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CAREER SUMMARY Cognate experience in Operations management, program management, Project management, Telecoms implementation and managed services. Worked in a variety of capacities telecommunications projects. Work experience includes, Operations management, program management, Project management, coordination of telecommunication cell sites/ data center implementation, and rollout, RF equipment implementation, TX engineering, Risk Management, Quality Assurance and Control. My ultimate career goal is to work and grow with a company that is passionate about what they do & works above and beyond for their clients and customers. Right now I am looking to take on a fresh challenge with a successful and dynamic company that has a culture of respect, challenge, innovation.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

COUNTRY MANAGER

TELINNO CONSULTING LTD
02.2018 - Current
  • Uncommon transformation of TCLN business in 2018
  • Achieved 103% of sales target for TCN in 2018 and 2019
  • Achieved 103% of revenue target for TCN in 2018 and 200% in 2019
  • Maintained 25% profit margin after tax and contributed 29% of the group profit in 2019
  • Developed TCN business with new clients- Airtel, Smile, ZTE and Nokia in 2018, MTN and Mainone in 2019
  • Implemented end to end quality project delivery and PO closure
  • Responsible for Project Management Process – Payment & resource procedure for both internal and external-3Ps
  • Responsible for technical proposal, project management, quotation, RFP, RFQ, PO, and other financial analysis for different projects for clients e.g
  • MTN, Smile, Ericsson, Huawei and many telecom contractors
  • Lead the team that successfully swapped Ondo, Edo and Ekite states from Alcatel to ZTE BTS (GLO project)
  • Lead part of the team that implemented Smile LTE project in Nigeria
  • Lead part of the team that swapped Ericsson RBS to Huawei BTS in Asaba region
  • Lead part of the Transmission team that implemented MTN backbone sites across Nigeria
  • Responsible for business development, growth, cost effective and timely delivery of the company’s service products in Nigeria operation
  • Responsible for profitability of country operations and leads in identifying, cultivating and soliciting new businesses and relationships
  • Ownership of corporate branding / image, customer relations, optimum client SLA satisfaction and all related issues
  • Provides general oversight of all country activities, manages the day-to-day operations, and ensures a smoothly functioning, effective and efficient organization
  • Ensures the filing of all legal and regulatory documents and monitors compliance with relevant laws and regulations
  • Assists the Operations Director/Board, by providing inputs to determine Company’s values, mission, vision, strategy and short- and long-term goals
  • Keeps the Board fully informed of county performance and all the important factors influencing it
  • Identifies and informs the Board about trends, issues, problems and activities in order to facilitate policy- making
  • Recommends policy positions
  • Ensures service quality and organizational stability through development and implementation of policies, standards and controls, values and culture, systems and procedures, and regular evaluation of performance
  • Collaborate and coordinate support functions (HR, IT, Finance) to ensure a work environment that recruits, retains and supports quality staff
  • Promotes value adding/profitable products and services that are delivered in a cost-effective manner, employing economy while maintaining an acceptable level of quality
  • Oversees the financial activities of the organization including budgeting, performance reporting (cash, profit and assets) and audit
  • Works with Board and Group Finance Manager to secure financing to support short- and long-term goals.

PROGRAM MANAGER

TELINNO CONSULTING LTD
03.2017 - 01.2018
  • Responsible for end-to-end service delivery of all operational projects
  • Responsible and accountable for direct project profit and loss, customer satisfaction and management at the clients’ head office and delegates regional client’s satisfaction and management to project managers
  • Communicate delivery progress to key client and internal stakeholders from the operational level through executive leadership
  • Facilitate the definition of project missions, goals, tasks, and resource requirements; resolve or assist in the resolution of conflicts within and between projects or functional areas;
  • Develop and maintain a comprehensive framework that considers the various operational and service delivery components for all projects in line with customer expectations
  • Manage key stakeholders on whom project success depends; draw on resources within or outside the company as necessary
  • Provide guidance and mentoring to the project team on execution strategy, contractor management and technical requirement
  • Engage with project team, clients and sub-contractors to support project execution mentoring of key project leadership team
  • Selects, manages and coordinate the implementation teams and 3Ps
  • Manage the performance evaluation process of all implementation teams and 3Ps
  • Manage and hold the project managers accountable for quality service delivery, cost control, schedule control and PO closure in its region
  • Provide input in the service costing process to ensure business profitability
  • Ensure compliance with project budgetary, accounting, records management procedures
  • Support group internal auditor to keep the delivery team accountable for the service under his/her responsibility
  • Develop methods to monitor project or area progress; and provide corrective supervision if necessary
  • Develop and control project budget and resource allocation
  • Articulates client expectations and facilitates communication between sponsor and client to guarantee customer satisfaction during projects
  • Ensure project reporting, capturing and monitoring progress to clients and other stakeholders (e.g
  • Quality, Procurement, Sales, Finance and HR teams) at all phases of projects are conducted

PROJECT MANAGER

TELINNO CONSULTING LTD
08.2016 - 02.2017
  • Responsible for end to end quality project delivery and PO closure
  • Responsible for Project Management Process – Payment & resource procedure for both internal and external-3Ps
  • Provided feedback to Technical Manager on resource allocation and utilization and release
  • Lead planning and implementation of projects, Project Budget and Fund request
  • Facilitated the definition of project missions, goals, tasks, and resource requirements; resolve or assist in the resolution of conflicts within and between projects or functional areas
  • Facilitated the definition of Service Levels Agreements (SLAs) and customer requirements
  • Received subcontractor engagement package and review according to supplier evaluation criteria
  • Interacted regularly with existing or potential clients to determine their needs and to develop plans for improving delivery
  • Advocated on behalf of clients and represent clients' needs as appropriate to senior management
  • Worked cross-functionally to solve problems and implement changes on projects
  • Collaborated with logistics in vendor screening and selection
  • Conducted project reporting, capturing and monitoring progress to clients and other stakeholders (e.g
  • Quality, Procurement, Sales, Finance and HR teams) at all phases of projects
  • Responsible for ensuring all client tools, processes and checklists are utilized in the execution of all projects
  • Responsible for scheduling and conducting client acceptance process on all projects
  • Managed the customer relationship at the region
  • Responsible for cost, schedule control and validates payment milestones with the SDM and finance before payment to teams deployed in the region
  • Liaised with logistics manager for equipment delivery to its region and facilities spend in line with budgeted levels.

