Paul Kamuti Numbi
Mumba Kapumpa Road, Chalala, Lusaka
Summary
Results-driven Implementation Professional committed to reengineering and delivering consistent and strategic end-to-end business process solutions. Analytical professional well-versed in coordinating and prioritizing project tasks, managing timelines and maintaining project plans to communicate status to clients and senior management. Offering over 10 years of vast experience operating & maintaining electrical, mechanical & telecommunications systems. Communicative leader with proven track record of proactively identifying and resolving problems with creative solutions.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Implementation & Quality Assurance Manager
NETEL (NUKAP Elect. Telecoms. Eng. Ltd.) Contractors & consultants
01.2016 - Current
- Conduct site survey for installations of Digital Mobile Radios (HF) under Ministry of Home Affairs (GRZ) Safe City Project for Poly Technologies & Hytera Communications Corporation, China
- Carryout earth resistance tests on selected sites and improve resistance where required
- Design and fabricate antenna (brackets) assembly for the HF equipment
- Plan and supervise the construction of plinths/slabs for equipment installations on sites
- Design and sizing of hybrid power solutions (solar and deep cycle battery banks)
- Supervision and installation of Base Transceiver Stations (BTS), Mobile Switching Office (MSO) stations and HF Repeater stations
- Debugging and commissioning of HF communications equipment
- Conduct acceptance tests for the Safe-City HF Network on behalf of Haigr Communications of China
- Installation and integration of LTE equipment (upgrading of ZTE 2G to 4G) on the ZAMTEL Radio Access Networks (RAN), works for ZAMTEL on a 1-year framework agreement
- Installations and integration of (Huawei’s) LTE equipment for MTN Network upgrade on behalf of Talkpool Communications
- The scope of works involves;
- Installation, aligning and configuration of RTN (900 series) Microwave radio links
- Installation of 2G/3G and LTE Base stations and antenna subsystem (for Radio Network Access)
- Supervision and implementation of last mile optic fibre cable (OFC) installations for ZAMTEL, ensuring that all OFC standards pertaining to losses per joint (splice) as well degradation per kilometer are met.
Mobile Network Operations Manager/Teamlead
ZAMTEL
01.2015 - 01.2016
- North (C/belt, N/W, Luapula, Northern/Muchinga), ZAMTEL, Administered & reviewed routine maintenance schedules/reports and daily operations to ensure that network performance KPI’s are adhered to by field staff thereby lowering fault occurrence and ensuring life system resilience/longevity through a robust preventive maintenance
- Policy and process formulation of inter-section ways of working aimed at standardizing approach to work in order to improve ownership and operational efficiency:
- Timely provisioning of operational and human resources development in order to enhance operational effectiveness
- Timely fault response and resolution in order to keep network availability at industry acceptable levels and in line with corporate objectives
- Managed and planned mobile network operations Opex budget input process and subsequent monitoring of the OPEX budget adherence during execution
- Managed staff development through multi-skilling via training and coaching on relevant network equipment/test gear in order to reduce interdependence
- Designed new operational processes to achieve effective coordination and measurement of individual and team effort as well as conduct detailed process inspections to ascertain compliance levels
- Conducted detailed review and analysis of all operational processes, in order to identify gaps and recommend or suggest changes
- Generated and implemented job descriptions/score cards suitable for the section with related KPI’s and KPAs in order to measure individual staff performances and contribution to the organization.
