Benjamin Okpere

 Benjamin Okpere, PMP 3734 Brampton Island Dr., Katy, Texas 77494 - ∙- PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Certified Project Manager and Telecommunication Professional with over 14 years’ experience in turnkey telecoms infrastructure deployment projects; Planning, Design, Implementation, Controls, Integration, RF Optimization and Closing Key Skills Project Management/Quality Audit Technical Installation, Writing Commissioning/Integration OSHA Regulation MS Project, Primavera P6, AutoCAD Database Administration (MySQL, Oracle) Networking+ (TCP/IP) Windows, UNIX,LAN/WAN, Linux PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification -) Project Management Institute- Scheduling Professional ( PMI-SP) Nokia- 4G LTE Multiradio-005-Airscale Certification Ericsson – Telecom Installation Fundamentals Certification Ericsson – CDMA (UMTS) LTE Commissioning Certification Oracle Certified Associate-10g Administrator OSHA 30 Hr Construction Safety & Health Certificate -) Council for Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) – Registered Engineer PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Project Engineer- Operations 12/ 2018 – 03/2019 TELEWORLD SOLUTIONS, Chantilly VA (NB-IoT 5G Buildout DISH Wireless/ Ericsson Integration) Carry out scheduled site commissioning and integration of the Narrow Band IoT for Dish Network Create and update field MOP checklist document for smooth field implementation Software package update Baseband Scripting and commissioning Carry out Integration of the BB5216/ BB6630 using the RBS summary for remote access Logging in to the EMCLI application interphase to run the NETCONF and MOSHELL files Execute NETCONF protocol scripts, and MOSHELL scripts Run/execute command line interface COLI for specific ERFCNs Configure and set up the UE monitor uplink and downlink filter using the QCOM application Carry out UE baud rate check and conduct the attach, ping, and detach test Carry out attach, ping, detach test on channel frequency’s 11135, 13255, 13267 Data throughput testing for upload and download on all sectors for EARFCN, RSCP and SNR UDP socket set up on the UE to test the UL throughput on all three frequencies Set up SSH session to the iperf application server via DISH VPN Data download throughput test using test scripts on DISH VPN for the EARFCNs Integration log files and ACI acceptance report collation and submission Responsible for training, and supporting team members for successful integration DISH Wireless Technical Service Operator III 10/ 2017 – 11/2018 SAC WIRELESS, Houston TX (Nokia Air scale Project/Verizon) Planned and scheduled equipment deployment for installation and migration Coordinated and provided support during maintenance window for successful migration Managed projects resources and materials efficiently with respect to scope, time, cost & quality Conducted Technical Site Survey (TSS) for Air scale planning and implementation Carried out Equipment Installation according to Nokia /VZW MOP Carried out pre-commissioning test and functional test of Nokia small cell radio Carried out Low voltage power installation/connection and power up Air scale and SMM Generated Site Commissioning File (SCF) from Nokia server prior to MW Carried out on site Equipment commissioning /SW upgrade and Integration with RITC during MW Conducted External Alarm Testing, troubleshooting and making the site alarm free Conducted Call Testing/ E911 after Integration on all sectors and document result Decommissioned ALU equipment (BBU/EAM) after successful migration Prepared close out package on Nokia Newelo and updated site progress database LTE Integration Engineer 08/2016 – 10/2017 SOFTWARE QUALITY LEADERS INC, Dallas TX (Ericsson/ATT) Carried out equipment Installation, commissioning and integration on Ericsson equipment Carried out Continuous Wave Measurement to calibrate propagation mode Work ticket opening and closure via AT&T portal and NFSD for pre-work status /EIM Worked with UTRAN support for current site commissioning software Integrated and configured UMTS and LTE Performed network migration from DUL-DUS- BB5216+ XMU career Add Carried out NEA test for external alarm verification Performed onsite troubleshooting on hardware or configuration issues on UMTS and LTE Nodes On site alarm clearing and quality check punch list Performed acceptance call test after site integration/ on air Generated Close Out Package and post work report Field Engineer 04/ 2015 – 05/2016 BURNETT, Houston TX (LA Market, Ericsson/ATT) Equipment installations, commissioning and migration Fiber running, cleaning and termination on BB5216 Tested and troubleshot backhaul and sectoral fiber cables for faults Performed low voltage work, DC breaker connection, cable rack, stitching and trunking Ensured all