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PhD (Australia)
Postdoc (Australia, Spain, USA)
Academic (Australia, Bangladesh)
Research and Innovation Engineer (Poland)
Technical Project Leader (Poland, Australia)
Project Manager (Poland, Australia)
PhD (Australia)
Postdoc (Australia, Spain, USA)
Academic (Australia, Bangladesh)
Research and Innovation Engineer (Poland)
Technical Project Leader (Poland, Australia)
Project Manager (Poland, Australia)
Proposal Engagement: 35+
Technical Project Leadership: 06+
Project Management: 05+
Research Grant (Accumulation): 5 Million+ USD (EU, USA, Australia)
Intellectual Contributions: Patent:02; Book:03; Publications: 70+, Deliverables 18+
Supervision: 30+ (PhD:03; M.Sc: 05; B.Sc: 27+)
Summary of Project Management Expertise:
As a Project Manager (Coordinator), I have demonstrated:
Strategic Oversight: Ensured alignment between technical project deliverables and strategic objectives.
Collaborative Leadership: Fostered partnerships across academic, industrial, and governmental institutions to deliver impactful results.
Resource Optimization: Managed timelines, budgets, and resources effectively, delivering projects within scope while achieving high-quality outcomes.
Technical Integration: Supervised the integration of advanced technologies, including SDN, Open RAN, and AI/ML approaches, into real-world use cases.
Stakeholder Engagement: Maintained robust communication with stakeholders, fostering trust and ensuring projects met their objectives.
Role: Assistant Project Manager
Project Planning and Execution:
Developed detailed project plans, timelines, and milestones to ensure the timely delivery of the 6G-SANDBOX testbed project.
Coordinated activities across multiple work packages (WP2, WP3) to align with project objectives and deliverables.
Team Management and Collaboration:
Led cross-functional teams, ensuring seamless collaboration between technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Regularly participated in weekly consortium meetings, half-yearly plenary meetings, and work package-specific sessions (WP2 and WP3) to monitor progress and address challenges.
Stakeholder Engagement:
Facilitated communication between consortium partners, ensuring alignment on project goals, timelines, and deliverables.
Conducted stakeholder analysis to understand requirements and incorporate them into the trial networks lifecycle.
Risk Management:
Identified potential risks related to project execution and proposed mitigation strategies to ensure project stability.
Monitored project performance and adapted plans as needed to address any deviations from the expected outcomes.
Deliverable Coordination:
Managed the preparation, review, and submission of key project deliverables, including:
D2.1: "Ecosystem Analysis and 6G-SANDBOX Facility Design"
D2.2: "Final Overall Framework Design and Requirements"
D3.1: "Open API design and implementation for the 6GSANDBOX Library"
D3.2: "6G Library v1" (as Editor)
Ensured quality control and adherence to submission deadlines for all deliverables.
Budget and Resource Management:
Oversaw project budgets to maintain alignment with funding requirements and constraints.
Allocated resources efficiently across tasks and ensured alignment with project priorities.
Event Preparation and Representation:
Coordinated the development of business cases (e.g., JCAS with ITRI) and prepared them for showcasing at prominent events like EuCNC 2024.
Represented the project in strategic meetings and external forums to promote outcomes and progress.
Successful Project Coordination:
Efficiently managed the 6G-SANDBOX project lifecycle, ensuring all milestones were achieved within the allocated timeline and budget.
Maintained strong alignment between technical and managerial objectives, ensuring smooth project execution.
Consortium and Stakeholder Engagement:
Fostered collaboration across consortium members and stakeholders, enhancing project cohesion and communication.
Conducted stakeholder analysis for trial networks lifecycle and incorporated findings into project planning.
Event and Outreach Success:
Prepared the JCAS business case with ITRI, successfully showcasing it at EuCNC 2024.
Highlighted the project's advancements in digital twins, Open APIs, and 6G library components to position the consortium as a leader in 6G technology development.
Risk Mitigation and Adaptability:
Anticipated and mitigated risks to ensure project continuity and alignment with SNS JU's strategic directions.
Adapted project strategies to address evolving technical challenges and ensure successful execution.
Recognition and Knowledge Dissemination:
Facilitated the publication of research outcomes, including a journal paper on workload prediction in IEEE Globecom 2024.
Contributed to drafting a second journal paper on workload placement strategies to disseminate project findings further.
6. Timely Delivery of Key Deliverables:
Delivered all major project deliverables on time, meeting quality standards:
Role: Project Manager
Responsibilities:
Proposal Development and Budgeting:
Led the preparation of the project proposal, ensuring clear alignment between objectives, technical requirements, and financial constraints.
