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Education
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Additional Information
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JAPHET LYAKA

DAR ES SALAAM

Summary

As a Telecom Engineer boasting over 9 years of seasoned experience, my expertise
lies in the intricate realms of design, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of a diverse array of
telecom systems as well as instrumentation and IT. My technical expertise spans multiple activities in Telecom, power systems, security systems as well as IT activities, I am competent in the integration of cutting-edge telecom
solutions as a problem solver concerning business maximization. I am currently in pursuit of an innovative and challenging role that aligns with my technical acumen,
offering avenues for professional growth. Eager to apply my robust project management,

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

RF Drive Test Engineer

Egypro East Africa Ltd
06.2015 - Current
  • Conducting drive test for network health check and optimization on 2G ,3G,4G and 5G,
  • Attending and solving customer complaints regarding on network issue as well well customer user guide
  • Drive test on benchmarking of network to different oparator , report writing (using Terms investigation ,Terms discovery, Actix ,Genex assistant, Google earth and MapInfo) and presenting on power point,
  • Geomarketing and planning for new serving site to enhance service at areas with great potential for business after conducting analytical business survey,
  • Frequency scanning by spectrum analyzer for interference identification and trace the source for better quality of the network,
  • Monitoring and verify Kpi’s, Preparing and presenting KQIs, RSLAs and CIEs reports

Drive Test Engineer

Talk Pool
03.2015 - 05.2015
  • 2G,3G Single site Validation(SSV),
  • Physical sites audit and tuning(Antenna height, azimuth, tilts),
  • Conducing Drive tests for events like mobility, accessibility, retainability,
  • Data performance Tests, 2G/3G Cluster Tuning,
  • Conducing Pre and Post-drive tests analysis and physical sites audit/tuning(Antenna height, azimuth, tilts),

Site Engineer

Tecic Tanzania Limited
01.2015 - 03.2015
  • Site surveys for Airtel/ Huawei BTS swap and microwave links installation and commissioning HUAWEI Microwave Links for Airtel (900A & 1800A),
  • Traffic routing configuration at BSC,
  • Testing links/channels performances by using E1-test at BSC, Troubleshooting and solving common problems occurs at site,
  • Real time Alarm management using SCADA and send/receive alerts on critical network issues for Quick resolution
  • Quick response toward network outage and failure resolution ensuring 99.9999% network availability
  • Ensure identified site problems during Preventive maintenance (PM) are rectified immediately before causing outage to the network
  • Interpreting engineering drawings and coordinating contractors in tower construction activities, as well as overseeing the installation of power and network equipment’s, while ensuring compliance with ISO/IEC standards
  • Perform on site Site acceptance test (SAT) and subsite handover (SSHO)

Technical Support Engineer

Sahara Media Group
12.2013 - 01.2015
  • Team leading role and resource management.
  • Installation of Satellite dishes antenna, Maintenance, Operation and configuration of Aviat dish Antenna, Television and Radio Broadcasting
  • Networking and switching configuration, Enhanced Media Router configuration, In door network planning and installation, Value Added Services (VAS) configuration for media
  • Enhanced Program Gateway(EPG) configuration, Paralleling system controls and power (generator) control configuration
  • Generator Maintenance Power distribution in telecom equipment’s (DCDB), Generator sets servicing and all other power related works.
  • Fire and control system maintenance.
  • Alarm termination and configuration.
  • Ensured quality of work, use of proper tools and implemented all safety measures at the job
  • Ensure proper installation of grounding system, generator, rectifier, ups, inverter, surge protector, power cable laying and properly distribution over the equipment.
  • Conducted site AC/DC power system audit and quality assurance.
  • Air Condition and Cold Room installation, Residential and Industrial Wiring installation

Education

Bachelor of Electronics And Communication Engineering -

ST JOSEPH UNIVERSITY IN TANZANIA
10.2013

Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (ACSEE) -

MAKONGO HIGH SCHOOL
02.2009

Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (CSEE) -

NYEGEZI SEMINARY
10.2006

Skills

  • Network Troubleshooting
  • Regulatory Requirements
  • Capacity Planning
  • Site surveys
  • Geomarketing
  • Report preparation
  • Team Management
  • Telecommunications Field
    Installations
  • Decision Making
  • Communication
  • Time Management
  • Quality Controls
    Vendor Relationship

Additional Information

•Member, Registered Graduate Engineer under Engineers Registration (ERB)
•Training, Environment and Health safety (EHS) in telecommunication environment by OSHA and Gravity (South Africa).

Language Capacity

• Swahili, First Language
• English, C1

Testimony

I hereby testify that the above information best describes my qualification, experience and me

Personal Information

  • Place of Birth: Mwanza
  • Date of Birth: 05/15/1988
  • Gender: Male
  • Nationality: Tanzanian
  • Marital Status: Married

References

  • Eng.: BERNARD PITALIS, +255 715 545 445, Dar es Salaam
  • Eng. IBRAHIM HAMADI HATIBU, +255 767123149, DAR ES SALAAM

Timeline

RF Drive Test Engineer

Egypro East Africa Ltd
06.2015 - Current

Drive Test Engineer

Talk Pool
03.2015 - 05.2015

Site Engineer

Tecic Tanzania Limited
01.2015 - 03.2015

Technical Support Engineer

Sahara Media Group
12.2013 - 01.2015

Bachelor of Electronics And Communication Engineering -

ST JOSEPH UNIVERSITY IN TANZANIA

Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (ACSEE) -

MAKONGO HIGH SCHOOL

Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (CSEE) -

NYEGEZI SEMINARY
JAPHET LYAKA