Kelvin Maranga Mogonchi
RAN Planning and Optimization Engineer at Safaricom PLC- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Edge Analytics: IoT and Data Science
LinkedInMar, 2023- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Safaricom PLC
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Kenya
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Telecommunications
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700 & Above Employee
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RAN Planning and Optimization Engineer
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Aug 2022 - Present
2G | 3G | 4G | 5G Experience: • Daily Analysis of worst cells of RNC/BSC based on Cell level statistics. •Network coverage and quality optimization though physical optimization, fault identification and resolution and soft parameters tuning. • KPI monitoring after sites rollout, activations, up/down tilt projects, antenna swaps and coordinating with implementation team to ensure KPIs are stable. • Network coverage prediction using Atoll in physical optimization. • Resolving customer complains related to network coverage , capacity and quality. • Performing DT test and Preparing DT test scripts for various DT methodologies. •Analysis of DT test logs using Actix. Tool’s Expertise: Nokia: Netact, Netact Plan Editor,Radar, Nokia 2G BSC access terminal(Tang), Planet,Musa Tool Huawei: Huawei PRS Tool, Huawei U2020 Tool, Atoll, Power BI RF Optimization: o Analysis of cluster drive tests. o Perform RF audits. o RF re-planning using data collected and planning tools(Atoll) o Review of neighbor planning in line with traffic management strategies. o PSC replan. Show less
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Nokia
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Finland
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Telecommunications
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700 & Above Employee
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Radio Network Planning & Optimization Engineer
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Apr 2019 - Jul 2022
•Perform RF network design, planning and optimization activities. •Optimizing on radio design (Azimuths,tilts and ABH) for optimal coverage and performance. •KPIs Analysis, Monitoring & Reporting; System program, Accessibility, Retainability, Mobility etc. •Identify, resolve all coverage and RF design deficiencies. •Pilot pollution analysis, parameter configuration, IRAT neighbor analysis. •Undertake network performance improvement (KPIs) and optimization tasks •Responsible to resolve day-to-day issues and support regions to deliver KPI of a given UMTS cluster. •Analysing Drive test reports including benchmarking reports and implement optimisation recommendations suggested. •Carry out optimization techniques (antenna selection for optimal horizontal/vertical performance, mechanical/electrical tilting, appropriate transmit power setting, antenna clearance) for optimal site/cluster performance. •Data analysis via Power BI. •G1/G2 Site acceptance on ongoing modernizations. •End to End Network Planning and reorganization. •Carry out optimization techniques (mechanical/electrical tilting, appropriate transmit power setting, antenna clearance) for optimal site/cluster performance. •Executing Network dimensioning tasks to address capacity, including 3G upgrades, CE expansions, Power optimization, BSC/RNC board capacity utilization/dimensioning. •SON Tool: Deployment and activation of SON Modules: CCO, MRO, ANR, MLB and PCI. Tools: •MUSA Tool •ACTIX Tool •Power BI •MAPINFO Tool •RADAR Tool •Plan Editor Show less
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Lava International Limited
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India
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Telecommunications
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700 & Above Employee
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Field Test Engineer
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Jul 2018 - Apr 2019
• Create and perform test cases and scenarios from the functional specifications of the new product. • Compile results and write required equipment engineering reports, test plans and follow-up procedures. • Contribute in developing and testing the international Software’s for any new product. • Bug Finding and tracking the submitted bug till resolve. • Regression testing in multiple network environments. • Interacting with Developer to resolve the submitted bugs. • Dealing with and resolving problems and issues which arise. • Use field test engineering skills and knowledge to test and evaluate new Wireless Products. • Carrying out drive test, able to optimize the network, check IRAT function and take logs. • Special skills on Zentao and Redmine reporting of bugs and follow up procedures. • Well skilled with SP Flash tool software, Maui META tool, Spreadtrum flash tool, MTK toolkit. Show less
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Wananchi Group
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Telecommunications
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500 - 600 Employee
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Trainee
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Jan 2018 - Apr 2018
•Monitoring, troubleshooting, reporting and escalating of all Wananchi Group client connections on HFC and GPON networks; TV services, Voice platform and Metro Ethernet. •Identifying and investigating customer cases of technical nature for resolutions and organization’s quality service improvement. •Undertaking extensive troubleshooting for any escalated matters using the existing systems and follow up on resolution. •Acting as a liaison between the CS Team and the NOC, Engineering and technical team in escalating customer cases and queries to provide sufficient information to understand and resolve customer related problems. Show less
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Nokia
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Finland
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Telecommunications
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700 & Above Employee
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Intern
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Jun 2017 - Oct 2017
Key Responsibilities; • Monitoring Airtel’s Telecommunication Network in the Nairobi Region. • Manage and coordinate optimization of 2G/3G infrastructure. • Networks Operations Center • Drive Test: Field Test Operation and Benchmarking • Optimize Existing 3G sites in accordance with the agreed triggers for capacity, quality and coverage sites • Troubleshooting and repairing Network Failure ( Curative). • Carrying out scheduled Preventive Maintainance on 2G and 3G sites on a regular basis to ensure network uptime. • Updating and documenting equipment database and other elements. • Assisting the field engineer in performing their assigned activites at BTS locations. • Under the direction of NSN-NOC, ensure that all equipment associated and peripheral systems under the stated the responsibility is operated and maintained in such a way as to meet company standards. Show less
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Tesla Communications
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United States
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Telecommunications
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Intern
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Apr 2017 - Jul 2017
• Core Networks Operations • Transmission Systems • Tools and Warehouse • Power Sections • Technical Support Group (TSG) • Roaming and IREG operations • Field and Operations • Fiber optic networking • Core Networks Operations • Transmission Systems • Tools and Warehouse • Power Sections • Technical Support Group (TSG) • Roaming and IREG operations • Field and Operations • Fiber optic networking
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Education
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2012 - 2017
DEDAN KIMATHI UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY (DeKUT)
Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) Telecommunications Egineering, Telecommunications Engineering -
2012 - 2017
DEDAN KIMATHI UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY (DeKUT)
Bsc Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering -
2008 - 2011
Utumishi Academy
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