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AYOTUNDE TETE BARRIGAH

Summary

A confident and reliable IT/Technical Support Engineer/Leader with 14years practical telecommunication experience working on GSM/UMTS/LTE/5G and packet network architecture. Implementation, administration, and high-level support. Good understanding of project and SLA management, possessing proven ability to administer and control operation. Configuration and maintenance of computer-based information systems as well as having an eye for detail. Able to multi-task under pressure, an excellent communicator who can relate well with people at all levels and has the flexibility of leading a Team, working as part of a team and on my own.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Field Technician II

Endeavor wireless
Corpus Christi, Texas
10.2024 - Current

• Teleworks material pickup
• Recommissioning and Integration of Nokia LTE and 5G Mix-mode
• L2500 Shutdown and Breaker removed
• Reconfiguration of Sync chain
• Speed test on new technologies
• Manage Forward/Reverse Logistics reporting in AIMPLUS.
• Ability to read, identify and change site configuration according to plans or drawing {RFSD}

Field Technician II / Field Engineer

VERIZON SNAP
Tennessee
06.2021 - 11.2023
  • Company Overview: Samsung/Telworldsolutions
  • Installation and commissioning of Samsung CDU30 / FSU20 / Vdu
  • Migration and commissioning of small cell
  • Decommissioning of Nokia FSM-4
  • MMU Audit
  • Taking very clear close out pictures
  • Troubleshooting Alarms
  • Proficient in IOP Ticketing system Administration
  • Extensive knowledge of CBRS deployment and RF engineering Principles
  • Hands-on experience with Samsung USM administration and network security practices
  • Strong analytical and Problem-solving skills
  • Excellent Communication and teamwork abilities
  • Samsung/Telworldsolutions

Field Technician II

GTA DISH NETWORK
Oklahoma, Arkansas
04.2022 - 08.2022
  • Installation, Commissioning and Integration of CRS - Ciena and NOKIA IXRe on site
  • Collaboratively work with Cross-functional Teams (Cisco/Ciena/Nokia IXRe) toward network issue resolutions
  • Deployment of Nokia IP routers (7210, IXR-exx, 7750-SRa8) Integration and cut-over over Ciena CRS
  • Ciena Installation to feed the BH for Nokia IXRe
  • Familiar with testing protocols to include transport, RF, and full base-station turn up, commissioning and validation testing
  • Experience troubleshooting antenna systems from transmitter to antenna using tools like spectrum analyzer
  • Performing optimization, troubleshooting and maintenance of base station equipment, radio transmitters and fiber network gear and test equipment
  • Testing the fiber network and integrating network hardware to bring new products on-air and improve customer experience
  • Evaluating network coverage to find gaps, making recommendations to improve coverage and helping to implement those recommendations
  • Expertise in PIM/VSWR/MIMO/RET including knowledge of fiber and LTE remote radio heads
  • FE will be responsible to configure the CSR at the site
  • FE will be responsible for cabinet inspection to ensure there is no post-construction issue on the site
  • FE will validate the breaker placement; GPS cable is connected and backhaul fiber is connected
  • Verify Antenna positions to confirm azimuth and abnormal tilts, color placement etc
  • FE will be responsible for single site verification to ensure there is no VSWR/PIM/RET/ swap issue using EXFO tool
  • FE will ensure fiber connections are configured correctly at the site and at the LDC
  • Also, test it using the EXFO, OTDR, fiberscope tool

