As Senior Principal Solution Consultant, my role is
Responsible of the Core ,IP ,Evolved Packet Core transformation and Modernization strategy of LTE network
Leading Overall Packet CORE/IP /MPLS planning
Oversees CORE and IP design, implementation and optimization of ful network.
Technical lead of Core and IP delivery and alignment with SLA
Technical POC for CORE and IP MPLS projects
Knowledge transfer to local staff
Achievements at Airtel Gabon
Setup, maintain and optimize network services Voice, Data, Vas
Achieved cost saving of 175000 $ USD / month
Leading 4G LTE launch Network Services transformation and
by optimizing Opex on international Lease line
modernization in line with Business strategy
and AMCs
Drive a daily meeting KPI IN, VAS, Packet Core, Circuit Core
Successful y Launch 4G LTE services and Data
review with stakeholders for LTE /4G
Migration
Oversee Network Services CAPEX and OPEX
Grew data traffic by 25 by successfully
Solution Architect MBC, MPLS / IP / Packet Core, EPC
upgrading IP /MPLS Network and defining
E2E QOS strategy on CORE nodes
Cross functional relationship management with IT, marketing,
Fol ow up NQI Network Quality Index to
commercial, fraud and revenue assurance, finance, SCM, for Data
ensure compliance with regulatory agency
Voice and Vas services to meet business requirements
Successful y provided ful support and advice
Optimization of international link capacity, LCR Low Cost Routing
on LTE IPRAN design, security and best
Ful control of Network Services Domain Packet Core EPC, IN ,VAS
practices
,CS , MPLS IP
Best Opco in Africa Data Throughput
Responsible for the overal CS CORE, PS CORE, EPC, VAS, IN
rollouts, integration, deployment
Achievements at Airtel Africa
Reporting to Senior Vice President, Network Services
Successful y led CORE Networks Migration
Design, drive, support and align Airtel Africa Networks 17
and conduct audits of Packet Core and IP
countries with HQ Strategy.
MPLS across Africa
Drive and lead Data Solutions Packet Core EPC ,WIFI Solutions and
Setup Performance Management strategy on
IP/MPLS Core Networks transformation across Airtel Africa Opcos
EPC Evolved Packet Core and IP
Oversee design, optimization and implementation of al Packet
Successful y led outsourcing Ericsson to
Core and IP related Nodes in Africa
insourcing Airtel transition of networks
Liaise with MSPs Ericsson, Nokia, Huawei, Alcatel to ensure
services, defining best practices,
delivery project transition
process, performance management
Ensure Network Services in Opcos are compliant with vendor
Successful y drive entire Core migration
Roadmap Software , Hardware , Patch
project from Ericsson to Huawei and whole IP
Oversee Airtel Africa CORE Data Solutions, MPLS networks, WIFI
Networks from Juniper to Huawei, in first time
Solutions deployment, MPBN, Evolved Packet Core
right FTR manner
Advisor of Group CTO and Senior VP NW services
Airtel HQ SPOC and leading deployment of AAPCN Access
Agnostic Packet Core Routers, DNS, Firewal s, Cache, EPG
PGW/SGW, MME across Africa , coordination with Opco teams and
Partners .
Achievements at MTN Congo
Subject Matter Expert Packet and IP/MPLS Core Networks
Design, integrate, optimize, troubleshoot various solutions
Involved during multivendor Packet Core
include MPBN Juniper Router M120, MX, Extreme Switches Black
swap from Ericsson to ZTE
Diamond 8800 Series, Juniper Firewal ISG and SSG , PS Ericsson
Drafting RFP for Core IP/MPLS, MPBN
PCEF , GGSN ,SGSN MME, PS ZTE SGSN Umac , GGSN xGw,
upgrade, MDP PCRF, PCEF, CACHE
eCG, AAA , Wimax , Huawei WASN ,BRAS, AAA, Huawei Firewal s
Successful y support local IT team to have
, Switches IMS Huawei , ENS , SE2600, HSS9820,ATS
hand-on Wimax for provisioning
Conduct regular meeting related to ful IP convergence
Successful y improve competencies of local
strategy Wimax ,IMS, Wifi ,3G ,IP MPLS with vendor ,
engineers on IP and Packet core domain
marketing , top management
Annual award of MTN CONGO knowledge
share
Day by Day O&M activities on Core ,Wimax ,IMS, nodes
Successful y led integration of IMS Solution
Health Check, Investigation Integration and Troubleshooting
and issues escalated from NMC and local Engineers
Daily O&M activities on IP ,Packet Core ,Wimax ,IMS nodes
Provide High level support to local engineers for MPBN , Packet
Switching , Wimax
Perform O&M on Mobily's MPBN/GPRS HSPA+ Network, dimensioned for 10 Million GSM/WCDMA/GPRS subscribers,
with four primary sites and twenty secondary sites
Troubleshoot on Core IP/MPLS/BGP Backbone over Point-to-Point and Point-to-Multipoint SDH OC3 links
Routine Health checks on SGSN R2009 and GGSN J20 of various interfaces Gn, Gi, Gom, Gb over IP and Gp
Conduct full, reliable, and complete acceptance tests of Twelve Juniper Shadow Routers
Update Packet Core Network High Level and Low Level Solution Design HLD/LLD includes Juniper M20
Routers, Juniper GGSN J20 ,Extreme Network Black Diamond Switches, Juniper ISG200 Firewall .
