OSAMADE DIKE EMEKA
Plot 146 Oyekun Street Sabo Yaba Lagos
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven Telecom Project Manager with over 15 years of experience in fiber optics implementation, maintenance, and network optimization across Nigeria’s leading telecom providers. Adept at coordinating large-scale operations, minimizing MTTR, and ensuring SLA compliance through strategic planning and stakeholder engagement. Proven track record in managing cross-functional teams, delivering complex infrastructure projects, and driving continuous network improvements. Certified Fiber Optics Technician with strong analytical, leadership, and client management skills, seeking to contribute to innovative telecom solutions and organizational growth.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager (Airtel Fiber Maintenance)
HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES Limited
01.2025 - Current
- Coordinate all fiber operations and maintenance activities to meet all SLAs
- Project BOQ review
- Identify, assess and minimize project risks for successful project implementation.
- Proffered Solutions to Network Related Problems
- Contribute to continuous improvement activities of the networks.
- Develops, plans, and implements goals for improved MTTR
- Internal stakeholder management and client Management.
Fiber BO (Back Office) Support
HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES Limited
04.2023 - 03.2025
- Investigation and solution to backbone outages exceeding SLA.
- MIR (Major Incidence Review) reporting and service impacting review analysis.
- Customer fiber relocation tracking
- Shared risk discovery and resolution
- Construction, trenching, aerial cable, bush burning/rainy season management analysis and reporting.
- Key segment BB and IPMPL improvement plan, tracking and BOQ.
- Project BOQ review (Assurance, operation, and degradation)
- Critical BB degradation support, investigation and BOQ provisioning
- Materials and tools utilization tracking
- Long MTTR analysis and support for BB
- Repeating BB failure analysis, solution provisioning and tracking
- Core provisioning, CSR, and availability
Project Manager (MTN Fiber Maintenance)
PREC PEARL LIMITED
06.2022 - 04.2023
- Coordinate all fiber operations and maintenance activity around the region ensuring all SLAs are met in the process.
- Formulate plans for managing operational and technical issues in maintenance.
- Coordinate with other department within Prec Pearl and clients for flawless operation.
- Manages internal and external client expectations.
- Tracks progress of special projects.
- Identify, assess and minimize project risks for successful project implementation.
- Proffered Solutions to Network Related Problems.
Fiber Regional Technical Officer (FRTO PH Region)
HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES Limited
12.2020 - 05.2022
- Coordinate all fiber operations and maintenance activity around the region ensuring all SLAs are met in the process.
- Provide 24hour MTN core/Network Availability in the region which includes the following state Bayelsa, River, Cross Rivers and Akwa Ibom.
- Organizing various training sessions for the teams to enhance performance.
- Introduce modification to reduce the rate of failures.
- Formulate plans for managing operational and technical issues in maintenance.
- Coordinate with other departments (SPMS, NOC) and divisions within Huawei and clients for flawless operation.
- Oversee all relocation and Implementation work within the south – south states
- Develops, plans, and implements goals for improved MTTR in his area responsibility.
- Tracking of critical issues/complaints open with vendors/client and escalate to management and vendor accordingly, drive till all issues are resolved.
- Coordinate with different government/private agencies for smooth execution of operations and maintenance activities.
Fiber State Delivery Manager (FSDM) Kwara & Lagos states
HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES Limited
04.2018 - 12.2020
- Oversee and monitor all the fiber related activities (Preventive and Corrective maintenance) for my Managed Segments.
- Perform all daily inspection of the scope necessary to achieve the quality of specifications for all works under the contract performed ON or OFF site.
- Supervision of SBC and Teams activities i.e. civil works originating from planned activity or corrective maintenance, monitoring and cross checks of patrolling exercise, quality check, stock verification, reporting and reconciliation, PAC signoff with the SBC/client representative for onsite works, visit job sites to oversee work in progress and provide direction;
- Ensure maintenance of SLA’s for Network availability and MTTR as per set objectives and coordination with NOC for achieving the KPIs/SLAs for defined by customer.
