
- Resurrection Roman Catholic Church: Provided translation services to assist Syrian refugee families with integration and communication.
- President of Colors Team: Lead a team of 40 volunteers in supporting orphans and individuals with disabilities and organized learning sessions, workshops, and developed annual goals with the committee.
- Caritas Egypt: Taught reading and writing skills to individuals with mental disabilities and organized events aimed at social inclusion and cognitive development.
- Member at Amicale Saint Marc: Planned and coordinated events for Saint Mark College graduates to strengthen alumni relations.
- Leader at MEJ (Mouvement Eucharistique des Jeunes): Organized camps and activities for children and youth to foster personal growth and cognitive development.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Manager, Design-Build
Primary
10.2023 - Current
Manager, Telecoms
Primary
03.2022 - Current
Design Team Lead, Telecom
Primary
11.2016 - 03.2022
Field Service Technician
AFL Global
10.2012 - 11.2016
Technical Support
Xceed Call Center (Videotron)
10.2011 - 08.2012
Project Engineer
UNIGRAIN
05.2010 - 10.2011
Field Engineer
Philippe Photo Trade
05.2009 - 05.2010
- Professional Electrical Engineer (P.Eng) - The Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA)
- Professional Electrical Engineer (P.Eng) - The Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan (APEGS)
Bachelor of Electronics and Communication Engineering -
Arab Academy for Science & Technology and Maritime Transport (AAST-MT) University
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