Vicent Mchunguzi
Dar Es Salaam
Summary
Experienced Telecommunication Engineer and Project Manager with over 5 years of expertise in the planning, design, deployment, and maintenance of FTTX, Metro, and Microwave Transmission Networks. Proven track record of successfully leading large-scale telecom infrastructure projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery, quality assurance, and alignment with business objectives. Adept at network planning, project scoping, and SLA compliance, with strong skills in cross-functional team leadership, vendor coordination, and stakeholder management. Thrives in dynamic, high-pressure environments, combining problem-solving abilities, technical knowledge, and effective communication to deliver impactful, reliable, and commercially valuable network solutions.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Project Manager
Jaitech Company Ltd
Dar Es Salaam
07.2024 - Current
- Oversee fiber connection installation processes, tagging, and asset management for underground and aerial fiber infrastructure.
- Conduct daily and weekly reviews on project status, ensuring alignment with SLAs, and regulatory requirements.
- Communicating effectively with clients, vendors, and stakeholders to ensure all project requirements are being met.
- Monitoring project progress by tracking milestones, and addressing any issues or delays.
- Preparing and maintaining project documentation, including schedules, budgets, and reports.
- Assisting in the allocation of resources, such as labor, materials, and equipment, to optimize project efficiency.
- Ensuring compliance with industry standards, safety regulations, and contractual obligations.
- Liaising with field teams and providing support to resolve technical or logistical challenges as they arise.
- Organizing regular meetings with the project team to review progress and align on objectives.
- Oversee and manage fiber optic home broadband installation projects, ensuring compliance with job ticket SLAs, resource allocation, and site readiness.
- Enforce strict adherence to installation processes, KYC procedures, and regulatory documentation.
- Coordinate ODU installation and maintenance activities, developing territory plans aligned with sales clusters.
Projects Engineer
Egypro East Africa Ltd
Dar Es Salaam
04.2020 - 07.2024
- Managed planning, design, and implementation of NICTBB and Metro FTTX networks, ensuring optimized coverage, service availability, and infrastructure readiness.
- Coordinated end-to-end project execution for telecommunications infrastructure, including planning, design, installation, and commissioning of systems.
- Managed project documentation, BoQ generation, fiber routing plans, asset tagging, and acceptance reports for regulatory and operational compliance
- Conducted site surveys to assess project feasibility, technical requirements, and resource allocation.
- Managed project timelines, budgets, and resource allocation, ensuring projects were completed within deadlines and cost constraints.
- Managed end-to-end telecom infrastructure rollouts, including site surveys, planning, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of fiber optic and metro broadband networks.
- Prepared detailed engineering designs, technical drawings, and specifications for telecommunication networks and systems.
- Oversaw the installation of fiber optic cables, microwave systems, and cellular base stations, ensuring adherence to quality standards and regulatory compliance.
- Supervised contractors, technicians, and subcontractors to ensure proper execution of project plans, and adherence to safety protocols.
- Conducted testing, troubleshooting, and optimization of telecommunications systems to ensure optimal performance.
- Ensured compliance with industry standards, regulations, and company policies throughout all project phases.
- Conducted testing, optimization, and troubleshooting for installed networks, enhancing service uptime and customer satisfaction.
- Prepared and submitted project documentation, including technical reports, acceptance test procedures, and as-built drawings.
Network Engineer (Internship)
Ternet
07.2019 - 03.2020
- Assisted in network planning, fault analysis, fiber route optimization, and infrastructure documentation for enterprise and broadband networks.
- Conducted site surveys and customer premises assessments for broadband installations and upgrades.
- Worked with the operations team on service quality analysis, link testing, and traffic capacity reporting.
- Coordinated with vendors and suppliers for equipment deliveries, installation scheduling, and project updates.
- Supported the monitoring and fault diagnosis of fiber optic links, ensuring quick resolution of outages, and service disruptions.
- Assisted in preparing BoQs, technical reports, and SLA performance records for both internal and client use.
Education
Bachelors Of Sciences - Telecommunications Engineering
University of Dodoma
01.2019
Skills
- Metro and Long Haul Fiber Networks
- Project Management and Team Leadership
- Service Quality Assurance
- Strong analytical and reporting skills
- Effective Communication and Stakeholder Management
- FTTX/FWA Network Planning and Design
- Home broadband and FTTX networks
- Strategic Planning
- Regulatory Compliance
- Stock and Equipment Management
- Telecommunications systems (Fiber and Microwave) Installation and Maintenance Management
Accomplishments
- Jaitech Ltd, Successfully executed the National ICT Broadband Backbone (NICTBB) OFC project connecting Kihansi<>Mlimba<>Malinyi from 08/24 to 11/24, ensuring timely delivery within the project scope.
- Jaitech Ltd, Delivered the National ICT Broadband Backbone (NICTBB) OFC project linking Kahama<>Bukene from 08/24 to 12/24, achieving high-quality infrastructure deployment.
- Egypro East Africa Ltd, Completed the National ICT Broadband Backbone (NICTBB) OFC project connecting Dodoma<>Babati from 08/22 to 06/24, significantly enhancing regional connectivity.
- Egypro East Africa Ltd, Successfully installed the Dar es Salaam Underground Metro OFC for Tigo Tanzania from 11/23 to 04/24, improving urban telecommunication infrastructure.
- Egypro East Africa Ltd, Accomplished the installation of Mwanza and Dodoma Underground Metro OFC for Vodacom Tanzania from 10/21 to 05/22, boosting connectivity across two major cities.
- Egypro East Africa Ltd, Completed the installation of Dar es Salaam Underground Metro OFC for Vodacom Tanzania from 10/20 to 03/21, reinforcing the city's communication network.
References
References available upon request.
Certification
- Certificate of Registration as Graduate Engineer issued by Engineering Registration Board of Tanzania on 27-Dec-2022, with number GE062566
Timeline
Assistant Project Manager
Jaitech Company Ltd
07.2024 - Current
Projects Engineer
Egypro East Africa Ltd
04.2020 - 07.2024
Network Engineer (Internship)
Ternet
07.2019 - 03.2020
Bachelors Of Sciences - Telecommunications Engineering
University of Dodoma
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