Azrul Izam Agus Azhar
Principal Engineer
Singapore
Summary
Recognize by Maxis Senior Management for Maxis One Plan rollout in 2014
Recognize by M1 Ltd Senior Management for bring into service first 5G MVNO
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
12
12
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Principal Engineer
M1 Ltd Singapore
02.2022 - Current
- Planning on 4G EPC Network Domain with Huawei EPC
- - Huawei Cloud UNC (MME/GWC)
- - Huawei Cloud UDG (GWU)
- - Huawei Cloud NCG (CG)
- - Huawei Cloud EPDG
- Planning on 5G Core Network Domain with Nokia 5G Core
- - CMM (AMF)
- - CMG (SMF/UPF)
- -Responsible for designing and implementing of Packet Core Network (EPC & 5GC).
- -Interact with MVNO and MVNE stakeholders to conduct gathering user’s requirement, technical evaluation and implementation to ensure the solution meets MVNO/MVNE needs.
- -Lead in the planning and project management of new or existing Packet Core Network, including, capacity planning, service rollout and service performance improvement.
- -Carry out capacity planning and software upgrade/patches to ensure the high availability and reliability of the Packet Core Network.
- -Handle the IP infrastructure within the packet core network (Routers, Switches, Firewall).
- -Formulate test instructions for certification (i.e. acceptance testing), creating Method of Procedures whenever tasks are to be executed.
- -Ensure proper integration and testing of all hardware and software components.
- -Prepare various technical documents like the technical specifications (for tenders), system design documents, various test plans (user acceptance, regression test, etc.) and test reports.
- -Participate in acceptance tests like UAT and ensuring that the deliverables meet tender specifications.
- -Main Contact point by MVNO and MVNE team on the technical part. This includes information gathering, integration with new platform followed by MOP preparation in testbed and production environment together with testing and bring into service. Supporting an issue and troubleshooting is part of the job scope. Successful case is bring into service for Liberty Wireless and Pareetum 5G to the M1 5G Network.
- -Evaluate MOP and manage software upgrade for all the 4G and 5GC network elements in testbed and production environments. This is includes patch upgrade for post health check on the Packet Core Network domain.
- -Performing DRA and Internet DNS migration on the Packet Core Network without vendor support. This is includes MOP and script preparation till implementation.
- -Managing Optical Distribution Frame (ODF) port assignment pertaining to the Packet Core Network domains.
- -Enterprise/Private APN rollout in the 4G and 5G Network. This is includes MOP/Script preparation till implementation into production environment.
- -Supporting Inbound Roaming launching from Packet Core Network domain perspective. This is included LTE and VoLTE services.
- Specialization: PS Core Network
- Industry: Telecommunication
Assistant Principal Engineer
U Mobile Sdn Bhd
11.2017 - 01.2022
- Managing UMobile 3G and 4G Network
- Managing Huawei PS Core Network Element
- - Huawei USN (SGSN/MME)
- - Huawei UGW
- - Huawei Charging Gateway (CG)
- - Huawei vEPSN and PCRF
- Managing ZTE PS Core Network Element
- - ZTE Virtual UMAC (SGSN/MME)
- - ZTE UMAC (SGSN/MME)
- - ZTE Virtual XGW (SGW/PGW/PCEF)
- - ZTE vGW (SGW and PGW)
- - ZTE Charging Gateway (CG)
- - ZTE Virtual Charging Gateway (CG)
- - ZTE Virtual PCRF for VoLTE service
- - ZTE Virtual PCRF
- - ZTE Virtual SPR (Subscriber Profile Repository)
- - ZTE Virtual Gn/Gp DNS
- - Supporting Core Network Modernization (NFV) Project
- - Lead on ATP for vEPC Network Platform.
