Adedeji Thomas

Experience

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  Stecam Nigeria Limited (Huawei Technologies Sub-Contractor/Partner)

  Aug 2005 - Jan 2007

  Trainee Technician

  RELTEL (ZOOMmobile), Starcomm’s, Multilinks, MTS & ITN Project• Responsible for MSC Server Hardware Installation and Implementation• Involved in Hardware Data configuration of Soft switch, local office, Media gateway, HLR and other remote offices• Installation and Commissioning of CBSC Hardware• Fully involved in the Installation & Commissioning of CBSC in Lagos, Port Harcourt & Abuja Network• Installation and Commissioning of CBTS 3606, 3606E and 3606C• Actively involved in CBTS RF Cable Connection and Configuration• Responsible for CBTS Cut-over from China Putian to Huawei CBTS3606 in Lagos, Abeokuta & Ibadan Network• Installation & Commissioning of Huawei CBSC(PARC)• Involved in Huawei CBSC & CMSC Cabinet/Subrack Expansion• Involved in Installation & Commissioning of Bell Benin Network, Republic of Benin• CBTS Cut-over from CBTS3606 to CBTS3612 in Port Harcourt Network• Cut-over from Ericsson BTS to Huawei CBTS3606• Installation of Battery and Rectifier for BTS Cell Site and Switch (AC & DC) MTN Nigeria Project• Installation & Commissioning of GBTS3012 (South West Region)• Installation & Commissioning of GBSC (IBADAN Switch) GLOBACOM Nigeria Project• Installation & Commissioning of Softswitch and Media Gateway (G9) Oregun Lagos Switch• Installation & Commissioning of PDF and Battery Backup Show less

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  ZOOMmobile (Reliance Telecommunication)

  Feb 2007 - Jun 2010

  Operation & Maintenance Engineer (BSS Technician)

  • Supervision and Coordination of warehouse activities• Commissioning and optimization of the site according to Generator and Batteries capacity for OPEX saving.• Quality Control Supervision of CBSC & CBTS Cell Site Installation• Installation/Integration/Expansion of Dac (Tellabs) MUX (DXX 6340/6350• Introduction of preventive maintenance and upgrades to reduce network downtime• Planned comprehensive upgrades• Maintained network during period of transition and relocation.• Served in a lead role for special technical assignments throughout the region• Pairing, Connection and termination of E1on interface Equipment• Installation & Integration of Codan & Harris Stratex Radio.• Installation & Commissioning of OSN Optix Cabinet• Responsible for Commissioning of ZOOMobile Benin, Akwa Ibom, Abakaliki and Nsukka Network (CBTS, Battery back-up & Transmission)• Responsible for expansion of ZOOMobile Lagos, Port Harcourt, Owerri, Aba, & Enugu Network (CBTS, Battery back-up)• Responsible for Battery Backup Upgrade in Ibadan & Lagos Network (BTS Sites)• Involved in BTS Upgrade from CDMA 1x to CDMA EVDO• Supervision of CBSC, Soft Switch, PDSN Hardware Installation & Quality check.• Actively involved in CBTS maintenance and troubleshooting using LMT (Local Maintenance Terminal) and M2000.• Successfully carried out acceptance test, cleared snags and signed acceptance document for all commissioned equipment, collocation sites.• Decommissioning of Old Nortel Switch in Ibadan Network. Show less

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  Gilcomm Technologies Limited

  Jul 2010 - Feb 2011

  Team Lead Engineer

  • Managing central teams of more than 15 Engineers/Technicians for MTNN DC power project, Hybrid power project, rollout, system and battery swap, from site survey to equipment deployment, installation, commissioning, Pre-ATP, ATP, Pre-PAC and PAC with Emerson Network Power System• Attend customer meetings weekly/monthly and ensured the customer satisfaction level and quality maintained.• Developing technical teams, project budgets, estimating labor, material costs for new and ongoing projects• MTNN DC Retrofit Power Project (phase II & III), including commissioning, optimization, troubleshooting and maintenance with Emerson Actrura Optima 24V & 48V series• Complete installation and cutover of the Huawei hybrid power system with 1000AH and 1500AH battery banks on Airtel Nigeria Network nationwide. • Attend customer meetings weekly/monthly and ensured the customer satisfaction level and maintained quality. • Complete installation and cutover of the Delta power system Rectifier (100G29 & 100G21) with battery bank on Airtel Nigeria Network • Site survey for new DC power system, existing DC power upgrade and battery banks installation.• Perform a variety of maintenance, evolution, installation, and training task to ensure the System performance meets user requirements. • Validating Site details related to Power Swap for Huawei & Ericsson Provisional Acceptance Testing Procedure.• Supervision and Responsible for MTNN transmission switch DC power system upgrade in Apapa, Abuja, Kaduna & Kano (Emerson Netsure 801z)• Installation and commissioning of BTS3900, 3900AE for Airtel Nigeria • Airtel Nigeria DC power installation and cutover of Emerson Netsure701z (9.6KW) rectifier • Installed 2units of Emerson Liebert Nx80KVA UPS for StabicIBTC Idejo• Installation and configuration of Emerson DC Power (24V & 48V Net 701z) MTNN sites• Installation and integration of Emerson Hybrid Network Indoor and outdoor power system unit (48V) on MTNN and Etisalat Nigeria sites Show less

