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, Finland05-1981
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
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