Saad Azim

Certified IPC-A-610 Quality Inspector with over 5 years of experience inspecting printed circuit board (PCB) assemblies, electro-mechanical components, and soldered connections.. Known for expertise in optimizing operational efficiencies while reducing costs through superior strategic planning and organizational skills. Maintaining high standards in production, ensuring products meet regulatory, safety, and customer expectations.

Strong analytical and communication skills with the ability to work effectively with others

QC Inspector - Vexos - Markham, Canada

(2026)

• Perform all visual and final inspection steps per work instructions and product process plans in accordance with View Station
• Ensure all customer documents, BOM (Bill Of Material) and special drawings or customer specs are being checked for and being followed.
• Verify all processes are performed to the documentation.
• Handle and store materials/boards using ESD guidlines.
• Perform visual and dimensional inspections of surface-mount (SMT) and through-hole PCB assemblies.
• Identify solder defects, component misalignment, and bridging using high-magnification stereo microscopes.

Inspection Engineer - Celestica - Toronto, Canada

(2011 - 2020)

• Testing of electronic cards, mechanical assembly, post solder VM following MPI (Manufacturing Processing Information), Repair of electronic cards and involvement in re-work activity as per electronic standards IPC- 610 class 1, 2, and 3., System integration and functional test verification of various products of Alcatel and Lucent
• Perform rigorous incoming, in-process, and final visual inspections of SMT and thru-hole PCB assemblies using IPC-A-610 criteria.

RF Communication Engineer - Suncor Energy Inc. - Fort McMurray, Alberta

(2010-07 - 2010-11)

• Perform critical assessments when there are unexpected equipment failures to determine if changes to the maintenance programs are appropriate.
• Conduct equipment history reviews to identify the reliability and recommend an action plan.
• Develop equipment strategies in order to improve maintenance plans by minimizing downtime and maintenance cost.
• Work closely with Industry Canada and the business units to ensure that the company

Implementation Specialist - Glentel Inc.

(2010-01 - 2010-03)

• Managed Digital P25 Multi Cast Radio and Simulcast Paging System. This project has three sites to provide Communication facilities to the NIAGARA Falls Fire Department (NFFS) in the NIAGARA AREA and its vicinity
• Coordinate with vendors to utilize resources to reduce overhead cost of project and save revenue of the company and highlight issues that cause excess of budget by giving solutions.
• Coordinate with Motorola to expertise project deliverables and project handover on time and up to the customer’s satisfactions and comply Motorola R56 standards.

BSS Technical Support Engineer - Huawei - Toronto, ON

(2008-10 - 2009-02)

• Responsible to provide technical support to Huawei’s Clients in Canada, (Tellus & Bell Canada) for NODE B and RNC Installation.

Network Consultant - NTG Clarity - Markham, ON

(2007-05 - 2008-10)

• Worked for NTG clients in Canada using Network Inventory and Configuration (NIC) module of NTGs flagship OSS (Operation support system) NTS
• Technical member of data migration and data clean up project of PPL Telecom (USA)

Telecommunication Engineer - Mobilink - Pakistan

(2004 - 2007)

Largest operator with over twenty five million subscribers. Project cost US $ 65 M

• Was responsible for GSM network expansion to resolve capacity/coverage issues (20 sites/month) Generate regular reports detialing troubles, actions, suggested enhancements
• Engaged vendors to improve quality and services up to engineering standards; monitored time line of project.
• Coordinated activities with different vendors to utilize their resources efficiently and reduce overhead costs to achieve the network performance objectives
• Involved in new product specs, engineering information related to re-designing and expansion of cell sites projects, Responsible to raise work orders and coordinate with NOC (Network Operation Center) to complete task on time.

Telecommunication Project Engineer - ABTSS - Saudi Arabia

(1999 - 2004)

Provides communication services to government and ministries in Saudi Arabia. Project cost US $17M

• Installed/maintained Smart Zone Motorola trunking radio system for customer
• Develops required project documentation identifying project goals and tasks and generating assignments consistent to meet objectives.
• Generated daily reports to monitor system’s health, and snag list to rectify technical issues.
• Managed inventory by tracking failure rates; coordinated with departments for safe delivery
• Responsible for site survey, planning and designing communication systems for various customers including ministries
• Responsible to negotiate with vendors and suppliers on issues such as cost and product availability to maintain capitol cost control and equipment supply

Telecommunications Project Engineer - NASCO (MOTOROLA) - Saudi Arabia

(1997 - 1999)

Authorized Motorola Dealer in Saudi Arabia. Project cost US $15.6M

• Installed and modified Motorola Smart Zone Astro Trunking System.
• Responsible for site survey, planning and designing communication systems for various customers including ministries
• Collaborate with planning, engineering, procurement, build, and operations primes to prioritize and schedule project deliverables

B. Eng. - Electronics - N.E.D. University of Engineering & Technology

PMP Courses - Project Management - Centennial College (2009-08 - 2009-12)

PMP courses - Project Management - University of Toronto (2009-04 - 2009-06)