Shefiq Abdulla

Confidential Government 

In my advisory role with a confidential government entity, I provide strategic guidance and support to drive key initiatives focused on sustainable growth, digital transformation, and public sector modernization. My responsibilities include analyzing operational workflows, identifying optimization opportunities, and advising on innovative solutions that align with national objectives. I collaborate closely with senior stakeholders to ensure alignment with policy priorities, bringing a results-driven approach to every project. This role enables me to leverage my expertise in ICT, IoT, and project management, contributing to impactful advancements in government operations.

Strategic Business Advisor

TCT  (formerly Telephony)

Co-Founder and Board Member

OPTICPLUS

Founder

TCTx

Helping Individuals and Companies in Transition to Metaverse

Chief of Avatars 🖤

Telephony Communication Technologies

This time my assignment is defined well, and I am thrilled, long story short. 

1) Lead the mission from millions to billions without compromising our core values 

2) Communicate regularly with all the stakeholders to collect the information and needs 

3) Process the Data and Communicate back to all stakeholders in a way they understand 

4) Assist the leaders when and where required throughout the journey

Chief Executive Officer

Responsible for Top-level & Bottom-level performances.
Draw road-map for company's direction, strategies, expansion and carry out high-level negotiations.
Ensure the profitability and growth in all business avenues. 
Maintain relationship with top level business networks amongst the telecom service providers, creditors, suppliers, sub contractors... etc. 
Ensure regularly the compliance and contractual obligations are met by the company in projects & contracts. 
Participate in the development and preparation of short-term and long-range plans.
Budget based upon broad organization goals and objectives.
Recommend their adoption to the Board. 
Direct the development and installation of procedures and controls.
Develop and establish operating policies consistent with the board policies and objectives and ensure their adequate execution. 
Appraise and evaluate the results of overall operations regularly and systematically, and report these results to the Board
Ensure that all activities and operations are performed in compliance with Government regulations and laws governing business operations.

Group Chief Operating Officer

Headed the entire Business Operations.
Oversaw major projects execution & delivery.
Increased overall operational competitiveness.
Involved in major contract bidding processes.
Ensured high quality human resources and their effective mobilisation to various projects across the Middle East
Developed efficient Logistical process for timely execution of the projects.

Director Of Operations

Handled multiple projects simultaneously and successfully.
Expanded the business into new territories.
Diversified business portfolios and responsible for complete execution and sustainability.
Ensured world class customer service standard.

Project Director

Responsible for sales growth within the given territories.
Recruit, coach, train, retain and motivate sales team.
Increased the sales volumes and profit margin. 
Managed Customer Relationship and Key accounts
Streamlined all sales and after sales service procedures and processes.
Won some key infrastructural projects of the telecom service provider.

Sales Manager

Promote & create awareness of the services and products offered
Met the given sales targets

Sales Executive

Steering TCTx as Chief of Avatars, my focus is on facilitating seamless transitions for individuals and companies into the metaverse. The drive to innovate within this emergent digital realm is underpinned by proficiency in leadership communications and remote team management. Our team's efforts are geared towards crafting personalized digital experiences through state-of-the-art technology.

Alongside my role at TCTx, I serve as Co-Founder of P's Foundation, where I apply these competencies to foster collaborative environments and process improvements. The goal is to create a 'digital heaven,' enhancing the quality of life by merging the latest in AI, virtual reality, and blockchain with human-centric designs. Our success lies in our ability to tailor immersive environments that resonate with our diverse clientele.

Shefiq  Abdulla

Confidential

Business Development & Strategic partnership development in new verticals and expanding business in the existing domains. AI/ML, 5G installation, Digital Twins, Fiber Optic, Application development, Cloud & Data Centre, Microwave Networks, HR Augmentation, Transmission Networks, Smart City Solutions, IoT implementation, Security Networks, Giga Projects

Director Business Development & Partnerships

Lighthouse Lab KSA

Setting up a New Technology Startup, Build and lead a strong and effective team, delegating tasks and responsibilities effectively and fostering a positive work culture. Raise capital and manage finances, including securing funding, making informed financial decisions, and ensuring the company's financial stability and sustainability.

Huawei Technologies

Regional Director Transmission Network (STC Tx Network)

Project Director (Fixed Line Network)

Sitaf Saudia Company Limited

Implementation Manager of Microwave Network for Ministry of Defence (RSADF)
Providing human outsourcing solution to Huawei for managing the STC MS project.
Managed Service of Mobily & STC Long distance Fiber Optic Networks

Senior Program Manager

Managed Services of the Saudi Network Fiber Network (Mobily & ITC)

Project Manager

Potentia Inc

Policy and Regulations, Mergers and Acquisitions, Due Diligence and Privatisations, Corporate and Operational Strategies, Product and Services Costing, Revenue Assurance, Technology Value Realisation, Industry Studies and Research

TMT Consultant

Netsat Technologies L.LC

Exploring business opportunities in the TMT sector with special focus on Radio Communications, Satellite services, Wimax, IBS, Voice services, TV channel setup, Optical fiber communications & data networking in the EMEA region. Communicating with Telecom operators, vendors, public sector entities and the enterprise segment for the above mentioned services.

