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Mouad SaidiMS

Mouad Saidi

Senior Network Engineer - Deployment & Build - NetOps

€580/day
Paris, FR
8-15 years

Average response time: 1 hour

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About Mouad

Senior Network & Telecom Engineer, expert in IP/MPLS and WDM, I combine technical expertise and strategic vision to lead high-stakes network projects. Specialized in NetOps automation and industrialization, I optimize performance, costs, and reliability. A transversal leader, results-oriented, I am seeking opportunities in project management, engineering, or NetOps transformation.
  • French

    Native or bilingual

  • English

    Fluent

Can work on-site
Paris (up to 50km)

Experience

  • BOUYGUES TELECOM
    Project Manager - Method & Deployment IP/WDM
    TELECOMMUNICATIONS
    May 2023 - Today (3 years and 1 month)
    Paris, France
    **Context**:

    Responsible for the deployment and methodology of mobile and fixed site migration projects (NRA-O) to an IP Fabric architecture (FTTA, WDM). End-to-end management of network processes, tools, and automation.

    **Deployment Project Management**:
    • Managed scoping (perimeter, planning, deliverables) and deployment of access and transport routers (Cisco, Nokia, Huawei).
    • Supervised mobile site migrations (2G-5G, LoRa, SIU) and fixed sites to IP Fabric.
    • Organized operations (sequencing, RACI, standards), cross-functional coordination (engineering, run, operations), and facilitated governance (CoPROJ, CoBUILD).
    • Monitored performance, costs (KPI, CAPEX), and optimized FTTA/WDM deployments.
    **Methods, Processes & Industrialization**:
    • Formalized business workflows (business rules, processes, BPMN/Camunda), gathered requirements, drafted functional specifications, and validated SFDs.
    • Implemented industrialization frameworks (procedures, templates, monitoring tools) and wrote Build Books.
    • Managed testing (acceptance), anomaly handling, production deployment (CAB), incident management, and continuous improvement.
    **Automation & NetOps**:
    • Contributed to NetOps transformation through automation (Python, API, CI/CD).
    • Established a source of truth (NetBox) and data governance.
    • Standardized configurations (Config as Code) and orchestrated automated deployments (Ansible, Jenkins).
    • Integrated with operational tools (Zabbix, SNMP, dashboards) and improved incident supervision and detection.
    **Technical Environment**:

    Cisco routers (NCS, ASR, ISR), Nokia (7250/7750), Huawei (NE8K);
    WDM (Huawei OSN, Nokia PSS, Ciena).
    IP/MPLS, BGP, L2/L3VPN protocols.
    FTTA/WDM transport.
    Tools: Jira, Camunda, NetBox, Zabbix.
    Methods: ITIL, RACI.
    Automation: Python, Ansible, CI/CD.
    Project Management Networks and Telecoms NetOps Build Deployment
  • BOUYGUES TELECOM
    Method & Support Engineer - IP
    TELECOMMUNICATIONS
    August 2020 - April 2023 (2 years and 9 months)
    Paris, France
    **Context**:

    National transformation of mobile networks with migration from legacy PTN to an IP Fabric architecture (5G). Support for network operations (production & operations).

    **Network Integration & Deployment**:
    • Installation and commissioning of access and collection routers (Cisco, Nokia) on Ericsson/Huawei mobile sites.
    • Execution of network migrations and traffic cutovers in critical environments. Integration into transmission networks (FH, fiber, FTTA) and configuration of IP/MPLS services (L2/L3VPN).
    • Production of technical documentation (templates, configurations, cabling memos) and operational procedures (procedures, tests, rollback).
    • Coordination with engineering for technical validation and planning.
    **Automation & Industrialization (NetOps)**:
    • Automation of provisioning (ZTP – Cisco NSO) and transformation of manual tasks.
    • Development of Python scripts, Ansible playbooks, and Jinja2 templates (multi-vendor).
    • Implementation of CI/CD pipelines (Git, Jenkins) and orchestration via AWX/AAP.
    • Configuration management (golden config), compliance, and automated backups.
    • Development of internal tools (CLI, API) for deployment, diagnostics, and operations.
    **Monitoring & Operations**:
    • Implementation of monitoring (SNMP, telemetry), Grafana dashboards, custom metrics, and alerting.
    • Performance analysis, anomaly detection, and advanced incident support.
    • Automation of runbooks and continuous improvement of RUN operations.
    **Network Data & SoT**:
    • Inventory management via NetBox (modeling, synchronization, consistency).
    • Integration with Ansible (dynamic inventory) and use as a source of truth for automation.
    **Technical Environment**:
    • IP/MPLS, BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, L2/L3VPN, EVPN; QoS, BFD.
    • Cisco IOS XR/XE, Nokia SR-OS, Huawei VRP.
    • Tools: Grafana, Zabbix, Wireshark.
    • Automation: Python, Ansible, NSO, Git. SNMP. NetBox.
    NetOps Build IP/MPLS Nokia Cisco
  • Nokia
    Technical Referent - DWDM Deployment
    TELECOMMUNICATIONS
    August 2019 - July 2020 (1 year)
    Paris, France

    Missions

    • Development of Detailed Installation Files (DID) for optical equipment (PSS – Packet Switching Systems) and DWDM transmission;
    • Writing of operational procedures (MODOP) for field teams for the different phases of installation, commissioning, and network validation;
    • Local technical support: assisting technicians during physical installation, integration, and commissioning of equipment on the optical network;
    • Operational monitoring: consolidation of production KPIs (completion rate, on-time delivery, commissioning success rate) and preparation of weekly reports for the deployment manager;
    • Reporting and management of field incidents: analysis of technical blockages, coordination with Nokia NOC/engineering teams, and tracking resolution until closure; Technical interface between IRIS Telecom, the manufacturer (Nokia), field teams, and end customers to ensure technical compliance and quality of deliverables.
    NFM-T DWDM PSS 1830 SNMP Scripting

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Education

  • State National Engineering Diploma in Telecommunications and Networks
    NATIONAL SCHOOL OF APPLIED SCIENCES
    2018
    Télécommunications et Réseaux

Certifications

  • CCNA
    CISCO
    2018
    Routing & Switching
  • CCNP ENCOR
    CISCO

Skill set

Categories

  • Other