Telecommunication planning
Ubong Kennedy Akpan
Telecom Engineer
Lagos
Summary
Proven manager with extensive experience in data center operations, optical fiber installation, and network deployment including DWDM and GPON technology. Adept at leading high-performing teams, optimizing processes for operational excellence, and managing complex projects. Certified Fiber Optics Technician (CFOT) with expertise in splicing, OTDR testing and analysis, and OFC maintenance, Certified Optical Network Associate with expertise in DWDM and GPON technology. Skilled in building and maintaining strong relationships with internal teams and external vendors. Passionate about technology and committed to continuous improvement. Dedicated Telecom Engineer focused on sustainable design. Highly effective at working with teams of designers and builders to accomplish projects on-time and according to cost constraints. Analytical Telecom Engineer focused on applying sound engineering principles using both traditional and innovative methods.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
OSP Engineer
MainOne
9 2019 - Current
- Managed and developed teams of engineers, providing technical and leadership expertise to ensure high performance
- Supervised daily OSP lastmile builds, including corrective and preventive operation activities
- Maintained existing co-located and in-house data centers
- Led the Mainone Lekki LG2 Data Centre fiber interconnectivity project, improving network reliability by 30% and data transfer speeds by 20%
- Prepared project timelines, tracked budgets, and provided detailed weekly status reports
- Directed emergency restoration and mitigation activities for the OSP network, including fiber optic cuts and failures
- Managed vendor relationships and conducted quality assessments on fiber optic projects.
Fiber Optics Engineer
Bell-X Limited
02.2017 - Current
- Coordinated all civil works during the MTN Relocation project in Cross River state
- Managed resources and materials for successful project delivery
- Led a team during the Google inter rack cabling project
- Conducted routine testing and troubleshooting of high-capacity networks such as the long-haul DWDM network.
Project Supervisor
Project/Programmes Monitoring & Evaluation, Governor's Office Calabar
09.2013 - 06.2014
- Arranged project reports for tracking contractor progress and updating state leadership on project advancements.
Project/Programmes Planning & Evaluation
Governor's Office Calabar
09.2011 - 03.2012
Education
B.Tech in Project Management -
Federal University of Technology Owerri
Skills
Data Center Operations
Certification
Certified Fiber Optics Technician (CFOT)
Accomplishments
- Maintained over 150km of 32-core MTN Nigeria OFC, ensuring uninterrupted network service.
- Delivered over 150 last-mile network services (FTTH) in Lagos.
- Built over 50km of Optical Fiber installation for MTN in Cross River state.
- Successfully implemented Mainone Lekki LG2 Data Centre fiber interconnectivity project, achieving significant improvements in network performance.
Awards
Commendation on High Performance, MainOne, 01/2021, Recognized for exceptional performance in 2020.
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeImportant To Me
Company CultureWork-life balanceCareer advancementPaid sick leave401k matchHealthcare benefitsTeam Building / Company RetreatsPaid time off4-day work weekWork from home optionPersonal development programsFlexible work hoursStock Options / Equity / Profit SharingAffiliations
OTT and FOA
Interests
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Languages
English
Upper intermediate (B2)
Timeline
Fiber Optics Engineer
Bell-X Limited
02.2017 - Current
Project Supervisor
Project/Programmes Monitoring & Evaluation, Governor's Office Calabar
09.2013 - 06.2014
Project/Programmes Planning & Evaluation
Governor's Office Calabar
09.2011 - 03.2012
OSP Engineer
MainOne
9 2019 - Current
B.Tech in Project Management -
Federal University of Technology Owerri
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