Derrick Osuta

Experience

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  Uganda Telecommunications Corporation Limited

  Dec 2014 - May 2021

  Network Technician

  . Established communications systems by installing, operating, and maintaining voice and data telecommunications network circuits and equipment.. Plan network installations by studying customer orders, technical specifications; ordering and gathering equipment, supplies, materials, and tools; assessing installation site; and preparing an installation diagram.. Established voice and data networks over copper and fiber optics by running, pulling, terminating, and splicing cables; installing telecommunications equipment, routers, switches, multiplexors, and alarm systems and coordinating with contractors.. Verified service by testing circuits, equipment, and alarms; and identifying, correcting, or escalating problems.. Document network by labeling and routing equipment and cables and recording configuration diagrams and specifications.. Maintains microwave network by troubleshooting and repairing outages, testing network back-up procedures, and updating documentation.. Maintained customer rapport by listening to and resolving concerns and answering questions.. Maintains safe work environment by following codes, standards, and legal regulations. Show less

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  Roke Telkom

  Jul 2021 - Feb 2022

  Field Engineer

  · Performed pre-sales site surveys for potentials clients to determine which transmission media (microwave/fiber), and equipment to be used.· Installed and maintained WAN/LAN, client routers and all related ICT equipment.· Performed installation of software/hardware, computer repair of computer hardware and telecom equipment.· Performed installation of equipment and account activation of for subscribed clients to be connected either over microwave or fiber.· Installed and maintained rokespot sites around the different locations in a city.· Carried out testing, commissioning and supervision of microwave or fiber links at client premise· Performed preventive maintenance and occasional technical support to subscribed clients in case of no service connection.· Carried out customer retention by forming close relationship with customers to find out their needs and solving them to their satisfaction.· Carried out troubleshoot and restoration of network and computer systems· Carried out backup and restoration of systems· Prepared and provide daily reports to line supervisor Show less

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  Freelance

  Jun 2022 - now

  Help with the implementation of developing new pages using HTML, CSS, JavaScript and more Together with the design team, develop stunning, dynamic, and responsive websites to ensure applications render well on various devices and screen sizes. Identify, make suggestions, and lead or assist others in creating the website's consistency and look and feel while working with design Participate in design reviews and give early feedback to the design team to help them streamline their designs for execution Together with the design team, develop a tool for building interactive interfaces, rapid prototypes of design ideas, and designs that are responsive and accessible. Understand user feedback to design and develop highly-responsive front-end features Collaborate with internal teams to brainstorm new ideas and product featuresAdhere to coding best practices and maintain coding quality.Debug and troubleshoot frontend issues, ensuring optimal performances and user experience Show less Designing and implementing new network solutions and/or improving the efficiency of current networksInstalling, configuring and supporting network equipment including routers, proxy servers, switches, WAN, DNS and DHCPProcuring network equipment and managing subcontractors involved with network installationConfiguring firewalls, routing and switching to maximise network efficiency and securityMaximising network performance through ongoing monitoring and troubleshootingArranging scheduled upgradesInvestigating faults in the networkUpdating network equipment to the latest firmware releasesReporting network status to key stakeholders Show less

  • Frontend Developer

    May 2022 - now

  • Network Engineer

    Jun 2022 - now