Elrashid Ibrahim
About Elrashid Ibrahim
Elrashid Ibrahim serves as the Director of Mobile Data Core Planning at Du, where he has worked since 2014. He has extensive experience in telecommunications, having held various engineering and managerial roles at Du and Canar Telecom, contributing to advancements in IoT, mobile payment solutions, and smart city frameworks.
Current Role at du
Elrashid Ibrahim serves as the Director of Mobile Data Core Planning at du, a position he has held since 2014. In this role, he oversees the strategic planning and implementation of mobile data core networks. His responsibilities include ensuring the seamless connectivity and service delivery across various mobile technologies. With nearly a decade in this position, he has played a significant role in advancing the company's mobile data capabilities.
Previous Experience at du
Elrashid Ibrahim has held multiple positions at du, contributing to various aspects of mobile telecommunications. He worked as a Soft Switching Engineer for six months in 2006, followed by a three-month tenure as an OSP Infrastructure Engineer. From 2007 to 2009, he served as a Voice Technical Specialist, and from 2009 to 2012, he was the Manager of Mobile Core. He then advanced to the role of Senior Manager of Mobile Data Core Planning from 2012 to 2014, where he focused on enhancing mobile data services.
Telecom Innovations and Contributions
Throughout his career, Elrashid Ibrahim has been involved in significant telecom innovations. He contributed to the development of a smart city framework, integrating advanced telecom solutions to support urban environments. His work includes the deployment of Machine-to-Machine (M2M) technology, which has advanced Internet of Things (IoT) solutions. He also played a key role in implementing Mobile Payment Trusted Service Manager solutions, enhancing secure mobile transactions.
Education and Expertise
Elrashid Ibrahim earned his Bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering with a focus on Communications from the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his extensive experience in telecommunications, particularly in mobile data core planning and network management.
Career Background at Canar Telecom
Before joining du, Elrashid Ibrahim worked at Canar Telecom as a Switching Engineer from 2005 to 2006. In this role, he gained valuable experience in telecom systems, which contributed to his expertise in mobile network technologies. His early career laid the groundwork for his subsequent roles in mobile data core planning and engineering.