Installation and Commissioning

Monitor Network from NOC. ALU 1359 OMS.
Responsible for the operation & maintenance of all Base Station, Power &Transmission equipment-

Nov 2013 to July 2014. Projex CI, O2 Live Events in UK Microwave Commissioner / Team Leader
Installation, commissioning and integration of Microwave Links. Huawei RTN950 RTN910
Connect to LTE Equipment. NSN Node B, Ericsson RBS 6000
Complete Hand over Documents

Jul 2013 to Nov 2013. Sama Al Azdhar in Iraq, TI Supervisor
Supervise Installation, commissioning and integration of Microwave Links. Exalt EX-5r Series
Oversee quality control through its life cycle. Supervise Local Rigging and I and C teams.

Jan 2013 to Jul 2013. Enkom Switzerland, Ethernet Migration Engineer.
Migration of E1 Circuit-s onto Ethernet Transmission
Perform file transfer for reconfiguration for full IP Integration
Perform Card Swap and Software Upgrades on NSN Flexi Node B BTS
Re Configure Ericsson Traffic Node and NSN Node B, Ethernet, DCN and QOS
Complete Hand over Documents

Apr 2012 to Dec 2012. Sama Al Azdhar in Iraq. Implementation Project Manager
Plan, execute and finalize projects according to strict deadlines within budget
Coordinate the efforts of the team members and third-party contractors in order to deliver projects for our Clients (Oil and Gas).
Perform quality inspection and auditing on all new installations
Oversee quality control through its life cycle. Supervise Local Staff on site during installation work if necessary. Train and asses local Rigging Teams
Supervise Tower Builds up to 60 metres and Installation and Commissioning of Microwave Links
Plan new Microwave links and upgrade links. Exalt EX-5r Series
Supervise and train Fibre Installation Crews when necessary
Carry Out Quality audits and assess local staff
DWDM, Fibre Optics, Structured Cables CAT 5e CAT 6, Microwave Links

Jan 2012 to Apr 2012. Hartwood Services, Ethernet Migration Engineer
Migration of E1 Circuit-s onto Ethernet Transmission
Perform Card Swap and Software Upgrades on NSN Flexi Node B BTS
Re Configure Ericsson Traffic Node, Ethernet, DCN and QOS
Complete Hand over Documents

Jan 2011 to Feb 2012. Siae Microelettronica, Microwave Commissioner / Rigger Team Leader
Install/Commission and Hot Cut overs on Daily Basis
Firmware Upgrades
SIAE ALC plus 2. ALC
Decommission SIAE G, Ericsson ML E, P-Com
Complete Hand over Documents and BER Test.

Jan 2010 to Dec 2010. KTL Ireland, Microwave Commissioner / Rigger Team Leader
Huawei Optix RTN620, SIAE ALC plus 2. Mini Link E , Mini Link Traffic Node,
Decommission SRAL, SRAL XD, SRA 4 Series 3, P-Com
Complete Hand over Documents and BER Test.

Jan 2009 to Sept 2009. NSN Tanzania, Transmission TI Supervisor.
SRA 4, SRT 1F, hit 7060, 7080, 7030, 7035, 7025, SRAL XD, Netviwer, TNMS. NMC/NOC Cover
Responsible for the site from RFI to MW Provisional Acceptance Certificate Issued.
Follows Installation & Commissioning procedures as defined in the UMN.
Follows MW Link Acceptance procedures as defined in the MW-CTS.
Responsible for testing the hardware / software for error free operation.
Maintains results of individual testing activities.
Notifies and coordinates Ready for Acceptance with the Network Operator.
Conducts and completes RFA procedures with the Network Operator.
Notifies other departments of MW Link Acceptance.
Perform quality inspection and auditing on all new installations and evaluate Subcontractors
Co-ordinates and evaluates Subcontractors. Train local Rigging , I and C Teams if required
Responsible for on-time handover of implementation documentation and update the database
Responsible for O&M on call activities PDH /SDH
Responsible for on time ordering or all required MW implementation materials from Logistics.
On Rotation to Cover NMC/NOC Duties.

Oct 2008 to Dec 2008. Ericsson Panama, Microwave TI Supervisor
Responsible for Supervising Rigging, I&C Sub contractor teams. Troubleshooting faults
Perform quality inspection and auditing on all new installations and assess Sub Contractors
Equipment used, TRAFFIC NODE 20P, 6P, RBS 2606.
Responsible for O&M on call activities PDH /SDH.

Nov 2006 to Sept 2008. NSN UK, Tanzania and Gabon, Transmission TI Supervisor
SRA 4, SRT 1F, hit 7060, 7030, 7035, 7025, SRAL XD, Netviwer, TNMS. NMC/NOC Cover

Sept 2006 to Nov 2006. Areeba Ghana, Transmission TI Coordinator
Ericsson ML Traffic Node, E, HC. Sagem ADR. Stratex Eclipes
Responsible for the Back Bone sites from RFI to making site operational.
Supervise new link roll outs, traffic migration cut overs and capacity upgrades
Notifies other departments of MW Link Acceptance.
Co-ordinates and evaluates Subcontractors Rigging, I and C teams according to project goals.
Trains local Subcontractors Rigging, I and C teams if required.
Perform quality inspection and auditing on all new installations and assess Sub Contractors
Responsible for on-time handover of implementation documentation.
Responsible for O&M on call activities PDH /SDH.

