JOY SELASI AGBESI
Athens,United States
Summary
Dedicated and results-driven Optical Network Engineer with over nine years of hands-on experience in the comprehensive lifecycle management of optical networks. Proven expertise in meticulously planning, designing, implementing, and managing optical network infrastructure. Known for problem-solving prowess and providing strategic leadership to drive the successful execution of complex optical network projects. A forward-thinking professional committed to staying abreast of industry trends and implementing innovative solutions to propel network capabilities. Ready to bring a wealth of technical acumen and a track record of excellence to contribute to the success of future endeavors.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Laboratory Assistant
Ohio University
Athens, OH
09.2023 - Current
- Involve in troubleshooting network traffic and its diagnosis using tools like ping, traceroute, Wireshark, TCP dump and Linux operating system servers
- Design and implement IP-based networks (TCP/IP, LAN & WAN), and established basic network infrastructure such DHCP, DNS, security, and firewalls
- Assist students in analysing, configuring, troubleshooting, and resolving technical issues in routing (RIP, IS-IS, BGP, EIGRP, OSPF), VOIP, SIP, IP network planning and wireless communication
- Assist students in setting up, managing, and troubleshooting campus wireless network issues
- Set up network elements such as switches, routers, DHCP servers, DNS servers and firewalls, VoIP devices.
Optical Network Consultant
MTN
01.2022 - Current
- Manage, lead, and provide engineering technical support for optical networks & IP projects from Kick-off to project delivery and handover
- Manage and supervise implementation of an ongoing 400G OTN Backbone Capacity expansion for IP-CORE upgrade which is the first of its kind in Ghana
- Lead in the technical validation of optical transport network designs, plans, POCs and other network solutions from the design team
- Engage OEMs in network product evaluation and solution proposal overview in line with MTN Ghana’s strategies objectives of an all-IP Network
- Provide hands on project management expertise during the analysis, planning, deployment, integration, migration, and handover of transport network projects
- Identify areas of potential project risk and drive mitigation plan as the subject matter experts within the Optical and IP network domain
- Review Transport network Work orders (WO) and provide critical input for consideration by the change control board before WO approval
- Manage optical network engineering design sign off, technical site survey, RoW acquisition, fiber build processes and approvals
- Work with Procurement to track contracting, PO issuance, material acquisition and capitalization of fiber OSP/ISP works implementation
- Interact with project sponsors, technical managers, and vendors to define and deliver on project scope and goals.
Technical - Lead
HUAWEI, WEST AFRICA DELIVERY SERVICES
01.2020 - 12.2021
- Developed and oversaw strategic 100G OTN/DWDM rollout for MTN Ghana, Orange Sierra Leone, Vodafone, and Airtel optical network projects, aligning with Huawei’s organizational goals while in sync as well with our customer’s goals
- Planned and Expanded Phase-2 of Sierra Leone’s National OTN/IP Backbone Network spanning over 870km
- Planned and Implemented 50GE Capacity expansion on Orange Sierra Leone backhaul network
- Designed Phase-2 of MTN Liberia’s OTN/IP Nationwide Backbone network
- Evaluated the technical feasibility of projects by collaborating with internal sales teams and customer Planning and Sourcing teams during the bidding phase
- Led and supervised the planning and design of optical networks, considering factors such as Robust Mesh topology, network redundancy and capacity requirements, and future growth projections
- Evaluated and selected appropriate optical/IP technologies (DWDM, SNCP, OSPF, MPLS) and equipment (OSN, ASBR, PE) ensuring compatibility with customer existing infrastructure and alignment with business objectives
- Led the design and implementation of over 250 Enterprise, 2G, 3G, and 4G service solutions over the IP/MPLS networks nationwide across MTN, Vodafone and Airtel networks
- Managed multi-million-dollar budget for optical network engineering projects, optimizing resource allocation and cost-effectiveness on MTN, Vodafone, Orange SL and Airtel Project rollout
