Frank Hotikapo
Senior Network Engineer at PNG University of Technology- Claim this Profile
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Bio
Terence Nirigut
I highly recommend Frank Hotikapo as a candidate for any Telco work. His approach to work and learning is very proactive. His written and verbal communication skills is excellent. His attention to detail and his methodical approach to problem solving is outstanding. Frank is able to work independently and is able to follow through to ensure the job gets done right. Frank now looks after the TPNG MPLS/Metro Networks as well as the Telinet vpn services. Frank is able to work at all levels. Frank would be a tremendous asset to any employer and has my highest recommendation for any endeavor he chooses to pursue.
Terence Nirigut
I highly recommend Frank Hotikapo as a candidate for any Telco work. His approach to work and learning is very proactive. His written and verbal communication skills is excellent. His attention to detail and his methodical approach to problem solving is outstanding. Frank is able to work independently and is able to follow through to ensure the job gets done right. Frank now looks after the TPNG MPLS/Metro Networks as well as the Telinet vpn services. Frank is able to work at all levels. Frank would be a tremendous asset to any employer and has my highest recommendation for any endeavor he chooses to pursue.
Terence Nirigut
I highly recommend Frank Hotikapo as a candidate for any Telco work. His approach to work and learning is very proactive. His written and verbal communication skills is excellent. His attention to detail and his methodical approach to problem solving is outstanding. Frank is able to work independently and is able to follow through to ensure the job gets done right. Frank now looks after the TPNG MPLS/Metro Networks as well as the Telinet vpn services. Frank is able to work at all levels. Frank would be a tremendous asset to any employer and has my highest recommendation for any endeavor he chooses to pursue.
Terence Nirigut
I highly recommend Frank Hotikapo as a candidate for any Telco work. His approach to work and learning is very proactive. His written and verbal communication skills is excellent. His attention to detail and his methodical approach to problem solving is outstanding. Frank is able to work independently and is able to follow through to ensure the job gets done right. Frank now looks after the TPNG MPLS/Metro Networks as well as the Telinet vpn services. Frank is able to work at all levels. Frank would be a tremendous asset to any employer and has my highest recommendation for any endeavor he chooses to pursue.
Credentials
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Cybersecurity Certificate Program for APTLD
Drexel UniversityMay, 2022- Oct, 2024 -
Certificate of Completion in Cisco Blackbelt SDWAN Deployment Technical Expert
Cisco Networking AcademyJan, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
Certificate of Completion - Project Management Techniques & Tools for Business Analysts
UdemyDec, 2019- Oct, 2024 -
Certificate in Cisco SDWAN Deployment- Technical Expert
CiscoJan, 2019- Oct, 2024 -
Certificate of Participation in Aspects Workshop on Internet Exchange Point (IXP)
Internet SocietyMay, 2016- Oct, 2024 -
Certificate in Huawei AAA System Operations & Maintenance Training
Huawei Technologies Research & Development (PNG) LtdJul, 2015- Oct, 2024 -
DRIVER'S LICENCE
Motor Vehicle Transport Registry of Papua New Guinea - Goroka Branch OfficeSep, 2017- Oct, 2024
Experience
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PNG University of Technology
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Papua New Guinea
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Network Engineer
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Jun 2021 - Present
I design, implement and manage University Campus Network which includes: -Wired Networks -Cisco Meraki Cloud-based campus wide wireless network -Setting and managing Barracuda Web filter, Cisco MX 250 and Fortigate 100E Security Appliances -Network planning, design and implementation -Server connectivity and networking -Virtual Private Network deployments for Branch Campuses interconnectivity -Layer 2 Switching (VLAN, STP, VTP) -Default/Static & IP Routing Protocols -Manage a team of technical officers and engineers Show less
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Freelancer
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Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
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ICT Technical Specialist in Telecommunications & IP Networking (Data & VoIP Services)
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Jun 2020 - May 2021
Technical Director Technical Director
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Sprint Networks
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Australia
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Network Engineer
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Nov 2019 - May 2020
My daily tasks with Sprint Networks PTY LTD: -Provide daily Network Administration Support to Westpac Bank PNG and Fiji -Manage Software Define Wide Area Network (Cisoc SD-WAN) for the Bank -Configure and troubleshoot network issues, report and escalate to relevant (ISP) Service Providers with the utmost focus to minimizing service downtime and undesirable disruptions to normal business operations. -Configure and troubleshoot routing (EIGRP, OSPF & BGP) and switching (VTP, STP, EtherChannel, Inter-VLAN Routing) responsibilities/network problems etc... -IPv4/IPv4 Addressing and subnetting Show less
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Telikom PNG
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Telecommunications
