Kenn Obara

Performed technical and RAN site acceptance on behalf of the customer, updated site build documentation, conducted site audits, and managed transmission topology updates and microwave software releases.

Supervised technical and RAN site acceptance, verified RAN installations against low-level design, updated site documentation, and managed transmission topology and microwave upgrades.

Supervised vendor and subcontractor teams for quality installation and commissioning, implemented site integration plans, ensured material availability, trained subcontractors, and enforced safety and troubleshooting support.

Coached and mentored field engineers, validated transmission change requests, coordinated Ericsson installations and cutovers, performed capacity upgrades, and resolved transmission-related failures.

Installed and commissioned Nokia UBT-T wavence microwave and 2G, 3G, and 4G/LTE equipment, and verified and updated site installation files.

Coached and mentored ASP teams, ensured installation compliance with Ericsson standards, performed pre-implementation inspections and post-installation audits, and supported wireless team with installation and troubleshooting.

Performed transmission hardware and software upgrades, swapped vendor equipment to Mini Link TN, conducted technical site surveys, and installed and integrated U2100 and U900 systems.

Led technical team for Mini Link traffic node upgrades, swapped DUW to Baseband 5212, conducted site surveys, and modernized RBS 2000 to RBS 6000 series.

Coordinated transmission and broadband supervision, commissioning, integration, and troubleshooting on Mini-link TN R5, and performed site surveys and 3G expansion for MTN.

Led contractor team for site restoration, coordinated with customer and security forces, designed and integrated Mini Link TN, and converted transmission from VSAT to microwave.

Installed, commissioned, and integrated Mini Link Long Haul for Telkom Kenya, designed DCN, and performed transmission supervision and troubleshooting.

Supervised transmission and broadband commissioning, integration, and troubleshooting on Mini-link TN R5, implemented PDH/SDH links, and integrated 4G LTE for Tigo and Zantel.

Supervised ASP teams, ensured safety compliance, performed integration activities including configuration and testing, and coordinated site deployment and acceptance.

Coordinated multi-vendor in-building wireless solutions, conducted technical site surveys, and performed 3G expansion and 4G/LTE commissioning and integration.

Performed transmission clean-up, redesigned problematic microwave links, fixed blocked transceivers, and ensured network availability at 99%.

Managed project coordination, designed and implemented fiber optics, planned microwave links, and supervised field teams for Ericsson OSP/ISP projects.

Performed transmission and broadband supervision, commissioning, integration, and troubleshooting on Mini-link TN and Marconi LH, and conducted transmission audits.

Escalated hardware and software failures, identified network faults, and provided first-line support for technicians on Ericsson mini link and Harris systems.

Resolved network faults, ensured equipment functionality, maintained 99% network availability, and performed acceptance of new network elements.

Managed projects under Safaricom re-engineering and Ericsson transmission rollout, planned and installed transmission systems, and led Huawei CDMA installation teams.

Planned, designed, installed, and maintained transmission systems including Marconi LMDS, Ericsson Mini Link, and HARRIS equipment, and performed surveys for new installations.

Operated and maintained broadcasting equipment, conference equipment, and installed and commissioned PABXs and VHF/UHF communication solutions.

Pursued an Advanced Diploma in Telecommunication Engineering, gaining foundational knowledge in telecommunications systems.

Completed a Diploma in Computer Engineering, focusing on computer hardware and software fundamentals.