Ikem Michael Uche

Experience

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  ZEZE TELECOMS

  May 2010 - Jan 2011

  RF OPTIMIZATION AND PLANING ENGINEER

  • Design and optimize radio communication sites. Analyze propagation and RF performance. Create or modify frequency plans.Establish coverage and radio communication site requirements, simulate and reduce interference, establish handoff parameters, etc.Analyze drive test data and switch data. Monitor RF network performance of radio cell sites and ensure they are working as designed.• Ensuring 100% Network availability as per targets and Minimum MTTR.Breakdown, Corrective and Preventive maintenance of the Telecom Optical Transport Elements up to STM 64 level, Radio SDH&PDH for microwave equipments and Data(Routers). Installation &Commissioning of Transport nodes up to STM64 level, Microwave SDH/PDH links, POI Equipments, Data routers and implementing NMS.Carry out Acceptance Testing for Optical & Microwave links.Usage of Test equipments like 2Mb Analyser, SDH Analyser, Optical Power Meters, Light sources, Optical Attenuators and OTDR for the testing purposes of Network Elements, Optical & Electrical Connectivity.Remote monitoring of Network Elements trough Network Management system, Alarm logging, Trouble shooting and thus clearing the Faults by co-ordination with NOC.Sending & Generating reports through SAP and Clarity, updating records to adhere to all Quality Management System Procedures as per ISO 9001-2000.• Perform network dimensioning analysis, establish the infrastructure growth plan and follow the implementation of this plan.Frequency planning including full parameter (MA List, MAIO, HSN etc.) LAC planning to make sure the optimal use of frequencies and to avoid interference. Traffic analysis of network and implementation of capacity enhancement plan.Monitoring the statics and RF parameters to locate the poor performing cell and provide the solution to improve the network performance.• Work closely with the RF Field Analysts, RF Performance Engineers, RF Performance Specialists and RF Specialists to achieve the network performance objectives Show less

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  Link soft communications

  Jun 2011 - Sept 2011

  Network Optimization/Planning Engineer

  • Calculation [SOM] system opearating margin as design by the planning team and implementing to design{+ or – 3db} RSL configurations• Preparing the microwave call off document for PAT after implementation, commissioning And site acceptance • Preparing microwave equipments orders in agreement with company’s future and in progress plans.- Choosing the right equipments (Nokia, Huawei technology) for new microwave radio links.- Configuring and integrating microwave equipments in the radio transmission network.- Offering solution for remote access over IP on every radio equipment.- Managing and monitoring of microwave radio links. - Offering support for O&M teams in solving various faults and alarms on microwave equipments.- Participate to work shops and meetings where different vendors present their microwave solutions and keeping contact with them.• - Estimated and dimensioned more than 450 microwave radio links around the country.- Managed the “Cities without optical fiber” project where I had to find radio solutions for integration of all 3G sites belonging to 15 cities.- Offering microwave radio solutions related to voice & data traffic for other departments. Show less

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  HUAWEI

  Sept 2011 - Jul 2013

  Working on Managed Services Project to improve KPIs as per agreed Services Contract between Huawei and Etisalat-NIGERIAMain ResponsibilitiesNetwork Performance Analysis and Improvement through OptimizationPlans/Trials preparation to improve KPIs like Call Drop Rate, CSSR, HSR, CongestionResponsible for new BSS-Features/Parameters trials on Huawei BSSCoordination with other Vendors in network to ensure seamless connectivity and sustainability on border CellsDaily basis Worst Cells analysis and RecommendationsDaily basis KPI/Traffic/Alarms/BSS-Issues monitoring on Cell/BSc and Cluster Level to accomplish Optimization activities smoothlyGPRS/EDGE KPIs monitoring and ImprovementNetwork Parameters consistency check on weekly/monthly basis Show less • Daily Troubleshooting & KPI Improvement using NP Master, M2000, PCHR, LMT, NASTAR etc• Daily Maintenance of the network• Responsible for reducing congestion• Call Drop Analysis, Soft Handover analysis, IRAT HO analysis, Neighbor optimization, RRC analysis, RAB analysis, Pilot Pollution analysis, PSC analysis, and RTWP analysis• KPI Monitoring & Optimization• Issuing capacity upgrade requests whenever needed• UTRAN parameters tuning for services Voice AMR 12.2, Video, PS R99 and HSDPA• IRAT, Inter-frequency and soft handovers optimization• Inter-RAT handover and cell re-selection related parameters tuning• HSDPA performance analysis based on MAC layer efficiency, user and cell throughputs, HS call setup success and call drop rates and optimization• Radio capacity analysis of Node Bs based on Downlink Power, Uplink Interference and Channelization Codes utilization• Node Bs base-band (Channel Elements) capacity analysis and license upgrade/expansion recommendations for both Uplink and Downlink• Using Huawei NASTAR to perform cell performance analysis, coverage analysis to know RSCP, Ec/Io, and TP values, neighbor cell analysis to identify missing neighbors, customer complain analysis, VIP cell analysis• Frequency Spectrum scan for Region 3(North) and interference hunt for high RTWP sites. • Daily, weekly and monthly reports preparation for the overall network performance• Cluster Route definition for drive testing and drive test logs analysis to detect problems like Pilot Pollution, Inter-RAT and Inter-Frequency handover, missing neighbor definition, sector swap, hardware problems, signaling failure etc• Network Performance Analysis• Post processing and analysis of drive test data using ACTIX • UMTS network coverage and quality optimization by electrical and mechanical tilts and orientation adjustment• Pre and Post tuning cluster and site reports preparation for coverage and quality Show less

