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Abbas Giwa

Lagos,Nigeria

Summary

I am a highly experienced Engineer with over 8 years’ experiences in the Telecommunications industry. My expertise ranges from 2G, 3G, 4G and 5G technologies and I have worked as a field engineer where I carried out several field operations ranging from technical site survey to installation and integration of 2G, 3G ,4G base stations and transmission links.Worked as a Radio Access Network Integration Engineer where I configured and commissioned 2G, 3G and 4G base stations. Worked as an integral part of a manage service team that managed over 10,000 Radio Access Network equipment as a Back-Office Engineer for a top GSM provider. Currently work as a Radio high level support engineer in which I manage the operation and maintenance of the Radio network, as well as ensure the integration and performance of all the new Radio network node meet good quality standards for improved customers experience.Also a certified AWS solution architect associate and Terraform associate.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Radio High Level Support Engineer

MTN Nigeria
08.2023 - Current
  • Test and type-approve new deployment of 5G NR NSA in the network
  • Controlled and administered Customer Service Requests to relevant Network elements Suppliers
  • Review and approve the operation and maintenance procedures for RAN operations
  • Coordinate the calibration and repair of test equipment
  • Ensure new radio network and software type approval before roll-out
  • Test, Type approves and document first network integration solutions on the network to make sure the solution meets the network standards
  • Ensure timely review and approval of acceptance, testing, integration and cutover documentation
  • Interface with Manage service vendors to resolve complex Radio access network elements faults and track major radio customer service request to closure.

RAN Configuration Management Engineer

Nokia Networks
04.2019
  • Preparation of configuration scripts to modify parameters across Huawei BSS, RAN and LTE RAN network elements
  • Implement all network changes as requested by customers
  • Implementation of Network changes with the objective of improving the users' network experience
  • Tracking all Parameter Changes done on the network to monitor the impact of the changes on the network
  • Ensure all network changes follow the network change management processes
  • Automate network element script creation
  • Analyzing of Network KPIs before and after implementing network change
  • Performing network expansion justification studies and recommendations
  • Implementation of Carrier aggregation on LTE RAN equipment
  • Implementation of MIMO technology on 3G cells
  • Implementation of Automatic frequency planning for 2G cells
  • QOS modification on 2G, 3G and 4G RAN equipment to improve KPIs and users experience
  • Using python script to clean, transform and analyze data to get an insight of the improvement of network KPIs due to network change.

RAN Back Office Engineer

Huawei Technologies
- 07.2023
  • Configure and optimize 2G, 3G, 4G and 5G RAN elements, ensuring optimal performance and coverage
  • Integration of 20+10 carrier aggregation on L2600 cells which improved the network throughput by 20%
  • Implement parameter changes and feature activations to enhance network efficiency
  • Investigate and resolve RAN-related issues, including network alarms and performance degradation
  • Collaborate with field engineers to troubleshoot and resolve escalated technical problems
  • Implement corrective actions to enhance network quality and meet performance targets
  • Implement and document network changes following established change management processes.

Wireless RAN Specialist

Huawei Technologies
01.2016 - 03.2019

Education

Senior Secondary School Certificate -

Lagos State Model College Kankon
Badagry Lagos

B.Eng - Electrical Electronic Engineering

University of Maiduguri
Borno State
05.2013

Skills

  • Microsoft Office
  • Networking
  • Python
  • SQL
  • Configuration Management
  • Amazon Web Services (AWS)
  • Expert in resolving and analyzing BSS, RAN Equipment
  • Proficient in using Telecom Software monitoring tools, ie M2000, U2000, OWS, LMT
  • Problem-Solving
  • Troubleshooting
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Written Communication
  • Critical Thinking
  • Analytical and Critical Thinking
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Customer Relations
  • Remote Office Availability
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Friendly, Positive Attitude
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Google Drive
  • Attention to Detail
  • Microsoft Word
  • Self-Directed
  • Dependable and Responsible
  • Equipment Operation
  • MS Office

Websites

Accomplishments

  • Achieved Result by completing Task carried out several field operations ranging from technical site survey to installation and integration of 2G, 3G ,4G base stations and transmission links.

Certification

  • AWS Certified solutions Architect – Associate
  • Terraform Associate
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate

Personal Information

  • Title: RADIO HIGH LEVEL SUPPORT ENGINEER
  • Nationality: Nigerian

Timeline

Radio High Level Support Engineer

MTN Nigeria
08.2023 - Current

RAN Configuration Management Engineer

Nokia Networks
04.2019

Wireless RAN Specialist

Huawei Technologies
01.2016 - 03.2019

Senior Secondary School Certificate -

Lagos State Model College Kankon

B.Eng - Electrical Electronic Engineering

University of Maiduguri

RAN Back Office Engineer

Huawei Technologies
- 07.2023

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