Okechukwu Orji
Port Harcourt,Rivers
Summary
Telecommunications professional with over 9 years of experience in fiber optic infrastructure and network deployment, maintenance, and quality assurance. Demonstrated expertise in ensuring compliance with telecom engineering standards, supervising large field teams, conducting audits, and driving continuous service improvement. Strong analytical and leadership skills, with proven ability to manage complex projects and maintain high network reliability under pressure.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
2004
2004
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Quality Control/Assurance Engineer
WTES Project Limited
Port Harcourt, Aba, Uyo
04.2021 - 11.2025
- Lead and supervise multiple field maintenance teams ensuring high-quality fiber network operations and compliance with metro and backbone standards.
- Conduct preventive route patrols, site inspections, and infrastructure audits to identify and mitigate risks of vandalism and service degradation.
- Oversee installation, termination, and testing of fiber optic cables to ensure seamless broadband connectivity.
- Collaborate with Back Office (BO) and Network Operations Center (NOC) for technical troubleshooting and issue resolution within SLA.
- Prepare and present weekly quality and performance reports to senior management.
- Foster a quality-driven culture, ensuring timely corrective actions and adherence to QA methodologies.
Assistant Regional Head
IT Support Nigeria Limited
Enugu, Aba, Uyo
03.2018 - 01.2021
- Oversaw fiber optic backbone maintenance and implementation for major telecom clients (Airtel, MTN, and 9Mobile).
- Ensured compliance with health, safety, and quality standards during installations and field operations.
- Conducted QA inspections, site audits, and closure verification of work orders.
- Led training programs for new recruits on fiber optic QA procedures and tool handling.
- Collaborated with BO/NOC teams to perform root cause analysis and restore degraded links promptly.
- Maintained detailed daily, weekly, and monthly performance reports, ensuring transparency and traceability.
Team Lead
Huawei Technologies Nigeria Limited
Markurdi, Lafia, Gboko, Ugbokolo
03.2016 - 02.2018
- Supervised preventive and corrective maintenance activities on fiber infrastructure in multiple metro regions.
- Ensured compliance with telecom QA standards during maintenance and reporting.
- Performed core status analyses and submitted monthly quality reports to management.
- Led field audits to identify snags and ensure service reliability and minimal downtime.
Audit team leader
Huawei Technologies Nigeria Limited
Port Harcourt, Aba, Umuahia, Enugu, Nsukka & Oroka
01.2013 - 03.2016
- Conducted extensive fiber route audits and quality inspections across multiple regions for 9Mobile network infrastructure.
- Verified compliance with engineering specifications including trench depth, ducting, GI pipe installations, and bridge attachments.
- Identified potential threats to network integrity and developed mitigation strategies.
- Documented audit findings with GPS coordinates and submitted weekly QA reports for performance improvement.
Project Developer
Blossom Base Nigeria Limited
Uyo, Calabar
02.2010 - 01.2013
- Managed project execution timelines, quality standards, and budget compliance.
- Supervised logistics and transportation of materials and personnel while ensuring material integrity and QA compliance.
- Coordinated with vendors and carriers to ensure smooth project delivery and resource optimization.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Project Management Technology
Federal University of Technology Owerri
Imo State. /1999 - 01.2004
Skills
- OTDR
- Fusion Splicing
- Optical Power Meter
- GPS & GIS Tools
- MS Office Suite
- QA Documentation Tools
Certification
- Customer Relationship Management (Coursera)
- Call Center Customer Service (Coursera)
- Certified Fiber Optic Technician ( CFOT)
- Project Management for Fiber Optic Networks (PMFO) – In View
LANGUAGES
English – Fluent
REFERENCES
Available upon request
Affiliations
- Travelling,
- Researching
- Attending industry conference/workshop
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Quality Assurance & Quality Control (QA/QC)
- FTTX/FTTH Project Management
- Fiber Optic Testing & Maintenance
- Network Audits & Performance Analysis
- Team Leadership & Training
- Preventive & Corrective Maintenance
- Root Cause Analysis & Risk Management
- Vendor & Stakeholder Coordination
- ISO 9001:2015 Standards Familiarity
- Technical Reporting & Documentation
Timeline
Quality Control/Assurance Engineer
WTES Project Limited
04.2021 - 11.2025
Assistant Regional Head
IT Support Nigeria Limited
03.2018 - 01.2021
Team Lead
Huawei Technologies Nigeria Limited
03.2016 - 02.2018
Audit team leader
Huawei Technologies Nigeria Limited
01.2013 - 03.2016
Project Developer
Blossom Base Nigeria Limited
02.2010 - 01.2013
Bachelor's Degree - Project Management Technology
Federal University of Technology Owerri
/1999 - 01.2004