Manager Project

Abbas Bature Lawal

Block *, Flat *, Alimosho Street, Dolphin Estate, Ikoyi, Lagos

Telephone: 234********** (mobile)

E-mail: ********@*******.***

PROFILE

A highly skilled CS Core Network Expert, with a wide range of technical experience, including Ericsson core nodes, Huawei RAN/BSS, in depth network faults troubleshooting and root cause analysis. A highly motivated individual with strong communication, organisational and presentation skills, complemented by considerable enthusiasm and initiative. Offering proven project management experience throughout the full life cycle and the ability to lead and develop teams effectively, consistently meeting project deadlines. A dedicated worker, who is seeking a challenging role in Telecommunications.

EDUCATION

2000 - 2003 BSc (Hons) Electronics 2:1

University of Westminster, London

Subjects Included: Analogue Electronics, Cellular Radio Networks, Mobile Radio Systems, Digital Signal Processing, Engineering Software, Communications Signal Processing, Industrial Management, Video Broadcasting, Data Transmission, Digital Systems

1998 - 2000 A-Level Maths, Physics and Chemistry

Hendon Secondary School, London

1994 - 1998 9 GCSEs, grades A to C including Maths and English Govt. Gifted Sec. School, Nigeria

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

PMP Certified

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Technical Skills

MSC/VLR, MGW, HLR, STP, BSC and RNC integration/configuration/O&M.

Ericsson CS core and Huawei RAN (RNC&BSC configuration) experience.

In depth understanding of protocols such as MAP, SCCP, ISUP, CAPV and ability to run and analyse protocol traces in troubleshooting network issues.

Experienced in circuitry design software such as Pspice Schematic Capture, Accusim, PCB and Design Architect.

Building and testing analogue and digital circuits using oscilloscopes, signal generators, DMMs and power supplies.

Project Management

Supervised 5 successful BSS projects for Huawei Technologies in some of the most prominent Telecoms companies in Africa including MTN Nigeria, Comium Sierra Leone, Comium Liberia and Telecel Central Africa Republic.

Project manager for 4 successful group projects during degree course at Westminster University. Responsible for coordinating all activities through the full project life cycle, monitoring and maintaining deadlines, arranging weekly meetings, assigning tasks etc., in addition to practical involvement in the design and building aspects of the projects.

Analogue Electronic Design Project: Designed and built a voice-over circuit, using audio amplifiers for music and speech. Project completed in 3 phases: speech input phase, music & mixer phase and power amplifier phase. Group achieved 1st place for phases 1 and 3 out of a total of 8 participating groups.

Real-Time Audio Project: Involved designing and building a digital signal processing filter using an embedded microcontroller, PIC.

Micromouse Design Project: Designed and built a robotic maze solving micromouse, using an embedded microprocessor, Motorola HC11. Designed PCB layout for the motor drivers and sensors, in addition to soldering onto PCB and testing. Group came 2nd out of 8 groups, in a race on a maze a quarter of the IEE standard size, where just 3 of the 8 mice actually functioned correctly.

Final year project involved the design, analysis and implementation of active and passive filters, usable in a wide range of applications including audio circuits, telephony and analogue-to-digital or digital-to-analogue conversions.

All projects were managed effectively, often involving tough decisions to keep deliverables on track. Gained considerable experience in the complete design process, from synthesis and calculations through to implementation and documentation.

Team Leading

Managed a team of 8 Engineers as Maintenance Manager in Huawei Technologies.

Managed a project team of 6 students at university on 4 successful projects, from start to finish.

Responsible for the distribution, monitoring and appraisal of work within the team, resulting in the development of a skilled, loyal and effective group.

Successfully managed staff within the retail sector. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

June 2009 – Present MTN Nigeria – Data Control and Integration Engineer (DCG)

Responsible for the integration of new core network nodes into the MTNN network

(MSC-S, M-MGW, BSC, RNC, HLR) by writing and loading data transcripts/CCR scripts.

Developing and loading of data transcripts to integrate third party nodes into the network.

Responsible for resolution of network and subscriber issues/faults on the network by running comprehensive checks and traces such as ISUP, SCCP, B-number, A- number, end of selection traces etc.

Perform quality checks on analysis tables, trunk, interconnect and signalling routes.

Responsible for implementing network changes such as new routes creation/expansion, B-number/Global Title/MSRN/IMSI rollout based on change service request.

Responsible for IREG implementation as well as troubleshooting of roaming issues on the network, escalated by subscribers and roaming partners.

Responsible for interconnect routes optimisation as requested by Interconnect planning Team as well as troubleshooting and resolution of escalated interconnect issues.

Participated in network modernisation projects such as MSC in Pool (MIP), USSD Call Back for roamers, SGSN Upgrade, SIGTRAN and AoIP/IuCSoIP implementation.

Responsible for providing 2nd line support to Switch Operations, Network Management Services and other teams.

Responsible for monitoring of KPIs in traffic stats with the sole aim of capturing network degradation/faults and providing resolution.

