Alex Kyeremateng Botwe
South Lebanon
Summary
A seasoned Telecommunication/IT specialist with over 22 years of experience spanning across Telecommunication Network Design, Implementation Management and Project Management roles in various organizations across the globe
Outstanding Project Management ethics and excellent leadership qualities. A team player and have an excellent approach to solving technically challenged problems.
Successfully managed the design of startup Mobile Telecommunication Networks and implementation of Wireless projects.
Years of rich experience working with different cultures across West Africa and the United Kingdom with unique leadership style and consistency in delivering superior results irrespective of the environment.
A Bachelor’s degree holder in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Ghana amongst other qualifications
Professional Engineer (PE) and a member of the Institution of Engineering and Technology Ghana seeking to be a part of a result oriented, performance focused and fast changing organization with great opportunity for self-development
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head of Network Planning
NATIONAL SIGNALS BUREAU
02.2018 - 01.2024
- Interact with multiple vendors across various technical functional areas to develop cost effective solutions and coordinate with them for successful and ontime delivery of solutions
- Evaluate new technologies and their applicability to NSB service strategy. Responsibilities include work with product vendors to support new LTE products in RAN
- Manage green field projects, collocation projects, prepare and defend technical solutions proposals
- Manage team of Engineers in RAN Design and Planning of LTE , Integrated Video Surveillance Systems and CDMA sites Nationwide.
Implementation Project Manager
ERICSSON
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Managing provision of complete Wi-Fi connectivity using 802.11b/g AP, including site survey report generation and documentation of 731 Bel Air APs, Summit Switches and controllers
- Ensuring that project goals are met, customer expectations are fulfilled and that customer relationship is handled in best possible way
- Establishing project plan baseline; defining project scope, securing necessary resources & plans, and monitoring all activities
- Driving project execution: tracking project activities, monitoring & handling changes, conflicts & escalations
- Handling customer & stakeholder engagement: managing customer relationship by building confidence & trust
- BOM approval from third party contractors
- Managing installation of WMG on SSR 8010, AAA node, WIC and Wi-Fi Manager
- Survey Report and Heat Maps Analysis and Validation
Chief Technical Officer
MOBILE 2i LIMITED
11.2015 - 11.2017
- Identify risks for delivering company’s services including identification of competitive services, opportunities for innovation, and technical hurdles to business success
- Lead strategic planning to achieve business goals by identifying and prioritizing development initiatives and setting timelines for evaluation, development, and deployment of all application services
- Participate as member of senior management team in establishing governance processes of direction and control to ensure that objectives are achieved, risks are managed appropriately and organization’s resources are used responsibly, particularly in areas of software development
- Communicate company’s technology strategy to investors, management, staff, partners, customers, and stakeholders
Senior RNO Consultant
ERICSSON
03.2014 - 12.2014
- Pre and Post Drive Test Analysis, Initial Tuning and Final Tuning of Network Modernization to achieve network KPIs
- Recommendations to Improve overall Network Quality
- Frequency Planning implementation
- Optimized network performance by conducting thorough analysis and implementing targeted solutions.
- Reduced network downtime through proactive monitoring and timely troubleshooting of issues.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by providing expert technical support and addressing their individual needs.
- Knowledge Sharing
Senior RND/Senior RNO Consultant
ERICSSON
11.2013 - 02.2014
- RAN Planning and Design of WCDMA/GSM sites using MapInfo, Atoll, Mentum Cell Planner and TEMS Cell Planner
- RAN Simulations for Network Coverage and Capacity Planning
- Capacity and Coverage analysis and dimensioning and proposing solution to high network utilization
- Radio Capacity Upgrade Plan preparation and implementation using MS Excel
- Optimized network performance by conducting thorough analysis and implementing targeted solutions.
- Reduced network downtime through proactive monitoring and timely troubleshooting of issues.
