Abdelmagid Salama

FTTH Senior Site Engineer | Fiber Optic Network Specialist

Hadayek October, Egypthttps://linkedin.com/in/abdelmagid-salama

Profile summary

FTTH Site Engineer with over 9 years of experience in fiber optic network deployment and supervision across Egypt's top communities. Skilled in project planning, site execution, splicing, OTDR testing, and troubleshooting. Experienced in managing subcontractors, ensuring compliance with quality standards, and delivering end-to-end FTTH and OSP solutions. Currently enhancing design proficiency with AutoCAD and QGIS to support smart network development and fiber layout design for large-scale telecom projects in Egypt, Ready to travel and relocate across GCC countries within one month notice period.

Career highlights

Managed FTTH Infrastructure Projects: Directed on-site execution of FTTH infrastructure projects, ensuring seamless delivery aligned with project specifications and client expectations.

Led Large-Scale Fiber Deployments: Led large-scale fiber optic deployments, including cable laying, splicing, OTDR testing, and preventive maintenance.

Key skills

Skills
FTTH & OSP Network DesignFiber Splicing & OTDR TestingFault Diagnosis & TroubleshootingAutoCAD (in progress)QGIS / GIS Mapping ( in progress )Microsoft OfficeLeadershipProblem-SolvingTime ManagementCommunicationAnalytical ThinkingTeamworkAdaptabilityProject Management (Agile/Scrum)Vendor Management & NegotiationData Analytics & Reporting (Network Performance)Fiber Optic Cabling Standards & Best Practices (e.g., IEC, TIA)

Professional experience

FTTH Senior Site EngineerAug 2020 - Present
ALSAFA Advanced Systems

Directed on-site execution of FTTH infrastructure projects, ensuring seamless delivery aligned with project specifications and client expectations. Oversaw fiber activities including installation, splicing, OTDR testing, and commissioning, managing subcontractors and stakeholders. Maintained compliance with technical standards, safety protocols, and project schedules. Provided technical mentorship to field teams to ensure high performance and timely issue resolution.

  • Directed on-site execution of FTTH infrastructure projects, ensuring seamless delivery aligned with project specifications and client expectations.
  • Oversaw fiber activities including installation, splicing, OTDR testing, and commissioning, managing subcontractors and stakeholders.
  • Maintained compliance with technical standards, safety protocols, and project schedules.
  • Provided technical mentorship to field teams to ensure high performance and timely issue resolution.
Fiber Site EngineerJan 2016 - Aug 2020
Masreya for Information Technology & Telecommunication (MITT)

Led large-scale fiber optic deployments, including cable laying, splicing, OTDR testing, and preventive maintenance. Coordinated with civil, electrical, and network teams to ensure efficient project execution. Conducted performance tests using OTDR, power meter, and light source to verify signal quality. Interpreted fiber plans, splice diagrams, and construction drawings for accurate network installation. Documented splice records, test results, and as-built reports for project handover.

  • Led large-scale fiber optic deployments, including cable laying, splicing, OTDR testing, and preventive maintenance.
  • Coordinated with civil, electrical, and network teams to ensure efficient project execution.
  • Conducted performance tests using OTDR, power meter, and light source to verify signal quality.
  • Interpreted fiber plans, splice diagrams, and construction drawings for accurate network installation.
  • Documented splice records, test results, and as-built reports for project handover.

Education

Bachelor's Degree, Electronics and Telecommunication EngineeringJan 2011
Akhbar Elyom Academy