preventive, corrective and configuration job orders are duly implemented Provided technical support to troubleshoot system remotely for effective job completion Produced and provided project closeout photos and documentation Project Manager 01/ 2013 – 03/ 2015 MYD TELECOMS LIMITED, (Sub-contractor and crew management) Leading telecom support and managed Service Company, privately owned with diverse portfolio Planned, scheduled and controlled deployment of 348km Galaxy Backbone fiber optic project under National Information Computer Technology Internet Backbone (NICTIB) project using Primavera P6 Created and developed baseline project schedules in implementation of turnkey construction of 44 MTN Base transceiver stations (BTS) with input from multiple work groups and client Managed sub-contractors on project on Installation and Commissioning of Ceragon Radio Links Created schedule and controlled implementation of CCTV installation, Access Control, and Fire Alarm System Performed site rerouting of sites, Optimization with microwaves and SDH equipment for MTN Provided field support for connecting, disconnecting, upgrading, downgrading, and relocating HW components Maintained project schedules, provided progress updates and performed project closeout Implementation Engineer/ Manager 06/ 2008 –01/ 2013 GLOBACOM LIMITED, Lagos, Nigeria (Alcatel, Huawei, ZTE, Ceragon equipment) Nigerian privately owned multinational telecommunications carrier headquartered in Lagos, 4,000+ staffs Oversaw successful roll-out programs (turn-key) for company from preliminary network design (PND), city survey, site acquisition and documentation, line of site (LOS), technical site survey (TSS), final site survey report (FSSR), site build/ Civil works, equipment deployment/installations, commissioning and integration Managed projects efficiently, balanced enhanced constrains of scope, time, cost, quality, risk Initiated 300+ sites by conducting viability analysis of potential site coverage for network capacity growth Planned networks, completed RF design, created & implemented new sites for coverage expansion Commissioned and integrated 100+ 2G/3G sites by monitoring and controlling site built processes including civil/tower foundation work, electro-mechanical works, RF, BSS/TX, BTS/MW link installation implementation Closed 200+ sites by conducting site acceptance with approved changes, signed final acceptance certificate Implemented planned work order for integration/commissioning of GSM900 & 1800MHz on Alcatel & Huawei telecommunication systems from BTS to BSC, Optimized 2G/3G networks Laid/installed fiber optics and cross-connection for transmission of data, & voice services on 3G and routing of Huawei RNC (Radio Network Controller) supervision to OMC (Operations and Maintenance Centre) Implemented/Commissioned 3G voice and data services using Huawei NodeB equipment on Globacom network Project Engineer 01/ 2006 –05/ 2008 SERVETEK ENGINEERING LTD, Lagos, Nigeria (ZAIN, MTN, ETISALAT) Nigerian company with 400+ strong business and services spanning construction, engineering, telecommunications, and investment Conducted site search with approved coordinates, site acquisition and proper documentation Conducted technical site survey (TSS) for new sites to generate site specific requirement and working drawings prior to start up meeting (SUM) Carried out soil test using deep cone penetrometer test for foundation specification and design Constructed different types of foundations ( Pile, Raft, Pad and column) for tower, reinforced concrete retaining wall, equipment slabs with appropriate concrete strength Determined strength and adequacy of concrete and foundations using cube crushing test and NDT Grounding system installation on site and testing using the earth meter tester Supervised tower rigging and carried out tower certification (torque test ) and acceptance Prepared As-Built drawing for all sites as part of project closing documentation Wireless Field Engineer 12/ 2004 –01/ 2006 LIKUSASA NIG LIMITED, Lagos, Nigeria (ECONET, MTN) Nigerian company with comprehensive range of services and products in the telecommunications, infrastructure, and energy sectors, Headquarter in South Africa. Installed sectorial antenna 900MHZ and 1800MHZ antennas, RBS 2202,2206 Rectifier installation and termination (24V and -48V) Emerson, Delta, Grintek Completed antenna dish alignment and fine tuning for accurate receive level Completed AC/DC, alarms and signal wiring for equipment shelter Installed ALU 9100 BTS and radio transmission equipment, ALU microwave radios and ALU ADM Installed power cables for ALU BTS and transmission equipment Carried out E1/T1 termination to DDF rack Carried out VSWR test on the feeder cables EDUCATION Bachelor of Science (BS), Civil Engineering University of Lagos, Lagos Nigeria