Packet Core Network Audit and Optimization Consultant
Perform end to end audit and optimization involving CGSN, Juniper Netscreen Firewal , Juniper Router, Extreme
Network Switch
ZAIN AIRTEL Accra, Ghana
2nd Line Support
Perform O&M, Audit and Fix the whole MPLS Backbone Network design as per MPBN Ericsson standard
Provide Technical Training and Guidance to OSS/NMC/BSS Locals Engineers the GPRS basics and how to handle
Ericsson MPBN Routers, Switches, Firewal s
Handle Packet Core and MPBN Acceptance Test and Verification with Vendor according to Acceptance Test
Documentation
Integration of 3G Data Solutions Web, MMS ,WAP Gateway, Blackberry , Roaming Gprs , Web to SMS , VPN
Services in MPBN and GPRS nodes to allow
Promoted to Packet Core Network MPBN/GPRS Engineer
Provided necessary support for MPBN/GPRS/EDGE Network under 7 seven subsidiaries in Africa of Atlantique
Telecom Group Moov .
Leading the O&M of GPRS/MPBN, Datacomm IP , and SGSN/GGSN, involved network planning, implementation and
integration.
High level support on MPBN includes Juniper, Cisco, Extreme and Sun equipment.
EQUACOMM PROVIDER, Douala, Cameroon
Preparation of IP network projects, specification arrangement in accordance to Customer orders, equipment and
tech...
Professional Overview
Accomplished professional with over 15 year's experience in IT and Telcom, network integration and optimization
Worked across various countries, and provided leadership for successful planning and implementation of network
development projects and knowledge transfer to local staff
In depth expertise in the launch of 3G and 4G LTE networks, interfaces and protocols and in project implementation,
maintenance, troubleshooting and optimization of Network Services in DATA , IN ,VOICE , VAS, EPC , CS PS CORE ,
IP/MPLS
Expertise in the implementation of strategy and standards and in project execution and control, maintaining quality
and deadlines
Successfully directed teams to create technological solutions and new value-added services ensuring stability,
reliability, and performance and cost optimization.
Skills
Design, Optimization, Transformation, Alignment, Operations Business support for Voice, Vas and Data Services
3G and 4G LTE networks, interfaces and protocols
Good understanding of Packet Core and EPC interfaces Gn,Gi, Gb, Iups/cs ,S6a , S1-u , S1-c , S5/S8 , Sgi , S11 , S10
Hands-on MPLS Technologies L3VPN, VPLS, Q-inQ- L2VPN, LDP, RSVP, Inter-Carriers MPLS , Global MPLS
Strong Knowledge and experience with PCC & IMS Solution and Protocols PCEF , PCRF ,Gy ,Diameter , Gx, eSy, SBC,
HSS,SIP, SRVCC and C SFB
Messaging solution, A2P , P2P SMS FW / Roaming Solution GRX , Steering , IREG, TADIG,
Power UP, Configure and Test MPBN/GPRS /WIMAX/IMS Nodes Juniper/Huawei/Cisco/ZTE/Redback Routers, Huawei
WASN , Ericsson SGSN /MME 2-SASN , PCRF ,GGSN ,PGW ,SGW , ePDGJuniper /Cisco /Huawei Firewal s, Cisco ,Huawei
and Extreme Networks Switches
IP Transport Backbone Technology and Solution BGP/MPLS, IP VPN L2/L3, IS-IS and E-IBGP .
Security Technologies VPN L2TP, IPSEC, GRE; ACS, CBAC, AuthProxy, AAA with advanced knowledge in Firewal
platforms Juniper Netscreen 204.208/ SSG 2000, Cisco Fortinet Fortigate 100,200A
Router Platforms Juniper M/T Series , Redback SmartEdge 800/1200 Cisco 28XX, 38XX, 72XX and very good skil s
of Switching Platforms and Solutions Extreme Networks Black Diamond 8800 Series, Summit 48SI, and Cisco Catalyst
29XX,37XX; Vlan, STP,EAPS, VTP, Inter-Vlan routing.
IP Networking, routing and redundancy protocols BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, VRRP, NSRP, HSRP
UNIX systems Sun Solaris, Linux. Management Syslogs Servers, SNMP, Netflow, Cisco LAN Manager