DONALD MWIRUKI MUDANYA
@donaldmwirukimudanya
I design and deliver 4G/5G packet core and cloud-native network solutions for mobile operators.
KenyaWhat I'm looking for
I design, plan, and implement 4G/5G packet core and cloud-native network solutions, currently supporting Knowit Connectivity’s Mobile CORE Department in Sweden.
I manage cloud-based 4G/5G Core operations, integrate and troubleshoot packet core and CloudRAN solutions, and lead assurance, incident, problem, performance, and change-management activities across multivendor environments.
Previously at Ericsson Kenya, I engineered end-to-end EPC and vEPC solutions and contributed to Africa’s first LTE network. I also helped deliver Africa’s first 5G NSA deployment for TELMA Madagascar, generating up to $350K in net sales revenue for Ericsson.
I bring deep hands-on experience across Ericsson cloud platforms, Kubernetes, OpenStack, packet core nodes, IP networking, and network lifecycle management, alongside extensive cloud-native and routing certifications.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Telco Cloud Network Architect
Knowit Connectivity
Jan 2024 - Present (2 years 8 months)
Responsible for design, planning and implementation of Packet Core Network solutions within the Mobile CORE Department, including cloud domain operations and troubleshooting. Managed network operations on 4G/5G core based on cloud technologies and led assurance activities.
Senior Packet Core Network Engineer
Castilian
Jan 2022 - Dec 2024 (2 years 11 months)
Handled day-to-day operations, design, planning and optimization of the Packet Core Network within the Mobile CORE Department. Led a team for operation, maintenance, configuration and administration of PS Core nodes, and provided domain expertise to automation and analytics teams.
Translated complex business requirements into network/infrastructure capacity, architecture design, and technology evolution paths. Delivered training and guidance on IP/Packet core network technologies, and developed engineered end-to-end solutions for mobile service providers.
Installed and configured Packet Core Network Nodes including GSN systems, switches, routers, and firewalls. Provided support to Packet Core network nodes and traveled extensively to position GPRS to network operators.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Roehampton
MSc, Information Systems Management
MSc in Information Systems Management from the University of Roehampton, London, UK.
University of Sunderland
Bachelor of Science (Honours), Applied Business Computing
Bachelor of Science with Honours in Applied Business Computing from the University of Sunderland, United Kingdom.
Institute of Advanced Technology
International Diploma, Computer Studies
International Diploma in Computer Studies from the Institute of Advanced Technology, Kenya.
ALCATEL University
Diploma, Evolium Base Station Subsystem
Diploma in Evolium Base Station Subsystem Description from ALCATEL University, Nanterre, France.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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Location
KenyaAuthorized to work in
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