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Aleksandar MihailovAM

Aleksandar Mihailov

| Senior Infrastructure & FTTH Leader | Crisis Ma

$700/day
Dubai, AE
15+ years

Average response time: 1 hour

About Aleksandar

I am an Executive MBA (graduating Jan 2026) and PM Practitioner-certified senior leader with 20+ years of experience in telecom infrastructure, FTTH deployment, crisis management, project turnaround, and operational transformation.

I specialize in stabilizing failing delivery environments, accelerating execution under pressure, and leading multicultural, cross-functional teams across multiple time zones. My work includes:

96-hour FTTH supply chain acceleration (90-day lead time reduced to 4 days)

Crisis reset of dysfunctional project teams (“60-second intervention”)

Infrastructure continuity during organizational shutdown

TCO & OPEX optimization through vendor strategy and process redesign

Full lifecycle project delivery in EPC/telecom environments

Available for:
PMO consulting, crisis management, project recovery, FTTH deployment advisory, delivery acceleration, vendor strategy, and operational transformation.
  • Serbian

    Native or bilingual

  • English

    Native or bilingual

Can work on-site
Dubai (up to 50km)

Experience

  • NOKIA, Telecommunications Company, NI Services
    Technical Project Manager
    TELECOMMUNICATIONS
    December 2018 - Today (7 years and 6 months)
    Belgrade, Serbia
    Description: As TPM responsible for purchasing and management of materials on ALL IP TS Project in Serbia. Also, responsible for final control of design and for checking compliance of the design with the quantities of works and materials. Authorized to approve the design change, if is required by the situation on the site. Assisting the General Project Manager in the performance of daily duties, and, in case of his inability, as a substitute/deputy. During Temporary Assignment in the presales as manager (2023) in charged of analyzing business opportunities in the global telecommunications market. Creation of business offers adapted to the needs and climate of a potential investor. Technical support to presales teams from other divisions in cases of cross-functional service offers. Managing the handover after the WinCase phase. design, construction and implementation of telecommunication systems
    Project Management Change Management Business development Risk Management Risk analysis
  • KBVDATACOM D.O.O company
    Project Manager
    TELECOMMUNICATIONS
    September 2016 - December 2018 (2 years and 3 months)
    Belgrade, Serbia
    As a project manager, I was responsible for the implementation of telecommunication network on large number of sites at the same time.
    For each site I allocated a subcontractor, with me as the main point of contact for supervision, with daily communication. I personally contacted subcontractors and introduced them to the work. Also, I took part in creating decision of which projects to compete for, considering the technical, financial and workforce capacity of my company. Responsible for the success of implementation of each project from start to finish.
  • Kablprojekt D.O.O company
    Chief Technical Officer
    June 2016 - September 2016 (3 months)
    Description: As the Chief Technical Officer and Deputy CEO of a company specializing in telecommunications design, construction, and consulting, this role combines strategic leadership with hands-on operational excellence. The CTO oversees all technical sectors of the organization, ensuring consistent performance through structured daily, weekly, monthly, and annual planning. A core responsibility is the management and execution of large-scale, high-impact telecommunications projects—both domestic and international. This includes end-to-end oversight from conceptual design through implementation, ensuring technical quality, budget control, and client satisfaction. The CTO leads multidisciplinary field teams, fosters cross-functional collaboration, and cultivates a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. In addition to driving operational success, the CTO plays a key role in talent strategy— recruiting, developing, and retaining top engineering and project management talent. The role also supports the company's expansion strategy through active engagement in international industry events, strategic partnerships, and market entry initiatives. As Deputy CEO, the CTO contributes to the overall corporate strategy, supports executive decision-making, and ensures alignment between technical execution and business growth objectives.

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Education

  • Executive MBA
    Valar Institute
    2026
    Executive MBA
  • License for telecommunication networks and systems design License for constructing telecommunication networks and systems
    License for telecommunication networks and systems design License for constructing telecommunication networks and systems

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