Ahmed Abdelwahab

IT Infrastructure General Manager @ Egypt Post

About

Hello and Welcome to my profile! This is Ahmed Abdelwahab - With over 20 years of hands-on expertise in the Telecom and IT sectors, I’ve managed complex IT infrastructures and pioneered many energy-efficient solutions. My journey has seen me lead high-impact projects, particularly in data center design and optimization, ensuring systems run smoothly while embracing sustainability. My leadership spans complex transformations, where I’ve steered initiatives that elevate operational performance and bolster organizational goals. Throughout my career, I've worked with renowned organizations, including Vodafone and Egypt National Post (ENPO), where I led innovative strategies to future-proof IT operations and optimize energy use. My approach is deeply rooted in balancing technological advancements with practical, energy-conscious applications, ensuring resilient, scalable solutions. Proficient in vendor negotiations, project leadership, and technical oversight, my work consistently delivers tangible results. I thrive in environments that demand both strategic foresight and meticulous execution, helping teams and organizations achieve operational brilliance while pushing boundaries in green technologies. Core Specialties: - Advanced IT Infrastructure Leadership - Data Center Design & Energy Optimization - Strategic Telecom Infrastructure Planning - Resilience & Disaster Recovery Expertise - Team Development & Cross-Functional Collaboration Having spoken at major industry events, I’m passionate about sharing insights on sustainable tech advancements and am always open to discussing cutting-edge approaches to IT and energy management. Let’s connect to explore how we can collaborate on impactful solutions for the future of IT infrastructure.

Country

City

Egypt

Industry

Telecommunications

Skill

Internet of Things (IoT), IT Business Strategy, IT Strategy, IT Transformation, Digital Transformation, Financial Performance, Regulatory Affairs, Mitigation Strategies, Critical Infrastructure, Workforce Planning, Operational Excellence, Emerging Technologies, IT Management, Commercial Awareness, Contract Management, Relationship Development, Delivery Of Projects, Project Control, Solar Energy, Sustainability Consulting

Experience

IT Infrastructure General Manager

Egypt Post

2022-3 - Present · 4 yrs 7 mos

Cairo, Egypt

Plan, design and operate IT infrastructure transformation aligned with Egypt's national digitization strategy. • Implemented resilient architectures, enforcing industry-standard SLAs, deploying proactive monitoring tools, and managing Disaster Recovery capabilities to ensure minimal downtime and uninterrupted services. • Designed and led the certification process of Egypt's first Tier IV data center expanding to 6 MVA from Uptime; upgraded DR site to Tier III, with enhanced energy efficiency. • Modernized compute and storage infrastructure, achieving ~ 1PB capacity and resilient backup systems. • Developed strategic roadmaps for data center and cloud modernization (VMware Cloud Foundation deployment) to host all ENPO organization and ENPO investment companies’ services. • Oversaw migration of over 200 databases including transformation from Exadata to ExaCC. • Introduced Active Directory and joined ~ 40K users for secure environment and centralized operations. • Re-designed and upgraded Email Exchange system for 20k+ users. • Communicated with vendors (Oracle, HP, Dell-EMC, Commvault, SAP, Vertiv) on solution design, pricing, and implementation.

Data Centers & Energy Consultant

2021-4 - Present · 5 yrs 6 mos

- Provided consultation for data centers design, enhancement, energy efficiency techniques. - Developed operational models for smart cities

Technology Centers & Energy Subject Matter Expert

Vodafone

2010-8 - 2021-4 · 10 yrs 9 mos

Cairo

- Managed a €12M-€20M budget for datacenter operations and energy management. - Led disaster recovery and resilience programs for mission-critical systems. - Spearheaded the design and implementation of modular datacenters. - Directed MEP renovations and Tier upgrades for seven datacenters.

Site Infrastructure & Energy Interim Manager

Vodafone

2012-5 - 2013-5 · 1 yr 1 mo

Cairo

- Developed green energy strategies and cost-saving initiatives for Vodafone’s sites. - Managed MEP planning, space design, and energy solutions across multiple regions. - Controlled a €50M budget for site infrastructure upgrades.

Program Management Senior Team Leader

Vodafone

2007 - 2010-8 · 3 yrs

Cairo

- Directed Core Network programs with budgets between €50M-€70M. - Negotiated vendor contracts and managed CAPEX/OPEX budgets. - Led over 50 medium to large-scale projects for network infrastructure.

Short-term Project Manager | International Assignment

Vodafone

2008-10 - 2008-12 · 3 mos

Ghana

- Performed & Guided the feasibility studies for Fixed Network Expansions and new services. - Led a team of new project managers and transfer the PM knowledge. - Conducted cost/Revenue Analysis for new projects in Ghana Telecom Fixed network.

Network Rollout & Testing Team Leader

Vodafone

2004 - 2007 · 3 yrs

Cairo

- Led roaming and interconnect testing for global network expansion. - Developed testing protocols and ensured seamless network rollout operations.

Roaming Planning Senior Engineer

Vodafone

2002 - 2004 · 2 yrs

Cairo

- Established the GPRS roaming and GRX connectivity. - Managed the modification of Data Roaming Tariff project. - Managed the WiFi / WiFi Roaming Project. - Created quantitative and qualitative reports on monthly, quarterly and yearly Roaming performance. - Provided second line support for OP’s in troubleshooting roaming & SS7 faults.

Roaming & Interconnect Engineer

Vodafone

2000 - 2002 · 2 yrs

Cairo

- Established roaming with 50+ GSM / GRPS roaming partners. - Troubleshoot SS7 and Interconnect problems (1st line support). - Established SS7 backups with different carriers.