Managed financial budgeting and resource allocation to support the project’s strategic goals.
Consortium Coordination:
Facilitated regular discussions among consortium partners, ensuring alignment on technical goals, milestones, and deliverables.
Organized and prepared documentation for the face-to-face meeting in Lisbon, Portugal, to foster collaborative efforts.
Task Oversight and Deliverable Management:
Supervised and coordinated the preparation of key deliverables, ensuring adherence to timelines and quality standards.
Acted as the editor for deliverables such as:
D2.1: Review of current state-of-the-art next-generation broadband technologies.
D3.4: Intelligent traffic steering and network slicing for TN-NTN systems.
D6.1: Communication and dissemination plan.
D6.3: Standardization plan.
Documentation and Reporting:
Prepared key project documents, including communication plans and progress reports, to ensure stakeholders were kept informed.
Contributed to D1.2 Data Management Plan, focusing on organizing and standardizing project data.
Project Execution and Quality Assurance:
Ensured that all project activities were carried out on schedule, within scope, and under budget.
Implemented quality assurance practices to maintain the standard of technical outputs and deliverables.
Communication and Dissemination:
Directed the creation of the Communication and Dissemination Plan, enabling effective sharing of project results.
Engaged with partners to establish a roadmap for project integration and standardization.
Deliverable Management:
Successfully managed and delivered critical project milestones, including D2.1 and D3.4, highlighting innovative methodologies for broadband technologies and TN-NTN traffic steering.
Budget and Resource Optimization:
Ensured financial resources were optimally utilized, aligning the budget with project requirements and deliverables.
Consortium Collaboration:
Strengthened coordination among consortium partners, ensuring smooth collaboration and alignment of goals.
Timely Execution:
Maintained project progress within the defined timeline, ensuring timely submission of deliverables while adhering to CELTIC-NEXT standards.
Quality and Data Management:
Contributed to systematic and high-quality project data management, supporting the delivery of D1.2 Data Management Plan.
Contributed/Authored in Deliverable/Report/Milestone: https://mecon.av.it.pt/dissemination.html
Role: Project Manager
StandICT.eu is a prestigious EU H2020 Coordination and Support Action, designed to bolster the representation of European and Associated states in the international ICT standardisation arena. With a focus on neutrality, integrity, and fairness, the project strategically aligns with the evolving needs of the ICT landscape. One of its central objectives is to pioneer the integration of cell-free massive MIMO (CF mMIMO) solutions within the O-RAN architecture framework, pushing the boundaries of innovation for 6G
Responsibilities:
Supervised the development of multiRAT systems, optimizing resource utilization across 4G, 5G, and WiFi technologies.
Coordinated the design and implementation of advanced Radio Resource Management (RRM) functionalities, such as mobility management and user clustering.
Acted as the primary liaison between technical teams and stakeholders to ensure project alignment with strategic goals.
Achievements:
Delivered frameworks for xApps in RAN controllers, enabling dynamic resource allocation and traffic steering.
Successfully integrated CBRS and WiFi6 technologies into multiRAT systems, improving flexibility and scalability.
Role: Assistant Project Manager
Responsibilities:
Coordinated the development and execution of Task 2.2, ensuring seamless integration of hardware-based AI accelerators into Edge MicroDataCenters (EMDCs).
Managed project deliverables, timelines, and resource allocation while fostering collaboration with project partners, including CNIT.
Oversaw the implementation of virtualized RAN prototypes, ensuring compatibility with Comcores' fronthaul antenna systems for city surveillance applications.
Conducted regular updates and progress reviews to maintain adherence to milestones and budget constraints.
Achievements:
Delivered Task 2.2 contributions on schedule, advancing hardware acceleration and AI integration.
Demonstrated a virtualized RAN prototype for city surveillance use cases.
Enhanced edge computing efficiency and reduced latency through the integration of AI/ML approaches.
Contributed/Authored in Deliverable/Report/Milestone: https://www.braine-project.eu/deliverables/
Project 05: TeamUp5G : New RAN Techniques for 5G Ultra-Dense Mobile Networks
Duration: 2019-2022
Role: Project Manager
Responsibilities:
Stakeholder Engagement and Negotiation:
Initiated discussions with the WG1 ATG Coordinator of the O-RAN ALLIANCE to explore extending the O-RAN architecture with CF mMIMO.
Fostered collaborative relationships to align project goals with standardisation requirements.
