Sharad Abrol
Program Director | End-to-End Delivery | Cloud & Infrastructure Programs | Driving Data-Driven Execution & Transformation
The move
MoveNokia Siemens Networks → Nokia
TitleRegional Packet Core Expert → Program Director
LocationUnited Arab Emirates → United Arab Emirates
Career arcRooted in UAE★
Cross-border moveNo — same country
Years in UAE18.5
Total experience21.4 years
Nokia headcount10,001+ employees
Nokia industryTelecommunications
Nokia HQEspoo, Southern Finland
Nokia typePublic Company
Career arc
- Program DirectorJan 2023 — Present
Nokia· United Arab Emirates· Full-time
- Project ManagerFeb 2018 — Apr 2023
- Regional Technical ManagerNov 2015 — Feb 2018
- Regional Packet Core ExpertJun 2012 — Oct 2015
Nokia Siemens Networks· United Arab Emirates
- Senior Packet Core EngineerDec 2007 — May 2012
- Senior GPRS Support EngineerDec 2005 — Nov 2007
- Senior EngineerAug 2004 — Nov 2005
Alcatel-Lucent India
Education
- SP Jain Center of ManagementMBA · Marketing2008 — 2010
- Punjab Technical UniversityBachelor's degree · Electronics and Communications Engineering1999 — 2003
Top skills
TroubleshootingEPCLTEIP2GSGSN
About
With over 20 years of experience in telecommunications, I have consistently driven growth and operational excellence across the industry. As a Director Leader at Nokia , I lead end-to-end delivery of cloud and infrastructure programs, leveraging expertise in technologies to optimize processes and enhance customer engagement. My professional mission centers on empowering global teams to deliver impactful results in complex and dynamic environments. With a strong focus on 4G/5G and IoT technology development, I contribute to spearheading data-driven transformation and innovation for operators across the Middle East, Africa and Europe