Joshua Tinkasiimire

Kampala, Uganda

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10years plus distinctive track record as a Telecommunications Systems Engineer(RAN Engineer); with my refined skill set from Master Of Science in Financial Engineering, World Quant University, New Orleans, USA, I would like to take on new roles as a remote Quantitative Analyst because I like to solve 21st century problems for firms. SKILLS

Technical Skills: Tableau, EViews, Predictive Analytics, Regression Analysis, Quantitative Analysis, Python, Excel, Answerminer, Exploratory, SPSS, Data Analysis, Risk Management, GINA tracking systems, GSM Network Radio OAM &Optimisation, Alcatel 1320 CT, A9130 BSC CT, A9100 BTS, MTS4, UMTS, BTSNEM-BTSWAZZ2-B12, A9130 BSC, BSC6000, Microwave Systems Applications, A9400AWY, A9500 MPRE CT, TMNS 9.0, Net Viewer, AWY-CT-V01.10.10, Link Planner, Aprisa, CPS 7.9, Itm 7.9, UCM, KVL 5000, Alcatel 1353 RA OMC-R, Alcatel NPA B12.

Languages: English, Runyakitara

Certifications:

• PMP 450 Certified

• PTP 820 Advanced Certified

• PTP 820 Basics Certified

EDUCATION

World Quant University, New Orleans, USA August 2020 Master of Science in Financial Engineering

Kyambogo University, Kampala, Uganda June 2006

Bachelor of Engineering in Telecommunications Engineering EXPERIENCE

United Nations, Entebbe March 2016-To date

Telecommunications Technician

• Tetra Network Operation, monitoring, Administration and Maintenance of the Motorola Tetra MTS4 and MTS2 BTS network and the corresponding microwave link systems.

• Integration of new network equipment into the existing network with minimal outage.

• Carry out telecommunications support: Configuration, Commissioning, Operation and Maintenance & optimisation of all tetra systems, MTS sites, Handheld and Mobile radios for the UN Entebbe RSCE which supports 77% of all UN peace keeping Operations worldwide.

• Monitor performance of all local &remote network nodes at the link and at the I/O levels.

• GINA Systems monitoring & updates for the Security Office Centre using GINA.

• Undertake spare parts tracking, planning, requisition & inspection of new telecom equipment in the warehouse from the telecom vendors.

Africell Uganda Ltd, Kampala April 2015- Feb 2016

Field Maintenance Engineer

• To ensure that the BSS Radio Network and 3G Network is effectively monitored and maintained in order to deliver excellent quality services to Africell customers.

• To analyse the BSS network performance parameters daily in order to identify quality degradation in time to implement the necessary remedial actions.

• Implement network configuration changes to support traffic growth & optimisation.

• Develop Systems Verification Test Plan.

• Responsible for prioritizing all Software upgrades.

• Trace and review messages on A, and A-bis interfaces.

• Perform software and hardware impact studies after network changes.

• Create relevant documentation in support of new projects. Alcatel-Lucent S.A(now Nokia Corporation), Kampala Field Operations Engineer April 2009- March 2015

• To ensure that the BSS Radio Network and 3G Network is effectively monitored and maintained in order to deliver excellent quality services to Orange Uganda customers.

• Develop Systems Verification Test Plan.

• To carry out inspections and acceptance tests of new BSS equipment and software upgrades to make sure that work done conforms to the specifications.

• To analyse the BSS network performance parameters daily in order to identify quality degradation in time to implement the necessary remedial actions.

• To follow up on the various alarms and follow up on their clearance within the SLA.

• To advise the immediate supervisor on the spare parts utilization so that appropriate stock levels are maintained.

• Issue work orders in accordance to Company Change Management Process. Uganda Telecom Ltd, Kampala

Core Systems Engineer (BSS Engineer) Dec 2007-March 2009

• Daily UTL Mobile network operation, monitoring, administration, maintenance &optimisation of 2G&3G network & corresponding microwave systems.

• To analyze the BSS network performance parameters on a daily basis in order to identify quality degradation in time to implement the necessary remedial actions.

• Implement network configuration changes to support traffic growth & optimisation.

• Perform software and hardware impact studies after network changes.

• Create relevant documentation in support of new projects. Network Maintenance Centre Technician Nov 2006-Nov 2007

• Operation and maintenance covers the following GSM nodes: the SSP, RCP/ HLR, EIR, OMC, SMSC, BSC, BTSs, microwave links, Fraud and voicemail stations for Uganda Telecom Ltd.

• Monitoring & rectifying failures on all the MSC network interconnections internal & external to PSTN, Call Center, MTN and Celtel. This covers over 4200 voice circuits & 70 C7 links.

• Implementing Customer Care Operations using the TABS tool consisting of about 1 to 40 instructions each hour from 0800 to 1800 hours Monday to Saturday. NB: All the above are done in a purely computer environment.

• Operating and maintaining of Digital switching systems for the main switch and the remote switches connected to the main around the country.

• To make network performance &analysis reports in Excel for the CTO & OAM Manager. PROJECTS

• Made an investment prediction model for Emerging Markets(JSE) that shows stock price trends as dependent variables using financial ratios as independent variables using step by step multiple regression analysis for my MSc. Financial Engineering Capstone Project.

• Planning, configuration (KVL,CPS, iTM& UCM) and implementation of Tetra Radios encryption project for the UN Regional Service Centre Entebbe.

ACHIEVEMENTS

UN RSCE, Entebbe, March 2016- Dec 2019

• Recognised as for the most committed Systems Engineering Technician by the MONUSCO Field Technology Services Operations Chief after rollout of the tetra radio encryption project, programming over 1500 sets in 2 months & 219mobile sets installed in the UN vehicles. Alcatel Lucent S.A, Kampala April 2009-April 2015

• In 2012, I solved 1095 critical trouble tickets on first attempt on the Orange Uganda 2G&3G network attaining 99.9% SLA & was recognised for my valuable contribution demonstrating the strength of Alcatel Lucent &the continuing importance of growth in the organisation & awarded $5,662 at separation in April, 2015 . Uganda Telecom Ltd, Kampala Nov.2006-March 2009

• In December 2007 on my first field assignment, I was able to identify & solve on first attempt the interference fault on the 40km UTL microwave link from Lira to Aloi which had lasted 5 months & was recognised as the best upcoming BSS Engineer.

Commented [JT1]: Alcatel Lucent, the world’s leading telecommunications vendor, was Acquired by &merged with Nokia for $16.6 billion to form Nokia Corporation in Nov. 2016

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