Syed Ashrafi

Chairman at Ashrafi Homes, Ashrafi Trading, Telecom Infrastructure expert, Real Estate developer, etc.

40.4 yrs experienceTelecommunications

Jun 2021Added yesterday

The move

MoveEmirates Integrated Telecommunication Company (du) → Telelink Communication LLC

TitleSr. Manager Construction -Technology Implementation / Mobile Access Network → Managing Director

LocationABU DHABI → Dubai

Career arcRooted in UAE★

Cross-border moveYes · Abu Dhabi → United Arab Emirates

Native languageHindi, Urdu

Years in UAE48.6

Total experience40.4 years

Career arc

ChairmanJul 2021 — Present
AAshrafi Homes, Ashrafi Trading· United Arab Emirates· Self-employed
Managing DirectorJun 2021 — Jun 2024
Telelink Communication LLC· Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
Technical Adviser - Telecom ProjectsJun 2021 — Present
AArthur D. Little & Telelink Communications· Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Freelance
ChairmanJun 2021 — Present
Ashrafi Homes· United Arab Emirates· Self-employed
Sr. Manager Construction -Technology Implementation / Mobile Access NetworkJan 2008 — Jun 2021
EEmirates Integrated Telecommunication Company (du)· ABU DHABI
Sr.Engineer / GSM Structures & Telecom BuildingsDec 1997 — Dec 2007
EEtisalat Telecommunications Corporation· Abu Dhabi
Project Manager/Civil WorksAug 1990 — Dec 1997
Al Rumaithy contracting company LLC· Abu Dhabi
Design EngineerOct 1985 — Jul 1990
ABB· New Delhi Area, India

Education

Harvard University
Harvard Management Essentials · Management2019 — 2020
Patna Science College
B.Sc · Physics Honours - Not Completed1980 — 1981
Harvard University
Executive Management Programme -H3MC · Business Administration and Management, General2013 — 2014
National Institute of Technology Karnataka
BE · CIVIL1981 — 1985
Ranchi College
Intermediate of Science · Science1978 — 1980

Languages

Top skills

3GRequirements AnalysisNetwork ArchitectureAnalytical SkillsTelecommunicationsBusiness Development

About

Currently developing high-end, smart living spaces for those who envision a unique lifestyle. Our ongoing projects — “Thikana” in India and “Ghosla” Villas in Tilal City, Sharjah, are designed not only to meet but to exceed the expectations of modern living, pushing the boundaries of contemporary design and functionality. With over 40 years of extensive experience in construction, telecom site development, data center construction, and OSP works, including 35 years in the UAE, 10 of which were with Etisalat and 13 with Du, I have successfully led initiatives across all phases of business operations. This includes setting up mobile networks for both Etisalat and Du by executing telecom projects from the ground up, driving business turnarounds, and leading strategic restructuring efforts. I

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