Chris Gibson

Tranmission and Radio Engineer at Telefonica
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West Midlands, England, United Kingdom, GB

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Credentials

  • Cisco Certified Network Associate Routing and Switching (CCNA Routing and Switching)
    Cisco

Experience

  • Telefónica
    • Spain
    • Telecommunications
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Tranmission and Radio Engineer
      • Dec 2018 - Present

      • Supervising a team along with associated Admin tasks• Creating Transmission and Radio Plans for pre-defined re-homing events covering 2G, 3G, 4G & 5G Technologies within the Legacy and Beacon Projects• Delivering to Pre-set KPIs • Supervising a team along with associated Admin tasks• Creating Transmission and Radio Plans for pre-defined re-homing events covering 2G, 3G, 4G & 5G Technologies within the Legacy and Beacon Projects• Delivering to Pre-set KPIs

  • various
    • Network Infrastructure consultant
      • Oct 2017 - Present

      Upgrading of Network Infrastructure and Structured Cabling within Banking and Retail Environments, covering Cisco Routers, Switches, AP's , Copper and Fibre cabling• Installation and testing of Wireless Telephone systems (Vocovo APs & Controllers)• Installation, Upgrading and testing of Ubiquiti Wireless Networks• Loading / upgrading IOS and associated Cofig• Cisco Stack creation and building – CAT 9407,9500,4500 & 9300 Switches• Cisco ASR/ISR Router range• WiFi surveys and reporting using Ekahau sidekick

  • Huawei
    • China
    • Telecommunications
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Delivery Manager
      • Feb 2016 - Dec 2018

      2016 – Present Delivery Manager Huawei / TEF U.KKey Responsibilities• Manage and support RNC & BSC Integration and Re-Homing activities on the BSS & RAN.• Oversee Hardware, Software and Parameter changes making sure correct procedures are followed • Deliver against the Defined KPI’s and major milestones as part of a defined programme of work• Manage the associated commercial, vendor and internal supplier relationships.• Utilising Remedy, Magnet IPD, Magplus & Mapinfo to accomplish defined tasks

  • Nokia
    • Finland
    • Telecommunications
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Delivery Manager Nokia / Vodafone BEACON Project U.K
      • May 2014 - Apr 2016

      • Manage and implement MORAN (Multi-Operator RAN) across Nokia’s Operational area of the Vodafone & Telefonica’s Network whilst meeting key KPI’s• Upgrading RNC and BSC to the Project Beacon Specifications using a ‘Spare Wheel’ approach • Providing support to a team of installation and commissioning Engineers in Implementation of AoiP and PAbis on the North and South Bound.• Oversee the Stand Alone, Functional and Acceptance Testing into the Vodafone and Telefonica’s Network ensuring correct procedures are followed and incorporating the production and maintenance of SIDs and SAA Documentation• Managing the Lifting and Shifting of Equipment across the Vodafone Network to meet capacity requirements.

  • Nokia
    • Finland
    • Telecommunications
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Project Engineer Nokia / Vodafone UK SRAN SWAP
      • Apr 2011 - Mar 2014

      2011 – 2014 Project Engineer Nokia / Vodafone UK SRAN SWAPKey Responsibilities• To support the Project Manager in Technical aspects of the Commissioning, Integration, H/W and S/W Upgrades• Responsible for Stand Alone, Functional and Acceptance Testing into the Vodafone Network incorporating the production and maintenance of SIDs and SAA Documentation• Lead a team of installation and commissioning Engineers and support work undertaken to meet key KPI’s• Provide system level technical direction and advice as necessary within the project team to accomplish the project’s technical specification and quality objectives• Provide Support & Assistance in fault rectification of Nokia RNC2600, Nokia Flexi BSC and TCSM3i.• Support the Implementation of Sigtran, IuPS Flex, Multi-GB, PCU Pooling and the NSN Road-Traffic Solution during Network rollout • Establish and maintain a relationship with the Customer

  • O2 (Telefónica UK)
    • United Kingdom
    • Telecommunications
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Delivery Project Manager / Engineer
      • Oct 2004 - Jul 2010

      To manage and support the implementation of assigned Fixed Network Delivery Projects – BSC3i & BTS, RNC(450&2600) & NodeB Integration and Re-Homing, BSS/RAN Data Changes and Expansions. To deliver against the Defined KPI’s and major milestones as part of a defined programme of work and to manage the associated commercial, vendor and internal supplier relationships. Using Magnet, Magplus, MPP and Amdocs To manage and support the implementation of assigned Fixed Network Delivery Projects – BSC3i & BTS, RNC(450&2600) & NodeB Integration and Re-Homing, BSS/RAN Data Changes and Expansions. To deliver against the Defined KPI’s and major milestones as part of a defined programme of work and to manage the associated commercial, vendor and internal supplier relationships. Using Magnet, Magplus, MPP and Amdocs

  • Nokia
    • Finland
    • Telecommunications
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • NSN DX200 BSS Commissioning/Integration Engineer (NOKIA / Motorola SWAP)
      • Nov 2002 - Oct 2004