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  Huawei Technologies Company Limited

  Mar 2011 - Feb 2012

  BSS Engineer

  • Assist Implementation team to develop work order (WO) • Network monitoring of existing base station, major hubs and metro sites • Network Assessment and Documentation (including technical, operational, and economic assessment)• Assist Field Maintenance Engineers remotely via phone to resolve critical, technical issues and giving backup• NodeB & RNC maintenance and troubleshooting using LMT (Local Maintenance Terminal), M2000• Promoted to mentor, handle escalation processes and mentoring other support professionals (SBC’s/FME’s) while working via phone, e-mail (remote support)• Implement effective customer satisfaction strategies by identifying and eliminating the root causes of customer problems• Frontline support engineer to second-tier technical support engineer, supporting frontline phone support for field front office engineer• Co-ordination and control all the Trouble Tickets raised in the network• Reduction of complaints with strong product knowledge and speedy approach towards faultfinding and resolution• Support in providing Major service (city outage) investigations and follow up• Communicate with other telecoms service providers regarding outages on leased and interconnect lines• Responsible for reviewing of Trouble ticket (TT) reports against SLA and recommend follow up actions Show less

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  Structured Energy Systems (A Structured Resource Business Company)

  Apr 2012 - Jun 2016

  • Assist with the Design, Validate and development of the engineering of various electrical and instrumentation process structure and modules.• Responsible for the cost, Schedule and quality of deliverable, by developing cost effective designs that are easy to implement.• Assist with the Study, Review, Research and Analyse customer requirements.• Carry out various electrical and instrumentation structural process analysis and calculations.• Assist in Preparation of technical proposals and tenders in response to client Request For Quotation. • Participate in technical procurement.• Assist Estimators with analysis of proposal specifications and drawings to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate.• Assist Estimators by calculating complete take off of scope of work • Review and incorporate historical data from purchase orders, subcontracts, productivity analysis reports, etc. into unit and man-hour figures• Assist in preparation of bid packages • Assist Project Managers with the preparation and maintenance of electrical schedules • Maintain construction files and logs • Receive, review, forward and track status of submittals and change orders • Initiate, prepare, review, track and distribute Request for Information’s.• Update percentage or completion schedule based on project team input• Track and inspect material deliveries • Assist in preparation of monthly owner project status reports • Assist in project close-out.• Loyalty and maintenance of high sense of positive code and conduct to the company. Show less • Daily Operations of Field Work Activities• Managed Team of 15 Engineers/Technicians and responsible for more than 200 sites for smooth Operation and maintenance of DC/AC Power Backup (Inverter system).• Troubleshoot telecom network and Power systems and their applications to identify and correct malfunctions and other operational difficulties. • Technical Site survey for new/existing DC power system and battery banks installation.• Involved in detailed transit design and cable trace solution• Training and certification of Engineers and Technicians on DC power system, multicable transit management solution(ROXTEC)• Developing technical teams, project budgets, estimating labor, material costs for new and ongoing projects.• Perform preventive maintenance to check battery backup, reporting of the external alarms. • Managed team of 10 Engineers/technician for cable management and responsible for installation of Roxtec cable seals and modules• Design and installation of cable entry seals for Airtel Data Centre (Lagos & Abuja)• Software Troubleshooting of Emerson Netsure Rectifier and Site Acceptance Test Procedure (ATP) with Union Bank, Skye Bank.• Perform a verity of maintenance, evolution, installation, and training task to ensure the System performance meets user requirements.• Installation, configuration, Commissioning, troubleshooting, maintenance and testing of a chain of Emerson Network power, ELTEK, IPS telecommunication Power Rectifier/Inverter systems• Supervision of Subcontractors and field technicians. • Involved in product pricing & formulated final BOQ's for various power and cable management projects.• Emerson smart control unit, Eltek smartpack Controller data and event logs analyzing and diagnose the fault and troubleshooting according to logs• Involved in Project Schedules and Forecasting (Design of Work Order)• Interpretation of Activities/Drawings for Business Development Personnel• Regular Project Status Report Show less

  • Team Lead Field Support Engineer

    Jan 2015 - Jun 2016

  • Project Engineer

    Apr 2012 - Jun 2016
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  First Option Support Services

  Aug 2016 - Feb 2018

  INTERNSHIP (TECHNICAL TRAINEE)