Preparation and Presentation:
Crafted comprehensive presentations detailing the proposed innovations for WG1 and WG3 meetings of the O-RAN Alliance.
Delivered engaging presentations within the consortium to articulate the value of our contributions.
Active Participation in Working Groups:
Actively engaged in discussions during WG1 and WG3 meetings to provide technical insights and refine the integration strategy.
Contribution Documentation:
Uploaded project deliverables and contributions to the consortium repository.
Ensured seamless dissemination of our work across stakeholders for feedback and adoption.
Achievements:
Successfully steered the project towards the effective presentation of innovative concepts to the consortium.
Played a pivotal role in negotiating architectural extensions with key stakeholders, driving progress in the integration of CF mMIMO solutions.
Authored and finalized the project’s comprehensive final report, capturing all contributions and outcomes.
Role: Project Manager
Responsibilities:
Coordinated the planning, execution, and monitoring of SDN solutions for mobile communication systems.
Managed the integration of MATLAB-based SDN programming with advanced hardware platforms such as NI USRP-2953R and LabVIEW Communication Design Suite.
Monitored project risks and ensured effective contingency planning to meet project deliverables within defined timeframes and budgets.
Communicated project updates, milestones, and potential risks with stakeholders, ensuring alignment and resource availability.
Achievements:
Delivered innovative SDN solutions using National Instruments platforms, achieving significant advancements in mobile communication technologies.
Maintained project execution within schedule and budget constraints, ensuring stakeholder satisfaction and alignment with objectives.
Others:
Role: Assistant Project Manager/ Project Team Member
Roles and Contributions:
Participated in the WP2 meeting.
Conducted a thorough SoA and benchmark assessment analysis for RAN.
Achievements:
Authored and delivered significant contributions to Deliverable D2.1 of the project.
Contributed/Authored in Deliverable/Report/Milestone: https://natwork-project.eu/public-deliverables
Deliverable [D2.1]: Munjure Mowla et al. "SoA analysis & benchmark assessment" - NATWORK (HORIZON EUROPE-JU-SNS-2023-STREAM-B-01-04), June 2024. [Author] - Link
Industry Demo - IS-Wireless RAN Controller:
Duration: 2020
Role:
Planned and coordinated the demonstration of SD-RAN advancements, focusing on traffic steering xApps and Guaranteed Bit Rate (GBR) algorithms.
Collaborated with technical teams to align the demo with the objectives of IEEE Globecom 2020.
Achievements:
Successfully executed a high-profile industry demonstration, establishing IS-Wireless as a leader in SD-RAN technologies.
Delivered a cutting-edge showcase that highlighted the potential of SD-RAN solutions to a global audience.
R&D Conference - Open RAN for Beyond 5G Wireless Networks:
Duration: 2021
Role:
Coordinated the organization and execution of an online R&D conference centered on Open RAN technologies.
Partnered with academic and industry experts to deliver impactful presentations and facilitate meaningful discussions.
Achievements:
Delivered a collaborative platform that brought together global experts to share insights and innovations in next-generation wireless networks.
Enhanced IS-Wireless's reputation as a thought leader in Open RAN technologies, strengthening its position in the industry.
SD-RAN Project:
Duration: 2019-2020
Responsibilities:
Supervised the development of multiRAT systems, optimizing resource utilization across 4G, 5G, and WiFi technologies.
Coordinated the design and implementation of advanced Radio Resource Management (RRM) functionalities, such as mobility management and user clustering.
Acted as the primary liaison between technical teams and stakeholders to ensure project alignment with strategic goals.
Achievements:
Delivered frameworks for xApps in RAN controllers, enabling dynamic resource allocation and traffic steering.
Successfully integrated CBRS and WiFi6 technologies into multiRAT systems, improving flexibility and scalability.
Mixed:
Role:
Hardware Acceleration Projects: Managed feasibility studies and submissions for initiatives like MORPHEMIC, ensuring alignment with project goals.
Standardization Compliance: Maintained compliance with updates from 3GPP and O-RAN Alliance, aligning projects with international standards.
Satellite Communication Research: Organized workshops and presentations for the European Space Agency (ESA), showcasing advancements in 5G-Satellite communication technologies.
Achievements:
Delivered actionable insights that contributed to hardware acceleration projects and aligned them with emerging trends.
Strengthened IS-Wireless’s contributions to 5G-Satellite advancements through collaborative research and strategic presentations.
Ensured standardization compliance, supporting the development of innovative and globally recognized solutions.