Zahid Iqbal
About Zahid Iqbal
Zahid Iqbal is a Senior Manager of Transport Network Planning at du, where he has worked since 2007. He has extensive experience in network optimization and crisis management, having previously held positions at Mobilink and World Online in Pakistan.
Work at du
Zahid Iqbal has been serving as the Senior Manager of Transport Network Planning at du since 2007. With a tenure of 17 years, he has played a significant role in enhancing the transport network infrastructure in the United Arab Emirates. His responsibilities include managing network optimization projects and ensuring high performance standards across various network elements. Iqbal has led initiatives to evolve the du network into a fully converged IP/MPLS network, which involves extensive vendor evaluation and validation.
Education and Expertise
Zahid Iqbal holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from the University of Central Punjab, which he completed from 1996 to 1998. He also achieved Matriculation in Sciences from St. Joseph's English High School in Gujranwala, Pakistan, and completed his Intermediate in Pre-Engineering at Govt. College Satellite Town, Gujranwala. Additionally, he obtained a certification in Industrial Electronics from the Pak-German Technical Training Center in Lahore. His educational background supports his expertise in network planning and optimization.
Background
Before joining du, Zahid Iqbal worked at Mobilink as a Specialist in Transmission Network Planning from 2005 to 2007. He also held the position of Deputy Manager in Engineering and Operations at World Online (WOL) from 1998 to 2005. His experience in these roles has contributed to his extensive knowledge in network management and planning, particularly in the telecommunications sector.
Achievements
Zahid Iqbal has made significant contributions to network reliability and optimization throughout his career. He provided SNCP solutions to protect traffic on Microwave networks where Fiber redundancy was not available, enhancing overall network reliability. He devised and implemented plans to proactively resolve 3G and 4G traffic congestion. Additionally, he managed the integration of network elements and the migration of traffic from Microwave to Fiber, addressing various operational challenges. His involvement in the National Disaster and Recovery Simulation project highlights his expertise in crisis management and network resilience.