Contact Information
*********@*****.***
Address
Kakamega,KENYA
Phone
+254-*********/+254 733
Nationality
KENYAN
Skills
MAXWELL DENNIS BUSULA
Wireless Technician
To obtain a working position where I can employ my knowledge and experience with the intention of securing a lifetime career opportunity for growth and career advancement in Telecommunication. I seek a deeper understanding and role in technological advancement in serving in this field with keen interest to diverse my experience in the expansive growth of Broadband Communication.Am a willing learner too, proactive to universally have a touch to a wider view in communication systems.
Experience
TV/Radio Transmission Technician
Kenya Broadcasting Corporation
BSS Field Technician
Kencell Kenya Limited
Field Support Technician
Celtel Kenya Limited
Assisted in the deployment of new microwave link with new technology in packet switching(Dragonwave FPMR Radio)
Troubleshooting expert in
Microwave Radio,WCDMA
and BSS Multi Radio.
Computer proficiency skills
i.e.Microsoft
Excel,word,excel,PowerPoi
nt,pilot tables.
Qualified Maintenance
Technician registered by
the Institute of
Engineering Technologists
and Technicians.
Schematic diagram
interpretation and
blueprints.
Good in IP Protocol.
Skilled in Hybrid
power,DC&AC power
circuitry.
Knowleadgeable in splicing
and used of ODTR in
troubleshooting.
Good in P2P
troubleshooting and link
panning.
Experienced and
knowledgeable in working
at heights
Good in Configuring and
commissioning of new site
from scratch
Good in handling customer
queries and complains
Strong written and verbal
communication skills
Nyambene TV/Radio TX
Station
Jan 2002 - Feb 2003
Maintained Siemens/NEC TV and FM/AM radio
transmitters.
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Service and curative maintenance on back up generators at station(Cummins/Mitsubishi models).
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Filed records and prepared corresponding transmission reports.
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• Monitoring broadcasting programs for quality reception
• Documented all maintenance and repairs.
Referenced blueprints,repair manuals and parts
catalogues for complex repairs.
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Eldoret
Apr 2003 - Jun 2006
Prepared and execution of preventive maintenance work orders.
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Responsible for a wide variety of duties including new role out for Base stations,link budget analysis and implementation,tower safety,earthing checks electrical diagram analysis before execution.
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• Check on OPEX(Operation Cost)within the set budget. Co ordinate contractual jobs,execution and
implementation with accurate reporting to the central office.
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• Respond to downtime with minimal MTTR.
Keeping regional store inventories for new,used
recovered equipment,re deployment and transmission of data to the central warehouse.
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Technological upgrade of equipment to newer
technologies for improved customer experience.
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Kericho.KENYA
Jun 2006 - Jan 2008
Implementation of high capacity,density fiber platform via LTK fiber optic for redundancy protection.
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Ericsson Mini link installation and maintenance and basic knowledge on RBS6000 Series.
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I t d ti f D W l th Di i i M lti l i
Languages
English
Advanced
Senior Field Force Technician
Nokia Solutions Neworks
Wireless Field Technician
Innovis Telecoms Services Limited
Introduction of Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing transport architecture(DWDM) to support in the new role out of 3/4G technologies
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Supervised the role out of the NSN Flexi Edge&Multi radio BTS,Flexi WCDMA BTS for enhanced packet/data services.
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Decommissioning of outdated Alcatel Evo BTSs,PDH
Microwave LX/UX installations
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Bungoma.KENYA
Jan 2009 - Mar 2019
Maintain 100% quarterly preventive maintenance on BSS element on Airtel Kenya Managed Services platform.
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• Maintain Radio Network Availability of 99.8%.
Accurate weekly and monthly reports i.e.
preventive,curative,spare inventories.
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Accomplished new role outs to LTE with the introduction of the MME.
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Service upgrade to IP platform with IP
routing/Protocol,introduction of PABIS,decommission of TDM technology.
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Role out of packet switching equipment i.e Huawei ATN 910B,CX600 metro service router for integrated bearer network supporting VLAN mapping for enhanced
customer experience.
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Implementation of NPO activities for Network
Optimization,Better coverage with reduced Call Drops and Better handovers.