  • RNPO 2G,3G

    Sept 2011 - Jul 2013

  • 3G RNO ENGINEER

    Sept 2011 - Mar 2013
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  Hunter Green Investicorp

  Oct 2013 - Dec 2017

  General Manager Business Development(Consultant)

  Develop Business Strategy for CLientand Investors Good exit strategy for investorsCreate a favorable business climate for client and investors• Increases management's effectiveness by selecting, communicating values, strategies, and objectives; assigning accountabilities; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; developing incentives; developing a climate for offering information and opinions; • Develops strategic plan by studying technological and financial opportunities; presenting assumptions; recommending objectives.• Accomplishes subsidiary objectives by establishing plans, budgets, and results measurements; allocating resources; reviewing progress; making mid-course corrections.• Coordinates efforts by establishing procurement, production, marketing, field, and technical services policies and practices; Builds company image by collaborating with customers, government, community organizations, and employees; enforcing ethical business practices.• Maintains quality service by establishing and enforcing organization standards.• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; benchmarking state-of-the-art practices; participating in professional societies.• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed Show less

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  TINGO MOBILE

  Jun 2014 - Aug 2015

  HEAD TELECOMS PROJECT

  Planning wimax rollout for nigeria

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  IIPELP GROUP

  Nov 2015 - Feb 2018

  Project Manager

  Manage, Coordinate and Deliver all Existing IP, ICT,Building Management system ,Including integrating (Control and Automation) on all Project in the Commercial Venture of The Group Including Onshore And Offshore Projects Identify emerging market trends in the sector and develop business model and entry strategy with the marketing team. Liase with commercial team to develop an integrated design with the specialist - Skilled Nursing Resolution With Project Design Specialist and ensure designs conforms with CPNI standards.- Provide Pre-Installation Consultation With All Contractors And Sub-Contractors Adhering Strictly to ISO-Standard In Installation- Review Cost With Accounting Department According To Project Management Plan - Write scope of work on all projects - Perform project buyout and sub-contractor negotiation - Answer directly to President, Vice President, CFO, Controller, and Senior Project Administrator daily- Produce Project Schedule And Work-Breakdown Structure - Assist with Business Development And Project Management Office- Perform documentation For Material Procurement• Ensure Project Quality Standard Are Adhered To On All Activity Carried Out As Stated In The Project Management Plan• Calculate And Ascertain Risk Involved In project And Create Response Plan For The Risk In Project Define Project Performance Measurement Baselines (Scope,Schedules and Cost) And Milestones As Agreed In The Project Charter For Proper Monitoring And Control Of ProjectDefine Control Thresholds For Cost Management and Implement Change When Necessary As Stipulated In The Cost Management Plan Show less

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  Vivid Security Solutions Ltd

  Feb 2018 - now

  Founder

  Develop innovation, provide vision, technology and strategic leadership as well as day-to-day direction of company divisions, business units and overall operations- Team Building- Corporate Strategies- Organizational Behavior & Change- Industrial Relations- Advanced Negotiation- High Level Relationship Management- Key Account Management- Program Management- Interpersonal Communication Skills- Market Analytic- Budgeting & Forecasting

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  Mobilicom

  Mar 2019 - Jan 2021

  Business Partner

  Business Sourcing and Product Sales

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  ThinkCyber Nigeria

  Aug 2019 - now

  Country/Operation Director

  Business sourcing, Coordinate High Level training for clients across Nigeria and Africa. Lead technical training delivery for various level of clients, B2B, B2C, B2B2C,B2G2C.Core Technical Cyber Skills- Penetration Testing-{ Network, Web Application Assessment, API } Robust capacity in using diverse attack vectors during testing - Incidence Response- Threat Hunting - Web App Security- Social Engineering

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  Ignitia AB

  Mar 2020 - May 2021

  Business Partner

  Collaboration of content to provide digital security solution to Farmers in Nigeria and West Africa