KASONDE CHITALU
Summary
Telecommunications Engineering student with hands-on field operations experience gained through an internship with IHS Towers. Skilled in network assembly and simulation, programmable logic controllers, and field maintenance of Base Transceiver Stations (BTS). Entrepreneurial mindset with a strong interest in continuous learning and networking.
Overview
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Field operations engineer
Lusaka telecoms solutions
Lusaka , Zambia
10.2026 - Current
- Executed site audits to ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards
- Conducted maintenance on generators to maintain operational readiness and prevent downtime
- Enhanced battery performance in equipment to support reliability and functionality
Field Operations Engineer (Intern)
IHS Towers
- Assisted with field operations and site engineering tasks to facilitate project execution.
- Facilitated project execution by assisting with field operations and site engineering tasks.
- Performed field maintenance on Base Transceiver Stations (BTS) to ensure operational efficiency.
- Diagnosed and resolved field faults on base stations, transmission links, and backup generators.
- Coordinated maintenance tasks with vendors and contractors to ensure timely site access.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Telecommunications Engineering
Copperbelt University
Riverside,kitwe 11.2021 - 10.2026
Grade 12 Certificate -
Twashuka Secondary School
Grade 8 Certificate -
Twashuka Secondary School
Skills
- Field maintenance of Base Transceiver Stations (BTS)
- Generator maintenance
- Telecommunications systems
- Network simulation
- Project management
- Leadership and management
- Strong communication skills and leading team teamwork
HOBBIES & INTERESTS
Cooking, Researching, Road runs, Networking
Timeline
Field operations engineer
Lusaka telecoms solutions
10.2026 - Current
Bachelor's Degree - Telecommunications Engineering
Copperbelt University
11.2021 - 10.2026
Field Operations Engineer (Intern)
IHS Towers
Grade 12 Certificate -
Twashuka Secondary School
Grade 8 Certificate -
Twashuka Secondary School