- Ensured adherence to industry standards and regulatory compliance in optical network design and implementation for our customers (MTN, Vodafone, Orange SL and Airtel)
Network Solution Architect
MTN PROJECT
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Designed and Implemented Nationwide 100G OTN/DWDM Capacity Upgrade on MTN’s Backhaul for IP-CORE upgrade across 85 PoP Sites
- Planned and deployed 50GE LAN and MAN IP-RAN upgrade on MTN’s 10GE access network nationwide
- Prepared service migration solutions for 78 OTN/DWDM sites and successfully cutover traffic from Huawei OSN 8800 T16 to OSN 9800 M24 to make way for capacity expansion and ultimately achieve network scalability goal
- Designed and built OTN/DWDM network spanning over 650km and configured SNCP scheme for service protection
- Worked with MTN’s Network Operating Centre (NOC) Backoffice and was responsible for troubleshooting and fixing Optical network outages on Huawei u2000 and NCE monitoring platforms
- Optimized existing DWDM 100G lambdas carrying IP traffic by designing and implementing Optical Line Amplifiers solution at strategic points on a degrading optical link
- Created and maintained detailed documentation of MTN’s optical network designs and configurations that aided troubleshooting and resolving outages and making future changes to the network
- Led teams prepare High-Level Designs (HLDs) and Low-Level Designs (LLDs) solutions based on customer requirements and final approval
- Developed training materials for Project team members on OTN and SDH principles, SDH OC-3, OC-48, OC-192, E-LINE, E-LAN, EVPL, ODuk, OCHk configurations, and DWDM OTN, Multiplexing, Amplifications, and Supervisory channels Performed software upgrades, patch updates, and license installations of about 560+ access nodes, 122 OTN nodes on MTN’s network.
NOC Project Team Lead Engineer
AIRTEL-TIGO
01.2017 - 12.2018
- Led a team of Optical Network Engineers in designing and implementing Transmission solution for the merger between Airtel and Tigo Telecommunications networks which was first of its kind in Africa
- Maintained Service Availability and Assurance of the OTN/IP infrastructure through proactive KPI analysis and alarm monitoring to quickly identify and resolve issues
- Reviewed all network traffic service affecting activities RFC with customer before they are implemented
- Proficient in network configuration & troubleshooting of routing protocols: SNCP, OSPF, LDP, EIGRP, RIP, MPLS.
Optical Network Engineer
VODAFONE PROJECT
07.2014 - 12.2016
- Planned projects, undertook site surveys, created project schedules, prepared reports, and detailed network designs for customer networks
- Commissioned and integrated over 230 new optical and IP equipment for metro and backbone network projects
- Configured protection schemes on optical networks (MSP, ERPS, ASON, SNCP)
- Planned and configured over 420 10G/100G DWDM/OTN channels for IPoDWDM solution
- Performed service Migration of 350+ services from Alcatel Lucent (ALU), Juniper, Cisco and Tejas equipment to Huawei equipment.
Education
Master of Science in Information and Telecommunication Systems (MITS) -
Ohio University, Scripps College of Communication
12.2024
Bachelor of Science in Telecommunications Engineering -
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST)
06.2014
Skills
- Network Solution Designs & Implementations
- Multi-vendor deployments
- Network Audits & Optimizations
- Network Operations Support
- Network Products and Sales Support
- Skills Transfer and Trainings
- Microsoft suites
- Linux
- English (fluent)
Certification
- Huawei Certified Network Technology Level-3 Expert - C&Q, 2018
- Huawei Certification in Optix OSN Series Product
Personal Information
Title: NETWORK ENGINEER
Timeline
Laboratory Assistant
Ohio University
09.2023 - Current
Optical Network Consultant
MTN
01.2022 - Current
Technical - Lead
HUAWEI, WEST AFRICA DELIVERY SERVICES
01.2020 - 12.2021
Network Solution Architect
MTN PROJECT
01.2019 - 12.2019
NOC Project Team Lead Engineer
AIRTEL-TIGO
01.2017 - 12.2018
Optical Network Engineer
VODAFONE PROJECT
07.2014 - 12.2016
Master of Science in Information and Telecommunication Systems (MITS) -
Ohio University, Scripps College of Communication
Bachelor of Science in Telecommunications Engineering -
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST)
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