DEMMY OLARINDE

• Maintained operational integrity of country-wide fiber network, achieving 98.8% uptime and network availability.
• Oversaw end-to-end network deployment processes, from site selection and permitting to construction and commissioning.
• Oversaw nationwide telecom fiber ducting installation services, fiber to the home, cabling, and fiber optic rollout within budget and schedule.
• Led the development of Construction Drawings (CDs) and As-Built documents for all projects.
• Led the development of project Scope of Work (SOW), project cost estimating, competitively bid projects, and vendor selection/qualification.
• Responsible for a team of senior managers and managers fostering a collaborative work environment for managing projects through project close-out and customer acceptance.
• Ensure network quality and adherence to protocols by interpreting design documentation, including blueprints and network specifications.
• Monitored project progress, tracked key performance indicators, and provided regular updates to stakeholders.

Key Achievements

• Developed and executed strategic plans for deploying over 50,000 km of metro and backbone fiber across Nigeria, achieving 95% coverage and generating over $5 billion in revenue over 10 years.
• Achieved project milestones within expected timeframes, contributing to organizational success.
• Enhanced last-mile connectivity for enterprise customers, leading to a 90% increase in customer satisfaction.
• Negotiated with government agencies to secure right-of-way (ROW) for nationwide infrastructure deployment, achieving 90% successful agreements.

• Managed project planning, execution, monitoring, and closure, ensuring adherence to scope and budgetary constraints, with 95% of projects completed within budget.
• Managed program implementation through effective project planning and stakeholder communication.
• Managed and evaluated assigned workforce, ensuring the delivery of high-quality services.
• Planned budget management, contract change orders, monthly project invoicing, and financial projections.
• Maintained project documentation and control, including submittals, RFIs, and meeting minutes.

Key Achievements

• Led the implementation of various initiatives, including 3G rollout, optic fiber deployment, copper network expansion, and core network enhancements across multiple regions.
• Mitigated project risks, implementing response strategies that reduced delays by 25%.
• Ensured service excellence and customer satisfaction in last-mile connectivity operations.

• Launched Colocation and Managed Services, capturing a 30% market share in Cote D'Ivoire.
• Developed and executed strategic plans, driving market penetration growth by 25%.
• Managed daily operations and formulated business strategies, achieving a 20% increase in revenue.
• Coordinated a multi-country telecommunications expansion project, which added 2 million new subscribers and increased annual revenue by 12%.
• Launched a profitability analysis initiative that identified low-performing projects, reallocating resources to drive an overall profit increase of 8%.
• Championed a collaborative project development approach with third-party vendors, enhancing the product mix and improving market responsiveness.
• Analyzed customer requirements and delivered customized solutions, resulting in a 35% rise in new accounts and $100 million in revenue over 2 years

• Managed supply chain logistics, stores, and warehousing operations
• Managed project execution, achieving an improvement in delivery times.
• Ensured compliance with engineering design standards, enhancing network reliability.
• Implemented stringent safety protocols, reducing workplace incidents.
• Directed quality assurance efforts, reducing project defects and increasing profit margins significantly.
• Streamlined operations for a series of infrastructure projects, culminating in the early completion of a city transit system valued at $50 million.
• Instituted financial control measures that ensured a continuous increase in ROIs by 10% annually across all projects.

• Managed E911 Customer Provisioning across all business units, including Broadband, Wireless, Digital Link, and Local Network Services, ensuring timely and accurate entry of customer information into ALI database.
• Identified and implemented new processes and technology changes impacting AT&T's E911 services/products, supporting network deployment, operations, and systems requirements.
• Assisted in planning, implementing, and optimizing E911 wireless network deployment, including database design and impact analysis on CAD, mapping, and RMS capabilities.
• Provided engineering services and project management functions to audit and optimize TDMA/GSM technology, ensuring engineers were trained on technical issues and data analysis.
• Led AT&T's E911 contract negotiation with vendors, managed contract compliance and provided administrative support in project management, database maintenance, and network trouble resolution.
• Contributed to planning Phases 1 & 2 by defining ALI accuracy and reliability standards, establishing upload and reload of the Master Street Address Guide (MSAG), and coordinating with the 911 Network team on trunk planning and design capacity engineering.

• Managed and coordinated end-to-end circuit design and delivery dates, ensuring equipment compatibility and network interfaces.
• Coordinated internal resources and third-party vendors for seamless project execution.
• Reduced E911 backlog and errors influx from Intrado (formerly SCC).
• Managed Move, Add, Change, and Disconnection (MACD) of 911 lines and customer conversions from INP to LNP.
• Oversaw technical leads to provision and implement E911 customer order