Experience

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  Airtel Zambia PLC

  • Lusaka, Zambia

  • Radio Engineer - Network Optimisation

    • Mar 2022 - Present
    • Lusaka, Zambia

    Optimise 3G, 4G, and 5G networks and orchestrate enhancement of cell performance, addressing Worst Cell performance areas. Generate comprehensive reports on network performance, offering recommendations for improvement. Oversee and collaborate with service partners, Nokia and Ericsson, ensuring adherence to network KPI targets. Leverage self-optimisation network tools to streamline and automate network enhancement processes.Radio Network Optimisation:-5G optimisation -VoLTE optimisation -4G optimization-3G optimizationcollaborate with device manufacturers on patch development for our regionkey projects: 1. 5G launch ,widest 5G coverage in Zambia 2. TDD Deployment3. New site optimization &acceptanceAchievements:2.1gbps 5G speed/5G launchrobust voice in 5G strategy.60% reduction in Hs drops over 6 month span ensuring network reliability.5G data billing resolutionover 50% gain in traffic for TDD LTE deploymentAwards& Recognition:5G deployment Team award

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  Engineers without Borders Zambia

  • Programs and Projects Director

    • Jan 2024 - Present

  • Program Management Officer

    • Jan 2020 - Dec 2023

    -voluteer at EWB Zambia.-Member of the executive Committee -Technical Engineer-Fundraising connect-Communications and Media Connect

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  Zamtel

  • Lusaka, Zambia

  • Radio Access Network Planning & Optimization Engineer

    • Aug 2020 - Mar 2022
    • Lusaka, Zambia

    -LTE optimisation and QoS guarantee: Traffic balancing & PRB optimisation.-Radio planning for 2G,3G and 4G-UMTS parameter optimisation-Analysis of live network and optimization of parameters to improve throughputs of LTE and UMTSsites.-Produce 5kpi optimisation reports to show impact of my optimisation actions on network eachmonth.-Manage network capacity, design and deploy network elements.-Assisted team in achieving savings of 274,350$(5,487,000ZMW) in Q1,2021 and33,441.5$(668,830ZMW) in Q2,2021 by finding existing equipment to increase capacity.Projects: i) 3G and 4G expansion.ii) IPRAN South iii) Zicta 24 towers: Worked with Zicta from technical specification preparation, Tender,Ran planning, installation, optimisation, and acceptance of 24 (GU900 and L1800) towersiv)LTE2300 2nd carrier Copperbelt Activation. v)88 LTE1800 Projectvi)3G LAC Replanningvii) GRZ 1000 towers Project: Universal Access Project

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  Ignis Electric Limited

  • Lusaka

  • Co-Founder

    • Dec 2017 - Jan 2021
    • Lusaka

    Ignis Electric is on its way to becoming a leader in Lighting infrastructure, delivering customized and smart lighting solutions. Ignis Electric manufactures light bulbs that go beyond lighting and solve clients day to day operational problems and delivers on end-to-end commitment, quality and reliability on all projects and products.WEBSITE: www.igniselectric.comGOOGLE OUR BUSINESS: http://igniselectric.business.site

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  GNM projects

  • Field Operations Engineer - Airtel MS

    • Jul 2019 - Jul 2020

    -manage and maintenance of Airtel's Active Network.-Configuration of microwave network.-maintain point to point and multi point networks such as Aps, cambiums, Radios and NEC -Resolvetransmission field failures.-SRAN alarm clearance-Site acceptance tasks

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  Emerald Telcominfra Private Limited (ETel)

  • Lusaka, zambia

  • Drive Test Engineer

    • Nov 2018 - Jun 2019
    • Lusaka, zambia

    Network optimization for Zamtel and MTN Zambia.

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  Zamtel

  • Lusaka

  • Survey & Re-Design Expert

    • Oct 2017 - Oct 2018
    • Lusaka

    Attached to the GRZ universal access project.Survey proposed tower areas under the GRZ universal accessproject.- Set Radio Frequency parameters for proposed towers and setting Engineering parameters andradio design for surveyed areas- Review coverage plots- Conducted LTE surveys within Lusaka- Ensure land acquisition and civil aviation approval of surveyed sites.

