Kabo Pule

Kabo Pule

Radio Access Network Engineer - Trainee

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Registered Professional Engineer - Pr.Eng Telecommunications | PMO

  • Education

    • University of Essex

      2005 - 2008
      Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) Telecommunications Engineering

      Final Year Project Title: ''Measuring the Atmospheric conditions using the Radio Frequency (RF) Principles & Techniques.''

    • University of Botswana

      2003 - 2005
      Bachelor of Science (Engineering Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry)
  • Experience

    • Botswana Telecommunications Corporation/be mobile

      Jan 2011 - Mar 2011
      Radio Access Network Engineer - Trainee

      Worked at Botswana Telecommunications Corporation Group/Be Mobile in the Network Operations Systems Department.Team work with Ericsson's & Huawei consultants and BTC engineers carrying daily mobile systems duties by providing technical operations and maintenance support of the Ericsson and Huawei systems both in the OSS (Operations and support systems), RNC (radio node controller) for 3G and BSS/RAN for the base Transceiver stations doing some backup and configuration for the network using WINFIOL and use of ALEX Library for troubleshooting.Attending to Radio Base Station faults for 2216 sites, liaising with Transmission section during fault resolution. Checking E1's on the Digital Distribution Frame (DDF).Main duties included:1. Maintenance functions and routine checks on all radio base stations (RBSs) and support system.2. Provisions of services to customers.3. Reporting detected faults to engineer team leader.4. Recording all outbound and providing reports.5. Network surveillance. Show less

    • Botswana Television

      Apr 2011 - Sept 2013
      Broadcasting Network Engineer

      1. Monitors the quality and availability of television (BTV signals) reception and rectifying problems.2. Network support (provides end user support, editors, producers and television reporters).3. Troubleshooting Quantel system (system analyst and management), ENPS and Omnibus systems.4. Broadcasting live events and sending video & audio using mobile satellite equipment.5. Providing technical support to Botswana TV productions.6. Operates various broadcast equipment.7. Carries out preventative and corrective maintenance of broadcast equipment and systems.8. Installs & modifies broadcast equipment and systems.9. Carries out conversion, transfer and backup of media formats.10. Provides first line maintenance of broadcasting equipment & auxiliaries.11. Monitors studios and transmitter outputs.12. Assist in recordings for television & radio (Radio Botswana 1 & 2) programs.13. Implement operational guidelines.14. Receivers local and international feeds. Show less

    • Civil Aviation Authority of Botswana - Sir Seretse Khama International Airport

      Oct 2013 - Oct 2023
      Aeronautical Telecommunications Engineer

      1. Identifies Communication Projects required for Improvement of efficient, safe & secure Air Transport in Botswana flying region & coordinated neighboring regions.2. Project Management for procurement of new technical Air Traffic services equipment (consultancy engagements & maintenance contracts negotiations) in-compliance with Procurement Regulations, Standards & Policies.3. Supervises sitting installation, optimization & commissioning, maintenance and operation of Aeronautical communications equipment and systems for Air Traffic Control at all airports in Botswana.4. Drives the formulation, amendment & implementation of policies of Air Navigation Services (Manuals of Operations - Technical), maintenance schedules, plan, budget, processes & procedures.5. Manages high level performance of the Air Navigation and Telecommunication systems.6. Ensures availability of Air Traffic Services, radio communications, navigations systems (Landing, Take-off & Enroute), Surveillance-radar & Automation to ease communications for air-traffic controllers & pilots in- compliace with ICAO regulations (Adherence to Provision of CNS Service Standards).7. Participated in ICVM (ICAO Coordinated Validated Mission) Universal Safety Oversight Audit Programme that finally addressed Botswana's Significant Safety Concerns.8. External & internal stakeholder Engagement, Contracts & Service Level Agreement management.9. Facilitate Civil Aviation Authority of Botswana - Air Navigation Services Assets & facilities management through new projects, upgrades, maintenance (Preventative & Corrective) and refurbishments.10. Orchestrated Strategic-Deployment of Covid-19 Disaster Recovery Air Traffic Control (ATC) Centre for Air Traffic Services Business Continuity standby incases of temporary-closures of main ATC Centres due to covid-19 cases. Radio Comunications (TDM/E1 configurations over TCP/IP), Surveillance radar & Aeronautical Information Services (IP Services).11. Airspace Design GBR FIR Show less

    • Botswana Telecommunications Corporation (BTC)

      Nov 2023 - now
      Ass. Manager Technology

      - Core & Switch Operations Support.- Quality Of Service (QOS) Provisions & Monitoring.- Customer Satisfaction both Internal & External.- Guide Operational Strategies.- Project Management & Implementation.- Transmission Network Management (SDH, PDH), Radwin, Ericsson, Huawei RTN (NCE iMaster), Cambium, Ceragon (Netmaster), Polynet & DCN Management.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Professional Engineer - Pr.Eng Certificate

      Engineers Registration Board Botswana
      May 2019
    • Networking Essentials

      Cisco Networking Academy
      Apr 2021
      View certificate certificate
    • Introduction to Cybersecurity

      Cisco Networking Academy
      Mar 2021
      View certificate certificate