RND/RNO Manager
AIRTEL COMMUNICATIONS
05.2010 - 08.2013
- Annual Operating Plan(AOP) and CAPEX approval preparation to forecast capacity required in the network using inputs from marketing team
- Lead meetings with Airtel Project team and site co-location partners
- BOQ preparation
- Analysis of network quality and performance
- Customer Complaints Resolution
- Recommendations to improve Network Quality
- SLA Management between Ericsson Ghana and its network partner (Airtel)
- Knowledge Sharing
ASSISTANT MANAGER - RAN PLANNING/OPTIMIZATION
AIRTEL COMMUNICATIONS
05.2010 - 08.2011
- Managing a team of Engineers for all RF activities in the Southern Sector of Ghana
- SLA Management between Airtel Ghana and its network vendors (Ericsson, Infratech)
- BOQ preparation
- AOP and CAPEX approval preparation to forecast capacity required in the network using inputs from marketing team
- Daily network performances monitoring to ensure all KPIs are met
- Leading Weekly meetings with Airtel network deployment Vendor (Ericsson) to ensure all ongoing projects are been executed within their time frames whilst finding solutions to possible constraints and risks
- Lead meetings with Airtel Project team and site co-location partners (ATC, Eaton, Helios) to ensure all proposed co-location projects were implemented
RND/RNO Engineer
AIRTEL COMMUNICATIONS
02.2008 - 05.2010
- Radio Network Design
- Drive test analysis & Initial tuning
- In-building coverage solution design and optimization
- Radio interference investigation using spectrum analyzer.
- Coverage Simulations Generation and analysis with respect to the Radio Network Design
- Node B CE/RNC Capacity Management
- Network Performance Management
- Frequency and Neighbor Planning and Optimization
Sales Manager
SOLUTIONS TEAM INTERNATIONAL
05.2004 - 12.2007
- Managed a team of 25 Sales Consultants in South Yorkshire to deliver sales targets
- Manage Sales Territory
- Conducting training for staff to update them on product knowledge
- Educate customers through in depth explanations and demonstrations
- Increased sales revenue by developing and implementing effective sales strategies.
- Built long-lasting client relationships through excellent customer service and consistent followups.
Telecommunications Engineer
SCANCOM LIMITED
11.1999 - 05.2004
- Nominal Site Planning
- Technical Site Surveys and Validation
- Radio Network and Transmission Design
- Transmission Network Planning and Implementation
- Installation, Integration and Commissioning of Microwave Links and Ericsson Mini-Link C, E and XP4 as well as Ericsson RBS 2000 Series
TELECOMMUNICATION ENGINEER
SCANCOM LIMITED
11.1999 - 05.2002
- Transmission Network Planning and Implementation
- Installation, Integration and Commissioning of Microwave Links and Ericsson Mini-Link C, E and XP4 as well as Ericsson RBS 2000 Series
- Monitoring and Troubleshooting of Transmission Network
- Perform Mini Link Set-up like AM, HOP, SAU, TRAFFIC, through Mini Link Service Manager (MSM)
Perform Mini Link E and Harris microwave antenna alignment. - Parameter configuration of new sites.
- Integration and Commissioning of Ericsson RBS 2000 Series
- O&M- RBS, Microwave, Generator Sets/Power Maintenance
- M/W link Alignment Hops to Hops.