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700 & Above Employee
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Regional Support Network Engineer
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Jul 2018 - Oct 2019
List of what I did in Telikom PNG Limited:-Installation, configuration and administration of Broadband Internet Services such as ADSL, Fixed Wireless Broadband, and Wimax-Installation, configuration and administration of Telinet ISP Corporate Internet Services -IP MPLS Network configuration and administration-Installation, configuration and administration of Layer 3 MPLS VPN, multiprotocol BGP, Point to point OSPF configuration and troubleshooting techniques-Installation, configuration and administration of Layer 2 MPLS VPN, multiprotocol BGP, Point to point OSPF configuration and troubleshooting techniques-Fiber Cabling Connectivity (Single and Multimode types)-Installation, configuration and management of P2P and P2MP access radio technologies such as Cambium radio, Aviat Radio, Ubiquiti Radio, Radwin Point to multipoint-Technical sales advisory support to momase and highlands regions-WiFi Network deployment-LAN/WAN Networks deployment Show less
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IP MPLS Network Engineer
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Mar 2015 - Jul 2018
List of what I did in Telikom PNG Limited:-Deployed and administered broadband services such as ADSL (PPPoE, IPoE), Fixed Wireless Internet and TeliNet ISP WAN Links via Virtual PPP-Manage, configure and troubleshoot TPNG MPLS Network such as in MPLS L2VPN, MPLS L3 VPN, EoMPLS, Traffic Engineering, MP-BGP, VPN Routing and Forwarding (VRF), Route Import/Export/Target/Distinguisher, VTP/STP/Port Security at customer edge.-Administered IPVPN Network (application of Point-to-Point GRE Tunnelling & EIGRP, Route distribution, Summerization and floating static routes, static routes)-Deplyed and managed WAN/LAN Networks-Deployed several Wireless (WiFi) Networks in PNG-NMS single pane Monitoring, Traffic Engineering, troubleshooting-Sound experience in deploying Point-to-Point access radios (Aviat, Radwin, Ubiquity, Cambium)-I had worked with Fiber and CAT 5e/6 UTP/STP Cabling-Excellent in troubleshooting and managing ISDN, PABX issues and voice trunk lines PSTNs-Experience in VSAT Setup and satellite communications Show less
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Graduate IP Network Engineer
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Apr 2015 - Dec 2015
I was attached under Network Operations Department of the Engineering Division at Telikom Rumana HQ in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea.-Trained to managed IP MPLS and METRO Ethernet Networks of Telikom PNG first two months- On rotation in all divisions (sales & marketing, accounts and finance, human resource & property, reginal and access network) of company-Provide daily network support on Metro Ethernet and IP MPLS Networks-Configured and troubleshooted Layer 2 Switching techniques such as VLANs, STP, VTP-Configured and troubleshooted Layer 2.5 MPLS techniques such as MPLS L2 VPN, MPLS L3 VPN, Psudowire tunneling, MPLS BGP, P2P OSPF Routing, VRF Routing Instances-ISDN and broadbands Services HQ Support Show less
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PNG University of Technology
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Education Management
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200 - 300 Employee
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Treasurer
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Jan 2014 - Dec 2014
Manage finance of the Adventists students on campus for 12 months. Manage finance of the Adventists students on campus for 12 months.
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Telikom PNG
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Telecommunications
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700 & Above Employee
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Telecommunications Network Trainee Officer
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Nov 2013 - Feb 2014
Specialise in: -PSTN and Data Services -Access Radio Network (Huawei and Aviat Radios) -WiMax broadband services Specialise in: -PSTN and Data Services -Access Radio Network (Huawei and Aviat Radios) -WiMax broadband services
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PNG Institute of Medical Research
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Papua New Guinea
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Research Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Data Entry Specialist
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Oct 2011 - Feb 2012
compile and translate researched data of any type under sexual and reproductive health unit. compile and translate researched data of any type under sexual and reproductive health unit.
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President
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Feb 2010 - Dec 2010
Presidential experience at student secondary level. Presidential experience at student secondary level.
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Supply Manager
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Jan 2009 - Aug 2010
Distribute Fresh Produce to local markets Distribute Fresh Produce to local markets
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Education
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2011 - 2014
PNG University of Technology
Engineering Bachelor Degree, Electrical & Communications Engineering- Specialized in Telecommunications Engineering -
2009 - 2010
Kabiufa Adventist Secondary School
Grade 12 PNG School Certificate, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics A for Grade 12 Science Stream
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