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
2025.02 - Current
- Autojen siirtoajot, 40kpl/8000km, työ jatkuu.
Installation Manager
Nokia Finland
2021.05 - 2024.12
- Contracting as Installation Manager on Suomen Yhteisverkko (SYV) Swap and 5G Roll-Out Project
Engineering Manager
Nokia Norway
2019.10 - 2021.03
- Contracting as Engineering Manager on Ice Norway Phase4 Roll-Out Project
Implementation Manager
Digicel Group
2018.08 - 2019.03
- 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
2015.10 - 2016.12
- 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
2013.07 - 2014.12
- 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
2011.07 - 2013.06
- Employed as Telecom Project Manager for several Projects in Norway and Sweden
RAN Swap Implementation Manager
ZTE Hungary
2010.08 - 2011.06
- Contracting as RAN Swap Implementation Manager on the Telenor GSM/UMTS/LTE swap and new sites project.
RAN Implementation Manager
NSN Nigeria
2009.04 - 2010.06
- Contracting as RAN Implementation Manager on the NSN Etisalat GSM 900/1800 project.
CME Acceptance Manager
Alcatel-Lucent Malaysia
2008.07 - 2009.04
- Contracting as CME Acceptance Manager on Packet1 Wimax project.
RAN Site Manager
Nokia Iran
2006.11 - 2008.05
- Contracting as RAN Site Manager on MTN Irancell GSM 900/1800 project.
Implementation Supervisor
Nokia Bangladesh
2006.01 - 2006.09
- Contracting as Implementation Supervisor on Warid GSM1800 Project in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Regional Civil Works and Telecom Installation Implementation Consultant
Maxis Malaysia
2005.01 - 2005.12
Civil Works and Telecom Installation Supervisor
DiGi Telenor Malaysia
2003.06 - 2004.11
- 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
2002.01 - 2003.04
Telecom Implementation Supervisor
Nokia Japan
2001.07 - 2001.12
- Contracting as Telecom Implementation Supervisor on J-Phone 3G (WCDMA) project in Sendai, Japan.
Member of Procedures and Standards Audit Team
DiGI Telenor Malaysia
2001.02 - 2001.05
Telecom Implementation Supervisor/Planner
Nokia Brazil
2000.09 - 2000.12
- 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
1999.10 - 2000.08
- Telecom Implementation Supervisor/Planner for China Mobile GSM900 Project in Kunming, Yunnan Province, China.
Telecom Implementation Supervisor
Nokia Networks Kuwait
1998.08 - 1999.07
Telecom Implementation Supervisor
Nokia Networks Uzbekistan
1998.06 - 1998.06
Nokia Networks Finland
1996.01 - 1998.06
- Telia DSC 1800 Project in Helsinki/Turku, Finland.
Electrician
Several
Helsinki
1981.08 - 1995.12
- Performed electrical installations, maintenance and repairs of electrical systems, wiring, fixtures and components.
Education
Electrician
Länsi-Pohjan Ammattikoulu
Tornio, Finland1981-05
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
2025.02 - Current
Installation Manager
Nokia Finland
2021.05 - 2024.12
Engineering Manager
Nokia Norway
2019.10 - 2021.03
Implementation Manager
Digicel Group
2018.08 - 2019.03
Regional RAN Project Manager
Qroi Myanmar
2015.10 - 2016.12
RAN Implementation Manager
Ericsson Senegal
2013.07 - 2014.12
Telecom Project Manager
Huawei Technologies Norway AS
2011.07 - 2013.06
RAN Swap Implementation Manager
ZTE Hungary
2010.08 - 2011.06
RAN Implementation Manager
NSN Nigeria
2009.04 - 2010.06
CME Acceptance Manager
Alcatel-Lucent Malaysia
2008.07 - 2009.04
RAN Site Manager
Nokia Iran
2006.11 - 2008.05
Implementation Supervisor
Nokia Bangladesh
2006.01 - 2006.09
Regional Civil Works and Telecom Installation Implementation Consultant
Maxis Malaysia
2005.01 - 2005.12
Civil Works and Telecom Installation Supervisor
DiGi Telenor Malaysia
2003.06 - 2004.11
Regional Civil Works and Telecom Installation Field Supervisor
DiGi Telenor Malaysia
2002.01 - 2003.04
Telecom Implementation Supervisor
Nokia Japan
2001.07 - 2001.12
Member of Procedures and Standards Audit Team
DiGI Telenor Malaysia
2001.02 - 2001.05
Telecom Implementation Supervisor/Planner
Nokia Brazil
2000.09 - 2000.12
Telecom Implementation Supervisor/Planner
Nokia Networks China
1999.10 - 2000.08
Telecom Implementation Supervisor
Nokia Networks Kuwait
1998.08 - 1999.07
Telecom Implementation Supervisor
Nokia Networks Uzbekistan
1998.06 - 1998.06
Nokia Networks Finland
1996.01 - 1998.06
Electrician
Several
1981.08 - 1995.12
Electrician
Länsi-Pohjan Ammattikoulu