Talha Soudani

Responsibilities • Design & Implementation: Designed and deployed scalable, resilient telecom systems including SCADA, DCS, SDH/DWDM, TETRA, IP telephony (ALCATEL), CCTV, PAGA, and Fire & Gas across production sites. • Onshore & Offshore Support: Delivered secure, high-availability connectivity across remote facilities via fiber optics, microwave, and satellite (VSAT) technologies. • Network Configuration: Configured and maintained enterprise LAN/WAN systems (Cisco routing & switching, SD-WAN, structured cabling) ensuring 99.9% uptime. • Project Management: Led telecom scopes in brownfield upgrades and reinstrumentation projects, preparing technical specs, supervising contractors, and achieving milestone delivery. • Systems Integration: Integrated SCADA, DCS, and Fire & Gas with telecom backbones; executed FAT/SAT, commissioning, and site acceptance testing. • Cybersecurity & Compliance: Enforced cybersecurity protocols in line with IEC, ITU, and HSE standards, securing telecom assets in hazardous oil & gas environments. • Coordination & Leadership: Collaborated with ICT divisions, corporate PMs, and vendors to align telecom systems with operational needs. • Documentation & Reporting: Produced technical diagrams, reports, and as-built documentation for audits and continuous improvement. Key Projects & Achievements • Directed reinstrumentation of CPF Haoud Berkaoui, integrating SCADA, DCS, and Fire & Gas into a unified telecom backbone, boosting reliability and safety. • Deployed DVB-T broadcasting and TETRA radio networks, enhancing communication coverage across remote oilfield sites. • Implemented and managed enterprise-grade ALCATEL telephony systems, modernizing voice communications. • Led onshore telecom network upgrades, improving system availability by 15%.