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ING. DR. SOLOMON NSOR-ANABIAH

Marital Status: Married

Nationality: Ghanaian

adsibt@r.postjobfree.com +233-********* & +233-********* EDUCATION

****-*** **** ******* ********** of Applied Sciences Ph.D. Electronics and Communications Engineering (Bangalore-India) 2009-2011 Atlantic International University

MSc. Telecommunications Engineering (Honolulu-Hawaii)

• Telecommunication Networks & Tele-traffic Engineering

• Data communication and Networking

• Telecommunications Switching, Transmission & Network Planning and Management

• Cellular Mobile Systems & Wireless Communication Networks 2002-2006 Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology BSc. Computer Engineering (Kumasi-Ghana)

• Mathematics I-IV

• Electrical Machines

• Computer Architecture & Operating Systems

• Embedded Systems & Artificial Intelligence

• French for Communication 1&2

CERTIFICATION

2019 Wageningen University and Research

Lost Harvest and Wasted Food (Wageningen-Netherlands) 2017 Ghana Institution of Engineers

Certified Corporate Member (Accra-Ghana)

2012 Intel & World Vision

Intel Easy Steps (Arusha-Tanzania)

2012 Apple Seeds

Community Knowledge Center Management (Arusha-Tanzania) 2011 Ghana Institute of Management & Public Administration (GIMPA) Project Management Professional-CompTIA+ (Accra-Ghana) RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

2015-Jun 2020 Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences PhD Research

• An mHealth Framework for Sustainable Healthcare Cost Reduction in Selected Rural Areas of Ghana

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2009-2011 Atlantic International University

Master’s Research

• Telecommunications for Poverty Reduction in Rural Areas of Ghana 2002-2006 Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology Undergraduate Research

• Solar Power as Alternative Energy Source for Sustainable Power in Ghana BUSINESS EXPERIENCE

Jul 2021 to GHANA COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY UNIVERSITY (GCTU), Accra-Ghana Date Lecturer at the Telecommunications Department

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• Microwave Devices

• Communications Networks

• Research Methodology

• Network Planning and Design (Graduate Level)

Oct 2019 to AKIM STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE, Oda-Ghana Jun 2021 Adjunct Lecturer and Head of Department for Engineering Oct 2012 to TECHNOLOGY FIELD CONSULT, Accra-Ghana

Jun 2021 Project/Technical Manager

• Plan and oversee implementation of IT Infrastructure;

• Develop ICT capacity building training programmes for companies and lead team to implement them;

• Plan and supervise installation and configuration of fuel management and tracking systems;

• Prepare contract application documents (RFP) and quotations for projects;

• Facilitate, supervise and coordinate the allocation & delivery of all physical resources required for project implementation;

• Coordinate, manage and make technical decisions for smooth delivery of projects (using SAP and ERP techniques where required) while keeping abreast with changes in the standards and technologies in the ICT industry;

• Proper management of project budget for effective delivery of quality without cost and time overruns.

• Prepared weekly and monthly reports

Jun 2011 to WORLD VISION INTERNATIONAL, Accra-Ghana Sep 2012 IT Project Manager (West Africa)

• Managed and Lead Multiple Telecom and ICT projects from inception to finish:

LAN installation in 6 ADPs in Northern Ghana

IP-PBX telephone system implementation in the Head Office of Ghana & Chad Offices

Business Process Outsourcing project in Amasaman-Ghana (using ERP)

Solar Power Backup Project for server rooms of Chad & Sierra Leone

Telecom/ICT feasibility studies in Mauritania, Niger and Mali 3

• Liaised between assigned National Office (NO), the Global ICT/Field Services Group and governments to drive policies on children education, maternal health & poverty reduction;

• Managed the day-to-day operational and tactical aspects of multiple & large- scale projects, some in virtual locations;

• Designed scope of work, Implemented engagement review, quality assurance procedures and financial management;

• Minimized exposure to risk, managed scope and mitigated risks across projects;

• Attended West Africa & Global meetings and prepared technical reports for use by management in strategic planning.

Aug 2007 to KASAPA (Expresso) TELCOMMUNICATIONS, Accra-Ghana Oct 2010 Telecom Engineer/Project Manager

• Assisted in Cell Site Acquisition for expansion of Network to the three Northern Regions;

• Offered leadership to implementing team and managed project contractors;

• Provided professional support duties related to the design, implementation, maintenance and repair of the Northern Sector telecommunications infrastructure;

• Implemented, followed up and enforced approved telecommunications standards and security procedures;

• Design SOW, prepare PMO documents and implement multiple projects;

• Performed Pre-Acceptance Test (PAT), wrote and distributed daily and weekly Reports.

