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Mahmoud Darwish

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Summary

Telecom Technical Leader with over 21 years of experience in developing innovative networking solutions and technical sales strategies. Expertise in network solution architecture and design, alongside strong skills in technical proposal development and negotiation. Demonstrated success in leading diverse teams and managing complex projects for seamless service integration. Focused on building strong client relationships and enhancing industry visibility through strategic initiatives.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Network Offering Lead

Accenture
Aachen
01.2025 - Current
  • Owned offering definition for GTM and sales in client opportunities.
  • Drove offering definition in sales and solutions processes.
  • Designed pricing models and monitored market price points.
  • Created and managed campaigns to enhance industry visibility.
  • Facilitated knowledge transfer and support for customer account leads.
  • Collaborated with account managers to identify potential customers, fostering relationships that drove sales growth.

Solution Architect Associate Director

Accenture
Aachen
08.2024 - Current
  • Architected telecom service solutions, optimizing cost-to-serve while enhancing value delivery.
  • Designed comprehensive solution approaches, including plans, cost estimates, staffing strategies, and road maps.
  • Articulated solution value through impact storytelling, emphasizing strategic rationale and implementation methods.
  • Facilitated transitions of solutions during mobilization and stabilization phases to ensure smooth implementation.
  • Implemented risk management strategies that mitigated potential project challenges effectively.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to define precise technical requirements for client solutions.
  • Evaluated emerging technologies for integration opportunities into client solutions.
  • Led workshops to gather stakeholder requirements and feedback efficiently.

Solution Architect Senior Manager

Accenture
Aachen
01.2020 - 08.2024
  • Drove technical sales process by delivering tailored networking solutions to meet customer needs.
  • Spearheaded design and implementation of custom network solutions for seamless infrastructure integration.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to define project scopes and deliverables effectively.
  • Mentored junior architects on best practices and architectural standards to enhance team capabilities.
  • Crafted technical responses to RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs for efficient ORAN and Network Deployment solutions.
  • Contributed to innovative network architectures that improved client connectivity and performance metrics.
  • Utilized network design and simulation tools to create optimized configurations for various projects.
  • Communicated technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences, ensuring alignment with client requirements.

Measurement & Field Services Project Manager

umlaut
Manila
01.2019 - 01.2020
  • Executed budget management, resource planning, and deliverable oversight throughout all project phases.
  • Oversaw multiple parallel services, including Quarter Benchmark Field Measurements and Site Audit Field Service.
  • Led a diverse team across five nationalities and time zones to ensure cohesive project execution.
  • Managed remote, local, and third-party contractors to achieve successful project delivery.
  • Directed service interactions from vendor selection to rollout, ensuring alignment with project goals.
  • Facilitated customer expectations and escalations, managing deliveries and presentations effectively.
  • Conducted comprehensive project analysis, balancing scope achievement with time, cost, and quality considerations.
  • Handled financial accounting for projects, ensuring compliance with the 4-eye principle alongside Program Director.

RAN Project Manager & Governance Lead

Vodafone
Cairo
01.2016 - 01.2019
  • Managed network strategic expansion and modernization projects.
  • 4G Everywhere, sectorization, national roaming, national roads, inter-operator active sharing.
  • Managed Vodafone radio material efficiency for three years.
  • Telecom and Power System Equipment Testing and Evaluation.
  • Telecom and power systems redeployment.
  • Managed third-party vendors for radio planning tools and field services.
  • Lead the RAN Process Evaluation and Digital Transformation program.
  • Govern and manage the Radio department, reporting to Vodafone Group and Vodafone Egypt C-Level.

Radio Planning Technical Lead

Vodafone
Cairo
01.2013 - 01.2016
  • Outdoor network planning and design based on capacity and coverage points of view.
  • Active and passive in-building (DAS) design.
  • Radio network KPIs monitoring using Ericsson and Huawei platforms.
  • Huawei GSM/UMTS radio base stations site configuration selection.

Access Operation, Field Maintenance Technical Lead

Vodafone
Alexandria
01.2005 - 01.2013
  • Troubleshooting, Maintenance, and Acceptance for Telecom, Transmission, and Power Systems for Ericsson, HUAWEI, Alcatel, and SIAE.
  • Managed special field maintenance projects such as Unavailability Stream, Battery Backup, VIP Complaint, and External Interferences.

Education

Bachelor’s degree - Electronics and Communications

AAST, Faculty of Engineering
Alexandria , Egypt
07-2004

Skills

  • Project management and planning
  • Customer relationship management
  • Budgeting and financial oversight
  • C-level presentations
  • Analytical thinking
  • Ownership and accountability
  • Stakeholder management
  • Cross-functional leadership
  • Artificial intelligence and machine learning
  • Telecom solutions

References

  • Yasser Rashwan, CEO, XakiTech, +201005009117
  • Ahmed Abd Elkader, Head of Transport Network, Vodafone Egypt, +201005009309, Ahmed.abdelkader@vodafone.com
  • Ahmed Hammad, Head of Engineering, umlaut, +61434155635, Ahmed.hammad@umlaut.com
  • Amr Samir, Channel Service Project Director, Huawei, +201000035949

Timeline

Network Offering Lead

Accenture
01.2025 - Current

Solution Architect Associate Director

Accenture
08.2024 - Current

Solution Architect Senior Manager

Accenture
01.2020 - 08.2024

Measurement & Field Services Project Manager

umlaut
01.2019 - 01.2020

RAN Project Manager & Governance Lead

Vodafone
01.2016 - 01.2019

Radio Planning Technical Lead

Vodafone
01.2013 - 01.2016

Access Operation, Field Maintenance Technical Lead

Vodafone
01.2005 - 01.2013

Bachelor’s degree - Electronics and Communications

AAST, Faculty of Engineering
Mahmoud Darwish