AUGUSTINE TATENDA MUTANHAURWA

PERSONAL SUMMARY

An engineer with over 5 years of successful experience in designing, deploying and optimizing mobile telecommunications systems for power, radio, transmission and construction systems. Recognized for performance excellence in quality of service by the national regulator. Strengths in 2G, 3G and 4G.

LANGUAGE

English

CONTACT

PHONE

+276********

EMAIL

adcrs7@r.postjobfree.com

ADDRESS:

72 Craigavon Park, 18 Elm Avenue, Craigavon, 2191

DRIVERS LICENSE

International Driver’s License, Light Vehicle

SOFTWARE

TEMS

Atoll

U2000

NetAct

MapInfo

Microsoft Office

PROGRAMMING

MML

C/C++

SQL

KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

5 years’ experience in 2G GSM/3G WCDMA/4G LTE network wireless products and back office operations

Operation and administration of NMS systems ie U2000 and NetAct

Optimization of accessibility, retainability and mobility KPIs

Drive and walk tests and analysis for service improvement

Preventive maintenance plan management

Coordination of transformation and automatization initiative

Understanding of BTS/NodeB/eNodeB

Ability to troubleshoot network failures and propose solutions including parameter and RF antenna configuration optimization

WORK EXPERIENCE

NetOne Cellular, RF Planning and Optimization Engineer, Dec 2014 – Nov 2019

Successfully audited and planned formulas and counters

Implemented product scripts, configuration and testing for more than 200 base stations during rollout for network integration for Huawei equipment and verified functionality

KPIs improved service setup rate to >98% & service drop rate to <1%

Planned deployment for areas with coverage and capacity constraints using Atoll using planning tools

Monitored network interface capacity and performance daily and maintained utilization at below 70% using U2000 and NetAct.

Performed more than walk and drive tests, investigations and RF adjustments using TEMS in 6 major cities and improved coverage by 4%, signal quality by 6% and throughputs by 19%.

Trained and delegated tasks to 5 entry-level engineers

Surveyed more than 100 potential project sites before design, checking for space restrictions, mechanical feasibility, manufacturers’ guidelines and RF exposure to potential subscribers.

Huawei Technologies, Wireless Engineer

Oct 2014 – Dec 2014

Developed network test strategies to assist in maintaining alignment with customer solutions for a major operator.

Led deployment teams and assisted in all project management coordination for more than 20 base stations.

Planned and implemented of network integration and upgrades for 8 base stations and reduced congestion by 20%.

EDUCATION

National University of Science and Technology Zimbabwe, Sep 2009 – Nov 2014

Bachelor of Engineer Honor’s Degree in Electronic Engineering

REFERENCES

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