Field Technician II / Tester

Empire Engineering
New Jersey
03.2021 - 06.2021
  • Company Overview: T-Mobile Nokia Anchor Project
  • Pre-commissioning and Material Checklist
  • Commissioning, and Integration Nokia LTE and 5G N600 and N2500 Anchor
  • Reconfiguration of L600, L700, L1900, L2100, AWS3, UMTS and GSM
  • Upgrade and sync FSMF, ESMB on SRAN and eSRAN Sites
  • CSR upgrade, 7250 IXR-e router Configuration and backhaul connections
  • Installation, Commissioning and Integration of CRS - Ciena and NOKIA IXRe on site
  • Collaboratively work with Cross-functional Teams (Cisco/Ciena/Nokia IXRe) toward network issue resolutions
  • Deployment of Nokia IP routers (7210, IXR-exx, 7750-SRa8) Integration and cut-over over Ciena CRS
  • Ciena Installation to feed the BH for Nokia IXRe
  • E911 Call test and speed test on both existing and new technologies
  • Ability to read, identify and change site configurations according to plans or drawings
  • T-Mobile Nokia Anchor Project

Field Technician II / Tester

T-Mobile Nokia / Ericsson
El Paso, New Mexico
08.2020 - 03.2021
  • Company Overview: Empire Engineering Service
  • Power upgrade and sub rack exchange
  • Installation of PDU, PSU, PCU and BFU for upgrades
  • Installation and configuration of IXRE router
  • Integration using the ECI box and uploading of the appropriate script via the mobile device
  • Reconfiguration of the SCU 09 01
  • Installation, commissioning, and integration of baseband 6648
  • L600, L700, L1900, L2100, Anchor and 5g Installation, Integration, Call testing and Cop
  • Installation, commissioning, and integration of Ericsson Baseband 6630
  • Call testing on LTE/5G
  • Testing and troubleshooting continuity of fiber optic networks
  • New Site Builds {NSB}, installation, integration, testing, transport, alarm, power, ground, SIAD and Green Light Test {GLT}
  • Ability to read, identify and change site configurations according to RFDS
  • Empire Engineering Service

Field Technician III (G.T.A)

ERICSSON
, Colorado
02.2019 - 05.2020
  • Company Overview: Colorado Market
  • Making of power and logging of powers cables to the power-bay
  • Making of RF CABLES (Fixing of compatible head on the RF Cable)
  • Locking connectors on the RF Cable using the compatible GMC tools
  • Decommissioning of Alcatel ENB or Nokia RRH Radio
  • Sweeping of the RF jumper cables
  • Pimm of RF Jumper cables / Fiber test
  • Mounting of 4449 Ericsson radios
  • Troubleshooting to make sure there is no visual problem
  • Colorado Market

Field Technician II

SAMSUNG
Minnesota
08.2018 - 12.2018
  • Company Overview: NextGen/Samsung (Sprint Project)
  • Removal of FDD and TDD
  • Logging into SPMS app to scan equipment
  • Installation, migrating and commissioning of CDU30
  • E911 call testing
  • Cleaning of fiber
  • Loading of ENV files
  • Troubleshooting of CDMA (3G) to make sure it takes traffic
  • Side working and accessing of site prior to night migration
  • Assembling and migrating of Expansion cabinet
  • Filling and computing of Access tracker sheet
  • Proficient in IOP Ticketing system Administration
  • Extensive knowledge of CBRS deployment and RF engineering Principles
  • Hands-on experience with Samsung USM administration and network security practices
  • Strong analytical and Problem-solving skills
  • Excellent Communication and teamwork abilities
  • Send of close out pictures of each site migrated
  • NextGen/Samsung (Sprint Project)

