•Preparation and review of Technical proposals [Network Element (NE) capacity and functionality roadmap analysis, Network Architecture design, Backbone bandwidth dimensioning (IP/ATM/TDM), CS and PS Node dimensioning, SIGTRAN associations’ plan)] for IMS/NGN/FMC Core network provisioning in Mobinil (Alcatel-Lucent, Ericsson, and Nokia-Siemens solutions).
• Test Configuration Management for WCDMA/LTE/ EPC Core Network nodes (MME,MPG,CPG, SGSN, GGSN) in Ericsson's Global Test Environment Centres (GTECs).
• Configuration of Ericsson's Mobility Management Entity (MME) in the Evolved Packet Core Network solution.Upgrade of Ericsson's SGSN R8 nodes to MME functionality.
• Configuration of Ericsson's Converged Packet Gateway (CPG) acting as Serving Gateway (SGW) and/or Serving Gateway + PDN GW roles for End-to-End Testing in the EPC network.
• O&M of Ericsson's GTEC Mobile Packet Backbone Network (MPBN).
•Network Evaluation of pre-existing networks [Signalling network, Service network, Synchronization network, Bearer traffic network, and OSS network], Migration path analysis, and delivery of technical recommendations to clients on the proposed migration plan to IMS/LTE/EPC.
•MSS,MGW,HLR System Integration (Huawei,NSN, and Ericsson solutions)
Core Network optimization for R99 and R4 Networks and capacity planning for IP backbone networks (Cisco,Juniper, and Huawei) solutions
•Technical training for clients (GSM,EPC,IMS,UMTS, SS7)
•Telecommunication Network Design, Management, and Maintenance (OSS, Cisco Works, RMON, SNMP, Tkined, Ethereal, iManager M2000/T2000/N2000, HP Openview, MRTG, Wire Shark, SSHclient, Putty,NetAct, @vantage commander, MML, VxWorks, Nagios).
•Cisco, Juniper,Redback, and Huawei Data Communication Equipment Configurations (Routers, Switches, Firewalls) and Advanced Networking skills (IPsec, Multicast, Load Balancing, and QoS configurations).
•Project Management and Telecom Consulting

•Mobinil GSM NSS (2G), GPRS/EDGE (2.5G/2.75G), WCDMA-CS/WCDMA-PS (3G) R99&R4, and IMS Network assessment/feasibility studies (RFI, RFP, RFQ) according to Operator’s inputs [Traffic profile, Traffic routing plan, numbering plan, subscriber forecast, service penetration, country regulations, and user distribution].
•Huawei and Nokia-Siemens GSM NSS (2G), GPRS/EDGE (2.5G/2.75G), WCDMA-CS/WCDMA-PS (3G) R99&R4, and IMS Network Detailed planning [Detailed Trunking and Interconnect plan, detailed signalling and roaming plan, Control plane planning (SS7/SIGTRAN), user plane planning (MGW architecture, digit analysis, codecs, etc), detailed VAS plan] according to 3GPP standards.
•Huawei and Nokia-Siemens GSM NSS (2G) and WCDMA-CS (3G) R99&R4,and IMS Network Dimensioning [Network Element (NE) capacity and functionality roadmap analysis, Network Architecture design, Backbone bandwidth dimensioning (IP/ATM/TDM), CS and PS Node dimensioning, subscriber profile, service profile and penetration, Routing plan, SS7/SIGTRAN Signalling plan, numbering plan, subscriber forecast , country regulations, capacity and user distribution]. Core Network traffic measurements, KPI analysis, root cause analysis, NE performance analysis, and monitoring.
•Alcatel-Lucent UMTS R4 Core Network expansion and software upgrade planning (ALU SSPs, RCPs, HLRs,SCPs,SDPs); Vendor and subcontractor management, liaison (Alcatel-Lucent and Huawei) and ensuring conformance to SLAs. Administering System Acceptance Tests (SATs) on Huawei 2G and 3G CS Core Network (CN) nodes.
•Preparation and review of Technical proposals [Network Element (NE) capacity and functionality roadmap analysis, Network Architecture design, Backbone bandwidth dimensioning (IP/ATM/TDM), CS and PS Node dimensioning, SIGTRAN associations plan) for IMS/NGN Core network provisioning in Mobinil (Alcatel-Lucent, Ericsson, and Nokia-Siemens solutions). Design and delivery of IMS/NGN technical presentations to Mobinil Technology team.
•Routine O&M of Huawei GSM/UMTS R99 and R4 Core Network Nodes (MSS, MGW, iGWB). Technical Training and Knowledge transfer to MOBINIL local staff
•Capacity planning for full VoIP solution on existing Huawei MSC Servers (MSS), Media Gateways (MGW), and Alcatel-Lucent UMTS CN devices. IP Backbone planning (IPv4 and IPv6) for SIGTRAN configurations on Cisco and Huawei devices.
•Development of Mobinil VoIP Project plan, assignment of resources to tasks, and tracking project progress using Microsoft Project (MSP).
•Design and formulation for Huawei/Alcatel-Lucent Missed Call Alert (MCA) VAS testing, implementation plans, and service rollout strategy.
•Overall network audits and identification of key customer requirements and coordination with Technology and Engineering teams to ensure that these requirements are implemented in the products.
•Traffic forecasting and Analysis for 2009 according to Marketing team inputs and recommendations.