Measuring VSWR and Return Losses with Site Master - Coordinating with the team in installing indoor electrical equipment & outdoor tower works.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering
KWAME NKRUMAH UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
ACCRAHigher National Diploma - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering
ACCRA TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY
ACCRASkills
- Project Management
- Radio Network Planning and Design (LTE/WCDMA/CDMA/GSM)
- Strong Organizational and Communication Skills
- Customer Relationship Building
- IT Proficiency
- MS Office Proficiency
- Multi-tasked
- Dynamic, fast learner and Team Player
- Customer Sales Experience
- Ericsson and Huawei Nodes
TEST EQUIPMENTS AND SOFTWARE PLANNING TOOLS PROFICIENCY
- MOSHELL
- MapInfo
- MENTUM Planet, MENTUM Cell Planner, Atoll, TEMS, OSS, MCOM
- TEMS Investigation
- WINFOIL
- ENIQ
- Secure CRT
- OSS Tools- WNCS, MRR, FOX, FAS, FFAX
- Optima Lite
- Business Objects (Desktop Intelligence)
- Path Loss 40
- Site Master, Spectrum Analyzer, GPS ,BER Tester , Oscilloscope
Accomplishments
- As the Head of Radio Network Planning , I successfully Planned and Designed 498 additional Phase II LTE TDD 450MHz sites for the National Signals Bureau moving the total nationwide network coverage from 20% to 68%
- I successfully lead a team in the implementation of WiFi Network for one of the Nation’s biggest Traditional Universities benefiting 95% of the students population as an Implementation Manager working with Ericsson
- As Snr. RF Design/Optimization Engineer, I lead the team to successfully deliver and maintain the network rollout plan for 595 3G sites of Airtel Ghana Project.
- Designed, deployed and optimized DAS/IBS in high density Office buildings, Airports, shopping malls and 5 star hotels in Ghana
- Successful coordination and completion of co-location project between Airtel Ghana and other mobile operators in Ghana.
- Provided support on project delivery for Ericsson on Airtel Accounts in Ghana, Sierra Leone and Gabon projects.
- Planned and designed sites for Airtel and TiGO/Ericsson Millennium Village Partnership Projects (MVP)
- No. 1 Top Consultant (Saladmaster, UK & Ireland) - June, July, August 2007
- Excellence Award (Solutions Team International, UK) – June 2007
- Top Consultant Sales Award (Solutions Team International, UK) - June 2007
- Won the Employee of The Month Award (SCANCOM LIMITED- MTN) – Oct 2000
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
French
Elementary
Affiliations
INSTITUTION OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY (IET.GH)
Certification
- Certified , Professional Engineer - PE.IET.GH
PROFESSIONAL TRAININGS
Project Management Professional (PMP) (35 Contact Hours)
ERICSSON
Ericsson PROPS-C
LTE/WCDMA/GSM RAN Design, Network Configuration, Performance Management and Optimization, EPC, E2E QoS in EPS, Cell Planning Principles
ASTELLIA
Cigale GPRS, Cigale UMTS, Cigale Roaming,Cigale IU, Abis Surfer, Cigale Core PS – T&A Core PS – T&A OMC 2G/3G
NEC
V – Node s, V – Node and PC – MG
Pasolink NEO Equipment and LCT
DXR
DXR 100 & 700
AIRCOM
Optima Tool User
Timeline
Head of Network Planning
NATIONAL SIGNALS BUREAU
02.2018 - 01.2024
Chief Technical Officer
MOBILE 2i LIMITED
11.2015 - 11.2017
Implementation Project Manager
ERICSSON
01.2015 - 01.2018
Senior RNO Consultant
ERICSSON
03.2014 - 12.2014
Senior RND/Senior RNO Consultant
ERICSSON
11.2013 - 02.2014
RND/RNO Manager
AIRTEL COMMUNICATIONS
05.2010 - 08.2013
ASSISTANT MANAGER - RAN PLANNING/OPTIMIZATION
AIRTEL COMMUNICATIONS
05.2010 - 08.2011
RND/RNO Engineer
AIRTEL COMMUNICATIONS
02.2008 - 05.2010
Sales Manager
SOLUTIONS TEAM INTERNATIONAL
05.2004 - 12.2007
Telecommunications Engineer
SCANCOM LIMITED
11.1999 - 05.2004
TELECOMMUNICATION ENGINEER
SCANCOM LIMITED
11.1999 - 05.2002
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering
KWAME NKRUMAH UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Higher National Diploma - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering
ACCRA TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY
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