1. Saad Mohammed Al-Ruwais
P.O. BOX. 91436 Riyadh 11633 I +966504468782 I saad.mr@gmail.com
PROGRAM MANAGER
TELECOMMUNICATION & NETWORKING ENGINEER
 A passionate, results-driven and solution-focused Manager
 Project-minded with a demonstrable track record of planning, implementing, managing &
coordinating activities
 Hard-working and professional team player
 Possesses a positive work ethic, energy and desire to continually build on success
 Native Arabic, Fluent English
CAREER ACHIEVEMENTS
2007-2008: Whilst working as Project Manager for Norconsult I successfully and efficiently navigated all
remaining obstacles for Sync projects that had been on hold for 3 years, and closed within 9
months.
2013-2014: Successfully achieved the target of SAR 200 million in one year whilst working as Program
Manager for STC
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Saudi Telecom Company (STC), Riyadh Feb 2012 to Present
Core Network Implementation/Facilities Administration (FA)
Program Manager
Key Responsibilities:
 Managing, planning, coordinating and implementing activities
 Improving the development process and re-organizing the department for better efficacy
 Ensuring all PMs are meeting their projects' scheduled targets
 Developing regular progress reports and review meetings
 Ensuring Purchase Orders (POs) are closed on time
Norconsult Telematics Consultants, Riyadh Apr 2007 to Feb 2012
STC Core Network Implementation
Project Manager
Key Responsibilities:
 Handled the implementation of SDH/Synchronization DWDM work orders (WO)
 Manage and coordinate under site implementation with STC Telecom vendors (Huwaei, Alcatel-
Lucent, Nokia Siemens Networks, ROKN AlBaraah)
 Ensure the WO completed its site acceptance and got released to Operation with no outstanding
issues
Advanced Electronics Company (AEC), Riyadh Apr 2007 to Jun 2007
1STC O&M Department (Data Network)
Telecommunication & Network Engineering
Key Responsibilities:
 Worked on IP/MPLS (Internet Protocol/Multi-Protocol Label Switching)
 Technology for CORE, EDGE & ACCESS on:
Cisco (CRS-PE7613, Ethernet Aggregator 7609, Cisco 4500K, UPE 7606 Node, 3400 UPE
Node)
Juniper (ERX 1440, M320)
Redline (WIMAX IP/VPN ADSL)
Micro DSLAM
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2.  Performing acceptance test with vendors
 Successfully configured, tested and maintained the equipment
Siemens, Riyadh Mar 2003 to Apr 2007
Telecommunication Engineer
Key Responsibilities:
 Responsible for the installation of the Telecommunication Network Management System (TNMS)
and subsequent upgrades
 Created and updated drawings of Data Communication Network (DCN) which contain routing
information for data channels
 Efficiently performed site surveys
 Maintain and update scope jobs database, consisting of equipment Inventory, ring Information,
synchronization, PAT date, status
 Calibrated test instruments calibration and updating inventory
 Installed and upgraded Fast Link equipment
 Prepare certificates (FAC/PAC) for project closeout
National Guard King Fahad Hospital, Riyadh Sep 2002 to Mar 2003
Electronic Technician
Key Responsibilities:
 Responsible for repairing and maintaining CATV & CCTV Network and Public Address System
EDUCATION
2006: Riyadh College of Technology, Riyadh
Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Industrial Electronic & Automatic Control
GPA: 4.05/5.00
2002: Riyadh College of Technology, Riyadh
Diploma in Electronic Communication
TRAINING
Jan 2015: SkillSoft, Developing a High-performance Organization
Nov 2014: SkillSoft, Evaluating and Sustaining Organization Learning
Oct 2014: SkillSoft, Leadership Essentials: Building Your Influence as a Leader
Oct 2014: Kafa’at Training & Consultations, Organize and Work Distribution Training Course
Sep 2013: Kafa’at Training & Consultations, Team Building & Manage Skills Training Course
Jan 2013: Kafa’at Training & Consultations, Planning & Implementation Training Course
Oct 2011: Enersys Power (France), Full Solutions of Batteries
Jun 2008: Oscilloquartz (Switzerland), The Synchronization of TDM and NGN Network
Aug 2006: Juniper Training (Holland), E-Series (BRAS)
Jul/Aug 2006: Cisco, Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
April 2006: Siemens, Customer Oriented Service Engineers
May 2006: Siemens, Business Processes and Controlling
Feb 2005: Experiences Training Center (ETC), Solaris 8 OS Fundamental
Jul 2003: Siemens, Basic Business Excellence Training (B-Best Training)
Mar-May 2001: King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology, Technical Training Program
Jun-Aug 2001: AEC, Electronic Repair Operation