Kashif Hussain
About Kashif Hussain
Kashif Hussain is an Outside Plant Engineer with extensive experience in telecommunications infrastructure. He has worked for notable companies such as Etisalat and du, contributing significantly to projects involving GPON and FTTX installations across the UAE.
Work at du
Kashif Hussain has been employed at du as an Outside Plant Engineer since 2015. In this role, he has contributed to the development and management of the company's fixed telecommunications network infrastructure across the UAE. His responsibilities include overseeing large-scale outside plant projects, particularly in the areas of GPON and FTTX ISP installations for residential developments. His tenure at du has spanned over nine years, during which he has gained extensive experience in network infrastructure management.
Previous Experience in Telecommunications
Prior to his current position at du, Kashif Hussain worked at Etisalat as a Field Support Engineer from 2012 to 2014. He also served as a Project and Implementation Engineer at Prologix, a leading system integration company in the UAE, from 2014 to 2015. Additionally, he held the position of Assistant Manager Broadband at PTCL from 2007 to 2012. His diverse roles in these organizations have equipped him with a strong foundation in telecommunications and project management.
Education and Expertise
Kashif Hussain studied at the Sharif Institute of Technology Lahore, where he earned a Diploma of Associate in Electronics Technology from 2003 to 2006. He furthered his education at the FromPIMSAT Institute of Higher Education Lahore, achieving a pass in Tech Engineering (Electronics Technology) from 2006 to 2008. His academic background has provided him with a solid understanding of electronics and engineering principles, which he applies in his professional roles.
Project Management Skills
Kashif Hussain possesses in-depth knowledge of project life cycle management, which includes requirement analysis and the preparation of master project plans. He has extensive experience in planning, designing, and implementing structured cabling systems for various applications, including voice, video, and data. His skills in stakeholder management and project supervision enable him to direct the timely completion of projects while ensuring effective communication with all parties involved.
Technical Proficiency
Kashif Hussain has a strong background in cost and time effectiveness, requirement gathering, and network management. He has handled network infrastructure projects that involve the setup of fixed infrastructure for both internal and external clients. His technical proficiency extends to supervising surveys for FTTB/FTTH system upgrades and coordinating with building management for workflow and risk management discussions.