CHARLES DONALD MWAKAPOLA
Nairobi
Summary
Innovative and results-driven Senior RF Engineer with 20+ years of experience in satellite communications, VSAT systems, and fiber optic infrastructure. Proven expertise in project management, network planning, system integration, and technical leadership across East, Central, and Southern Africa.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior RF Engineer
Isat Africa
Nairobi, Kenya
01.2015 - Current
- Design and implementation of teleport infrastructure
- Supervision of VSAT and fiber installations
- RF testing, link budget analysis, training
Senior Engineer & Head of VSAT
SimbaNET (T) Ltd
01.2002 - 12.2014
- Led installations and support across multiple African countries
- Managed system integration and customer support
Telecommunications Engineer
TRITEL GSM
01.1999 - 12.2002
- GSM performance optimization and international roaming setup
Education
BSc. - Electrical Engineering
Makerere University
Skills
- RF & VSAT Systems Engineering
- Fiber Optic Network Design & Testing
- Satellite Communications
- Project Planning & Execution
- Technical Training & Support
- System Integration & Troubleshooting
- Vendor Management & Bid Evaluation
- GSM Network Optimization
Personal Information
- Title: Senior RF & Telecommunications Engineer
- Date of Birth: 26th March 1970
- Nationality: Tanzanian
- Marital Status: Married
Custom
- SimbaNET HUB Earth Stations
- DSNG Uplink Installations across Tanzania
- IDirect Hub - Nigeria
- Interpol VSAT - 6 African nations
- Emergency Satellite Restorations - Seychelles
- ISP Network Setup - Malawi
Timeline
Senior RF Engineer
Isat Africa
01.2015 - Current
Senior Engineer & Head of VSAT
SimbaNET (T) Ltd
01.2002 - 12.2014
Telecommunications Engineer
TRITEL GSM
01.1999 - 12.2002
BSc. - Electrical Engineering
Makerere University