Gihan Fernando

Gihan fernando

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location of Gihan FernandoColombo District, Western Province, Sri Lanka
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  • About me

    Projects Engineer

  • Education

    • University of moratuwa

      2009 - 2012
      Msc telecommunications engineering
  • Experience

    • Zte corporation

      Jan 2011 - Jul 2012
      Asst engineer

      Installation, Commissioning, Operation and Maintenance of the BTS 2G/3G ( ZTE BC 8910, RC8910, PC8910), & Equipment (Indoor and Outdoor). Installation, Commissioning, Maintenance and Alignment of Microwave Links ( ZTE NR8250) & Microwave antenna.Mobitel SWAP Project (Phase-6 ) Within the Down Time Period (normally 6- hours) remove the existing BTS [(HUAWEI 3900, 3900A, 3012, 3012AE, DBS3800, DBS3900), (Ericsson 2207, 2206)] & Micro Wave IDU (NEC, NEC Passolink, Huawei, RTN, Ericsson, Ericsson mini Link).AND, Reassemble a new ZTE BTS (ZTE BC 8910, RC8910, and PC8910) withExisting Microwave IDU & Reconnect the existing E1s Show less

    • Access telecom technologies (pvt) ltd

      Aug 2012 - May 2014
      Engineer

      Maintain the quality of Airtel network within the region ( 84 BTS & 1 BSC )Guide the Assistant Engineers, Technical Officers & Other staff for the day to day network related activities.Operation and Maintenance of the BTS 2G/3G {(HUAWEI 3900, 3900A, 3012, 3012AE, DBS3800, DBS3900 (Indoor and Outdoor)}.Installation, Commissioning, Maintenance and Alignment of Microwave Links (NEC V4, , NEC Passolink CPV16, NEC Passolink CPV, RTN, Ericsson, Ericsson mini Link) & Microwave antenna.Operation and Maintenance of transmission equipments RRU, ODU etc.NMS Configuration connecting & Trouble shooting. VSWR measurement of RF cables through site master.(Bird & Anritsu)Expansion of BTS configuration. Expansion of RRU Configuration Show less

    • Gtl limited

      Jun 2014 - Mar 2017
      Engineer

      Guide the Assistant Engineers, Technical Officers & Other staff for the day to day network related activities.Installation, Commissioning, Operation and Maintenance of the BTS 2G, 3G & LTE (FDD & TDD) Installation, Commissioning, Maintenance and Alignment of Microwave Links NMS Configuration, connecting & Trouble shooting. VSWR Alarm Clearance. Expansion of BTS configuration. Major ProjectsMobily Alcatel U900 Project - 35 sites.Dismantled exist Alcatel 9926BBU D2U, installed & Commissioned 9926 BBU D4Uwith new MCTRx for Alcatel BTS Evolium A9100Zain ZTE to Huawei Swap Project - 40 sitesDismantled exist ZTE BBU & RRU, Installed & Commissioned new Huawei BBU 3900 with 2G /U900, 3G & LTE technology.Mobily Huawei to Alcatel LTE-TDD Project – 15 sites.Dismantled exist Huawei BBU 3900, Installed & Commissioned Alcatel 9926 eNodeB with New RRH.Mobily New LTE-FDD Project – 25 sites.Installed & Commission Alcatel 9926 eNodeB with New RRH.Zain FTK Project – 20 Site Installing & Commission Huawei New FTK Cabinet with 2G, 3G& LTE Technology.STC Alcatel to Huawei Microwave Swap ( 28 sites)NoteMobily, STC& Zain are Mobile Operators in Saudi Arabia. Show less

    • Jat technologies (pvt) ltd

      Jun 2017 - Jun 2018
      Project engineer

      Successfully managed Project Life Cycle and processes and initiated solutions for reducing cost for projects.Coordinated 2 numbers of projects (ZTE - Mobitel & ZTE – Hutch) with 8 numbers of teams and ensured compliance with estimated costs and timelines.Coordinated Dialog FTTH project.Designed Engineering database to incorporate into the Customer’s Database for tracking and reporting purposes from an Engineering effortManaged Low Level Design meetings with Engineering, Architect, and all stakeholders to ensure QoS as well as the architectural network variables were implemented ensuring clean transitions.Oversaw the ordering, PO approval process.Created monthly financial forecasts and monthly status reports to ensure projects were timely and within projected.Developed personnel policies and procedures.Improved cost control by eliminating needless expenses.Recruited and trained installation team. Major Projects Mobitel IE4_NodeB Project 85 Sites Mobitel RRU SWAP 30 sites Mobitel IE4_IPRAN 45 sites Etisalat SWAP 45 sites IE5_Site Survey_(LTE) 30 sites Show less

    • Jll

      May 2019 - May 2020
      Facilities engineer

      General Administration & Management:Client & Business Unit LiaisonTeam management including Vendor team (onsite personnel)Prepare, submit and review Monthly Report to clientPreparation and submission of management reports/analysis as and when required by clientExpense tracking oversight and invoice managementAssistance to Client - FM for preparation of Annual BudgetFormulation and implementation of Policies & Procedures Including Annual Update of Operations ManualProperty Services, Routine & Ad-Hoc MaintenanceOversee operation and maintenance of facilities; M&E matters, housekeeping, conference rooms, resolving operational issues, etc. Operational Risk ManagementUpdate and implement Emergency Response plan; drills etc. as requiredAfter office hours facilities assistance responseOperational Audits and ComplianceEscalation of Incidents/Problems Vendor & Contractor ManagementEvaluate Vendor Procurement & Contracts Administration & ManagementMoves, Adds & Change Management (MAC)Responding to customer feedback and quires in timely mannerOverseeing the Bungalows OperationTender ManagementOverlooking the Cheche Operation Overlooking the Canteen Operation and Managing the VendorFacilitating the support as and when required during any special project subject to the Agreement Show less

    • Prime engineering lanka (pvt) limited

      Nov 2020 - Jan 2023
      Projects engineer

      Working as a Sit Audit Engineer for Huawei under Dialog FTK Project.Major Project,Dhiraagu(Maldives) to Ooredoo (Qatar) Submarine cable Project (Nov-2020 to Jan-2021)Worked as a landing station commissioning Engineer for Huawei at Dialog BBG CLS (Bay of Bengal Gateway Submarine Cable Landing Station)Mount Lavinia.Where we Installed, Commissioned and connected the followings to the main Submarine cable. OptiX OSN 9800 Submarine Line Terminal Equipment 03 number SLM 1630 Submarine Line Monitor System Show less

    • Whale cloud

      Nov 2022 - now
      Project engineer
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Huawei ehs qualified engineer

      Huawei technologies
      Jan 2016
    • Ccnp

      Cisco
      Jan 2010
    • Ccna

      Cisco