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Ademola Akinkugbe

@ademolaakinkugbe

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Senior RF Consultant and Team Lead specializing in telecom network planning and KPI optimization.

Nigeria

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for remote/contract opportunities where I can lead RF network planning and optimization, drive measurable KPI improvements, and manage distributed teams—bringing proven modernization, drive-test QA, and special-events capacity expertise.

I’m a Senior RF Consultant and Team Lead with 20+ years of hands-on experience delivering radio network planning, optimization, and performance management across 2G (GSM 900/1800), 3G (WCDMA/HSDPA), and 4G (LTE). I’m trusted by industry leaders—including MTN, Airtel/Zain, Ericsson, Nokia, and Motorola—to lead mission-critical programs and large multi-disciplinary teams of up to 27+ engineers.

I’ve built my reputation on measurable, sustained KPI improvements across thousands of sites, including MTN modernization and tuning/acceptance work, plus national special-events capacity planning for audiences of millions. I combine deep RF technical mastery with executive-level stakeholder engagement and remote-ready, distributed team leadership, making it easy for me to deliver results as a global consulting partner.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Senior RF Consultant

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Westat Nig Ltd

Dec 2018 - Present (7 years 7 months)

Spearheads RF consultancy delivery across 2G, 3G, and 4G, advising telecoms clients on optimization strategy and network improvement roadmaps. Leads cross-functional RF project teams and implements optimization frameworks to improve network performance KPIs.

RF Network Planning RF Optimization 2G GSM 900 1800 Network Improvement Roadmaps KPIs Project Teams

Lagos Region RF Team Lead

Nokia Networks - MTN Managed Services

Feb 2018 - Nov 2018 (9 months)

Accountable for 2G/3G/4G KPIs across the Lagos Region and leads a team of 27+ RF engineers and drive test operatives. Delivers executive KPI briefings, governs drive test SLA compliance, and drives post-swap physical optimization campaigns.

KPIs 2G GSM 900 1800 Drive Test SLA Compliance Physical Optimization

Senior RF Consultant

Peculiar Global Solution Limited

Jan 2016 - Feb 2018 (2 years 1 month)

Delivers full-cycle RF consultancy for telecoms clients, including network analysis, optimization recommendations, and post-change validation. Manages multi-disciplinary RF project teams across concurrent client engagements.

RF Optimization Post Change Validation RF Project Management Team Leadership Drive Testing Coordination

RF Consultant

LM Ericsson - MTN Modernization & Upgrade Project

Feb 2012 - Jan 2016 (3 years 11 months)

Performed RF optimization, tuning, and acceptance testing for modernization of 1,273 sites across RBS 2000 to RBS 6000 phases. Managed the RF team and executed cluster planning, drive test analysis, parameter audits, corrective antenna/parameter changes, and redesigned frequency plans.

RF Optimization Tune Acceptance Testing Site Planning Drive Test Analysis Parameter Audits Handover Parameter Optimization Power Control Antenna Tilt Azimuth Height Changes Frequency Planning Capacity Planning

RF Consultant - VIP

MTN Nigeria Optimization

Dec 2010 - Jun 2011 (6 months)

Delivered dominant network quality optimization for the MTN VIP area and managed VIP complaint resolution and escalations. Optimized a strategically critical corridor and used Ericsson OSS tools for root-cause analysis and remediation.

Complaint Resolution Root Cause Analysis 3rd Mainland Bridge Corridor Optimization Ericsson OSS Tools CNA

RF Optimization Engineer

LM Ericsson VI Lagos

Aug 2009 - Jul 2010 (11 months)

Optimized Ericsson GSM 900/1800 across BSCs in Lagos, diagnosing and eliminating persistent drop-call issues. Planned coverage for indoor and outdoor environments and engineered coverage plans for growth corridors ahead of subscriber increases.

RF Optimization GSM 900 1800 Drop Call Issue Diagnosis Indoor Outdoor Coverage Planning Cell Site Planning Network Grade Of Service

Senior Specialist - RF Planning

Zain (Airtel) Nigeria

Nov 2004 - Jul 2009 (4 years 8 months)

Led RF planning and optimization in Lagos Region, including acting management responsibilities and achievement of radio network quality recognition in 2005. Designed and rolled out frequency plans, conducted physical optimization and site audits, and managed special-event capacity while performing ongoing KPI monitoring and traffic analysis.

RF Planning Frequency Planning (900 1800 MHz)Co Channel & Adjacent Channel Interference Mitigation Physical Optimization KPIs Traffic Analysis Rollout Management

RF Design, Planning & Opt Eng

Motorola Nigeria Ltd.

Jan 2004 - Aug 2004 (7 months)

Executed RF design, planning, and optimization for the V-Mobile network to improve coverage and network quality. Authored database scripts for network configuration support and commissioned macro BTS/transcoder and BSC systems for go-live.

RF Design RF Planning RF Optimization Horizon Transcoder BSC Macro BTS Commissioning

Engineering Manager

Mobitel Limited - Mobitel / Magenta Joint Venture

Dec 1999 - Jan 2004 (4 years 1 month)

Managed engineering operations for the Mobitel/Magenta joint venture, providing technical leadership for network deployment and maintenance. Oversaw implementation of the Solid Home Telephone Project and performed installations, configuration, and microwave link site surveys using GPS and spectrum analyzers.

Network Deployment & Maintenance Solid Home Telephone Project Equipment Installation Aditus 200 Base Station Microwave Link Site Surveys GPS Spectrum Analyzer