Field Operations Project Management

JAMES ANTHONY

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

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SKILLS

Technical Skills: Network Design (LAN/WAN) Data Analysis Microsoft Package Internet Protocol Address

(IP) Planning and Designing Project Management Budgeting Risk Management Operation Maintenance Transport and Routing Protocol MPLS and Segment routing protocol. Soft Skills: Strategic Planning Client Relationship Management Problem-Solving Communication Time Management.

EDUCATION

COVENTRY UNIVERSITY SEP. 2010- DEC. 2011

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION IN LOGISTIC MANAGEMENT UNIVERSITY OF DAR ES SALAAM SEP. 2000-NOV. 2004

COMPUTER ENGINEERING

WORK EXPERIENCE

AIRTEL TANZANIA PLC. 2019 – Present Service

Delivery (IP Core/ IPRAN)

● Led the planning and implementation of IP Core and IPRAN projects across multiple regions, including successful modernization of TDM sites into a Single RAN (SRAN).

● Supervised field operations with a focus on quality control, ensuring high standards in the installation and maintenance of 2G/3G transmission components.

● Diagnosed and troubleshot network issues, consistently meeting agreed MTTR and minimizing penalties for service interruptions.

● Managed a team of engineers, fostering collaboration and ensuring efficient project execution. NOKIA SOLUTIONS AND NETWORKS 2010 – 2019 Senior

Access Network Support Engineer Field Operations Engineer Transmission Engineer

● Executed the installation and software upgrades for Juniper MX Series routers and Extreme Switches, enhancing network performance and reliability.

● Coordinated the regional rollout of over 250 BTS and three BSCs, utilizing multi-vendor technologies

(Huawei, Nokia, Ericsson).

● Conducted thorough civil site audits prior to RF installations, overseeing the integration of outdoor and indoor systems.

● Played a key role in the introduction of IPRAN nodes in Dar es Salaam and Arusha, contributing to significant improvements in network efficiency.

● Managed field operations, ensuring effective maintenance of both active and passive 2G/3G components.

● Acted as the team lead for various task forces, investigating and rectifying QoS issues and conducting power audits.

● Oversaw the relocation of critical network components, ensuring minimal disruption to services. CELTEL/ZAIN TANZANIA 2007 – 2010 Field

Operation Engineer BSS Engineer (O&M) NOC & OSS Engineer

● Focused on the planning and installation of transmission networks, enhancing service quality and reliability.

● Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement efficient network configurations and maintain operational excellence.

● Analysed daily network performance reports, providing actionable insights to improve overall service delivery and KPIs.

INTERNATIONAL RESCUE COMMITTEE 2004 – 2006

IT/Logistic Officer

Focused on planning and availability of network and it’s accessories like printers scanner.

Create new user in directory and training them security and good use it

Oversee fleet management, ledger record.

CERTIFICATION

UNIX AND LINUX TRAINING AWS Practitioner YANMAR ENGINE MAINTENANCE COURSE OSHA SCREENING FALL ARREST TRAINING NOKIA SRTIF AND SRT4A -O&M ERICSSON MINILINK E, HC, TN

-O&M

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