Project Management Data Analytics
Resume:
Skills
Work Experience
Nkosana Prince Dube
ICT Professional
Experienced ICT Manager with a demonstrated background of working in the Telecommunications industry for more than 15years and possesses a strong technical acumen in ICT Systems Design,Data Analytics as well as process definition and implementation for telecommunication systems. Nkosana holds a Bachelor of Science in Digital Technology and Design, specialising in Digital Business and Project Management and completed a Bachelor of Commerce in Information Technology Management and also hold an International Diploma in Digital Connectivity and Communication Services(UK).Other qualifications include a Professional Certificate in Digital Business Analysis and Certified in ITIL V4. Nkosana also holds a Post Graduate Program in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning from the University of Texas and holds an MBA in Management Information Systems while pursuing a PhD research on Smart Cities. Strategic Planning;Project management(Agile and Waterfall);Business Analysis; IT Auditing & Network Engineering Management; Planning and Organisation skills Problem Resolution; Task/Action Orientation; Negotiation, Team Management;Teamwork & Interpersonal Skills; Contract SLA Management; Computer and Data Network Literacy; Presentation and facilitation (Training);MS Project Planning Data Analytics; Innovative and Design Thinking; Product Planning and Product Design; Idea Mapping and Road Mapping;Service Delivery Management;Database Management(Tableau & SQL) ; Software Development Quality Assurance;Financial Forecasting & Budget Management;365 Suite and Microsoft products, etc;Data Centre Access Technologies.
2024-04 - 2024-10 Business Development Manager
Pinnacle ICT, Johannesburg, South Africa
Business Strategy Development and Execution by cross-functional teams to successfully execute complex projects, ensuring timely delivery and client satisfaction
•
Partner;Vendor Relationship Management Stakeholder Management Delivering compelling sales presentations to prospective clients, highlighting the unique value proposition of products and services.
•
Managing a diverse portfolio of accounts, consistently exceeding revenue targets through upselling strategies and exceptional customer service establishing valuable
•
Phone +277********
E-mail ************@*****.***
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nkosanapd
ube
partnerships with complementary businesses, creating mutually beneficial synergies that accelerates growth for both parties.
2022-11 - 2024-01 Commercial Manager
Tastro Ltd, Exerter ; United Kingdom
Negotiated contracts and product prices by collaborating with vendors and developers.
•
• Built relationships with clients to establish new contracts. Streamlined internal processes by identifying areas for improvement and implementing changes to increase efficiency.
•
Used key metrics and prepared reports for senior management to monitor performance of commercial activities.
•
Previous Role:Business Development Manager/Solutions Architect Using key metrics and prepared reports for senior management to monitor performance of commercial activities.
•
Overall Technical and Strategic vision for specific solutions to business imperatives Advocating for process improvements and helping develop solutions within the organisation.Providing technical leadership to project team throughout the project lifecycle.
•
Maintaining current and in-depth understanding of business processes, needs and objectives. Developing customer-facing solutions.
•
Reviewing business success drivers, applying strategic prioritization to future technology and industry updates
•
Analysing technical solutions proposed to meet diverse business requirements.Developing customer-facing solutions
•
2022-01 - 2022-10 Business Development Manager
The C29 Partners (Pty) Ltd, Johannesburg, South Africa Consulted and Coordinated innovative strategies for Zoom Fibre to accomplish marketing objectives and boost long-term profitability in the EU markets particularly Germany
•
Developed and implemented favorable pricing structures balancing firm objectives against customer targets.
•
Researched industry and marketplace trends to develop marketing solutions and enhance business operations.
•
Identified and pursued valuable business opportunities to generate new company revenue and improve bottom line profit for the Germany FTTH market.
•
2021-04 - 2022-01 Product and Solutions Manager
Bester Technology South Africa, South Africa
Researched on new products and solutions on industry in 5G, wireless, transmission, FTTX and equipment technologies with focus on industry norms and best practices
•
• Acted a Key Account Manager Role for Vumatel as a client. Prepared commercial feasibility and ROI analysis for new business models and projects.
•
Provided and recommended deployment methodology or architecture by developing product and deployment specification.
•
• Preparing product and implementation specification documentation Led the solution life-cycle from needs analysis through Statement work Delivery; creating and document the solution design – presentations, solution proposal, design flows and statement of work.
•
• Facilitated knowledge transfer to the PMO office and implementation teams.
• Reviewed and approved planning documentation and provided Technical Approvals. 2015-03 - 2020-11 Network& Design Manager ( Head of Department) Vumatel (Pty) Ltd, Johannesburg, Gauteng
Previous Roles in the company include :Quality Assurance Manager(Fibre Networks);Project Manager; Implementation Manager(Fibre Network Deployment)
•
Compiled and Managed Technical Approvals for Optic Fibre Network Planning for OSP projects(High level and Lowlevel in the Passive & Active layer and designs reduced financial budget by 25%.
•
Monitored Network build (Quality Assurance & Sign-off), and facilitated Product Management, Business Development, Risk Management and Deployment Forecasting Including Stakeholder Management (eg Soweto Deployment).
•
Drove operational improvements which resulted in savings and improved profit margins i.e Financial management through Network Budget Approval and Costing for Deployment Rollout, Variance Analysis and Finance modelling from a technical view.
•
• Project Managed fibre network deployment with deployment of 125 000 homes.
