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TAPIO NISKALA

Helsinki

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive project management experience at Nokia and other leading telecom vendors and operators, including Ericsson, Huawei, and ZTE, excelling in network troubleshooting and installation expertise. Proven track record in leading successful telecom projects, ensuring quality assurance and technical documentation. Adept at fostering collaboration and driving efficiency in high-stakes environments.

Overview

44
44
years of professional experience

Work History

Kuljettaja

Flovi
02.2025 - Current
  • Autojen siirtoajot, 40kpl/8000km, työ jatkuu.

Installation Manager

Nokia Finland
05.2021 - 12.2024
  • Contracting as Installation Manager on Suomen Yhteisverkko (SYV) Swap and 5G Roll-Out Project

Engineering Manager

Nokia Norway
10.2019 - 03.2021
  • Contracting as Engineering Manager on Ice Norway Phase4 Roll-Out Project

Implementation Manager

Digicel Group
08.2018 - 03.2019
  • Contracting as Implementation Manager on Digicel MAKO RAN Swap and Network Modernization Project, St Lucia and St Vincent and Grenadines.

Regional RAN Project Manager

Qroi Myanmar
10.2015 - 12.2016
  • Contracting as Regional RAN Project Manager on the MPT- KSGM Jo Project, Pyay Region, Myanmar; 2G, 3G(UMTS). Full Turn Key, Tower Share and Co-Location Sites Roll-Out behalf of Customer MPT-KSGM (Sumitomo Group).

RAN Implementation Manager

Ericsson Senegal
07.2013 - 12.2014
  • Contracting as RAN Implementation Manager on the Tigo Network Modernization Project; 2G Swap, 3G, New Sites, LTE (4G)

Telecom Project Manager

Huawei Technologies Norway AS
07.2011 - 06.2013
  • Employed as Telecom Project Manager for several Projects in Norway and Sweden

RAN Swap Implementation Manager

ZTE Hungary
08.2010 - 06.2011
  • Contracting as RAN Swap Implementation Manager on the Telenor GSM/UMTS/LTE swap and new sites project.

RAN Implementation Manager

NSN Nigeria
04.2009 - 06.2010
  • Contracting as RAN Implementation Manager on the NSN Etisalat GSM 900/1800 project.

CME Acceptance Manager

Alcatel-Lucent Malaysia
07.2008 - 04.2009
  • Contracting as CME Acceptance Manager on Packet1 Wimax project.

RAN Site Manager

Nokia Iran
11.2006 - 05.2008
  • Contracting as RAN Site Manager on MTN Irancell GSM 900/1800 project.

Implementation Supervisor

Nokia Bangladesh
01.2006 - 09.2006
  • Contracting as Implementation Supervisor on Warid GSM1800 Project in Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Regional Civil Works and Telecom Installation Implementation Consultant

Maxis Malaysia
01.2005 - 12.2005

Civil Works and Telecom Installation Supervisor

DiGi Telenor Malaysia
06.2003 - 11.2004
  • Contracting as Civil Works and Telecom Installation supervisor on DiGi New Vendor Project (Swap).

Regional Civil Works and Telecom Installation Field Supervisor

DiGi Telenor Malaysia
01.2002 - 04.2003

Telecom Implementation Supervisor

Nokia Japan
07.2001 - 12.2001
  • Contracting as Telecom Implementation Supervisor on J-Phone 3G (WCDMA) project in Sendai, Japan.

Member of Procedures and Standards Audit Team

DiGI Telenor Malaysia
02.2001 - 05.2001

Telecom Implementation Supervisor/Planner

Nokia Brazil
09.2000 - 12.2000
  • Telecom Implementation Supervisor/Planner for Nokia Brazil GSM1800 Project in Sao Paolo, Brazil (No customer on that time).

Telecom Implementation Supervisor/Planner

Nokia Networks China
10.1999 - 08.2000
  • Telecom Implementation Supervisor/Planner for China Mobile GSM900 Project in Kunming, Yunnan Province, China.

Telecom Implementation Supervisor

Nokia Networks Kuwait
08.1998 - 07.1999

Telecom Implementation Supervisor

Nokia Networks Uzbekistan
06.1998 - 06.1998

Nokia Networks Finland
01.1996 - 06.1998
  • Telia DSC 1800 Project in Helsinki/Turku, Finland.

Electrician

Several
Helsinki
08.1981 - 12.1995
  • Performed electrical installations, maintenance and repairs of electrical systems, wiring, fixtures and components.

Education

Electrician

Länsi-Pohjan Ammattikoulu
Tornio, Finland
05-1981

Skills

  • Project management
  • Network troubleshooting
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Installation expertise
  • Technical documentation
  • Quality assurance
  • Installation processes
  • Scheduling coordination
  • Resource allocation
  • Stakeholder communication
  • Problem solving
  • Risk assessment
  • Remote office availability
  • Decision-making
  • Cultural awareness
  • Computer skills
  • Written communication
  • MS office

Personal Information

Nationality: Finnish

Languages

Finnish
First Language
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Swedish
Intermediate (B1)
B1

Timeline

Kuljettaja

Flovi
02.2025 - Current

Installation Manager

Nokia Finland
05.2021 - 12.2024

Engineering Manager

Nokia Norway
10.2019 - 03.2021

Implementation Manager

Digicel Group
08.2018 - 03.2019

Regional RAN Project Manager

Qroi Myanmar
10.2015 - 12.2016

RAN Implementation Manager

Ericsson Senegal
07.2013 - 12.2014

Telecom Project Manager

Huawei Technologies Norway AS
07.2011 - 06.2013

RAN Swap Implementation Manager

ZTE Hungary
08.2010 - 06.2011

RAN Implementation Manager

NSN Nigeria
04.2009 - 06.2010

CME Acceptance Manager

Alcatel-Lucent Malaysia
07.2008 - 04.2009

RAN Site Manager

Nokia Iran
11.2006 - 05.2008

Implementation Supervisor

Nokia Bangladesh
01.2006 - 09.2006

Regional Civil Works and Telecom Installation Implementation Consultant

Maxis Malaysia
01.2005 - 12.2005

Civil Works and Telecom Installation Supervisor

DiGi Telenor Malaysia
06.2003 - 11.2004

Regional Civil Works and Telecom Installation Field Supervisor

DiGi Telenor Malaysia
01.2002 - 04.2003

Telecom Implementation Supervisor

Nokia Japan
07.2001 - 12.2001

Member of Procedures and Standards Audit Team

DiGI Telenor Malaysia
02.2001 - 05.2001

Telecom Implementation Supervisor/Planner

Nokia Brazil
09.2000 - 12.2000

Telecom Implementation Supervisor/Planner

Nokia Networks China
10.1999 - 08.2000

Telecom Implementation Supervisor

Nokia Networks Kuwait
08.1998 - 07.1999

Telecom Implementation Supervisor

Nokia Networks Uzbekistan
06.1998 - 06.1998

Nokia Networks Finland
01.1996 - 06.1998

Electrician

Several
08.1981 - 12.1995

Electrician

Länsi-Pohjan Ammattikoulu
TAPIO NISKALA