Akbar Uddin Shaheryar
About Akbar Uddin Shaheryar
Akbar Uddin Shaheryar is a Technical Business Analyst at TELUS in Ontario, Canada, with over 12 years of experience in Smart City, IoT, and ICT solutions across the Middle East and Asia.
Current Role at TELUS
Akbar Uddin Shaheryar currently holds the position of Technical Business Analyst at TELUS in Ontario, Canada. In this role, he is responsible for analyzing business processes and leveraging technology to enhance operational efficiency. His expertise in smart cities, IoT, and ICT solutions plays a crucial role in driving TELUS's technological initiatives and projects.
Experience at Etisalat
From 2015 to 2021, Akbar Uddin Shaheryar served as a Subject Matter Expert at Etisalat, focusing on Smart Cities, IoT, and ICT Solutions in the United Arab Emirates. During his tenure, he led the integration of three advanced M2M/IoT Operations Command and Control Centers, significantly enhancing inter-emirate collaboration. Additionally, he contributed to the Dubai Smart City Initiative and spearheaded projects in Safe City and IoT Mobility Solutions, bolstering the business opportunities and revenue for Etisalat.
Professional Journey in Telecommunications
Akbar Uddin Shaheryar has over 12 years of experience in the telecommunications sector. His career began at Mobilink Infinity in Karachi, Pakistan, as a Technical Support Engineer. Over the years, he has worked in various capacities, including roles at Wi-tribe as Technical Executive, Wateen Telecom as Executive RAN Operations, Telenor Pakistan as BSS Transport Implementation Engineer, Ericsson as RAN Engineer, and Huawei Technologies as Team Lead 3G Field Maintenance. His extensive experience covers a wide range of technical and leadership positions across the Middle East and Asia.
Education and Academic Background
Akbar Uddin Shaheryar studied Telecommunications Engineering at Hamdard University, where he achieved a Bachelor's degree in Telecommunication (BE Telecommunication) from 2004 to 2008. Prior to this, he attended DA Degree College from 2002 to 2004 and completed his earlier education at St. Patrick's High School from 1992 to 2002. His strong academic background laid the foundation for his successful career in telecommunications and technology.
Key Projects and Initiatives
Throughout his career, Akbar Uddin Shaheryar has made significant contributions to various projects. At Etisalat, he was instrumental in developing Digital Solutions roadmaps and project portfolios for IoT/ICT systems architecture, which increased business opportunities. He also played a vital role in the implementation of Digital Payment POS machines in the banking sector in the UAE during the COVID-19 pandemic, ensuring effective service delivery. Akbar’s leadership in technology, collaboration, and business continuity has been crucial to the successful execution of these projects.