• Managed SLA's for contractors Capacity Planning for network deployment. Facilitated Change Management and Service Delivery Management for fibre deployment networks.
•
Enhanced Planning Team management through implementation of Agile Methodology & Waterfall methodologies.
•
Enhanced Team coaching, guidance and staff support and facilitating developing strategies.
•
2014-11 - 2015-02 Senior Technician
Integritron Integrated Solutions
Worked on Fibre Network Installations(Cable Jointing, pulling and Laying of optic fibre cables), Commissioning and Maintenance.Tested and Signed-off network links project documentation.
•
Network Testing(Passive and Active) and Network Planning site surveys and planning and network designing.
•
Strategic Management and designing of the Backbone network; Installation of Security and Network system devices.
•
Installed CCTV Access networks and Commissioned and determined maintenance requirements for links.
•
2013-11 - 2014-11 NOC Engineer/Surveillance Engineer Huawei Technologies Africa (Pty)Ltd
Monitored and maintained network and software components according to established guidelines and best practices i.e NOC (BSC/RNC/Core Alarms, Sites Downs for regional monitoring of mobile network sites 8ita RAN).
•
Education
Managed Network Engineering Access for roll out activities for Vandalized Repair access through mobilizing Field Management teams.
•
Was involved in Creation /Logging of tickets for monitoring and follow up purposes within logical time limit as per SLA agreements and assigning to dispatch groups Site Access using the iNoc Work Order System.
•
Coordinated and documented preventive, proactive and corrective maintenance requirements for fault Resolution for network towers.
•
Facilitated Technical Escalations &Technical Process Flow by initiating First level Engineering in the RAN
•
Managed installation, upgrade and deployment projects and provided on-site direction for on-site network engineers.
•
2011-11 - 2012-06 Network Access Technician
Telco (Pty) Ltd
Developed Network Plans and Design for the GPON system; and participated in installations and management of Routers and switches and Wimax devices Network configuration and implementation of metro and national virtual private networks
•
• Was involved Server room design, installation and management (POP)
• Network fault clearing Site Inspections and Commissioning for clients. 2007-03 - 2010-11 Apprentice Signal
Artisan, National Railways of Zimbabwe
Apprenticeship training on Telephony; Radio Communication;Network Engineering; Railway Signalling(Relays,Points Machines),Electronics.
•
Installed telephony and data network access equipment, maintenance and management. Structured Cabling for Data Networks, Telephony and Radio base stations. Site commissioning for Railway Signalling system.
•
2007-01 - 2007-11 Telecommunications Technician Intern Commaf Holdings (Pty) Ltd, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
Installation, Mantainance and Repair of Alcatel PABX Equipment- Structured cabling,rewiring and fault-findingTesting and repair of faulty telephone instruments.
•
2021-07 - Current Ph.D.: Smart Cities
Unicaf University - Cyprus
Critical Analysis on South African Municipalities readiness for Smart Cities; A Case Study of the City of Ekurhuleni Municipality.
2019-10 - 2020-06 Post Graduate Program: Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
University of Texas - Austin;USA
2018-07 - 2020-08 MBA: Management Information Systems Accomplishments
Unicaf University - Zambia
2017-03 - 2018-10 Bachelor of Science: Digital Technology And Design Dublin Institute of Technology - Dublin ; Ireland
Digital Business & Project Management
2016-07 - 2019-12 Bachelor of Commerce: Information Technology Management
Management College of Southern Africa - South Africa 2019-03 - 2019-09 Professional Certificate in Digital Business Analysis: Digital Business Analysis
Boston College (Global Leadership Institute) - USA 2016-06 - 2017-07 International Technical Diploma: Digital Connectivity and Communication Services
Telecoms & Tech Academy - UK
2014-12 Professional Certificate: Applied Project Management in IT Environments
Univerity of South Africa - Johannesburg, South Africa 2012-07 - 2012-11 Professional Certificate : Optical Networking UTL Technologies - Bangalore ;India
2007-11 - 2010-11 Apprenticeship Training(Skills Training): Qualified Signal Artisan(Class 1 Journeyman
National Railways of Zimbabwe Signals Training School - Bulawayo ;Zimbabwe 2009-01 - 2009-06 Cisco Certified Network Associate Qualification.: Networking
CCNA
Managed to Redesign the Network Specification for Vumatel ; Designed the Network Splicing and Floating Splicing instruction and other technical documents.
•
Managed to deploy 125000 (fibre internet ready) homes for FTTH at Vumatel Was involved in the Emerging markets for Johannesburg(Soweto),building a fibre network to underprivileged communities by deploying a low cost product so that there could be internet access and enhance digitilisation in Africa
•
2019 Vuma Innovation Hub Winner: The solution is an App that ensures through- connectivity from home use internet to mobile data usage.
•
Currently developing needs analysis for solutions that can enhance use of digital solutions to address global needs(agricultural community), thereby providing global
•
Certifications
References
solutions e.g Akili-Agri, which is a digital platform product that is a full digital blockchain for farmers and suppliers to interact.The product is explained on the following link: www.techinnov8.co.za
2019-08 ITIL Version 4 Foundation
Service Management;Guiding Principles; Dimensions of Service Management;ITILService Value System; Continual Improvement;ITIL Practises 2024-09 Huawei Certified Specialist Associate Sales-IP Network(HCSA-IP Network) Available on Request
Contact this candidate