Change Manager
ZAMTEL
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Responsible for streamlined and centralized management of all ZAMTEL network operations to ensure domain adherence to processes and procedures for smooth network performance duties comprised of (not limited) the following;
- Strived to ensured that all network redundancy systems were active and operational in order to guarantee network resilience
- Systems (microwave/fibre transmission network) health status checks, analyzed reports in order to ensure conformity to benchmarks and recommended action plans for non-compliant links to respective domains
- Managed and participated in the drafting and development of domain strategic plans and job descriptions (JD’s) to sharpen overall and individual contribution staff participation
- Conducted network risk analysis based on network performance trends captured in reports such as performance statistics from network quality assurance-NQA, audit reports, monitoring tools (such as Solar winds/Z Smart) from the Network Operations/Monitoring Centre (NOC/NMO)
- Formulated and delegated action/escalation plans to specialized personnel and tracked the implementation thereof in conjunction with the operations teams during a crisis
- Organized crisis and post crisis meetings for quick and strategic approach to fault/problem resolution and subsequently carry root cause analyses-RCA
- Generated routine domain (all network) performance reports using Excel (Pivot tables, Graphs and Charts etc.) for management consumption
- Managed the development and enhancement of new and existing domain processes and procedure frameworks with service level agreements (SLA, intra-domain) to curb negative network trends/events ensuring that processes and procedures are adhered to by operations staff using root cause analysis (RCA) feedback reports
- Managed customer escalations and managed adhoc teams for complaint resolutions
- Managed equipment sourcing and tracking of delivery with procurement for all technical domains
- Managed KPI adherence for existing and new equipment deployments and impact assessment for all network changes and modifications.
Senior Engineer Mobile Operations
ZAMTEL
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Responsible for smooth mobile network operations by continuously ensuring that network maintenance plans are carried out timely and providing solutions to ensure key network performance KPI’s are met in order to add value and optimize network performance
- Derived/developed and implemented preventive, routine and corrective maintenance parameters/benchmarks (key performance indicators) and ensure that all maintenance activities are carried out religiously and on in time
- Formulated daily tasks and delegated to team leads and tracked progression in execution by way of excel trackers
- Provide support (technical, resources etc.) to field teams to ensure smooth network performance by reducing mean time to repair(MTTR) in times of faults
- Monitor and provide supervision to vendors as they provide support to avoid network faults due to human error, act as liaison between ZAMTEL and vendor support team
- Conduct provisional acceptance tests (PATs) paying keen attention to adherence to technical specification as stipulated in the
- Plan and supervise mobile network expansion projects such as transmission link (optic & microwave) for both backhaul and backbone links as well as in house relocations of access network sites to increase and enhance network coverage
- Plan, supervise and provide support for legacy equipment decommissioning and migration of such traffic to more resilient and robust transmission links
- Ensuring availability of critical test equipment and ensure smooth and optimal performance of such test gear
- (Power meters (optical/microwave), Optical Time Domain reflectometer, OTDR, light sources, visual fault locators, Fibre splicing machines, spectrum analysers, SDH/TDM tester)
- Initiating requests for purchase (RFP) with procurement chain for all necessary equipment/tools, safety gear for field personnel as well as making follow ups within the system procurement
- Conduct performance appraisals for all field staff and recommend/conduct and spearhead in house/external training where gaps are established based on the performance appraisal
- Initiate investigations into all negative trends on the network and prepare incidental (root cause analysis-RCA), periodic and adhoc reports on network events such as revenue loss reports for the purpose of claims for senior management
- (e.g
- An impact analysis on revenue following third party damage to transmission infrastructure)
- Extract, process and deliver consolidated network operation reports for mobile network's IP Network domains as scheduled and also support the entire organization by preparing and delivering all required ad-hoc reports related to network operational performance
Transmission Engineer Operations
ZAMTEL
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Responsible for end to end transmission network availability for assured corporate revenue target security and quality customer experience and value for money
