OBJECTIVES

I am motivated by challenges and powered by pressure. My history of achievements and strong leadership stands to support my confidence in my skills. My objective is to work in a company where I would utilise my potential and experience to deliver business objectives. I have worked hard to develop various attributes such as positive and critical thinking, analytical approach, team work, leadership, training and guidance skills, in addition to my engineering, innovative and creative talents. These attributes shall be my tools to deliver my objectives.

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Solutions-oriented Technical Executive directing a broad range of corporate technical initiatives while participating in planning, analysis, marketing, and implementation of wireless solutions in direct support of business objectives.

FUNCTIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS

• Resolved problems leading to loss prevention of 800,000 Euros per annum.

• Redesigned products leading to increase in sales by 180% and eliminating in-market damages.

• Redesigned internal factory processes leading to 15% improvement in efficiency.

• Supported the development of new products by providing innovative and effective solutions.

• Mastered external quality management and trained sales teams to improve in-market quality and freshness.

• Designed and assisted in launching new products.

KEY ATTRIBUTES

• Positive attitude with a high capacity for learning.

• Articulate communicator that fluently speak the languages of both people and technology, blending technical expertise with exceptional interpersonal skills while interacting effectively with customers, sales staff, and technical teams; adept at delivering presentations and demos.

• Able to work on own initiative and excellent team player who listens, thrives on collaborating with diversely talented team members, and integrates their divergent thoughts, opinions, and perspectives into meaningful action.

• Resourceful, creative problem-solver with proven aptitude to analyze and translate complex customer requirements and business problems and design/implement innovative custom solutions.

• Verbal and written communications skills with the ability to build effective business/supplier relationships; maintain ongoing productive relationships consulting firms; negotiate/maintain international relationships and ability to interact with all levels of staff and senior management.

• Technical Knowledge: Expert level in computers and various software such as: Lotus Notes, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Frontpage…etc), Microsoft Visio, Windows, Paint Shop Pro, BaaN Software, Programing, Internet, Networking, Hardware troubleshooting and assembly. Circuit board layout, etching, building and protoboard testing. Nortel Switching systems and Cisco Wireless Equipment

• Worked on following technologies: WiFi, WLAN, WiMAX, UMA, UPnP, PnP, VoIP

• Willing to travel extensively.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2006 – Present Terminals Technology Specialist

[snip], UK -mobile communications group

• Manage and Lead the development of [snip] Terminal Requirements and Specifications in the areas of Fixed-Mobile Convergence, Mobile-to-PC Connectivity and WLAN solutions, taking input from all relevant stakeholders and providing understanding and innovation to maintain and develop [snip] technology lead based on marketing product requirements and technology options

• Working with Marketing and Technology communities within [snip] to develop the terminal-based components of Vodafone’s services

• Evaluate and influence [snip] terminal platform partner’s selection of component technologies

• Provide Technical expertise in the evaluation and development of [snip] future products & services, delivering world-class services that delight [snip] customers

2002 – 2006 Executive – Engineering

[snip], Malta -mobile communications company

• Technical lead for WiMax tender bid process and implementation of service.

• Planning and carrying out local market research and analyses focused on WiMAX/WiFi services

• Responsibility for the launch of the WiFi service; involving planning, integration, deployment, installation of hotspots and maintenance.

• Communicated detailed product knowledge to support consulting engagements in WiMAX/WiFi offerings

• Supervise and leads technicians in surveys, installation and operation of the WiFi service.

• Maintenance and development of the company’s GSM-GPRS-WiFi network.

• Developed WiFi product ideas that outpaced the competition

• Communication with customers, management, internal departments and vendors to coordinate overall marketing effort in accordance with corporate goals.

• Assisting customer care with technical customer care relationship development.

• Collaborated with client team to define corporate strategy based on business goals and strategic initiatives; developed creative and profitable solutions for clients.

• Defined and directed project goals, objectives, critical success factors, milestones, and risks.