      C&I and Acceptence testing of Nokia BSC(i, 2i, 3i) ,DN2 and TCSM2E. Data build and integration of Nokia GPRS and BTS, C7 & Route Expansion, S/W & H/W upgrades. Recommendation and implementation of Data-build, C&I and Acceptence testing of Nokia BSC(i, 2i, 3i) ,DN2 and TCSM2E. Data build and integration of Nokia GPRS and BTS, C7 & Route Expansion, S/W & H/W upgrades. Recommendation and implementation of Data-build,

  • T-Mobile Nederland
    • Netherlands
    • Telecommunications
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • NMC Team Leader
      • Jul 2001 - Nov 2002

      Providing Technical support in Fault Investigation of DX200 Switch (NSS & BSS), Core NE and GPRS related Issues, Supervision and assistance to NMC Controllers, Raising and Approval of OCR.Monitoring and performance management of GSM&GPRS Network using NMS 2000, NMS 10 (flexihopper manager, dn2 manager, remote mmi) IP650 (GGSN&FW), NDW,SMSC and VPS. Software upgrades, capacity expansions of Circuit routes, signalling and gprs. Providing Co-ordination of Planned work, support in maintenance of the network. Liaising with management. Customer and Network Fault investigation. Monitoring of Traffica for capacity and network problems and liaising with performance dept to remedy a solution.

  • Nokia
    • Finland
    • Telecommunications
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Delivery Engineer (NSN H/W & S/W Roll out)
      • Jan 2000 - Jul 2001

      Responsible for S8&S9 role out Nationally on DX200 switch (BSC). High Capacity upgrades on the BSC and GPRS uprading. C&I of BTS.Providing guidance and Training of team members and Fault Rectification

    • DX200 Engineer (NOKIA Start-up Network Build - Holland )
      • Oct 1998 - Jan 2000

      C & I DX200 switch BSC, DN2, TCSM2E. Design and Implementation and produce associated documentation of Network Build . Liase with the planning dept on any implementation problems . expansion and Data Build of DX200 Rehosting of BSCs and BTSs. S/W and H/W upgrade’s and Testing . Support for Field Engineers . Network Monitoring and remote fault diagnosis. Supervision and training of staff carrying out their daily tasks

  • Orange
    • France
    • Telecommunications
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Operations Switch Engineer (Orange U.k)
      • Jan 1997 - Sep 1998

      O&M of DX200 Core NE ( MSC, HLR, OMC & BSC). H/W and S/W upgrades. Integration of BTS and TCSM/TCSM2E. Monitoring of GSM Network via NMS2000 . Support of field Staff in maintenance/fault investigation. NE Expansion, Upgrade and Testing. Liasing with Data build Dept on problems and solutions concerning Network Roll-out and Expansion . Providing out of hours call-out and Training of new members of staff.

    • Senior Network Controller
      • Mar 1996 - Jan 1997

      Monitoring of DCS1800 Network via NMS 2000, Paging Network via a Glenayre Terminal, SMS and VPS. Providing Co-ordination of planned work, support in maintenance of the network and investigation into customer faults. Liaising with management, other telecommunication operators and internal departments. Customer and Network Fault investigation. Responsible for the supervision of shift engineers and associated administration

  • Mercury Communications
    • Telecommunications
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Network Controller
      • Jan 1992 - Mar 1996

      Surveillance of network using GPT System X, Nortel DMS, SCADA and NewBridge mux's. Monitor and Co-ordinate Operational activities. Advise customers of planned and unplanned work. Investigate customer reported faults. Monitor the introduction of new customers, network modifications. Produce Reports for internal and external customers. Surveillance of network using GPT System X, Nortel DMS, SCADA and NewBridge mux's. Monitor and Co-ordinate Operational activities. Advise customers of planned and unplanned work. Investigate customer reported faults. Monitor the introduction of new customers, network modifications. Produce Reports for internal and external customers.

  • British Gas
    • United Kingdom
    • Utilities
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Senior Computer Operator
      • Sep 1989 - Mar 1991

      Operation and maintenance of a computer site using Data General Super-Mini computers, LAN and WAN In-corporating Case and txm equipment. Trouble shooting, Providing technical support via a help desk, Utility programming using DBASE IV and COBOL , stock maintenance. Operation and maintenance of a computer site using Data General Super-Mini computers, LAN and WAN In-corporating Case and txm equipment. Trouble shooting, Providing technical support via a help desk, Utility programming using DBASE IV and COBOL , stock maintenance.

  • Royal Air Force (RAF)
    • Armed Forces
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Communications Operator
      • Mar 1983 - Sep 1989

      Employed in a variety of positions and locations, mostly related within communications Monitoring of the Defence Communications Network using Telegraph Automated Routing Equipment (TARE). Providing technical and maintenance support within a PC environment, which also involved the installation of a LAN, S/W and H/W upgrades and utility programming using COBOL. Working within a ComCen processing documentation, Crypto-Graphic work and maintenance of on-site equipment. Employed in a variety of positions and locations, mostly related within communications Monitoring of the Defence Communications Network using Telegraph Automated Routing Equipment (TARE). Providing technical and maintenance support within a PC environment, which also involved the installation of a LAN, S/W and H/W upgrades and utility programming using COBOL. Working within a ComCen processing documentation, Crypto-Graphic work and maintenance of on-site equipment.

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