- Responsible for OWS, Mateline, and Fiber digital transformation and compliance of the fiber team;
- Responsible for the quality of RCA in OWS system.
- Support with Optical transmission equipment and primary troubleshooting of same when required.
- Oversee all relocation and Implementation work within the Kwara/Oyo states
- Supervised the implementation of Oyo – Okeho – Saki – Igbeti – Ilorin Airtel route implementation
- Supervised the implementation of Ilorin and Lokoja IPRAN route.
- Act as client liaison person for all fiber related activities within my managed Segment.
- Proffered Solutions to Network Related Problems.
- Contribute to continuous improvement activities of the networks.
Deputy Project Manager (FIBRE OPTICS)
BELL-X LIMITED
01.2013 - 01.2018
- Oversee and monitor all the activities of the Managed Services Department.
- Oversees project and administrative activities of all Project Managers/Leads and the Project Management Office (PMO);
- Implementation of the TOTAL/ELF Fiber LAN projects.
- Project manager for design and implementation of MTN 1350 km FY16 NFE Fibre expansion.
- Project managed the design and Implementation of 18km MTN fiber relocation work at Mokwa Niger State.
- Analyzes and documents current processes and workflow.
- Creates project plans and schedules.
- Assigns task responsibilities to project team members.
- Manages internal and external client expectations.
- Tracks progress of special projects.
- Identify, assess, and minimize project risks for successful project implementation.
- Proffered Solutions to Network Related Problems.
- Analysis, Timelines, Reporting and Work Efficiency
- Trained OFC Engineers on Improved Optical Fiber Design & Implementation, OTDR Trace
- Client Management.
Deputy Project Manager (MAINTENANCE)
BT Technologies Ltd, Lagos.
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Oversee and monitor all the activities of the Managed Services Department
- Managed and Maintained the Multi – Links Telkom, MTNN/Huawei, Airtel/Nokia Siemens Network, 9Mobile and Globacom Optical Fiber Cable Networks in the Northern, Western, South South and Southeastern parts of Nigeria.
- Analyzes and documents current processes and workflow.
- Creates project plans and schedules.
- Assigns task responsibilities to project team members.
- Quality control of Fiber projects at all steps of implementation & acceptance.
- Manages internal and external client expectations.
- Tracks progress of special projects.
- Identify, assess, and minimize project risks to successful project completion.
- Proffered Solutions to Network Related Problems.
- Trained FOB Engineers on Improved OTDR Trace Analysis, Balance Scorecard, Timelines, Reporting and Work Efficiency;
- Client Management.
- Attend clients Management Meetings.
System Engineer
BT Technologies Ltd, Lagos.
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Lead and supervised fiber optic backbone team to maintain, install fiber optic links on metropolitan, backbone, and inter-shelter networks.
- Conduct and analyze OTDR tests on fiber optic networks.
- Proffer resolutions to LOS on fiber links and prepare modified schematic diagrams after rectification.
- Compile weekly and incidental report on various fiber link segments being maintained.
- Coordinate installation for new fiber optic deployment.
