Experience

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  Millicom ghana limited

  Jul 2007 - May 2011

  Telecoms implementation engineer

  1. Integrated new power systems such as Generator sets, commercial power, and rectifiers in the network according to Millicom International Cellular specifications.2. Implemented field-related work orders received from NMC such as DRU expansions, racks addition, alarm troubleshooting and clearance, and transmission upgrades.3. Carried out E1/T1 migration, cutover, and routing for about 150 sites to be commissioned.4. Performed cell sites integration and commission.5. Performed inspection and acceptance of the cell sites integrated and commissioned by vendors.6. Resolved problematic transmission links to prevent site outages.7. Installed RBS 2000 and performed Mini-Link TN indoor installations and configurations.8. Carried out general maintenance on transmission equipment. Show less

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  Wavsys

  Oct 2012 - May 2014

  Field technician i

  1. Performed Site walks, Site Construction monitoring, Quality Audits of T-Mobile GSM/LTE sites.2. Performed Commissioning, Integration, Call Testing, and troubleshooting for Ericsson LTE equipment.3. Performed FTP tools, IP/TCP config, EAMS, MOP documents, COP procedures cables dressing, labeling, terminating power, ground, RJ45, and punch down Edit MS Excel for TRW tracking and reporting.3. Performed External Alarm testing/simulation, Site troubleshooting, Reconfiguration, Alarm monitoring using Remote Access. Show less

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  Careertech solution llc.

  Jul 2014 - Nov 2015

  Cyber security specialist

  1. Implemented C&A duties and updated POA&M and Critical Control Review (CCR) analysis and remediation of POA&M and CCR findings. Involved in System Security Plan (SSP) Contingency Plans (CP) Contingency Plan Test (CPT), authorship, analysis and modification. 2. Provide ongoing gap analysis of current policies, practices, and procedures as they relate to established guidelines outlined by NIST, OMB, FISMA.3. Updated and reviewed A&A Packages to include Core Docs, Policy & Procedures, Operations and Maintenance Artifacts, SSP, SAR, FIPS 200, FIPS 199, POA&M, BIA, PTA, PIA, and more Collected Operation and Maintenance artifacts on an ongoing basis so that Security Control Assessment (SCA) is seamless.4. Provided security expertise and guidance in support of security assessments and supported A&A (C&A) activities according to the A&A project plan 5. Reviewed authorization documentation for completeness and accuracy for compliance and facilitated Security Control Assessment (SCA) and Continuous Monitoring Activities. Show less

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  Modest technologies solutions llc.

  Dec 2015 - Jul 2017

  Cyber security specialist

  1. Preparing & overseeing documentation for systems that need decommissioning, ATO extensions, System migrations and Standalone accreditations. 2. Collaborating with Information System Owners (ISO), Joint Staff Admins, A&A personnel to ensure all necessary IA documentation are provided for major transition to the Cloud System. 3. Collaborating with Engineers to ensure mitigation of System findings, updating POAMS, and backing up packages in event of System outages. 4. Reviews and maintain information assurance policies, procedures, and Certification & Accreditation (C&A) of systems.5. Assists System Administrators in security, analyses, and risk/vulnerability assessments.6. Establishing, monitoring, and re-assessing systems Plan of Action and Milestones (POAMs) to effectively address systems weakness or vulnerabilities.7. Work closely with System Owner (SO) and Technical POC for assigned systems to develop and/or maintain the following Security Assessment & Authorization (SA&A) Artifacts: System Security Plan (SSP), Risk Assessment Report (RAR), Business Impact Analysis (BIA), Privacy Impact Analysis (PIA), Contingency Plan (CP), Contingency Plan Testing and Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&Ms).8. Maintain A&A project documentation in CSAM and update the documents on an annual basis as part of the continuous monitoring RMF requirement. Perform independent compliance reviews, tracking, and continuous monitoring of RMF A&A packages.9. Advise and assist with the Lifecycle Assessment and Authorization (A&A) process and developing a Systems Security Plan (SSP). Show less

