Experience:
WORK EXPERIENCE
Telecommunications (Consultant), Texas Telecommunications Solutions Kenya LTD
Feb 2024 – TODATE
● Take lead in the Installation of VHF, UHF and HF Mobile, Base Stations and Repeaters, Rural Telephone links, Trunking Radio Systems, Antennas and related Equipment, Programming of Radios, Preventive and Corrective Maintenance on various types of Radio.
● Maintain all aspects of an enterprise radio network, including base stations, repeaters, cabling, duplexers, and antennas.
● Provide radio frequency and land mobile radio support for Motorola, Codan, and Kenwood radio systems.
● Install, monitor, troubleshoot, repair, and upgrade radio equipment, including repeaters, antennas, base stations, vehicle radios, and handheld radios.
● Conduct technical site surveys to determine structural and technical requirements for radio installations.
● Perform ad-hoc and scheduled operational testing of radio network components.
● Troubleshoot and perform field-level maintenance to sustain mission-critical communications.
● Travel to off-site locations to install, upgrade, and maintain radio equipment.
● Refresh encryption keys on individual units in accordance with security standard
● Inspect radio communications activities, troubleshoot issues, and determine equipment operational status within the LMR Network.
● Test, align, and adjust equipment; replace and repair faulty components, and requisition materials as needed.
● Maintain equipment maintenance records, authorized spare parts, supply stock, tool lists, and technical manuals; Establish maintenance requirements for support equipment, tools and spare parts needed to support repair effort
● Liaise with Organizations and Local Authorities on matters related to Radio Frequency Coordination.
● Coordinates the erection of antenna masts and towers.
● Coordinates the training of non-technical radio users on the handling and operation of hand-held portable radios, mobile radios, base stations on current evolving available DMR Digital Radio Solutions
● Provide technical training Manuals and slides to facilitate the migration and transition into digital radio.
● Responsible for efficient and effective product diagnostics comprising RF, digital and analogue circuits.
● Perform technical installation and support to the field teams for the digital transition of the telecom fleet.
● Undertake, Various Specialized Equipment Testing, Repairing and Installation portion of the Telecommunications Infrastructures to achieve maximum optimal performance on the Systems.
Senior Technician (Temporary), CSE Crosscom, Darwin – AUSTRALIA
Jan 2024 – Feb 2024
• TETRA & DMR Radio System Planning and Optimization.
• Programming the DMR Repeater, base station, and radio terminals.
• Programming the TETRA base station and radio terminals.
• Studying technical radio tender documents and designing optimum radio solutions to comply with tender requirements.
• Experience & knowledge on UHF Digital Radio Networking Fundamentals, Trunking radio repeater Installation, Configuration & Troubleshooting, UHF Trunking radio switching Systems, Installation, Configuration & maintenance, UHF digital radio Networking Fundamentals.
• Complete planned works and maintenance on a range of systems and networks, etc.
• Respond to faults and service outages and complete corrective maintenance in line with the standards, policies, and procedures.
• Support upgrades and modifications to existing RF (Radio frequency) systems and networks following agreed instructions.
• Maintain accurate records, documentation and reporting of actions taken.
• Complete testing and measurements to ensure compliance with regulatory, industry and customer requirements.
• Engage with customers and build positive working relationships.
• Installation, programming and maintenance of radio communication equipment and satellite antenna system (Structured cabling proficiencies)
• Fault identification and repair of radio communication equipment and antenna system
• Fault identification and rectification at Multiplexing system (FDH / BJL / FJL)
• Sound understanding of Telecommunication network and operational design.
• Proven understanding of multiple client network topologies and associated Radio access network (RAN)
• Strong understanding of Health and Safety compliance requirements Ability to understand technical construction and site installation drawings.
• Strong sound written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of problem solving and analytical skills
• Ability to work both in a team and as an individual.
Radio Communications Senior Technician, Acuity International, Balad - IRAQ
Aug 2023 – Jan 2024
• Develop and implement quality and implementation plans, process, and documentation, monitor quality through quality control programs, provide quality assurance through testing and measurement process and provide project and quality results and reporting.
• Oversee Motorola MOTOTRBO & TRBONET Digital Radio Systems and Infrastructural technical aspects of assigned projects from award until system acceptance, i.e., develop, design, evaluate, integrate, modify system architecture consistent with customer and regulatory requirements, and ensure the integrity of the architecture/design.
• Performs installation, maintenance, and repair of telecommunications systems.
• Will verify services by testing circuits/equipment/alarms & identifying, correcting, or escalating problems.
• Leverage LMR shop operations & management experience from a large-scale LMR shop.
• Will respond to emergency calls in the event of a system failure.
• Will install, remove, maintain, modify, troubleshoot, & repair telecommunication equipment, to include running/pulling, terminating, and splicing cables, installing routers, switches, multiplexors, cable trays.
• Apply hands-on experience in maintenance/troubleshooting of Motorola & other LMR Equipment
• Design, implementation and supporting the Digital Land Mobile Radio (LMR) network including infrastructure, subscribers, and mobile backhaul, and other associated components.