•Huawei GSM NSS (2G), GPRS/EDGE (2.5G/2.75G), WCDMA-CS/WCDMA-PS (3G) R99&R4, and IMS Network Dimensioning [Network Element (NE) capacity and functionality roadmap analysis, Network Architecture design, Backbone bandwidth dimensioning (IP/ATM/TDM), CS and PS Node dimensioning, subscriber profile, service profile and penetration, Routing plan, SS7/SIGTRAN Signalling plan, numbering plan, subscriber forecast , capacity and user distribution].
•System Commissioning and Acceptance testing [CCS, VIS, SCS, UCS, RDBS Test Cases] for Alcatel Lucent Prepaid Platform 4.4.1 (Sun SMP, SDP, SCP systems).
•Review of Design Documents and formulation of Test Plans, Test Procedures, and Test cases for Suriname Telecommunication Network Interconnectivity (UNIQA, TELESUR, and DIGICEL) using KPN PlugBox® Network Interconnectivity Model. Interoperability Tests, IOT with International gateways and other operators.
•Management and Co-ordination of UNIQA Technical team and interfacing with UNIQA top management in Suriname and Curacao. Development of UNIQA Turnkey Project Roll out plan, analysis of tasks (PERT charts) and assignment of resources to tasks, presentation of project plan/GANTT charts to management, and tracking project progress according to Project management principles and standards using Microsoft Project (MSP).
•Pre-launch technical presentations and meetings with Telecommunicatie Autoriteit Suriname (TAS) to ensure conformity of the entire Mobile Network with ITU specifications, and the overall approval of the newly licensed operator (UNIQA) by the regulatory body.
•Configuration and Integration of Huawei UMTS Core Network Devices (MSOFTX3000, HLR9820, iGWB, and UMG8900) in Paramaribo, Suriname with Ericsson AXE/MSC-S/MGW, Huawei GPRS/EDGE Devices (GGSN9811, SGSN9810, CG9812), Intervoice VMS, Alcatel Prepaid Platform System (PPS) 4.4.1 and Roam Proxy in Curacao. B-number Analysis, Routing analysis, Barring Analysis, Route Analysis, Accounting Analysis, C7 Data configurations(ISUP, INAP, CAMEL, MAP, BICC), and SCCP configurations.
•Configuration, Integration, and verification of UMTS RAN Features in Curacao, HLR Subscriber management, BOSS integration. Core Network Protocol Analysis and Traffic tracing, and CSR Handling. SDH backbone transmission monitoring using Huawei iManager T2000 and working knowledge of Ericsson OSS-RC (FCAPS).
•Development and execution of test plans and test cases according to Customer/Marketing /Engineering Teams’ requirements. Huawei GSM NSS (2G), GPRS/EDGE (2.5G/2.75G), WCDMA-CS/WCDMA-PS (3G) R99&R4 Core Network Audit and Optimization (KPI evaluation and analysis, System Acceptance Tests (SAT), NE performance analysis) and identification of key customer requirements and coordination with Product Management/Marketing and Engineering teams to ensure that these requirements are implemented in the products.
•Review of Design Documents and formulation of Test Plans, Test Procedures, and Test cases for Suriname Mobile Network Interconnectivity (UNIQA, TELESUR, and DIGICEL) using KPN PlugBox® Network Interconnectivity Model [Conformance Test (CT), Model Compatibility Test (MCT), Network Interconnection Test (NIT), First Office Application (FOA), Operational Pilot (OP)]. Co-ordination of Interoperability Tests IOT/IREG with International gateways, Roaming partners, and other Mobile operators and documentation of test reports.
•2G and 3G Core Network dimensioning, planning, and optimization. Collection and analysis of Network statistics on KPIs such as CP load, SLS utilization availability and congestion, Route utilization and congestion, Trunk usage, Memory status, etc. Core Network traffic measurements, STS, KPI analysis (BHCA, BHT/Erlang, CSSR, etc) and monitoring.
•Routine O&M of GSM/UMTS of Huawei Core Network Nodes (MSC-S, MGW, SGSN, GGSN, HLR, CG, and iGWB) .Technical Training and Knowledge transfer to UNIQA local staff.
•Vendor management (Huawei, Alcatel-Lucent, 3rd Party vendors/subcontractors) and ensuring Quality Control and Assurance. Interfacing with the vendors for the resolution of network quality and performance related issues for BSS and NSS nodes. Administering acceptance tests for Huawei 2G and 3G Core Network (CN)/NSS nodes.