Field Integrator Engineer

NOKIA
05.2007 - 05.2017
  • Online Nokia Airscale Training (understand the overview of the Nokia Airscale , SMM Equipment)
  • NEA testing, PSAP call testing, Volte testing and Live E911 call testing
  • Commissioning and Integration of Alcatel-Lucent 9370 RNC with Core Network for Voice and Data traffic
  • Migration and Upgrade of Ericsson RNC from Ethernet TDM to fiber on Alcatel-Lucent 7705 Service Routers
  • Migration of Ericsson RNC from Huawei Routers to Alcatel-Lucent 77xx Routers during Maintenance Window
  • Commissioning and Integration of Alcatel-Lucent 9926 BBU (eNodeBs) with Eccm
  • Commissioning and Integration of Alcatel-Lucent 5060 WCS (MSC) /Media-gateway
  • Commissioning and Integration of Alcatel-Lucent 8650 SDM/HSS/HLR
  • Software Upgrade/Patch Soft-Switches (MSC)/Media-Gateway and HSS/HLR
  • Provisioning of subscribers on the HSS/HLR and Subscribers Administration
  • Alcatel-Lucent 8650SDM extension project adding more FE and DB (Globacom Project)
  • Acceptance Test with customer on Commissioned HLR/SDM, Soft-Switches (MSC) and RNC
  • Provisioning and Administration of subscribers on the ALU HSS/HLR Database, MSC and RNC
  • Patch Upgrade on different software level on ALU 8650 SDM/HLR, MSC and RNC with a validated MOP
  • Operation and Administration of ALU 8650SDM, MSC and RNC GUI interface
  • Working with Optimization team to analyze network improvement after RNC migration
  • Interface with customer after each upgrade and give reports on improvement of upgrades
  • Understanding of LTE Architecture (HSS, MME, SGW, PGW)

Education

B.Sc. - Economic

Ambrose Alli university
EDO State
08-2004

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Quality Management
  • Problem Solving
  • Analytical Skills
  • Quick Learner
  • System upgrades
  • Network connectivity
  • Technical support
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Hardware and software installation
  • Performance optimization
  • Interpersonal and written communication
  • Diagnostic testing
  • System configuration
  • Equipment installation
  • [Software] expertise
  • System design
  • Project management
  • Instrumentation configuration
  • Cable pulling

Certification

  • HSE HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT, 10/01/10
  • OSHA 10 CERTIFICATE, 01/01/19
  • RF SAFETY CERTIFICATE, 01/01/19
  • CPR/AED/FIRST AID, 01/01/19
  • NOKIA AIRSCALE MACRO BTS BBU RRH INTEGRATION PROCESS ID:146350026, 01/01/19
  • NOKIA CDMA BBU RRH ON SITE INTEGRATION PROCESS ID:146350026, 01/01/19
  • SAMSUNG LTE CDU 30 ONSITE INTEGRATION PROCESS ID:14630021, 01/01/19
  • ERICSSON LTE ON COMMISSIONING AND INTEGRATION ID:146350019, 01/01/19
  • ERICSSON 2.5 TDD ONSITE INTEGRATION ID:146350018, 01/01/19
  • SAMSUNG LTE TDD eNB ONSITE INTEGRATION ID: 146350017, 01/01/19
  • SAMSUNG FDD eNB ONSITE INTEGRATION PROCESS ID:146350014, 01/01/19
  • ERICSSON CDMA ON-SITE COMMISSIONING ID:146350012, 01/01/19
  • SAMSUNG CDMA BTS ONSITE INTEGRATION PROCESS ID:146350011, 01/01/19
  • MACRO COMMISSIONING AND INTEGRATION ID:146350002, 01/01/19
  • License 1 NTMO Commissioning & Integration | MN01141-E-2410, 01/01/24
  • License 0 - GSD Deploy Exam for Crew Members NAM MN-S-210001-E-01, 01/01/24
  • Nokia Integration Training - (IXR-e & Ciena Included), 01/01/24

Timeline

Field Technician II

Endeavor wireless
10.2024 - Current

Field Technician II

GTA DISH NETWORK
04.2022 - 08.2022

Field Technician II / Field Engineer

VERIZON SNAP
06.2021 - 11.2023

Field Technician II / Tester

Empire Engineering
03.2021 - 06.2021

Field Technician II / Tester

T-Mobile Nokia / Ericsson
08.2020 - 03.2021

Field Technician III (G.T.A)

ERICSSON
02.2019 - 05.2020

Field Technician II

SAMSUNG
08.2018 - 12.2018

Field Integrator Engineer

NOKIA
05.2007 - 05.2017

B.Sc. - Economic

Ambrose Alli university
AYOTUNDE TETE BARRIGAH