Resume of CEO/President

Title
CEO/President

Primary Skills
International business leader with outstanding track record of delivering telecom products strategies / services

Location
US-IL-Buffalo Grove

Posted
May-06-07

EXECUTIVE PROFILE
Global Business Growth * Dramatically Increased Revenues * Reduced Costs * Capacity Building

Highly-accomplished, dynamic international business leader with outstanding track record of delivering vanguard telecommunications products strategies / services to large corporations, governments, and organizations in both public and private sectors. Former employers include Motorola, Ameritech Cellular (now Cingular wireless), Jordan's Telecommunications Regulatory Commission, and the United Nations. Detail-oriented analyst with expertise in assessing new / emerging technologies to accurately determine marketplace viability. Keen strategist with proven ability to develop business by negotiating / securing key partnerships and alliances. Proficiency in piloting and successfully delivering multi-million dollar projects and initiatives. Adept at building organizations from the ground up while holding full P&L responsibility. Demonstrated ability to institute organizational culture transformation and develop resources to meet and exceed organizational goals. Polished professional with exceptional communications talents; multi-lingual (Arabic, English, and French).

Selected Achievements
* Led the most advanced telecomm regulatory body in the Middle East; received appointment (as diplomat) by / reported to Jordan's Prime Minister.
* Grew telecomm sector from $150M / 11 companies to over $1B / 39 companies within three years; liberalized telecomm market, which resulted in 50% wireless services pricing decrease, penetration rate increase from 24% to 70%, and elevation of GDP contribution from 4% to 14%.
* Selected by former U.S. Vice President Al Gore as one of 1000 certified elite to receive training for delivery of his "Climate Change = Global Warming" presentation.
* Nominated by Jordan's King Abdullah II for the post of Secretary General / International Telecommunications Union (ITU) - the first female in ITU's 140-year existence.
* Co-developed business plans assessing investment viability to achieve $100M+ in funding for prioritized new technologies.
* Reduced mobile services cost to citizens by 25%, increased wireless penetration from 22% to 45%, and elevated DSL services penetration to 75% while dropping prices by 65%.
* Managed three-year $100M project for Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority.

Areas of Expertise
Business Development / Strategy
Organization Building
Financial Management / P&L
New Product / Services Development
Complex Operations Management
Capacity Building
Insightful Market Analysis
Global Regulatory Compliance
Technical / Legal Acumen
Business Case Analysis / Forecasting
Negotiations / Communications
International Business
Strategic Partnerships / Alliances
Public Policy Development
Communication Strategies


PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

MN NEXGEN TELECOMM Buffalo Grove, IL
Provider of multi-million dollar telecommunications systems strategy design, development, and integration services
President 2006 to Present
* Pilot team of 35 consultants to provide solutions to telecommunications organizations / international
governments around the world.
- Conducted a major market analysis to provide market recommendations to Fortune 100 U.S. firm exploring Middle East opportunities.
- Delivered technical / managerial training for Ministry of ICT professionals in Iraq through US-funded programs.
- Provided expertise / legislation on strategy and structure to establish ICT regulators in countries including Iraq and Lebanon.
- Authored several feasibility studies for investors pursuing telecommunication business in EMEA Region.

TELECOMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY COMMISSION (TRC) Amman, Jordan
Organization dedicated to availability of advanced, high-quality information and communications technology within the kingdom
Chairman & CEO 2002 to 2005
* Led the most advanced telecomm regulatory body in the Middle East; appointed by / reported to Jordan's Prime Minister.
- Spearheaded Commission's move from mainstream government to autonomy; developed organization into a regional leader.
- Fostered competition / investment in regional telecommunications market.
- Designed / implemented strategies that improved regulatory standards and set benchmarks for excellence in government.
- Played key role in elevating ICT sector contribution to GDP from 7% to 14%.
* Grew telecomm sector from $150M / 11 companies to over $1B / 39 companies within three years.
* Modernized / updated application and approval processes for electronic submissions to Commission.
- Established high standards for ethical and transparent decision-making and accountability.
- Instituted innovative integrated licensing program for all telecommunications operators.
- Licensed innovative new services, including third mobile telecommunications operator and the first radio-trunking operator.
- Initiated "transfer of technology" agreements with regulators of advanced countries.
* Reduced mobile services cost to citizens by 25%, increased wireless penetration from 22% to 45%, and elevated DSL services penetration to 75% while dropping prices by 65%.
* Built regional regulators' association to establish best practices and develop regulatory standards; elected as Chairman of the first Arab Telecommunications Regulators Network General Assembly, 2004.
* Nominated by HMQ of Jordan as founding member and Chairman of "Women and ICT", a task force that developed plans and programs to enhance female participation in ICT sector of EMEA countries.

MOTOROLA CORP. Schaumburg, IL
World-leading provider of vanguard telecommunications products / services
Director of Next Generation Technologies 2000 to 2002
* Played key role in positioning Motorola as global market leader in emerging technologies and customer-driven practices.
- Led specialized team to identify market trends, create standards for migration of next generation platforms, and prioritize R&D requirements for Division.
* Managed joint project with other major telecom companies for developing technology solutions to access commercial wireless network and receive priority during emergencies.
* Partnered with global telecommunications companies to evaluate, educate, and promote 3G solutions.
- Oversaw cross-functional teams from R&D, Standards, Engineering, Finance, and Executive management.
- Co-authored business plans assessing investment viability to achieve $100M+ in funding for prioritized new technologies.
* Successfully gained buy-in from international operators on new initiatives and aligned business with market.

AMERITECH CELLULAR (now Cingular Wireless) Hoffman Estates, IL
First company in United States to provide cellular mobile phone service to the general public
Director of Advanced Technology 1995 to 2000
* Led the Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) Development Group evolution team to establish benchmarking and interoperability criteria for migrating from 2G to 3G digital technology.
- Managed project lifecycles / teams and served as industry expert on CDMA "spread spectrum" technology and standards.
- Developed new standards as member of several telecommunications industry task forces.
* Drove large team of engineers to create the first CDMA wireless system, including vendors, parts, equipment, optimization, testing, and commercial launch.
- Directed nine-person Advanced Technology Department team that led migration from 2G wireless technology to (3G).
* Co-developed and delivered "3 G spectrum" to USA for delivery / defense at ITU conference; directly contributed to international partnership of 3G CDMA developers focused on global industry issues.
* Performed technical evaluations and delivered business plans, cost analyses, and market scenarios for new wireless systems.

UNITED NATIONS New York, NY
Global organization dedicated to maintaining international peace and security
Technical Advisor | Project Leader 1989 to 1995
* Devised strategies, coordinated technology transfer, and provided advisory services to emerging countries including Pakistan, Bangladesh, India, Jordan, and Egypt.
* Managed three-year $100M project for Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority; developed / integrated communications hardware and software.
* Initiated automation plan to computerize large personnel databases for the Jordan Employment Commission.


EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Executive MS, Business Administration, with Honors * University of Chicago, Chicago, IL
MS, Electronics Engineering, Telecommunications * University of Houston, Houston, TX
BS, Electronics Engineering, with Honors * Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
Member of the Board of the University of Chicago Global Advisory Committee

Certifications
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