  • Lead and contribute to projects for solar resource assessments, energy production estimates, performance assessments of operating projects, performance testing, feasibility studies, conceptual design and strategic planning• Installation, Integration, Commissioning of Inverter/Charger and charge controller; product range from Conext by Schneider Electric, Victron, MorningStar, Magnum, Outback, Growatt, Sako, Genus etc.• Technical assessment and troubleshooting of running projects and setup• Assist with solar (PV) design optimization for cost reduction and performance improvement, including Engineering-Procurement-Construct (EPC) projects• Contribute to business development with key clients including identification of key drivers, proposal development and relationship management• Supervision of technical team for project implementation (from PV support to sign off)• Coordinate and lead training programs (outsourced or in-house) for new technical staff and our channel solar installation company partners• Create comprehensive, yet simple training presentation materials including facilitator guides, participant guides, PowerPoint presentations, handouts, assessments, etc.• Supervision of logistics team for product identification and specification• Represent First Option Support Service through speaking engagements and participation in industry meetings Show less

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  Energy Batteries Nigeria Limited Member of MONBAT GROUP)

  Feb 2018 - Feb 2019

  SALES MANAGER (Starter Batteries)

  • Sales development and maintenance in Line of Business (LoB) of starter batteries• Prepare and maintain detail customer portfolio• Provide for potential customers detail marketing information with respect to products, volumes, competition, price and terms (Price Radar)• Prepare for Local Supply Chain “Rolling 3 months forecast” (customers, products, volume, prices) to secure availability of products for customers• Sales maintenance and sustain profitability• Total sales cycle control “from order to cash”• Sustain profitable operations based on expected Net profit factor set by Group• Documentation of business proposals and binding communications after approval from Local and Group Management Show less

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  Gilcomm Technologies Limited

  Mar 2018 - Dec 2019

  SENIOR TECHNICAL OFFICER (ELECTRICAL, RENEWABLE ENERGY & ENERGY CONSERVATION)

  • Training of technical team on new, existing products and solutions• Promote renewable energy practices and provide an expert advice to Gilcomm and stakeholders• Review specifications, estimates, feasibility studies, tender documents and work schedules• Analyze data and collating information• Undertake energy surveys/site inspections and visits to stakeholders as appropriate• Promote renewable energy awareness via events such as presentations and workshops• Draft comprehensive reports on best practices and lessons learned and recommend ways for replication or scaling up• Write plans, concept notes, policy briefs, proposals and recommendations on accelerating renewable energy development• Dissemination of lessons learned and best practices to policymakers and other relevant stakeholders • Incorporate key technical, economic, social, financial, and crosscutting issues into programs/projects;• Analytical reports describing the impact and progress made relative to company’s objectives, identify any gaps and emerging; operational issues, and formulate recommendations for program improvement; • Perform any other duties relevant to renewable energy aspects • Take the role of team leader and supervise the work of team members• Supervise the performance of reporting staff, providing clear direction and regular monitoring and feedback on performance.• Ensure the on-going learning and development of reporting staff• Lead, participate in and contribute to internal and external training and for advocacy, dissemination and knowledge building• Project commissioning, handover and sign off Show less

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  ZOLA Electric Nigeria

  Jan 2020 - Mar 2021

  SOLAR TECHNICIAN

  • Product management and maintenance (ZOLA Infinity/Enphase Energy Inverter & Flex)• Turnkey installation and commissioning of Infinity power system• Support product field testing, coordinating product installations, collecting data logs, analyzing and consolidating customer feedback• Support the design and implementation of common project management methodologies, standards and tools to facilitate the successful delivery of projects assigned• Increased efficiency in Quality Assurance processes in tracking project and technical partners in maintaining quality and strict adherence to company standards and agreed SLAs• Lead and contribute to projects for solar resource assessments, energy production estimates, performance assessments of operating projects, sitting, performance testing, feasibility studies, new technology evaluation, component modelling, conceptual design and strategic planning• Site inspection and load audit• Document product technical requirements based on field surveys, customer insight and personal observation• Implementation of HSE policy and compliance with all company policies and procedures when performing job duties• Project designs, Management and Implementations• Coordinate activity; Technical training for both Distributors and Technical Partners• Ensure the provision of technical equipment, materials required for operations as well as implement action plans necessary for achieving set targets• Troubleshooting of technical issues and prompt resolutions; remote technical support and operations• Application of firmware, software and hardware solutions to meet technical requirement of respective clients• Design, control and manage technical process and operational integrity of technological services provided• Project planning, coordinating, executing and management• Analyzing reports and supervising the development of each project Show less

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  Gilcomm Technologies Limited

  Apr 2021 - now

  SENIOR TECHNICAL OFFICER (RENEWABLE ENERGY & BESS)

  • Develop and design PV (solar) solutions for clients• Schedule, plan and manage available resources to achieve project objectives• Develop project plans and manage projects• Configure and commission complex controllers• Manage project communication with relevant stakeholders• Develop and document processes and share information across the technical team• Review Engineering deliverables and initiate appropriate corrective actions• Review and approve Engineering drawings by Field Engineers and Field Technicians• Coordinate and carry out site surveys at client’s facilities as demanded• Metering of client’s facilities with data logger and collation of relevant data from PEL 103 data logger• Carry out AC and DC coupled PV installation and commissioning Show less