Aug 2004 to July 2006. Siemens UK, Pakistan, Nigeria. Microwave TI Supervisor
SDH / PDH.SRA 4, SRAL XD, Netviwer

April 2004 to July 2004. Ceragon in Republic of Congo, SDH Transmission TI Supervisor
Responsible for training & supervision of local riggers for installation of Microwave Equipment
Installation of Antennas up to 3m, over 61km. All links 1+1 Frequency Diversity
Install, Test/Commission and integrate all network elements. Ceragon STM1 FibeAir
Test and drop off E1 Channels, as per Customer requirements. Sagem ADR-155C
Perform quality inspection and auditing on all new installations and assess Sub Contractors
Hand over network to Customer ( CELTEL ) with relevant Acceptance Documents

Nov 2003 to Feb 2004. AWCC in Afghanistan, Transmission TI Supervisor
Responsible for management of local labour for I&C of GSM/Microwave equipment
LOS & Installation of Antennas up to 3.7m, 4GHz wave guide, links up to 72km
Assemble and deploy COW sites within 48hr time frame & sweep with site master
On Call for maintenance of Siemens SRAL equipment. Audits & report writing
Perform quality inspection and auditing on all new installations and evaluate Local Staff

Oct 2002 to June 2003. RTM in UK, Microwave Commissioner / Rigger Team Leader
Responsible for all aspects of installing, testing and commissioning microwave links
Appointed to ensure that the microwave systems met the customers- requirements
Replaced & upgraded existing microwave radio links within an agreed time window
Performed hot-cutover upgrades on equipment including SIAE G, NEC, P-COM

Mar 2000 to Jun 2002. Alcatel in France, Holland, USA, Hong Kong, Project Engineer
Responsible for installation and commissioning DWDM SDH 1640 OADM STM64
Appointed to carry out CAT 5 and optical fibre cabling plus associated systems
Install ADM, ODF, Hubs, Routers, PCs, K-Servers & management platforms
Performed software upgrades as required to support the new hardware installed
Liaised extensively with NOC engineers and other staff

Aug 1999 to Feb 2000. Ericsson, Brazil, Microwave TI Supervisor Mini-link E
Responsible for management of local Rigging and I and C Teams of microwave equipment
Worked with Radio Base Station (RBS) and Digital Cross Connect (DXX) systems
Liaised extensively with Mobile Switching Centre (MSC) engineers and other staff
Perform quality inspection and auditing on new installations and access Sub Contractors
Responsible for O&M on call activities PDH /SDH.

March 1999 to Jul 1999. Nortel, Germany, Operations and Maintenance Engineer
Responsible for maintenance of live networks and the supervision of contractors
Appointed to ensure that networks operated correctly & faults were quickly resolved
Professionally maintained systems and equipment including Nortel TN16X, SDH
Responsible for O&M on call activities PDH /SDH.

Jan 1999 to March 1999. Ericsson, Belgium, Test and Provision Engineer
Responsible for installation & testing 2Mbits circuits from MSC to remote RBS sites
Appointed to prove circuits end to end & cable up DDF room with E1 circuit orders
Liaised extensively with Mobile Switching Centre (MSC) engineers and other staff
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EARLY CAREER INCLUDES: 1991 - 1998 UK, Portugal, USA & Greece
Microwave TI Supervisor, Mini Link E, Ericsson in Brazil
Microwave Commissioner / Rigger Team Leader, Thorn Coms on Vodafone, various MW
Microwave Commissioner / Rigger Team Leader, Lucent on 1-2-1 on various microwave
LOS Surveyor, Telecoms Electrician, Rigging Team Leader, Lars Comms, various projects GSM, PCN, Microwave, Radar
Apprentice Electrician - Leach & Burgess & Lars Communications
PROFESSIONAL:
City & Guilds 236 parts 1 & 2, Lancaster and Morecambe College
IEE wiring regulations 16th Edition, Lancaster and Morecambe College
Electrical Installation & AC theory Awards, Lancaster and Morecambe College
Skills include: Installation, Commissioning, Working at heights, RF skills, Quality Audits
Installing hardware and software, Splicing Fibre & terminating wave guide
Cabling & patching including optical fibre, 232 Coax and CAT 5. Gun Wrapping
Problem diagnoses, use of complex test equipment, BER, DTA, OSA, OTDR
EDUCATION AND EQUIPMENT TRAINING
Arqiva approved Advanced Climber, Tower Rescue, and Rooftop Access & RF Awareness. First Aid
ANDREW Wave-guide, LDF & Connector Course
Alcatel Training in SLTE, PFE, SDH, DWDM, ADM, Repeaters, BU
P-COM high & low caps radio,
Six GCSE qualifications A,B,B,C,C,C
CERAGON FIBEAIR 1528 STM1, SAGEM STM1 ADR-155 C
ERICSSON Mini Link Traffic Node, Mini Link E, Mini Link High Capacity
STRATEX ECLIPSE, SDH, PDH Terminal and Node.
SIEMENS SRAL, SRAL XD, SRA 4, SRA SERIES 3, Knowledge of SMA1k and SURPASS 7070, 7060, 7030 HIT, SRT 1F
Lever Technology Group PLC. IEEE 802.16 WiMAX In-Depth. Family of standards, RF Design and Characteristics, Air interface- Physical Layer, MAC, QoS, Network Design and Implementation, Interference, Delivering VoIP services, Current trends
SIAE ALC plus 2
Huawei Optix RTN 620, RTN 910, RTN 950
Infinera DTN Turn up Test (R7) Technical Training Course
OPITO MIST 5301, BOSIET 5700, HUET and EBS Training
ALU 1830, 1660, 1643, 1350 OMS. SDH, DWDM. 7 weeks
PERSONAL DETAILS:
Born 24th July 1974, Lancaster , UK
Language skills: English (native), Spanish (basic), Portuguese (basic), French ( very basic)

Last Resume Update August 20, 2015
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Spanish Speaking? No
Willing to Relocate? Yes
Years Experience 20+

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