• Radio coverage and System acceptance testing.
• Installs, removes, tests, maintains, programming, and repairs communications equipment or systems, including but not limited to, base and mobile two-way radios, antenna systems, emergency warning systems, and other state-of-the-art electronic communications measuring and surveillance equipment.
• Manage Balad Airbase Radio spectrum in accordance with the Base Mission needs. Provide field modifications, develop, and construct circuits, systems and peripheral communication assemblies using the manufacturer’s instructions, best practices, and industry standards.
• RF circuitry and propagation, digital circuitry, solid-state circuitry and a/c circuitry.
• Check’s frequencies and solves interference problems by troubleshooting using diagrams, drawings, blueprints, checklists, maintenance manuals, and schematics.
• Install, test, tune, and align duplexers, pre-selectors, repeaters, B/stations, mobiles, and portables.
• Maintain, configure, digital radio dispatch consoles.
• Conduct monitoring of microwave and essential Radio network, daily, to ensure the availability and reliability of the network.
Optimization/Calibration of equipment to specifications.
• Install, maintain, and configure digital voice recording systems (DVRS) Ensure stability of VSAT network by maintaining, configuring/reconfiguring, and monitoring for defects or issues.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, upgrade, and other duties to ensure the Zetron communications systems are operational.
• Performing preventative maintenance on all essential Radio equipment (Repeaters) duplexers, Base Stations, VSAT, Zetron, Loudspeaker, etc.)
• Install and repair equipment and systems where little or no documentation is available.
• Practice and use Safety/QA/QC/OSHA best practices when performing duties.
• Operate test equipment, to include service monitors, spectrum analyzers.
• Tie r 3 testers, power meters, and RF cable analyzers and provide expertise to other team members.
• Documentation of procedures, projects, and. systems
Telecommunications Specialist (T/Leader), Texas Telecommunications Solutions Kenya LTD
Dec 2016 – Jun 2023
● Take lead in the Installation of VHF, UHF and HF Mobile, Base Stations and Repeaters, Rural Telephone links, Trunking Radio Systems, Antennas and related Equipment, Programming of Radios, Preventive and Corrective Maintenance on various types of Radio.
● Liaise with Organizations and Local Authorities on matters related to Radio Frequency Coordination.
● Coordinates the erection of antenna masts and towers.
● Coordinates the training of non-technical radio users on the handling and operation of hand-held portable radios, mobile radios, base stations on current evolving available DMR Digital Radio Solutions
● Provide technical training Manuals and slides to facilitate the migration and transition into digital radio.
● Responsible for efficient and effective product diagnostics comprising RF, digital and analogue circuits.
● Responsible for accurate data collection associated with diagnostic findings and solutions.
● Provide feedback to management, engineers and peers regarding diagnostics, processes and tools.
● Ensure quality standards maintained through best practice.
● Perform technical installation and support to the field teams for the digital transition of the telecom fleet.
● Undertake, Various Specialized Equipment Testing, Repairing and Installation portion of the Telecommunications Infrastructures to achieve maximum optimal performance on the Systems.
● Commission satellite communications terminals (Inmarsat), Portable Satellite devices (Iridium and Thuraya) Networks for field deployment.
● Installation, termination, and test of CAT 5 & CAT 6 Copper Cables (Structured Cabling).
● Participate in Field Missions that require Technical Proficient Communications Expertise.
Telecommunications Associate (Supervisor), UN/World Food Programme - KENYA Apr 2012 - Oct 2016
● Planned and spearheaded the UN/WFP Kenya, the Rolling-out of the smooth transition/migration from Analogue to Digital Mobile Radio (DMR) on MOTOTRBO deployment by fully Installing, Programming, Configure, Orientation of the Digital VHF Radio Network with the DP(Hand-held) & DMR Series Radios/Transceivers in deployment of the Digital MTR Repeaters series over the UHF/VHF Network.
● Oversaw UN/WFP Kenya Radio room Operations on VHF & HF Radio Network to set protocols and schedule for to ensure of quality and confidentiality of the Mission, monitoring and logging in of all movement of people/staff, vehicles on field travel and flight movement following sharing information/reports with the line Manager, Coordinator and Security Officer.
● Ensured proper technical support for Optimal Field Radio and Telecom systems, by taking Inventory, undertake work to improve and Maintain Radio communication by analyzing, solving problems, and implementing new solutions at workplace.
● Designed Radio training Manuals & Modules, conducted orientation, Radio handling and proper voice procedures on the network on a best effort basis.
● Used Electronics troubleshooting, planning, strategies to address shortfalls without causing gaps in ot to ensure that all working practices comply with Health and Safety legislation.
● Inspect proper installation of Antenna coaxial cables Installation electrical wiring and effective earthing/grounding, surge, arresters, DC batteries, UPS and Solar power backup are safely connected to the Radio and Satellite Installations.