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  Bluestream

  Jun 2017 - Jul 2018

  Radio frequency engineer

  1. Performed Site walks, Site Construction monitoring, Quality Audits of AT&T Airscale deployment.2. De-Commissioned all ALU 9926 BBU for the replacement of the Airscale.3. Performed Commissioning, Integration, Call Testing, and troubleshooting for Nokia. Airscale BBU(FSM4) into existing customer networks.4. Installed, commissioned, and troubleshot Site Monitoring Module (SMM).5. Installed Raycaps for fiber cables(CPRI).6. Performed fiber scoping for all sites integrated

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  Sum global technology

  Jul 2018 - May 2019

  Network engineer

  1. Performed daily analysis, coordination, and execution of maintenance activities relating to the RF Network (One-way and Two-way Network devices, Meters, and Telecommunications).2. Daily review of system reports for network/meter failures. Prioritize, coordinate, troubleshoot, and perform RF maintenance activities as required.3. Daily coordination with Network Analysts, Meter and RF Technicians in support of meter read performance and network maintenance.4. Performed On-Call duties, when assigned, to support network maintenance during off-hours. 5. Maintained daily/weekly/monthly maintenance log (Performance Metrics Update)6. Performed RF Test Bench repairs/analysis as required.7. Performed Preventative Maintenance for network equipment (semi-annually).8. Performed meter investigations (groups or individual meters).9. Performed network expansion and optimization (analyze network equipment installations, moves, and removals) Show less

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  Fusion solutions, llc

  Jul 2019 - Dec 2020

  Lead rf engineer

  1. Performed Airscale 5G commissioning, integrations, and Troubleshooting.2. Performed Airscale LTE dual-core commissioning, integrations, and Troubleshooting.3. Performed Call Testing and troubleshooting for LTE / 5G Nokia Airscale into existing and new customer networks.4. SMM (Site Monitoring Module) commission and integration.5. Commissioned SIAD (Cisco 7705) and provided transport connectivity for both LTE and 5G nodes.6. Coordinated telecommunication systems installation projects and also trained new technicians on how to perform installation and integration on the telecom equipment. Show less

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  Mission services llc (msi)

  Dec 2020 - Jul 2021

  Information security specialist

  1. Accounts provisioning, and managing user permissions and security groups.2. Managing NIPRNet and DREN accounts.3. IAM, PAM, and Software distribution through 4. Maintained technical documentation and service catalog on the installation of software. 5. Assisted System Administrators in security, analyses, and risk/vulnerability assessments.

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  Stellar innovations & solutions, inc.

  Jul 2021 - Sept 2022

  1. Responsible for planning updates to local network infrastructure factoring in long-range network goals.2. Identify the impact on network architecture related to the implementation of new hardware or software.3. Maintain situational awareness of network traffic and bandwidth utilization, including the availability and status of tracked components.4. Design, install, test, deploy, manage, update, and maintain communication interfaces to external networks.5. Update network drawings for all network changes and provide them to Information Assurance Officer for inclusion in the Authority to Operate/Authority to Connect (ATO/ATC) Assessment and Authorization (A&A) package Show less

  • Network Administrator

    Jun 2022 - Sept 2022

  • Wireless Network Engineer

    Jul 2021 - Jun 2022
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  Astrion

  Sept 2022 - now

  Sr. systems engineer

  1. Conduct reviews on program portfolio to evaluate and/or recommend alternative plans, improve systems engineering programs/processes, manage/sustain program technical baseline, and design/perform system level tests to assure that subsystems and system performance is achieved in accordance with approved specifications2. Perform program reviews to evaluate alternative proposed plans, systems engineering programs, design and test results to assure that subsystem and system performance is achieved in accordance with program specifications3. Prepare technical documents which define, specify, and recommend system/subsystem characteristics. 4. Prepares management reports and conducts technical presentations for planning, implementation and corrective action using application of engineering economy principles.5. Perform validation of systems, including development of criteria and procedures. Analyze and/or evaluate results of major engineering systems6. Provide system/program engineering, technical support and technical training to support programs/ initiatives, including but not limited to: acquisition, development, integration, sustainment, continued evolution, deployment/fielding and installation, and operations oversight.6. Provide engineering support services and inputs to program and project risk management activities in compliance with AF SEAM processes. Show less