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  Venture Communications & Construction

  • Zambia
  • Telecommunications
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Site Engineer

    • Apr 2017 - Oct 2017

    -Microwave installation and configuration-Overhead Optic Fibre Installation-Fusion Splicing-Fault Finding-Generating OTDR Reports

  • RF Drive test Engineer

    • Jan 2017 - Oct 2017

    -Trained in drive test engineering for 2G, 3G and LTE networks by Huawei technologies Zambia.- Carry out performance tests on mobile network sites using specialised software and tools to determine the required optimization for the site and to carry out the required optimization on 2G/3G/4G [GSM/WCDMA/LTE cellular technologies]. -Genex probe; Genex Assistant; Google earth and Map info software.-Perform Voice/data Drive tests, Stationary tests, Single cell function tests and Singe site verification. - Devise and implement Solutions to UTRAN problems such as pilot pollution, no cell dominance, cell over shooting, poor Ec/Io and RSCP, interference, no hand-over, etc.- Work with and know functionality of all site radio equipment such as RRU, TMA, BBU, CPRI and RADIO ANTENNA.- Collaborate with Transmission Engineers, wireless engineers and Core network engineers during Optimisation and also to solve Coverage problems as well as Data related problems such as poor Ping and HSDPA/HSUPA.-Generate and prepare SSV reports and other documents.-Resolve customer network performance complaints.

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  MicroLink Technologies

  • Kitwe, Zambia

  • Support Engineer

    • Nov 2016 - Jan 2017
    • Kitwe, Zambia

    -Create trouble tickets inorder to keep track of customer and network problems.-Configure green packets, teltonika radios and routers. -Monitor Copperbelt network and write report/solutions on repeaters with poor uptime. Installations of antennas and radios. -Customer care and accounts. -Troubleshoot and solve network problems, radio problems and antenna problems.

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  Riverbed Ltd

  • Lusaka

  • Windows Deployment Intern

    • Apr 2016 - May 2016
    • Lusaka

    -Deployment and installation of windows 10 at Government ministries in Lusaka.-Data Migration- Virtualization-creating emails , email backup and joining to domain- Installation of application software and tools

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  Konkola Copper Mines plc

  • Zambia

  • Vacation Student

    • Feb 2015 - May 2015
    • Zambia

    • PLANT ELECTRICAL INSPECTION: Thermographic survey: infrared inspection of electrical systems. Thickener inspection: power and control circuits of rake drive, raise and lower mechanism. Inspection of lifting devices [forward reverse circuit],limit switches and brush alignment. Vent fan checks and repair.• REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE OF VARIABLE FREQUENCY DRIVES.• MOTORS. Designing, wiring and maintenance of motor panels: Direct online starter. Star delta starter. Earth leakage tests. Forward reverse wiring. Maintenance of circuit components Insulation resistance test and winding resistance test. Installation of motors. Cable glanding Cable termination. Motor protection:  239 relay, Earth leakage relays, core balance Overcurrent, earth faults and dead shots. Electrical preventive maintenance.• CABLE JOINTING AND TERMINATION.• SUBSTATION. Switching. Bus section and incomer maintenance. Isolation and reactivation. Earth leakage tests. Normalizing of Loads. Installation of welding sockets. Power distribution circuits. s/s housekeeping.• CENTRAL INSTRUMENTATION. Circuit design and wiring. Preventive maintenance of PLC. Service and maintenance of plant instruments. Calibration. Prosonic level transmitters. Fire truck siren circuits. Operation of sensors, transmitters, PLC and SCADA at compressor house. Pump chambers: limit switches, vibration sensors, temperature switches and valves.• LIGHTING. Fault finding. Installation of photo cells.• GENERATORS Power and control circuits. On load and Off load generator tests. Maintenance of generator.

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  Silicon Electronics Limited

  • Chingola, Zambia

  • Student Technician

    • Mar 2014 - Apr 2014
    • Chingola, Zambia

     CCTV: antennas, media converters design, wiring, maintenance and link troubleshooting. Splicing of fiber cable and making of dorm joints. Patching Telephone cables. Ethernet cable termination. Electric fence design, wiring and maintenance

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  Lusaka City Council

  • Lusaka,Zambia

  • attachment student

    • Mar 2012 - Apr 2012
    • Lusaka,Zambia

    Engineering department, Highway section.Traffic light maintenance, traffic controller repair, street light circuit maintenance and repair.PROJECTS UNDERTAKEN REHABILITATION OF LUMUMBA ROAD TRAFFIC LIGHTS ERECTION OF TRAFFIC LIGHTS AT ALICK NKHATA ROAD JUCTION