Experience

Telcom Somalia

• Telecommunications
• 1 - 100 Employee

• • Dec 2019 - Present

• • Aug 2016 - Nov 2019



Telcom Somalia

• Telecommunications
• 1 - 100 Employee

• • Mar 2006 - Dec 2010

  - Lead the company' execution of Technology strategy for technology platforms, partnerships and external relationships.- Build and manage a top level technology and oversee research and developments and project managements.- Anticipate and react to major technology changes to ensure the maintenance of company leadership in the competitive market.- Establish technical standards and ensure adherence to them for service development and company operations.- Work closely with Marketing, Business Development and Operations to define and deliver new products and enhancements.- Engages With External Vendors Show less

• • 2006 - 2009

  - Responsible for installation, maintenance, integration, and maintenance of Core Network Elements for a GSM/GPRS wireless network. This includes MSC/VLR, HLR, UMG, SGSN, GGSN, CG, PCU, and other associated equipments.- Work in a dynamic Core CS/PS group responsible for planning and engineering for core network elements: HLR, MSC server, Media Gateway, STP.- Reviewing new products, development, testing, integration, acceptance and roll out.- Costs estimation, new project submission for capacity planning and engineering on UMTS core network elements.- Provide support to Network Operations for engineering support on ongoing services and capacity augmentation.- Perform duties as required by Senior ManagerResponsible for adding equipment for network expansion reconfiguring of the network- Responsible for routine maintenance and billing and database backup of all core equipment- Diagnoses, troubleshoots and repairs core network equipment.Coordinating all NSS performance related activities with NOC and with the vendors.- Ensure that all NSS and transmission related problems are identified and fixed on time. - Make sure that all network KPIs are as per target and that the capacity of the network elements is properly engineered to cater for the growing traffic.- Work with Corporate planning to ensure there is enough capacity. Fully responsible for the core network performance and optimization. Required to make independent decisions & changes of network parameters to keep QoS Show less

• • 2005 - 2006

  - Evaluate, fine tune and enhance the KPIs of the existing ISP and IP network segments. - Deploy network control solutions, planning hardware and software upgrades- Cooperation with vendor engineers in identifying and resolving complex hardware and software challenges and performing migration of equipment and interfaces when required.-Completing assigned duties in regards to planning and optimisation of existing ISP network setup.- Monitoring, tuning, dimensioning and forecasting expansions of ISP network or its components (including international/national peering platforms and caching/filtering/load balancing platforms) based on traffic growth trends.- Troubleshooting ISP network related issues and deploying corrective measures.- Creating and keeping up to date technical documentation and diagrams for ISP network setup.- Completing assigned duties in regards to planning and deployment of IP based services within existing IP network Show less

• • 2003 - 2005

  1. Manage information technology and computer systems - Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of information systems and data processing. - Develop and implement policies and procedures for data processing and computer systems operations and development. - Meet with managers to discuss system requirements, specifications, costs and timelines - Hire and manage information systems personnel and contractors to design, develop, implement, operate and administer computer and telecommunications software, networks and information.systems - Control the computer systems budgets and expenditures2. Ensure technology is accessible and equipped with current hardware and software - Troubleshoot hardware, software and network operating system - Be familiar with all hardware and software of the company - Be familiar with network operating system of the company - Provide orientation to new users of existing technology - Train staff about potential uses of existing technology - Provide individual training and support on request - Provide recommendations about accessing information and support - Maintain current and accurate inventory of technology hardware, software and resources3. Monitor and maintain technology to ensure maximum access - Troubleshoot all technology issues - Maintain log and/or list of required repairs and maintenance - Make recommendations about purchase of technology resources - Research current and potential resources and services - Provide network access to all staff and students - Provide network accounts and passwords as required - Monitor security of all technology - Input and maintain IP addresses - Advise staff of security breach and/or change in password or security status Show less