Ahmed Saad Mahmood
STATE_US
Summary
Entrepreneurial Leader experienced in founding and managing companies, leveraging a technical engineering background in networks, telecom, and software. Built and led two organizations from inception to over 200 employees, serving tens of thousands of customers through expertise in network infrastructure, digital product development, and strategic partnerships. Focused on driving growth and success through innovative problem-solving, market analysis, and cohesive team leadership.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder & General Manager
eStation
01.2025 - 01.2026
- Founded software company and led technical team of 8 (with two co-founding CTOs) to develop portfolio of digital products for e-commerce, business management, and AI-powered solutions.
- Created software company focused on innovative solutions
- Established strategic partnerships to enhance service offerings and drive business growth.
- Led cross-functional teams to implement innovative solutions for telecommunications projects.
- Developed and executed operational strategies to improve customer satisfaction and retention rates.
Founder & General Manager
Skyline Telecom
01.2016 - 11.2025
- Built an ISP company from the ground up to a team exceeding 210 employees.
- Led subscriber base growth to 55,000 wireless subscribers and 25,000 FTTH subscribers across 78 service zones.
- Established civil works division to manage excavation and field installation operations, enhancing project execution.
- Led growth of subscriber base to 55,000 wireless and 25,000 FTTH subscribers across 78 service zones, significantly expanding market reach.
- Negotiated strategic partnership with Earthlink for 50% equity stake, strengthening company position in the market.
- Developed and implemented strategic business plans to drive growth and optimize operations.
- Led cross-functional teams to enhance product offerings and improve customer satisfaction.
- Established key performance indicators to measure operational success and track progress against goals.
- Cultivated partnerships with stakeholders to expand market reach and foster collaborative initiatives.
- Analyzed market trends to identify opportunities for innovation and competitive advantage.
- Streamlined internal processes, resulting in increased efficiency and reduced operational costs.
Datacom Engineer
Huawei
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Installed data centers in multiple telecom exchanges across Baghdad and other governorates; configured Huawei network switches to ensure optimal network performance.
- Contributed to DWDM project implementation in Phase 4.
- Led cross-functional teams to enhance product development processes and improve time-to-market efficiency.
- Developed and implemented innovative solutions to optimize network performance and reliability.
- Led engineering teams to successfully complete projects on time and within budget.
- Designed and implemented quality control processes to facilitate customer satisfaction.
Employee → Supervisor → NOC Engineer
Al Jazeera Telecom
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Advanced from employee to supervisor, then to Network Operations Center (NOC) Engineer, enhancing operational oversight.
- Supervised daily operations to ensure team adherence to service quality standards.
- Trained and mentored new staff, enhancing their operational efficiency and customer service skills.
- Implemented process improvements that streamlined workflows, resulting in increased productivity.
Education
High School Diploma -
Distinguished High School
Baghdad01-2008
Bachelor's Degree - Computer and Software Engineering
Al-Mustansiriya University
Baghdad01-2012
Skills
- Technical Infrastructure
- ISP network management
- Design and management of integrated ISP networks (wireless and fiber FTTH), tower and microwave link connectivity, and data center infrastructure
- Vendor Management
- Configuration of Huawei networking equipment on DWDM projects
- SaaS product development
- Strategic thinking
- Leadership
- Team management
- Strategic planning
- Business Development
- Product development
LANGUAGES
Arabic: Native
English: Very Good
French: Basic grammar knowledge (theoretical study)
TOOLS & SYSTEMS
- Task and project management: ClickUp — for tracking task distribution, status, and delivery deadlines.
- Regular use of Excel / Google Sheets to organize and track company operations and projects.
- Monitoring and reviewing subscriber data and support requests via a commercial ISP-focused platform, supporting a subscriber base of 80,000+.
LEADERSHIP SKILLS
- Founding and scaling companies from the ground up (Startup to Scale).
- Managing cross-functional, multi-level teams: technical, sales, logistics, and civil works.
- Negotiating strategic partnerships.
- Financial and accounting management, with cost optimization that preserves project quality.
- Customer relationship management and satisfaction tracking across large customer bases.
- Executive leadership and strategic decision-making.
Timeline
Founder & General Manager
eStation
01.2025 - 01.2026
Founder & General Manager
Skyline Telecom
01.2016 - 11.2025
Datacom Engineer
Huawei
01.2014 - 01.2015
Employee → Supervisor → NOC Engineer
Al Jazeera Telecom
01.2012 - 01.2014
High School Diploma -
Distinguished High School
Bachelor's Degree - Computer and Software Engineering
Al-Mustansiriya University