•Implementation(Data configuration, Routine/Emergency operation and maintenance, system commissioning) of Huawei GSM/GPRS/UMTS R99&R4 and CDMA 2000 1X Core Network (Mobile Soft Switch, Media Gateway, HLR, PBXs, Routers, SGSN, GGSN, Charging/Billing Gateways) Solutions for Bell Benin Communications (BBCOM), Cotonou, Republique Du Benin; HORTEL, Somalia, and SOTELGUI, Republique Du Guinea, and Telecom Namibia.
•Core Network planning and dimensioning. Administering acceptance tests for Huawei CN nodes.
•Installation, Configuration, and Maintenance of Huawei Network Management/OSS (FCAPS) Solutions (iManager M2000/N2000/T2000).
•Advanced knowledge of GSM, GPRS, EDGE, NGN, and UMTS (3G) Core Network Topology and protocols (ISUP, INAP, CAMEL, MAP, BICC, Diameter, H.323, and SIP).
•Working Knowledge of Optical Networking-SDH/SONET and DWDM Principles and standards.
•Advanced Knowledge of VoIP, SIGTRAN, and MGW protocols – RTP/RTCP, MGCP/H.248, SIP, BICC,H.323,M3UA/M2UA/MTP3B configurations.
•Huawei UMTS Core Network (TDM, ATM, and IP) trial project implementation for MTN Nigeria (Mobile Soft Switch and Media Gateway Script configurations for SIGTRAN, Software upgrade, and patch installations).
•B-number Analysis, Routing analysis, Barring Analysis, Routes Analysis, Accounting Analysis, C7 Data configurations, SCCP configurations, mobile service, and BICC configurations.
•Technical Training and authoring skills- member of the pool of the prestigious Huawei Technical Instructors for product training (WCDMA-CS and WCDMA-PS, iManager M2000/N2000/T2000) in African Training centres and the HQ in Shenzhen, China (MSOFTX3000, UMG8900, HLR9820, IP Networking, GGSN9811,SGSN9810, SS7/SIGTRAN Architecture and configurations)
•Facilitated Technical Trainings on GSM/UMTS products at Huawei’s Training Centres in Shenzhen, China and Abuja, Nigeria for NITEL, MTS 1st Wireless, and Globacom.
•Facilitated Technical Onsite Trainings in Huawei’s 3G (UMTS) and OSS solutions given to Huawei customers at SOTELGUI, Republic Du Guinea; BBCOM, Republic Du Benin; HORTEL, Somalia; and Telecom Namibia, Windhoek, Namibia.
•SUN SOLARIS (8, 9, 10) System Administration (x86 and SPARC), Sun Cluster Management, SDS and VERITAS Administration.
•Working Knowledge of ITIL and Project Management methodologies.

•Installation of CPDI Prepaid Call Control VAS platform for MOBITEL Nigeria.
•Telecommunication and Information Systems Network Planning, Design, and Support (LANs, WANS, and SANs).
•Technical support for ICT infrastructure (Windows/UNIX based Servers, Oracle/Sybase/Informix RDBMS).
•Configuration of Cisco VoIP modules and VPNs.
•Traffic and Bandwidth Engineering.
•Working Knowledge of IP protocols (RIP, OSPF, BGP, IS-IS, MPLS, PPP, L2TP), ATM, and TDM.

•Installation of 3.8m Prodelin C- band Anasat, Telecom VSAT at Uturu & Aba sites.
•Installation and Configuration of Cisco 2612 routers, Cisco Catalyst 3500XL fibre switches, Cisco 2950 switches, PIX515E Cisco Firewall.
•Implementation of Campus Area Network (CAN) for the University using Fibre-Optic Technology (Gigabit Ethernet) Network Administration and Maintenance of University ICT Infrastructure.
•Installation, Configuration, and Administration of Windows 2000 (Professional, Server, Advanced Server) &Win XP Networks.
•Working Knowledge of Linux Red hat 9.0 Operating System and Network Routing Protocols.
•Structured Cabling and networking of the Faculties and Medical School Aba, Abia State.

•Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows 95/98/ 2000 Operating Systems and Microsoft Office 9x/ 2000 suites.
•PC Assemblage, Installation and maintenance. Monitor /PC/Printer/Power pack troubleshooting, maintenance, and repairs.
•Maintenance of LANs, WANs, and PBXs –Troubleshooting of connectivity both at network and application levels.
•Configuration and installation of clients on intranet using TCP/IP Tools. Provision of both help - desk and on - site technical support to KES large client - base all over Nigeria.