Sarmad Zahid Ahmed
About Sarmad Zahid Ahmed
Sarmad Zahid Ahmed is a Project Manager IT at TELUS in Canada, with extensive experience in telecommunications and IT project management across various companies including Freedom Mobile, Nokia, and Telenor.
Title and Current Position
Sarmad Zahid Ahmed is currently working as a Project Manager IT at TELUS in Canada. At TELUS, he is responsible for executing comprehensive risk mitigation strategies for major telecommunications projects, significantly reducing potential project delays by 30%.
Previous Experience at Freedom Mobile
Sarmad Zahid Ahmed worked as a Project Manager at Freedom Mobile from 2020 to 2022 in Vancouver, British Columbia. During his tenure, he successfully managed the deployment of a nationwide 5G network, significantly enhancing network speed and coverage. He also conducted multiple training sessions on advanced project management techniques, improving overall team efficiency.
Background in IT Support at Best Buy
From 2019 to 2020, Sarmad Zahid Ahmed worked as an IT Support Specialist at Best Buy in Calgary, Alberta. Although the duration of this role was brief, lasting 10 months, it provided him with a solid foundation in IT support operations and customer service.
Project Management Roles at Nokia and Telenor
Before his time at Freedom Mobile, Sarmad Zahid Ahmed held multiple project management positions. He worked for Nokia in Pakistan from 2018 to 2019, where he led a cross-functional team to deliver a critical infrastructure project ahead of schedule, resulting in a 15% cost saving. Prior to Nokia, he spent seven years at Telenor in various roles, including Project Manager, IT Sourcing Specialist, and Project Coordinator, where he implemented a new project governance framework that improved project delivery timelines by 20%. He also negotiated and secured a multi-million dollar contract with a key supplier.
Early Career and Internships
Sarmad Zahid Ahmed began his career in telecommunications with internships and junior roles. In 2008, he worked as an NSS Engineer at Ufone in Islamabad for four months and as a Junior Support Engineer at Symbia Pvt Ltd. for three months. He also interned with Nokia Siemens Networks from 2007 to 2008 for two months.
Educational Background
Sarmad Zahid Ahmed holds a Masters of Engineering in Electronics & Manufacturing from the University of Malaya, achieved between 2008 and 2010. He also completed a Bachelor of Science in Electronics from COMSATS University Islamabad from 2003 to 2007. Prior to his higher education, he attended The City School, where he completed his High School (O & A Levels) from 1996 to 2002.
Professional Achievements
Sarmad Zahid Ahmed has several notable achievements in his career. He played a pivotal role in the successful merger of network operations between Nokia and another major telecom company. He authored a white paper on the future of wireless network infrastructure, published in a leading industry journal. He is also a regular speaker at industry conferences on telecommunications project management and network infrastructure development. Additionally, he mentors junior project managers at TELUS through a structured development program.