Business Development Manager

Softcomms FZC

Accounts handled include Telecom Italia SM, Korean Telecom, Telecom NZ, Tata, Reliance, Verizon Business, PCCW, PTCL, Wateen Telecom and many other operators. The responsibilities include service  provisioning through the complete VoIP & TDM network of the company in U.S, Sri Lanka and the UK. The capacity planning, Traffic forecasting, LCR implementation, Interconnect Billing, Routing, Rating & Configuration of Gateways, responsible for day to day operations and coordination of all international carriers related services (e.g. IPLC, IPVPN). The commercial & technical matters during interconnection & testing. Setting up Interconnection with 60 telecom operators & carriers worldwide. Defining and implementing new strategies for improving sales and defining risks and plan to avoid such risks. Exploring new business opportunities in IT & Telecom sectors and developing relationships with key market players & SMBs. Attending major telecom conferences worldwide and meeting Carrier sales & wholesale managers from operators and Tier-1 carriers. Wholesale SMS, PABX, DVB-RCS, roaming sims & VSAT solutions. Receive client service requests (e.g. pre-sales / sales, provisioning, support) from carrier clients, develop and deliver solutions in coordination with internal business units. Presentations and proposals for various business propositions including bidding of telecom licenses, defining & calculating FPIs, Creating P&L Reports. The installations for SCPC links and providing 24x7 support. Creating RFPs and RFQs and other financial and account reports. Monitoring network performance based on the set of KPIs, Setting up of a traffic database, Traffic measurements monitoring & analysis, Initiating and drive actions to improve service quality and performance when required with support of statistics reports, Preparing periodic network performance reports ( monthly, weekly, daily), Advising on network performance improvement, RFI and proposals for adapting new technical solutions.

Key Account Manager/Business Development Manager

PTCL.Official

Working as S.E WLL(BSS/NSS) Lahore working on the CDMA WLL turnkey project with Huawei & ZTE. The responsibilities include the installation and testing of CDMA WLL MSC,BSC,WIN/PDSN/SMSC/M2000 and BTS sites. The job requirements included Cellular bid review, Site Surveys, Site preparation, Commissioning, Drive tests, Creating and Analyzing Traffic reports from the M2000 (NMS) for all the BSC’s and their concerned BTS sites. Other responsibilities included Provisional Acceptance Testing, Creating the complete Zoning & Charging Matrices for all the 5 MSC’s and for the Wireles IN platform, and complete Media connectivity for NSS and BSS sites. The rectification of daily customer complaints with the interaction of Help Line (0800-77888) was also done effectively. Making the Cost Estimates, BOQ’s, RFP’s, RFQ’s, Tendering & measurements, Billing and all related documents for the PTCL CDMA WLL project. Performed the Provisional Acceptance Testing for MSC, Wireless IN, SMSC & PDSN.

Senior Manager CDMA Wireless local Loop (WLL)

Working as Assistant Divisional Engineer at the Garden Town exchange, Lahore. The responsibilities include supervision of the copper Access network comprising of 10,000 telephone connections and also to manage the staff which includes supervisors, technicians, line staff and cable staff. The provision of ISDN connections and testing was also done. The development and supervision of the Computerized Application Registration process and fault management system was also part of the duty. The planning & surveys for the installation of ONU’s for the Optical fiber Access Network were also done. Creating & implementing Sales, Marketing & customer care strategies for fixed line telephones, ISDN, Leased Line circuits in the area. Successfully meeting the weekly & monthly targets for new telephone connections in the area.

Account Manager for Fixed Line Network

University of Lahore

Working as an Asst. Professor at the University of Lahore 1 Km Raiwand Road Lahore and Quaid-e-Azam College for IT Lahore. The responsibilities included teaching of various IT subjects, conducting labs and project advisor for various project groups and also a member of the project evaluation committee.

Assistant Professor

Systems Private Limited

****Worked as Quality Assurance Analyst and as the team leader of the Software QA team. A manual testing tool named ‘Test Director’ was used for the Quality Assurance of various Software Applications along with an automated testing tool 'Win Runner'. The tool used for Project Management purpose was Microsoft Project. 
****Worked as Application Analyst on various Overseas Projects for converting OCL, COBOL, and RPG code from System/36 to AS/400 Native mode Environment to cope with the Year 2000 problem. The list of projects include ‘Officer of the Special Deputy Receiver (OSDR) Chicago USA, US Digitron Packaging Inc.(DPI), ‘Titliest and Footjoy’, a US based Sports Goods Manufacturer, ‘Benjamin Moore & Co USA’ etc.  Also worked on the development of Tools for the conversion of code from System 36 to AS/400 Environment.

Application Analyst

Entrepreneur, CEO, GCC Market Analyst, Business Development & Partnerships, Digital Transformation, Technology Strategist, AI, IoT, Smart Cities, Digital twin, Cyber Security, Robotics & Mobility

Experienced Business professional with 25+ years of experience and solid exposure in both public and private sectors. Skilled in Business Development, Business Operations, Building Partnerships, Managed Services, Network Roll-out Projects, ERP & CRM Applications, Optical Fiber (Transmission & FTTH) Networks, AI & ML, IoT & AR Products, Cloud & Data Centre solutions, Smart City Solutions and Digital twins. Strong program and project Project Management skills focused on customer satisfaction. Successfully arranged POCs for various AI & IOT products & Solutions. MBA from Strathclyde Business School and Masters in Electrical Engineering from UET.

A driven, ambitious executive who plays to win.

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Shefiq Abdulla

Maroof Shuja MBA, M.Sc Electrical Engg. M.Sc Computer Sciences

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