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Sarkis Najem

Senior Network Engineer
Beirut, Lebanon

Summary

As a Senior Network Engineer with a proven track record at NOKIA, extensive experience in radio access network (RAN) integration, automation, and troubleshooting for leading telecom projects such as AT&T, T-mobile and Bouygues Telecom.
Proficient in working with Ericsson equipment, 5G NR, 4G LTE, and legacy technologies (2G/3G) to enhance network performance and efficiency.
Skilled in IPSec PKI/PSK configuration, network automation (VBA, shell scripting), and Ericsson ENM.
Experienced in executing radio swaps, baseband upgrades, and call testing while ensuring seamless integration and minimal downtime.
Adept at training teams, optimizing workflows, and automating tasks to improve operational efficiency.
A detail-oriented, analytical problem solver with a strong ability to work under pressure and deliver high-quality results in dynamic environments.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages

Work History

Senior Network Engineer

NOKIA
06.2022 - Current

• Integration and support of Crozon, Bolt, ZS and ZTD sites for Bouygues Telecom
• IPSec PKI/PSK Configuration
• 5G TDD addition and NRCA Configuration
• Call Test, Radio Swap and Baseband Swap
• QOC daily check
• Ericsson ENM Expertise
• Alarms and scripting Troubleshoot (2G, 3G, 4G and 5G)
• Generators and automated scripting skills (shell/VBA/linux) and optimize Radio Integration time by 50%
• Trainer at Antonine University
• Sevral Training were done in France at Bouygues Telecom
• Cisco and NOKIA IXRE router Configuration skills
• Built and improved network documentation and training procedures to lead successful team completing high-quality work
• Analyzed existing network and application architectures, presenting findings on possible enhancements and improvements to senior decision-makers

Network Engineer

NEXIUS
07.2020 - 06.2022

• Integration and deployment of anchor/non-anchor, DSS, C-BAND, C-RAN and MMW sites for AT&T and T-Mobile operators
• Overview over 2G, 3G, 4G and 5G and Ericsson equipment
• VLAN scripting, IXRE router configuration, Basebands, SCU integration and software upgrade
• Call Test, Cabinet Prep, Radio Swap and Baseband Swap
• GSM/UMTS RBB Reconfiguration
• Ericsson ENM Expertise
• Alarms and scripting Troubleshoot (2G, 3G, 4G and 5G)
• RF parameters Change

Trainee Web Developer

CHIP
01.2020 - 06.2020

• Developing web applications using PHP Laravel framework (Javascript, HTML, MYSQL databases and CSS)

Trainee Network Engineer

Quality Telecommunications Services
01.2019 - 02.2019

• Sites Survey
• Sites acceptance
• Drive Test
• Troubleshooting
• Installation
• Integration

Trainee Network Engineer

Alfa Telecommunications
07.2017 - 08.2017

• Monitoring and reporting network Key Performance indicator for 2G, 3G and LTE
• Updating KPI reports on daily and weekly basis
• Performing daily analysis to detect degradation in QoS of Alfa network
• Updating Radio Network database on weekly basis

Education

Certificate - 5G Secured Net5G NR-RAN Architecture

NOKIA Bell Lab
Lebanon
04.2001 -

Certificate - Cybersecurity Foundations Test

T-mobile
USA
04.2001 -

Certificate - Critical Thinking For Self Development

Metropolitan School of Business & Management
UK
04.2001 -

Certificate - Nokia 7250 IXR-e (XG CSR) Router Commissioning An

T-mobile
USA
04.2001 -

Certificate - Volte 911 Outages

AT&T
USA
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Engineering - Telecommunications Engineering

Holy Spirit University
Lebanon
04.2001 -

Certificate - Diplome D'etudes En Langue Francaise Delf B1

Holy Spirit University
Lebanon
04.2001 -

Certificate - English Micro Scholarship Program

US Embassy
Lebanon
04.2001 -

Certificate - Project Citizen Training & Showcase

Civic Education-Civitas
Lebanon
04.2001 -

Skills

Java

Matlab

LABVIEW

VHDL

TCL

SQL

Web Programming

Android SDK

Python

Cisco

ENM

OSS

Linux

Moshell

Timeline

Senior Network Engineer

NOKIA
06.2022 - Current

Network Engineer

NEXIUS
07.2020 - 06.2022

Trainee Web Developer

CHIP
01.2020 - 06.2020

Trainee Network Engineer

Quality Telecommunications Services
01.2019 - 02.2019

Trainee Network Engineer

Alfa Telecommunications
07.2017 - 08.2017

Certificate - 5G Secured Net5G NR-RAN Architecture

NOKIA Bell Lab
04.2001 -

Certificate - Cybersecurity Foundations Test

T-mobile
04.2001 -

Certificate - Critical Thinking For Self Development

Metropolitan School of Business & Management
04.2001 -

Certificate - Nokia 7250 IXR-e (XG CSR) Router Commissioning An

T-mobile
04.2001 -

Certificate - Volte 911 Outages

AT&T
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Engineering - Telecommunications Engineering

Holy Spirit University
04.2001 -

Certificate - Diplome D'etudes En Langue Francaise Delf B1

Holy Spirit University
04.2001 -

Certificate - English Micro Scholarship Program

US Embassy
04.2001 -

Certificate - Project Citizen Training & Showcase

Civic Education-Civitas
04.2001 -
Sarkis NajemSenior Network Engineer