ICT/TETRA Radio Communication Technician (T/Leader), UN/AU Hybrid Mission in Darfur - SUDAN
Dec 2007 - Apr 2012
● Executed the deployment of a Complex Telecoms Digital Radio Infrastructural Networks for Trunked and Non-Trunked Systems by working closely with the Team of Engineers in technical matters to coordinate and Commission a Mega Communications Project in the vast remote Darfur Region and Headquarters for the UN Mission area.
● Installation, programming, troubleshooting configuration and management of TETRA Dimetra IP system i.e., UCS, ZNM, ATR & ATR Servers, MSO, MTS, BTS and all Operations of the Trunking system. User Training & Orientation on handling and operating the Dispatcher Console. MTP 850 Hand-held sets and the MTM 800 Mobile units.
● Taking Inventory and Distribution of TETRA devices Equipment and Management TETRA Assets & Distribution tracking System (TADS).
● Contribute to assistance and maintain documentation of TETRA Configuration.
● Enhanced an effective and reliable Radio Communication for safety compliant to Minimum Telecommunications Standards (TESS) meeting Minimal Security Operational Standards (SOPs), by performing needs assessment and risk analysis to oversee coverage, quality and licensing.
● Tuning of GR Analogue VHF Channel Repeater Duplexers Cavities, Programming and and Erecting of all types of antennas, HF Broadband, Tuners, Repeaters and VHF Base Antenna.
● Install, test, and maintain RF systems including cabling, lightening arrestors, GPS, connectors, power supplies, and antennae units.
● Designed and performed the Programming updated Code plugs, managed, and upgraded the organizational Structured Selcall and Call sign allocation database.
Sr. Telecommunications Assistant, UN/World Food Programme, SOMALIA
Dec 2006 - Dec 2007
● Developed, and oversaw the implementation Plans and Methodologies on Improvement of Security Communication and UN Humanitarian Air Services Safe Flight following on HF/VHF Radio Communication Network to facilitate critical Emergency Missions i.e., Security Evacuation and Medivac.
● Managed Organization's GSM Mobile Telephony and Setting-up of Handsets & Stationary/Base stations Sat Phones i.e., Mini-M, INMARSAT and Thuraya & Thuraya on the Office Docking Stations, Installation of Bgan, Thuraya Globe Connects and indoor units for Network connectivity as backup Satellite Contingency equipment.
● Provided Local and remote troubleshooting and maintenance of WFP Global Satellite Communication Network as well as draft and technical presentations in coordination with the Engineers regarding VSAT & Ground stations Installation, Alignment, Programming and Configuration for Voice and Data connectivity.
● Accomplished PABX BP Series Installation, Setting-up, Configuration to ensure availability of an operational Telephony system, IT Support, LAN & WAN Infrastructural Network with Optimal level Performance with actual impact to the WFP Country Office saving time by 4 days hence saving cost by over $12k from a team (5) external Experts due to completion as anticipated.
● Installed, monitored, and troubleshoot Network access points and points to point systems deployed for critical systems utility.
Telecommunications Technician, UNWorl/d Food Programme, South SUDAN
Apr 2003- Dec 2006
● Installed, Programed, adjusted and Commissioned Base and Mobile Two-way Radios UHF/VHF, conducting Periodic frequency sweeps to identify potential problems and radio interference and kept Inventory and status reports on work orders of communications systems.
● Conducted user Training on Office applications i.e., email /internet use, Radio handling and usage to UN/WFP Humanitarian Field Teams/ Staff Members, Finance, Logistics and provided other Training requirements to the UN Staff Members.
● Undertook Field Service Maintenance (scheduled and unscheduled) routine visits to analyze the situation, improve and update the Facilities perform corrective action in the Field or refer to Workshop
● Executed and Set-up Field Portable Airband Radio Equipment (on aviation Channel/frequency) to meet UN/WFP Mission requirements and accomplishment in Ground to Air Communication (between Pilot & on-ground Food Monitors) Coordinating and facilitating Humanitarian Food Aid Operation of Food Airdrops on Drop zones.
● Ability to provide written and oral concise technical matters and reporting to the WFP Management and Non-technical People.
Marine Electronics Radio and Communication Technician, The KENYA NAVY
Mar 1991 - Nov 1999
● Implemented Marine Radio Communications and Navigational Equipment Installation, Commissioning, Troubleshooting, Repair, Diagnose, Cable loss test, Analyze and Sweep test, return loss test perform VSWR Swags tests on Communications systems.
● Organized for service and maintenance of Navigational/Surveillance Radar Systems, VLF/MF/HF/VHF Radio, Remote controls, Remote sensing Radio Navigation systems, ECDIS, SATCOM, GPS & VOR (mobile receiver that receives Radio signals from Navigation Radar/Radio Beacons), Chart plotting systems, Gyro Compass, Auto pilots, Eco sounders and overall maintenance of Transceivers and technically supported local Radio Antenna sites.
● Preventive Maintenance through regular inspections to ensure equipment meets safe working requirements, supporting of Multiplexing systems E&M signaling Point-to-Point link, communications infrastructure (Ethernet and Radio, Microwave, Wireless).
● Commitment to Continuous Learning and seek skills upgrades
