Experience

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  Nera networks as

  Oct 2008 - Aug 2010

  Transmission field engineer/project supervisor

  • Supervised installation, operation, maintenance and commissioning of NERA Radios (INTERLINK, CITYLINK, COMPACTLINK, EVOLUTION SHORT 1+0 to 4+0 and LONGHAUL 3+1 to 8+0).• Provided leadership and technical expertise on production related issues and ensured implementation of production plans, quality control, and production processes.• Created drawings for electrical and mechanical projects, including detailed drawings with respect to ordered profile. Redesigned existing links and checked/corrected new designs.• Maintained high level of work safety standards and ensured daily housekeeping.• Controlled quality of deliverables received from third parties. Show less

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  Ceragon networks

  Aug 2010 - Oct 2016

  Head transmission planning and implementation manager

  • Provided leadership for all projects involving planning and design for top tier telecom and network firms including GLO Business Solution, GLO1, GLO Mobile, Etisalat, Airtel, Visafone, 21st Century, Vodacom and Main One Cable Company.• Planned, designed and implemented transmission services for all EVOLUTION radios (8+0 to 1+0 Config), EVO IP XPAND (6+0 to 3+1 METRO and IP), IP10, 1500R and IP20 SERIES. • Ensured delivery of full IP solutions end-to-end for all 3G and enterprise services, including upgrade and software support solution.• Directed preparation and submission of survey results to customer for site acquisition and deployment.• Responded to Surveyors/Installers during survey and installation and ensured adherence to shared technical information such as RSLs, Interferences, and Site coordinates.• Developed and provided delivery request to customers. Approved radio equipment for delivery based on design to customers and implemented customer training on IP10 series, 1500R, IP20C, IP20GX, IP20N.• Coordinated implementation and performance reporting of network elements of NetMaster and Polyview Systems.• Validated final survey and design for all configurations to meet required EPO for NCC submission. Show less

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  Huawei technologies

  Oct 2016 - Mar 2017

  Transmission (specialist ) - planning and implementation manager (lte deployment)

  • Planned and coordinated microwave network performance optimization, LTE Microwave link and optimization, and LTE link deployment and implementation. • Developed BOQ for microwave transmission and managed resource allocation on project implementation.• Implemented microwave transmission installation and oversaw commission and integration of Huawei RTN 950A, RTN 950, RTN910, RTN 905. Identified and resolved issues during microwave radio implementation including E-node and B issues.• Administered frequency planning and scanning. Conducted technical site surveys and LOS validation. • Configured VLAN and related services and planned and implemented microwave link 3G design and support services. Show less

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  Infranet limited

  Jan 2017 - Feb 2018

  Manager / spoc ( mtn fiber maintenance project)

  • Provided technical expertise and guidance on all aspects of fibre build and construction, including reinstatement, cabling, splicing/testing, with production and completion of associated (as-built) documentation within agreed timescales.• Developed work program and plans to meet customer deadlines, provided strategic direction to team during implementation and promptly escalated issues with potential to impact operations and delivery.• Monitored and tracked the deliverables team, ensuring compliance with OHS, contract obligations, and achievement of SLAs and KPIs.• Supervised all fibre network maintenance call outs ensuring satisfactory resolution while providing regular reports and customer updates.• Managed client expectations, ensuring prompt action on all customer feedback and attaining delivery of top quality services.• Produced series of project documents including stage plans, highlight reports, risk logs, change requests and more Show less

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  Ceragon networks

  Feb 2018 - Nov 2019

  Transmission planning manager

  • Directed network engineering design and activities and provided engineering & configuration data. • Planned Radio Network Management system for elements visibility on NetMaster.• Supported customer Dynamic Circuit Network (DCN) design and validated final survey and design for all configurations to meet customer requirements.• Provided guidance to Field Engineers, Surveyors and installers during site survey and project implementation. Provided as-built documentations for all assigned project designs.• Updated sites, links, project element data, and all design documents and provided updates on engineering field.• Collaborated with Customer Planning department for frequency and capacity details and ensure proper definition of all relevant information about customer’s network, frequency plan and routing. Designed, planned and implemented post-sale services.• Coordinated with Program Manager and provided daily/weekly updates and reports to Head of Projects and services and to customer. Show less

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  Airtel nigeria

  Nov 2019 - now

  Transmission planning manager

  • Prepare Annual Operating Plan (AOP) & budget for capital expenditure (CAPEX) and operating expenditure (OPEX) for transmission network, including expansion for existing network and new routes.• Develop project plans, provide project leadership and monitor progress for fibre other related transmission projects. Prepare BOQ, RFP & technical specifications and provide detailed engineering documentation to support and ensure project success. • Coordinate study of new site’s requirements and prepare connectivity plan. Take inputs for Base Transceiver Station (BTS) site’s expansion from RF team and prepare expansion of transmission links / network.• Design Management Information System (MIS) for Senior Management and maintain close interactions with internal departments like Supply Chain, Finance, Deployment, and Operations for effective project and operational delivery. Coordinate meetings with partners and stakeholders.• Coordinate bandwidth and capacity planning & management. Monitor monthly traffic and utilization, and oversee continuous optimization of links to ensure sufficient capacity to carry traffic. Analyze and correct all noticed or reported frequency interference cases.• Oversee daily monitoring of KPIs of transmission network, ensuring realization of planned network reliability levels. Coordinate packet loss tracking and resolution and ensure customer complaints are adequately tracked and promptly resolved.• Design and plan IP Network, last mile, access & backbone network, including link engineering. Coordinate validation of line of sight reports and ATP documents, prepare feasibility reports as required and implement sample checks for LOS reports and ATP documents. • Monitor and ensure adherence to all local regulatory requirements with respect to frequency spectrum usage. Show less