IMPLEMENTATION ENGINEER

MP INFRASTRUCTURE
04.2016 - 08.2016
  • Installation of Ericsson RBS (RBS 6101, 6102, 6201, 6601, 6301)
  • Commissioning of Ericsson DUS, integration of Ericsson RBS and Huawei RTN
  • Installation of 2G, 3G and LTE Antenna system, Installation of RRU and Fiber cables
  • Troubleshooting and alarm clearance on 2G/3G RBS with the use of site mater
  • 2G/3G/LTE technical site survey using Ericsson smart tool
  • Integration of Ericson DUW, DUG and DUS using Ericsson Smart laptop
  • Responsible for Quality Checks to ensure accuracy and completeness of all information within the SID
  • Prepared the TSSR (Technical Site Survey Report) and sites documents for AIRTEL &MTN evaluation.

TRANSMISSION ENGINEER

INTER WIRELESS NIG LTD
10.2015 - 05.2016
  • Installation and Alignment of Ericsson Microwave (0.3m, 0.6m, 0.9m, 1.2m 1.8m and 2.4m) for smile project for smile and MTN projects
  • Installation and configuration of Ericsson Mini link TN, CN210, and CN510 for Smile and MTN projects
  • Installation and configuration of Ericsson RBS (RBS 6101, 6102, 6201, 6601, 6301)
  • IP Traffic routing and EI mapping
  • Installation and configuration of Aviat radio, IP configuration and Traffic routing
  • Responsible for Onsite acceptance of all transmission jobs.

IMPLEMENTATION TEAM LEAD

NOCTEK TELECOMS
09.2013 - 09.2015
  • Responsible for the leadership of the implementation team that swap Alcatel equipment to ZTE equipment in Ondo, Edo and Ekiti states (GLO projects)
  • Installation of ZTE BTS and Hybrid for MTN project in Enugu and PH regions
  • Installation and commissioning of Ericson Microwave for MTN project
  • E1 mapping and ZTE BTS configuration.

FIELD ENGINEER

REMBAM TELECOMS
10.2012 - 08.2013
  • Pre-installation of Huawei BTS 3900, swap of Ericsson RBS 200 series with Huawei BTS 3900 in Asaba region
  • Installation of Ericson Microwave, installation of RF Antennas, feeder cables, Diplexers, TX racks and Air conditioners
  • TX migration from Ericsson to Huawei radios
  • Decommissioning of swapped equipment (Antennas, RBS, Feeder cables etc.)
  • Installation and alignment of Huawei Microwave dish (0.3m, 0.6m, 0.9m, 1m, 1.2m, 1.8m, and 2.4m)
  • Installation and configuration of Long Haul microwave links.

CLASS TEACHER, Physics, Mathematics and Further Mathematics teacher

NATIONAL YOUTH SERVICE CORPS
08.2008 - 07.2009

Education

B.SC - PHYSICS

MICHAEL OKPARA UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE
2007

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TELECOMS TRAINING COLLEGE

Skills

  • PERSONAL SKILLS
  • Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
  • Naturally driven to meet deadlines
  • Keen to develop new knowledge and skills
  • Ability to work in multinational environment
  • Quality leadership skills
  • Excellent communications and decision-making skills, both verbal and written
  • Multitasking and prioritization of many projects, issues, tasks
  • Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills
  • Analytics and Report Writing Skills
  • Good presentation skill
  • A good techno-commercial experience
  • Good driving skill with driver’s license
  • AREAS OF EXPERTISE
  • Project Management
  • Process Management
  • Product Management
  • Operation Management
  • Contract performance
  • Network Rollout and implementation (2G, 3G, 6_sector & LTE)
  • TEI installation, Ability to work at height
  • E1 mapping, IPRAN
  • ACADEMIC & PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
  • UNIVERSITY OF BENIN, BENIN CITY, NIGERIA
  • MSC ELECTRONICS (2014-2015)

Certification

NWOGU CHIKEZIE. M.Sc., B.SC.

Additional Information

  • PDH AND SDH INSTALLATION AND COMMISSIONING.

Timeline

COUNTRY MANAGER - TELINNO CONSULTING LTD
02.2018 - Current
PROGRAM MANAGER - TELINNO CONSULTING LTD
03.2017 - 01.2018
PROJECT MANAGER - TELINNO CONSULTING LTD
08.2016 - 02.2017
IMPLEMENTATION ENGINEER - MP INFRASTRUCTURE
04.2016 - 08.2016
TRANSMISSION ENGINEER - INTER WIRELESS NIG LTD
10.2015 - 05.2016
IMPLEMENTATION TEAM LEAD - NOCTEK TELECOMS
09.2013 - 09.2015
FIELD ENGINEER - REMBAM TELECOMS
10.2012 - 08.2013
CLASS TEACHER, Physics, Mathematics and Further Mathematics teacher - NATIONAL YOUTH SERVICE CORPS
08.2008 - 07.2009
MICHAEL OKPARA UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE - B.SC, PHYSICS
TELECOMS TRAINING COLLEGE - ,

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