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@fafa902020Telecommunications Professional | Project Management Expert

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Telecommunications Professional | Project Management Expert

Faisal Abdeldaim Bustan is a dedicated telecommunications and engineering professional with over a decade of experience in project management, network operations, and instrumentation across various industries. He has a proven track record of leading large-scale projects, optimizing network performance, and implementing advanced multi-vendor solutions, demonstrating strong leadership, technical expertise, and stakeholder engagement skills.

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Skills

Leadership & Team ManagementCommunication & Negotiations

Experience

Core & VAS Projects Manager
Bashair Telecom (Areeba MTN), Sudan
- Directed and executed core and value-added services (VAS) projects, ensuring on-time delivery within budget and scope.
- Led the MTN core swap project managing multiple network components.
- Oversaw network integration projects involving Alcatel, ZTE, and Huawei technologies.
- Managed large-scale network upgrades, expansions, and migrations.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams for seamless system interworking and quality assurance.
- Implemented innovative tools and risk mitigation strategies to enhance project efficiency.
Operation Engineer
Bashair Telecom (Areeba MTN), Sudan
- Operated and maintained BSS elements including Alcatel, Huawei, and ZTE BTSs.
- Conducted routine maintenance, backups, and log analysis.
- Analyzed traffic and signaling metrics to improve QoS.
- Designed BSC/TC layouts for resource efficiency.
- Troubleshot communication challenges using advanced tools.
Instrumentation Engineer
Khartoum Refinery Company (KRC), Sudan
- Led quality inspection processes for instrumentation projects.
- Configured DCS, PLC, and ESD systems for plant operations.
- Conducted loop checks and diagnostics for instrumentation systems.
- Collaborated on process improvements and maintained operational efficiency.
- Ensured safety and regulatory compliance in facility management.

Projects

Network Integration and Swap Project
Orchestrated integration of Alcatel, ZTE, and Huawei sites, swapping 52 BSCs, 28 RNCs, and core network elements, ensuring seamless migration.
AlcatelZTEHuawei
Multivendor Network Integration Project
Conducted tests for Alcatel, ZTE, Huawei, and Ericsson core networks, integrating CBC service and deploying DDS successfully.
AlcatelZTEHuaweiEricsson
Radio Network Upgrades and Migration
Directed Alcatel BSC software upgrade, routine maintenance, and oversaw Ericsson, Huawei radio feature upgrades.
AlcatelEricssonHuawei
E// Network Expansion and Migration
Implemented LCF on E// Network, deployed 3rd Party CBC for ALU radio, and executed migrations, swaps, and expansions.
EricssonAlcatel
Telecom Infrastructure Enhancement
Installed and integrated new E// BSCs and MGWs, upgraded software, and expanded capacity.
EricssonAlcatel
IP Network and Cloud Integration
Integrated Huawei SGSN and GGSN, upgraded routers, and conducted WAN uplink for multiple sites, including Huawei Cloud EPC projects.
Huawei
Vendor Swap and Core Network Migration
Managed swap of multiple BSCs and core network elements, tailored DDS/CBC solutions, and controlled OSS-2G software migration.
AlcatelHuawei
Mobile Operator Services Migration
Executed MTN.NET services migration, IPv6 prep, and deployment of new services and technologies.