Responsible for carrying out SDP migration of subscribers and profile changes in order to decongest certain SDPs or activate new SDPs.

Verify the integrity and consistency of all data transcripts loaded onto the network by complying with laid down processes and procedures.

Coordination of knowledge transfer presentation sessions within the team and across other departments.

Responsible for the decommissioning of phased out core nodes from the network.

Responsible for access control on core network nodes.

Developing of new processes/procedures and scripts to improve overall efficiency and effectiveness of the team.

Undertaken trainings include Ericsson IMS Overview and Signalling, Ericsson HLR UDC Overview and CUDB configuration, Advanced Signalling Protocols, Advanced MSS Troubleshooting Techniques, WCDMA Overview and Configuration. July 2006 – June 2009 MTN Nigeria – Switch Engineer

Responsible for the daily maintenance of Ericsson MSC, MGW, HLR, STP and SCP nodes. This included troubleshooting in the event of alarms as well as routine billing backups. Also experienced in AXE 810, APG40, APZ212 40, APZ 212 50.

Ensuring that core network availability targets are achieved as well as writing weekly reports.

Ensuring switching equipment redundancy by carrying out health checks and routine simulations such as test loads.

Resolution of all signalling, routes and hardware faults as well as escalation of unresolved faults.

Carrying out acceptance of new core network elements within the region.

Installation of Ericsson magazines involving ET1551 expansion, Group switch expansion and HSL expansion.

Maintenance of Huawei BSCs and PCUs.

Implementing expansion of E1s on interconnect routes as well as on A-interface between MSC and BSC.

Carrying out of physical connections on ODF/DDF in preparation for service requests implementation.

Configuration of BTS sites as well as resolution of escalated faults.

Undertook training in Ericsson APG40 maintenance and MSC/VLR O&M.

Undertook training in Huawei WCDMA RNC and Node B. April 2005 – June 2006 Huawei Technologies Co. NIG Ltd – Maintenance Manager

(GSM-BSS)

Supervised the installation of a new MTN Huawei BSC from hardware installation right through to the software commissioning of the BSC.

Implemented the expansion of an MTN Huawei BSC by adding two modules to the BSC. The project involved the hardware installation of two modules as well as software configuration of additional boards.

Carried out O&M for MTN Huawei BSCs in the Abuja region. Tasks included dynamic configuration and activation of BTS sites as well as intensive troubleshooting of BSC in the event of alarms.

Implemented the A-interface expansion by increasing the number of E1s connected to the FTC boards on the Huawei BSC and successfully interfacing the E1s with the MSC.

Co-ordinated the expansion of a Huawei BSC in Comium Sierra Leone. The project involved the addition of some BIE boards, FTC boards, and MSM boards as well as running of A-interface, Abis and Asub-interface cables from the BSC to the DDF. The software commissioning aspect of the project involved the configuration of CIC values on the A-interface, as well as the dynamic configuration of sites on the new BIE boards on the Abis-interface.

Implemented E-GSM (Extended GSM) on Comium Sierra Leone Network by upgrading the BTS software and replacing all the necessary boards with E-GSM supporting boards. The project was highly successful as congestion of traffic channels was effectively reduced while quality of calls witnessed a tremendous improvement on the network.

Single-handedly implemented the expansion of Comium Liberia BSC which involved the addition of some boards on the A, Abis and Asub interface as well as software commissioning of the new boards.

Completed the addition of a Huawei BM module and swap out of some BTS sites in Telecel, Central Africa Republic.

Integration and commissioning of Huawei PCU for GPRS functions.

Undertook training in Huawei BSC and BTS Maintenance. Feb 2004 – Jan 2005 Nigerian Telecommunications Ltd (NITEL) - NYSC

Functioned as a Maintenance Engineer in the Exchange Systems Department.

Worked on SS7 Switching Protocol.

Installation and maintenance of Wireless Local Loop System (WILL).

Installation and maintenance of Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) Terminals. Nov 2000 – Sept 2003 Martin Retail (newsagent) - Supervisor/Relief Manager

Supervisory role, responsible for all aspects of running/managing the shop at weekends, in place of the main manager, including 5 staff. Sole responsibility for managing all day- to-day operations during extended absences by the manager such as holidays etc.

Performed various duties including stock counts, safe checks, banking, dealing with suppliers/deliveries, dealing with face-to-face and telephone customer enquiries and producing ‘End of Week’ reports.

Occasionally seconded to other branches within the TM Retail group as Relief Manager, involving a higher level of responsibility.

Acquired valuable communication and organisational skills and experience in dealing with difficult situations.

PERSONAL DETAILS

Date of Birth: 10 January 1981 Nationality: Nigerian Marital Status: Married Sex: Male

State of Origin: Katsina State

INTERESTS AND PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENT

Earned The Best New Employee Award at Huawei Technologies.

Enjoy participating in sports such as rugby, badminton, table-tennis and swimming, reading novels and socialising and keeping abreast of the latest technology

Earned a Maths Scholarship Award in 1997

REFEREES

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