Aug 2006 to VOLTA RIVER AUTHORITY, Akosombo-Ghana

Jul 2007 National Service Person

• Was a trainer of trainees in both Hardware & Software

• Was a member of the VRA LAN/WAN rehabilitation committee

• Performed Software installations, repair & maintenance of PCs (General User Support)

• Did measurement, sketched and designed the VRA LAN extensions in Akuse and Akosombo

• Prepared bills of quantities for tender documents. Jan 2000 to VOLTA RIVER AUTHORITY, Akosombo-Ghana

Sep 2002 Technical Assistant (hydrology)

• Monitored rivers feeding the Volta Lake by taking cross sectional area and flow measurement

• Surveyed and Collected Hydro-meteorological data (rainfall, temperature and sunshine)

• General safety and environmental protection of the Akosombo and Akuse dams

• Took daily lake water levels and weekly monitoring of dam instrumentation. COMMUNITY SERVICE AND LEADERSHIP

GHANA COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY UNIVERSITY (GCTU), Accra-Ghana Mar 2022 to Coordinator of Graduate Programmes

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• Assist in graduate student orientation and the professional development activities of graduate students at the departmental/program level;

• Support student academic performance and timely degree progression by creating Academic Improvement Plans for students;

• Provide students with a schedule of deadlines to ensure timely progress within their program and informing them of the policies and processes to follow while completing their degree;

• Assist in the assignment of faculty to graduate students;

• Offer advice and direction to graduate students as they proceed through their program;

• Work with the departmental head and the graduate school on a variety of tasks to maintain the quality and viability of their graduate program. May 2022 to Member of the Engineering Faculty Board Date

• Take a systematic overview of the quality of research and research training, the course and subject profile, and the quality of learning and teaching in relation to student performance;

• Ensure the development of proactive and comprehensive action plans to address any issues affecting students;

• Periodically monitor the effectiveness of the interventions put in place to support student performance outcomes;

• Provide recommendations to the Faculty and University Research Committee on standards and measures of quality and the effectiveness of interventions as required;

• Oversee the work of the department on internal accreditation of courses and subjects.

May 2022 to Acting Basketball Team Coach

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• Train team on skills;

• Condition the team members both mentally and physically;

• Organize friendly matches and honor tournament engagements;

• Represent team in the affairs of external stakeholders on collaborative work;

• Act as a liaison between the university management, SRC and the team. AKIM STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE, Oda-Ghana

Oct 2019 to Head of Department for Engineering

Jun 2021

• Supervise and delegate the work of all faculty and staff within the department. Provide mentoring to faculty to offer support and guidance towards excellence in teaching, service and scholarly activities. Facilitate pursuit of professional development and research activities for faculty;

• Develop the schedule of courses and communicate those to the faculty, students and the registrar on when and how they should be delivered each semester;

• Provide appropriate opportunities and forums for faculty to express ideas freely, have productive discussions and participate in departmental affairs; 5

• Evaluate all faculty continuously with appropriate recommendations for professional development in any deficient areas, highlighting strengths and areas that need improvement;

• Ensure programs meet all professional accreditation standards or otherwise strive to follow best practices for the academic discipline;

• Provide leadership for the faculty in developing strong, attractive curricula that are pedagogically sound, use resources efficiently and utilize robust methods for assessing instructional programs.

MAJOR PROJECTS IMPLEMENTED

• Computer Laboratory Assessment Audit and Maintenance Project: Akim State University College, Oda-2020;

• IT Audit, Maintenance and Upgrade of Hardware Resources: Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund)-2016;

• Design & Implementation of Solar/Inverter Power Backup for server room: World Vision, Chad-2012;

• Design & Implementation of LAN Installation Project, world vision: Northern Sector- 2012;

• Design and Implementation of Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) Project, World Vision, Amasaman-2011;

• KASAPA (EXPRESSO) Network Infrastructure Extension Project: Northern, Upper East & West Regions-2010;

• VRA LAN/WAN Rehabilitation Project: Surveyed and designed high-level diagram & bills of quantities-2007.

PUBLICATIONS

• Dr. Solomon Nsor-Anabiah et al. (2021). Empirical Analysis of a Newly Developed mHealth Mobile Text Messaging System (MTMS) as a Tool for Healthcare Cost Reduction in Selected Rural Areas of Ghana. International Journal of Advance Research, Ideas and Innovations in Technology. Vol.6 (1), pp.10-15.

• Solomon Nsor-Anabiah, Ugonna Udunwa, Prof. Govind R. Kadambi and Dr. Sathish Malathi (2019). Review of Cloud Computing in Low-Income Countries

(LICs): Prospects and Challenges. International Journal of Applied Engineering Research, Vol.14, No.16, pp. 3531-3536.

• Solomon Nsor-Anabiah, Mr. Ugonna Udunwa and Dr. Sathish Malathi (2019). Review of the Prospects and Challenges of mHealth Implementation in Developing Countries. International Journal of Applied Engineering Research, ISSN 0973-4562 Volume 14, Number 12 (2019), pp. 2897-2903.

• Solomon Nsor-Anabiah and Christiana Amalba (2019). Trends and Causes of Maternal Mortality at the Tamale Teaching Hospital in Ghana, between 2010 and 2016. International Journal of Applied Engineering Research (IJAER) ISSN 0973-4562 Volume 14, Number 7 (2019) pp. 1703-1708. 6

• Nsor-Anabiah Solomon (2017). Review of the Impact of Mobile Phone Accessibility on Sustainable Poverty Reduction in Rural Areas. International Journal of Applied Environmental Sciences (IJAES), Vol.12, No.11, pp.1863- 1881.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Proficiency and Interest:

Computer

• Microsoft Suit

• SPSS

• Working knowledge of Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL)

• Laptop Repair

Languages

• English Language

• French (Beginner)

Interests

• Basketball

• Tae-Kwondo

• Dancing

• Swimming

• Cooking

Referees:

• Prof. Govind R. Kadambi

Vice Chancellor/Head of Research

Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences

Bangalore-India

Tel. +91-994**-*****

• Dr. Julius Awini

Managing Director

Hydronomics Limited

P.O.Box LG 924

Legon-Accra

Tel. +233-****-*****

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