Mohamed Jama
Minneapolis,United States of America
Summary
Transmission and IP engineer with 14 years of practical experience. My expertise spans planning, implementation, and maintenance of transmission systems, including microwave, fiber optic, and satellite. I have a proven ability to administer and control the operation, configuration, and maintenance of DWDM and SDH networks. Additionally, I possess a keen eye for detail and excel at multitasking under pressure.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Co-founder and CTO
Horntech Solutions Company
01.2019 - 07.2024
- Co-founded Horntech Solutions, a pioneering company driven by ICT professionals to address the growing needs for ICT and energy solutions in the Horn of Africa.
- Responsible for the technical strategy and execution across a diverse range of systems, including Security Camera Systems, PABX Systems, Intercom Systems, Access Control Systems, Time Attendance Systems, wireless and wired Networking systems, Hotel door lock systems, POS systems, software development, and hosting.
- Spearheaded the design, development, and deployment of cutting-edge technology solutions, ensuring high standards of quality and performance.
- Led and mentored a team of engineers and technical staff, fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation.
- Engaged with clients to understand their needs and deliver customized solutions that enhance operational efficiency and security.
- Collaborated with industry partners and vendors to stay at the forefront of technological advancements and integrate the latest innovations into Horntech Solutions’ offerings.
Transmission Department Manager
Golis Telecom Somalia
08.2012 - 07.2024
- Coordination and Supervision: Effectively coordinated with co-workers to ensure smooth organizational and departmental workflows.
- Supervised ongoing transmission projects, engaging with various departments and stakeholders, and reported to the Chief Engineer.
- Training and Development: Conducted training sessions and facilitated knowledge sharing with both senior and junior transmission engineers, fostering a well-organized and highly qualified engineering team.
- Technical documentation: Documented work in formal technical reports, collaborating with network health monitoring teams and the Network Operations Center, and reported findings to the Chief Engineer.
- Industry Engagement: Actively participated in regional and international exhibitions and technology conferences to network with vendors and stay updated with leading telecom technologies.
- Procurement Support: Supported the management of procurement processes, liaising with vendors, pre-sales, and R&D engineers to ensure the acquisition of cutting-edge technology and solutions.
Transmission Engineer
Golis Telecom Somalia
12.2011 - 07.2012
- Conducted site planning for rural and suburban areas to optimize cell tower coverage and transmission requirements, utilizing radio planning tools integrated with high-resolution maps.
- Performed microwave planning and link budget calculations to enhance the capacity of the microwave backbone network.
- Collaborated with regulatory bodies, vendors, and operators for effective spectrum planning.
Contributed to the development of a high-capacity, diverse microwave network utilizing equipment from various vendors, including Aviat Networks, Huawei, and Ceragon. - Planned and implemented large-scale FTTx projects in Puntland cities, including Fiber to the Site (FTTS) and Fiber to the Home (FTTH) solutions using Huawei access equipment.
- Implemented a large-capacity optical transmission network, installing and configuring various Wavelength Division Multiplexing (WDM), Optical Transport Network (OTN), and Synchronous Digital Hierarchy (SDH) systems from vendors such as ZTE (ZXMP series) and Huawei (OptiX OSN 9800 and OptiX 1800 series), ensuring reliability through a redundant microwave backbone layer.
- Engaged in the preparation and evaluation of microwave bids, aligning with future and ongoing project plans.
Satellite Engineer
Golis Telecom Somalia
07.2010 - 11.2011
- Designed network solutions and collaborated with vendors and service providers to select appropriate solutions, equipment, and configurations.
- Conducted site surveys to identify optimal locations for earth station installations.
- Installed and configured satellite transmission equipment, including antennas, transceivers, modems, and other RF components.
- Configured earth station terminals and network settings to ensure optimal performance.
- Tested and commissioned satellite transmission systems to verify bandwidth, functionality, and reliability.
- Provided remote technical support to engineering colleagues, troubleshooting network issues and resolving problems as they arose.
- Monitored network performance and implemented optimizations as necessary to maintain efficient operations.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including ISP, Datacom, and voice/data carriers, to integrate VSAT solutions with existing telecommunications infrastructure.
Primary and Intermediate Teacher
Alwaha Primary and intermediate school
08.2002 - 05.2003
- Science and Mathematics teacher for various classes.
Education
Certificate in procurement management -
ITC-ILO international training centre
Torino, TorinoBachelor's Degree in Electronics; Engineering (Telecommunication) -
Sudan University of Science & Technology
Khartoum, KhartoumMicrosoft Office Programs -
Global Institute of Computer Studies
Garowe, PuntlandHigh School Leaving Certificate -
Al-Waha Secondary School
Garowe, PuntlandWTM 4000, ProVision Plus Management & Applications Platform -
Aviat networks
Lagos, Lagos04.2022
FTTx Design, Installation and; Commissioning -
Brent Networks
Nairobi, Nairobi11.2017
CTR carrier Ethernet training -
Aviat Networks
Bosaso, Puntland07.2016
Ethernet for Backhaul training -
Aviat Networks
Nairobi, Nairobi10.2012
Level A of SDH and DWDM -
ZTE University
Shenzhen, Guangdong12.2011
Diploma in Telecommunications -
Sudatel Telecommunications Academy
Khartoum, Khartoum01.2009
Certificate in Web Page Design -
Sudatel Telecommunications Academy
Khartoum, Khartoum10.2008
Skills
- Radio Planning
- ICT Procurement
- Project management
- Fiber optic and networking
- Excellent interpersonal
- Analytical thinking
- VSAT Installation
- Satellite Systems
Accomplishments
- Implementing redundant, self-healing large capacity backbone network.
- Preparing decentralized Transmission teams equipped with necessary knowledge.
- Planning yearly expansion of the company's coverage area.
References
- Abdirahman Ahmed Osman, Chief Technical officer, Golis Telecom Somali, Bosaso, Bosaso, Puntland, Somalia, +252 90 7792062/+1 613 702 690 abdirahman.osman@golis.so
- Abdi Mohamed Nur, General Manager, Horntech Solutions Company, Garowe, Garowe, Puntland, Somalia, +252 90 7792185, abdiyasin.mohamed@horntechsolutions.com
- Hassan Khalif Yusuf, Human resource deputy manager, Golis Telecom Somalia, Bosaso, Bosaso, Puntland, Somalia, +252 90 7792251, hr@golis.so
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Languages
English
Full Professional
Arabic
Full Professional
Timeline
Co-founder and CTO
Horntech Solutions Company
01.2019 - 07.2024
Transmission Department Manager
Golis Telecom Somalia
08.2012 - 07.2024
Transmission Engineer
Golis Telecom Somalia
12.2011 - 07.2012
Satellite Engineer
Golis Telecom Somalia
07.2010 - 11.2011
Primary and Intermediate Teacher
Alwaha Primary and intermediate school
08.2002 - 05.2003
Certificate in procurement management -
ITC-ILO international training centre
Bachelor's Degree in Electronics; Engineering (Telecommunication) -
Sudan University of Science & Technology
Microsoft Office Programs -
Global Institute of Computer Studies
High School Leaving Certificate -
Al-Waha Secondary School
WTM 4000, ProVision Plus Management & Applications Platform -
Aviat networks
FTTx Design, Installation and; Commissioning -
Brent Networks
CTR carrier Ethernet training -
Aviat Networks
Ethernet for Backhaul training -
Aviat Networks
Level A of SDH and DWDM -
ZTE University
Diploma in Telecommunications -
Sudatel Telecommunications Academy
Certificate in Web Page Design -
Sudatel Telecommunications Academy
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