OKEZIE KINGSLEY IZUOGU
Port Harcourt,Nigeria
Summary
Accomplished professional with a robust skill set in analytical thinking, strategic planning, and strong organisational abilities. Demonstrates exceptional leadership in diverse environments, effectively managing relationships with stakeholders and ensuring ethical conduct. Proficient in risk management and technical tasks, including Microsoft Office suite proficiency. Adept at influential communication and interpersonal effectiveness, fostering cultural awareness and safety consciousness. Committed to staff recruitment and effective delegating, with a focus on initiative taking to drive organisational success.
Results-driven Manager with knack for streamlining processes and leading teams to success. Delivered significant operational improvements by enhancing team productivity and implementing cost-saving initiatives. Known for fostering collaborative work environment that drives employee engagement and performance.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Manager, 2G/3G/4G Network Deployment
T2mobile/9mobile/Etisalat(EMTS)
Port Harcourt, Nigeria
2008.02 - 2025.12
- Lead end-to-end deployment of active/passive telecom components (2G/3G/4G, civil/electrical) across South-South/Southeast Nigeria, ensuring adherence to scope, budget, and timelines.
- Manage vendor performance, government/security relations, and safety protocols (NCC compliance), reducing project delays by 30%.
- Conduct performance appraisals for direct/indirect reports, aligning team objectives with business goals.
- Spearheaded LTE rollout projects, achieving 95% on-time delivery and seamless handover to operations.
- Managed telecom site modernization project.
- Evaluation of technical team accomplishment and handover to network operations and sales team.
- Created and maintained project documentation, tools and archives.
Senior Engineer, BSS (Radio Access Network)
Etisalat Nigeria
Port Harcourt, Rivers State
2008.02 - 2015.05
- Supervised execution of BSC/RNC/BTS site builds, ensuring 100% compliance with technical designs.
- Managed project completion, integration/commissioning and handover to operations team.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams (Collocation, Site Acquisition, Sales) to resolve community/Landlord conflicts, reducing downtime.
- Led team meetings, fostering open communication and collaboration.
- Ensured regulatory compliance in all engineering practices to maintain industry standards.
- Liaised with clients to gather specific project requirements.
- Conducted comprehensive system tests for quality assurance purposes.
- Implemented safety protocols, enhancing workplace conditions.
- Prepared technical reports to communicate project progress and outcomes.
- Collaborated effectively with cross-functional teams, ensuring smooth project execution.
- Devised cost-effective solutions whilst maintaining high-quality standards.
- Mentored junior engineers, aiding professional growth and development.
- Conducted performance evaluations and provided feedback to engineering team members.
Regional Supervisor
Alan Dick(ADC) West Africa (MTN Project)
Asaba, Delta
2002.03 - 2008.02
- Managing sub-contractors in execution of BTS construction.
- Milestone tracking, ensuring MTN network expansion met deadlines.
- Managed progress and controlled quality with respect to MTN specifications.
- Led weekly vendor reviews and maintained project databases, enhancing reporting accuracy.
- Coordinated between various departments to maintain smooth workflow.
- Fostered conducive work environment, boosted staff morale.
- Handled customer grievances with empathetic and solutions-focused approach.
- Conducted audits for quality assurance purposes, ensured regulatory compliance at all levels of operation.
GSM Engineer
ABB Communications (ECONET Project)
Ilupeju, Lagos
2001.06 - 2002.03
- Base transceiver station (BTS) construction project execution – Support structures and equipment room.
- Oversaw installation works of 900 and 1800 band RF antennas and Microwave dishes including feeder terminations and testing.
- Supervised Installation of Ericson radio equipment (RBS2220) and commissioning.
- Quality control and management.
- Helped in keeping team aware of schedules and delivery expectations.
- Achieved strict compliance with building regulations through careful supervision of all work on site.
- Monitored supply chain management reducing delays in delivery of essential materials.
- Prepared detailed reports to communicate progress to stakeholders.
- Supervised site work to verify quality and safety standards ahead of sign off.
- Inspected sites to verify safety and environmental conformance ahead of work commencement.
- Communicated with clients and client representatives, attending regular meetings to update on progress.
- Measured, marked out and levelled sites to enable prompt start times for large-scale construction projects.
Education
Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) - Electrical Engineering
Nnamdi Azikiwe University
Awka 2004.01 - 2007.01
Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) - Management
University of Calabar
Calabar, Cross River State 1999.09 - 2000.10
Higher National Diploma (HND) - Electrical/Electronic Engineering
Federal Polytechnic Bida
Bida, Niger State Nigeria 1991.09 - 1993.12
Masters in Engineering (M.Eng) - Electrical Engineering
Nnamdi Azikiwe University
AwkaSkills
- Analytical
- Strategic planning
- Strong organizational skill
- Managing relationships with stakeholders
- Performance metrics evaluation
- Ethical conduct
- Interpersonal effectiveness
- Effective delegating
Certification
- LTE/WCDMA System Optimization (Huawei)
- PMBOK Project Management (OAKPM)
- HSE Management (Wordsworth)
- Safety in Rigging Operations (NISP)
Languages
English (Fluent)
Fluent
References
References available upon request.
Hobbies
Tennis, Reading, Travel
Timeline
Manager, 2G/3G/4G Network Deployment
T2mobile/9mobile/Etisalat(EMTS)
2008.02 - 2025.12
Senior Engineer, BSS (Radio Access Network)
Etisalat Nigeria
2008.02 - 2015.05
Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) - Electrical Engineering
Nnamdi Azikiwe University
2004.01 - 2007.01
Regional Supervisor
Alan Dick(ADC) West Africa (MTN Project)
2002.03 - 2008.02
GSM Engineer
ABB Communications (ECONET Project)
2001.06 - 2002.03
Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) - Management
University of Calabar
1999.09 - 2000.10
Higher National Diploma (HND) - Electrical/Electronic Engineering
Federal Polytechnic Bida
1991.09 - 1993.12
Masters in Engineering (M.Eng) - Electrical Engineering
Nnamdi Azikiwe University