2001 – 2002 Telecommunications Engineer

[snip], Malta -Siemens Representatives in Malta

• Responsible for the installation and deployment of Siemens PBX/WLAN products

• Providing Technical assistance to Sales & Marketing team on tender offers.

• Designed and conducted client workshops for technical software enhancements

• Communicated detailed product knowledge to support consulting engagements

2000 – 2001 Quality Engineer

[snip], Malta -Automotive Car Seat heater manufacturer

• Initiated many engineering changes on production methodology and equipment modifications which resulted in optimum performance, higher efficiency whilst obtaining superior Quality.

• Increased the acceptance level of finished goods from 92% to 99%.

• Carried out Field Analysis, Measurement System Analysis, Internal Failure Analysis, QM- Plans, carrying out tests on flammability and climatic chambers

• Preparing Quality Systems Reports based on ISO 9000, Qs 9000 (FMEA, PPAP and APQP).

• Demonstrated the quality assurance procedures to customers on factory visits.

• Supplier Development Team Leader and Supplier Auditing.

2000 – 2000 Apprentice

[snip], Croatia -Croatian Academic & Research Network

• Establishing co-operation with similar institutions in EU in field of IT projects.

• Looking After Implementation of All New Projects, and Liaising With Various Departments

1999 -1999 Technical projects’ assistant

[snip], Malta -A multinational microelectronics company.

• Furnish all requirements to project teams to execute their tasks on timely manner.

• Set action plan, critical time path and delegate activities to team members.

• Follow up team’s activities, guide and support them to achieve business objectives.

EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS

The Henley Management College, Oxfordshire, UK

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

2002 - 2008

Completed 3 years part time study course. Currently preparing my thesis (Titled ‘’The Critical Success Factors inWiMAX service: A study in the Maltese market). With results obtained so far I stand to be a candidate for the prestigious Henley MBA Prize.

Henley Executive Diploma in Management

2002 - 2005

Completed the Diploma stage after having twice achieved the hghest grade (A+) amongst all international students in the same intake around the world

University of Malta, Engineering Faculty, Malta

Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering (B.Eng (Hons))

1996 - 2000

Specialsing in Communication and Control Engineering. i

Technical Institute of Malta, Malta

City & Guilds of London Examination Board, Higher Technician’s Diploma (H.T.D)

1994 - 1996

City & Guilds of London Examination Board, Ordinary Technician’s Diploma (O.T.D)

1992 - 1994

City & Guilds of London Examination Board, General Course in Eng /Tech. Eng

1992

ADDITIONAL STUDIES/ INTERESTS

• Trained by Nortel Networks in Paris on GSM/GPRS system and products covering the GSM/GPRS architecture, cellular concepts, radio channel handling and cellular call control.

• Trained by W.E.T Automotive Systems AG in, Munich on Flammability Testing, Inspection planning for pre-launch serial control plans, FMEA, Field Complaint, Post Production Tests

• Trained by Siemens in Zurich on training on ICT Products ( Siemens PBX and WLAN APs)

• Trained by Jusan SA in Madrid on Voice Call Logging, Unified Messaging, IVR, Billing and Voice Mail

• Attended various Conferences and Symposiums on WLAN, WiMAX, 3G in Europe

• Attended Various courses including: Quality Assurance, Quality Approach - Germany/ Malta

• Project Management – [snip], Malta and Henley Management College, UK

• Attended World Scout Jamboree – Seoul, S.Korea

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) USA

Member No. 41275726

1998 - Present

Member of the Institution of Electrical Engineers (IEE) UK

Member No. 37299022

1998 - Present

Member of the Chamber of Engineers (CoE) – Malta

2000 - Present

Member of the Henley Alumni Association – Malta (HAAM)

2002 - Present

LANGUAGES

Maltese

Mother Tongue

English

Fluent (Spoken/ Written)

Italian

Intermediate (Basic Knowledge)

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