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Introduction of 9500 Mobile Packet Radio (MPR)
Transmission Radio for enhanced bandwidth on the 15/7 GHz frequency spectrum in the network ideal for mobile backhaul last-mile service access.Support the smooth evolution from the old TDM to IP/Ethernet network
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Knowledgeable in fiber technology troubleshooting with the ODTR(Optical Time Domain Reflectometer).
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Deployment of the Alcatel 1646 Synchronous Multiplexer a customer premises Equipment for delivery of TDM and Ethernet services.A high density/capacity and high speed synchronous mode for fast ethernet Gigabit Ethernet and PDH interfaces.
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Bungoma.KENYA
Apr 2021 - Currently
Work as a Field Technician for Airtel Managed Services to maintain BTSs and BSC in my jurisdiction.
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Overseen contracted projects,commission,configurations and acceptances within set standards.
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Assist in the roll out of new sites,transmission media and escalate challenges encountered for correction.
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Assist with managing customer complains regarding
data,poor coverage and need for any optimization.
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Perform preventive maintenance to Base stations and Transmission media for optimum performance.
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Keep records,back up files manage configuration data for all nodes and transmission media.
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• Check on OPEX within set threshold.
Perform troubleshooting where necessary with minimal MTTR,also support junior staff in complex network issues.
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• Adhere to health and safety measures at work.
Education
Diploma In Telecommunication Engineering
Mombasa Polytechnic.
Technical Diploma in Telecommunication
Engineering_KNEC PASS.
Secondary Education.
St.Ignitius Mukumu Boys' High School
Pursued Kenya Certificate for Secondary
Education,Acquired Mean Grade of B-(Minus)
Projects
Achievements
Certificates & Courses
Help in modernisation of Airtel network with
introduction of Airscale BTS,Huawei 910 ATNs,CX600 Routers for 5G roll out.
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Mombasa
- 2000
Mukumu
- 1995
Mobile Technology Upgrade from 2G to 3G,This lead to customer/business growth on the new platform which is currently on WCDMA and fully growing to LTE for Airtel Kenya Limited.
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Evolution of transmission network from TDM to Packet/Ethernet technology that support multi service bearer supporting VPN,VLAN,IP RAN mobile bearer services with the introduction of Huawei ATN910 Series,CX600 Switches.
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Improved OPEX with the introduction of Integrated Power Equipment that reduce the power cost working with 600Ah batteries charged by Solar,Commercial power.
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Overhaul of microwave transmission links from outdated LX/UX Alcatel PDH
,NEC to 6500 MPR(Mobile Packet Radio) that support IP/Ethernet networks.
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Introduction and installations of Airscale Nokia BTS that integrates all technologies in one module in readiness to 5G Technology.
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Achieved the modernization and roll-out of 3G<E technologies for Airtel Kenya to Nokia Multi-radio and SRAN.
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Supervised the upgrade to Microwave Packet Radios that support Ethernet traffic for advanced packet transport for microwave transport in readiness for WCDMA/LTE Technologies.
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Integration of Nokia Airscale Base stations that brings together all technologies in one unit and in readiness for 5G /IoT with a higher throughput.
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Interconnecting CISCO Networking Devices(CCNAX) 3.0 Knowledge in Cisco Routers,Switches in troubleshooting and configuring.
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• Computer Technician Course at Higrade Computer College
• ICDN1 Ethernet Operations.
Height Safety Training-Fall Arrest Technician Course ability to work in high altitude.
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• Certificate in Computer Operations at ITECH College.
• Anti Corruption and Business Ethics Training at Nokia Academy.
• Flexi MME Introduction Course at Nokia Academy.
References
• NSN Solution Certification for LTE E2E Overview at Nokia Academy.
• Fundamentals of Content Management Course at Nokia Academy.
• Flexi WCDMA BTS Operations and Maintenance.
• Foundation knowledge in IoT and PLC Ladder Logics. Arthur Kagoiya,
Regional Manager,
Innovis Telecommunications Services,
Tel.+254-***-***-***
*****.******.*******@*******.**
Donald Mudanya,
Solutions Architect,
Ericsson Kenya Limited,
Box 662**-*****,NAIROBI
Dennis Nyahanga,
ICT manager,
Co-op Bank of Kenya