- Participated in formulating maintenance plans and execution of the plans routinely (preventive and corrective maintenance)
- Established new transmission links using planning tools in emergency situations and sharing new link parameters with planning teams for record purposes
- Installed, operated, maintained and monitored various transmission equipment from Earth Station (satellite communication), microwave radios (back bone and spar routes) and Optic fibre links (metro as well as backbones
- Collaborated with Network Operations Centre/Network Management Centre and Vendor support teams to localize/troubleshoot network faults for quick service restoration
- Coordinated teams on national transmission links (microwave/fibre) health checks and rectification projects for network quality improvement
- Used test tools/gear to ensure that system operational parameters (such as signal strength, frequency, interference) remain within the benchmarked levels according to equipment design specifications
- Kept inventory of repair stocks and promptly prepared replacements for defective devices and arranged for repairs of defective devices with respective vendors
- Prepared work schedules/daily activities for teams and reviewed all job cards at close of business and conducted quarterly performance appraisals for field teams
- Carried out configurations for new routes and new equipment and created database for all configurations on all Transmission systems, SDH and Optical Network
- Carried out Satellite System Operation Guide (SSOG) link set up on satellite links on both Indian Ocean Regions (IOR) and Atlantic Ocean Region (AOR) satellites for Intelsat
- Supported ZNBC on their outside broadcasting duties both domestic and international
- Provided inputs into OPEX budgets as well subsequent budget implementation
Education
Diploma - Industrial Electronics
Copperbelt University
Kitwe, Copperbelt, Zambia07.1999
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical/Electronics(Major:Telecommunications)
Copperbelt University
Kitwe, Copperbelt, Zambia07.2010
Master of Engineering - Telecommunications Systems
University of Zambia
Lusaka, Zambia2024
Skills
- Clear communicator both verbal & written devoid of ambiguity
- Organized information/data management for ease of retrieval
- Strategic Planning & Execution of tasks
- Adept in work/task/time break down and delegation
- Adept in client/vendor relations management
- Adept in Judgement & decision making in various scenarios with limited resources
- Possess strong leadership acumen and emotional intelligence to resolve team disputes and maintain strong working relationships with both peers and superiors
- Adept in active/passive equipment installation, commissioning & methodical troubleshooting
Accomplishments
Systems Trainings
· Node B and RNC for WCDMA (ZTE and Huawei)
· DWDM system
· CISCO Networking Foundation
Affiliations
Professional Affiliations:
Member (paid up):Engineering Institute of Zambia-EIZ
Member (paid up):Engineering Registration Board-ERB
Hobbies
- Enjoy occasional excurtions with family and friends
- Enjoy out door braii with friends
- Enjoy playing & watching football and working out
- Keen follower of development in the world of green energy
- Enjoy appraising myself on modern trends is medical & ICT milestones developments
Additional Information
1. Dr. Simon Tembo (AU, Japan), M. Eng. (UEC, Japan), B. Eng. (UNZA), MIEEE, MEIZ, REng
Assistant Dean Postgraduate-School of Engineering University of Zambia
Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Great East Road Campus, P.O. box 32379
Lusaka
Mobile: +26091 003 326
Email: simon.tembo@unza.zm/ simon.tembo06@gmail.com
2. Dr. Charles Lubobya
A/HOD Electrical Department, University of Zambia
Great East Campus
Mobile: +260 955 883 480
3. Edward K. Chiteta
Project Manager
Safe City Project, Ministry of Home Affairs
Mobile : 0977 854 234
4.Zhang
Project Manager, Digital Mobile Radio-DMR
Ministry of Home Affairs & Internal Security, Zambia
Poly Technologies
+8613911599633
5. Mike Tombo
Senior Manager, Projects Implementations, ZAMTEL
Mobile: 0950 004 468
Email: Mike.Tombo@zamtel.co.zm
6.Mr. Alick Gao
Hytera Communications Corp. China
Poly Technologies/Ministry of Home Affaires, Digital Mobile Radio-DMR Project
Mobile: 0979 645 385/+86 158 1866 0207
Email: alick.gao@hytera.com
Deputy Project Manager, Safe City Project (Digital Mobile Radio-DMR)
Ministry of Home Affairs
Mobile: 0969 568 179
Timeline
Project Implementation & Quality Assurance Manager
NETEL (NUKAP Elect. Telecoms. Eng. Ltd.) Contractors & consultants
01.2016 - Current
Mobile Network Operations Manager/Teamlead
ZAMTEL
01.2015 - 01.2016
Change Manager
ZAMTEL
01.2014 - 01.2015
Senior Engineer Mobile Operations
ZAMTEL
01.2012 - 01.2015
Transmission Engineer Operations
ZAMTEL
01.2010 - 01.2012
Diploma - Industrial Electronics
Copperbelt University
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical/Electronics(Major:Telecommunications)
Copperbelt University
Master of Engineering - Telecommunications Systems
University of Zambia
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