- - Lead on ATP for new EPC Network Element introduce to UMobile Network
- - Working with IREG team for issue related to Inbound and Outbound Roaming together with new Roaming Partner rollout
- - Adding new DNS record for TAC/LAC/RAC for Gn DNS
- - Adding new DNS record for new PLMN ID to support LTE and 3G Roaming
- - Migrating ENodeB from Huawei EPC to ZTE EPC
- - Managing PS Core Network Quarterly Health Check for ZTE and Huawei
- - Managing PS Core Network Failover to fulfill BCP requirement
- - Supporting Software version and patch upgrade for EPC Network Element
- - Troubleshoot issue using Huawei LMT, ZTE Netnumen and Wireshark
- - Work closely with planning team related to any PS Core Project and activity
- - PS Core performance analysis using ZTE Netnumen and Huawei U2000
- - Managing Service Request and Call Log to Huawei and ZTE
- - As a Team Lead with 4 members to support U Mobile PS Core Network
- - On call support/standby for plan event activity
- - Offsite Standby for 24x7
- - Experienced in handling pressure during project and support work.
- - Prepared/Updating PS Core Architecture Diagram for PS Core Operation team
- - Represent PS Core Operation for Vendor Network Audit (Entire PS Core Network Element)
- - Represent PS Core Operation for Network Internal Audit
- - Represent PS Core Operation for annually Business Continuity Plan (BCP) process
- - Arranging training for Network Operation Team
- UMobile 5G Core Project Trial
- Handling Integration and UAT
- - Huawei AMF
- - Huawei SMF
- - Huawei UPF
- Specialization: PS Core Network
- Industry: Telecommunication
Specialist
Altel Communication Sdn Bhd
09.2015 - 10.2017
- Specialization: PS Core Network
- Industry: Telecommunication
Senior Engineer
Huawei Technologies Sdn Bhd
01.2015 - 08.2015
- Specialization: PS Core Network
- Industry: Telecommunication
Senior Engineer
Maxis Communication Bhd
12.2011 - 01.2015
- Specialization: PS Core Network
- Industry: Telecommunication
Senior Engineer
Maxis Communication Bhd
11.2010 - 11.2011
- Specialization: IP Core Network
- Industry: Telecommunication
Packet Switch Core Network Engineer
Nokia Siemens Networks Sdn. Bhd
02.2008 - 08.2010
- Specialization: GPRS Networks
- Industry: Telecommunication
Network Engineer
Allbumi Network Sdn. Bhd
06.2006 - 02.2008
- Specialization: Enterprise Network
- Industry: Telecommunication
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Engineering, Networking Systems
University Kuala Lumpur (UniKL)
05.2006
Diploma - Engineering, Computer & Networking
Malaysia France Institute (MFI)
09.2003
Skills
4G EPC planning
5G Core design
Packet Core implementation
Capacity planning
Service performance improvement
Technical documentation
Network troubleshooting
Method of procedure preparation
Stakeholder management
Software upgrade management
APN rollout
Network performance analysis
Project management
Compliance management
Technical research
System architecture
Product roadmapping
Requirements gathering
Research and analysis
Virtualization technologies
Engineering documentation
Network protocols
Continuous deployment
Test procedure development
Design requirements
Internet of things
Technical leadership
Installations and upgrades
System integration
Certification
Nokia Siemens Networks Flexi ISN (GGSN) Operation & Maintenance Training in Thailand
References
- Ahmad Fahmi, Bin Mohd Haris, Senior Specialist, mhfahmi@maxis.com.my, +6012-2000065, Maxis Communication Berhad
- Cheah Siong, Fat, Principal Engineer, cheahsf@m1.com.sg, +6592788268, M1 Limited Singapore
Miscellaneous
- Willing to Travel: Yes
- Willing to Relocate: Yes
Timeline
Principal Engineer
M1 Ltd Singapore
02.2022 - Current
Assistant Principal Engineer
U Mobile Sdn Bhd
11.2017 - 01.2022
Specialist
Altel Communication Sdn Bhd
09.2015 - 10.2017
Senior Engineer
Huawei Technologies Sdn Bhd
01.2015 - 08.2015
Senior Engineer
Maxis Communication Bhd
12.2011 - 01.2015
Senior Engineer
Maxis Communication Bhd
11.2010 - 11.2011
Packet Switch Core Network Engineer
Nokia Siemens Networks Sdn. Bhd
02.2008 - 08.2010
Network Engineer
Allbumi Network Sdn. Bhd
06.2006 - 02.2008
Bachelor's Degree - Engineering, Networking Systems
University Kuala Lumpur (UniKL)
Diploma - Engineering, Computer & Networking
Malaysia France Institute (MFI)