Education
Master - project management
Rome Business School Nigeria
Bachelor of Science - Physics
Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta
01.2008
Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (WAEC) - undefined
Command Day Secondary School Odogbo
Ibadan, Oyo01.1998
Skills
- Technical Skills
- Evaluated all hardware and equipment installed, commissioned, and integrated on all enterprise solution client sites
- Performed routine /LDS troubleshooting test on Globacom, 9Mobile and Airtel optical fiber networks
- Provided drawings, as built and schematics for configuration, installation and maintenance of fiber network infrastructures
- Coordinated both LOS survey for link budget design and client premises survey for equipment and space availability
- Leadership and Supervisory Skills
- Lead and Coordinated LOS restoration process to ensure safety, good planning, optimum output, and timely resolution
- Supervised installation and implementation work for new customers
- Team Player
- Collaborated with other team members on a major project/design and ensured regular meetings were scheduled and deadlines were met
- Worked closely with team members in a cooperative, efficient and harmonized environment
- Problem Solving Skill
- Proffered solution to fiber cores distribution method for business solution clients by employing branching technique
- Computer Skills: Software - Word, Excel, Power Point, Auto CAD
- Hardware -Electronic and Computer Installation
- Network Skills: Optic fiber -OTDR (Optical Time Domain Reflectometer)
- -LSPM (Light Source and Power Meter)
- -VFL (Visual Fault Locator)
- -Optical Fusion Splicer
- Also worked with Tellabs DWDM troubleshooting Software: OSN9800, OSN8800, Nokia and Huawei CTN Router, Tellabs Extended Craft Terminal for MTN and Airtel Networks
Accomplishments
- Managed and maintained more than 7000km Optical Fiber Cable Networks in the Northern, Western and South Eastern parts of Nigeria for MTNN
- Correlated with other team members on the Globacom Port Harcourt 3G metro integration link by providing and ensuring connectivity between cell sites.
- Oversaw fiber network connectivity for Globacom business solution clients in South -South.
- Fibre Implementation and maintenance on PH-KAIAMAWARRI-KAIAMA, PH-ABA AND ABA-UMUAHIA, BENIN METRO, WARRI-BENIN, WARRI-ASABA, ABA-OWERRI, OWERRI-ONITSHA, SEGMENTS.
- NSN (AIRTEL network) Fiber maintenance on LAGOS-IBADAN, IBADAN-OGBOMOSHO, LAGOS METRO, LAGOS-IJEBU ODE SEGMENTS.
- Metro ring connection on Globacom ODF (Optical Distribution Frame)
- Branching of PH Optical fiber link cable on backbone.
- Etisalat fiber link in Lagos, (SAKA- LEKKI) .
- Leasing of fiber cores to various Globacom Client within PORT HARTCOURT.
- 18KM Fiber Implementation between Trans Amadi and Toll gate PHC.
- Globacom PH-KAIAMA and PH-ABA cable relocation implementation team within PH METRO.
- Project managed design and Implementation of Etisalat –Mainone Fiber connectivity at Lekki Lagos.
- Project managed design and Implementation of 18km MTN Fiber relocation work at Mokwa Town
- Project managed 96km fiber relocation work between Mokwa- Bida
- Project managed Etisalat 38km Port Harcourt implementation project
- Supervised the implementation of Oyo – Okeho – Saki – Igbeti – Ilorin Airtel route implementation
- Supervised the implementation of Ilorin and Lokoja IPRAN route.
Certification
- Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM) 2008 (Graduate member)
- Certified Fibre Optics Technician (CFOT 7310023) 2011
References
Available on request
INTERESTS AND HOBBIES
Solving Puzzles, Playing and watching football, playing indoor games, listening to debates and Talk shows.
Timeline
Project Manager (Airtel Fiber Maintenance)
HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES Limited
01.2025 - Current
Fiber BO (Back Office) Support
HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES Limited
04.2023 - 03.2025
Project Manager (MTN Fiber Maintenance)
PREC PEARL LIMITED
06.2022 - 04.2023
Fiber Regional Technical Officer (FRTO PH Region)
HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES Limited
12.2020 - 05.2022
Fiber State Delivery Manager (FSDM) Kwara & Lagos states
HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES Limited
04.2018 - 12.2020
Deputy Project Manager (FIBRE OPTICS)
BELL-X LIMITED
01.2013 - 01.2018
Deputy Project Manager (MAINTENANCE)
BT Technologies Ltd, Lagos.
01.2012 - 01.2013
System Engineer
BT Technologies Ltd, Lagos.
01.2010 - 01.2012
Bachelor of Science - Physics
Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta
Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (WAEC) - undefined
Command Day Secondary School Odogbo
Master - project management
Rome Business School Nigeria
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