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Obumneme Isife

@obumnemeisife

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Experienced engineer specializing in telecommunications and artificial intelligence.

Nigeria

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What I'm looking for

I seek a challenging role in a dynamic environment that fosters innovation and growth.

I am a seasoned engineer with extensive experience in telecommunications and artificial intelligence. My career spans over a decade, during which I have honed my skills in BSS and RAN operations, cloud computing, and generative AI technologies. I have successfully led projects involving the deployment of OpenStack IaaS and have a strong background in network optimization and troubleshooting.

Throughout my career, I have been instrumental in managing complex network systems and ensuring high-quality service delivery. My expertise in generative AI, particularly with OpenAI's GPT series and various large language models, has enabled me to innovate solutions that enhance operational efficiency. I am passionate about leveraging technology to solve real-world problems and drive business success.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Senior Engineer - BSS & RAN Operations

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Emerging Markets Telecommunications Services / 9mobile Niger

Mar 2021 - Present (4 years 3 months)

Managed daily BSS/RAN operations, including troubleshooting, administration, and maintenance of 2G/3G/4G sites. Provided high-level support to existing BSS/RAN technologies and performed second-level back-office support to Field & NOC Teams.

Huawei BSC RNC BTS3900 IMasterMAE BSS RAN Operations Troubleshooting Integration Root Cause Analysis

Change Manager & RAN Back Office Team Lead

Nokia Solutions & Networks Central, East & West Africa (CEWA

May 2015 - Mar 2021 (5 years 10 months)

Led the deployment and implementation of OpenStack Infrastructure as a Service using Nokia AirFrame Cloud Infrastructure for real-time applications. Managed change management activities, coordinating teams for smooth transitions within approved timeframes.

OpenStack IaaS Nokia AirFrame CloudBand Application Manager (CBAM)Nokia AirScale SRAN Change Management ITSM

RAN Technical Support Expert

Nokia Solutions & Networks

Feb 2014 - Mar 2014 (1 month)

Executed HW/SW installation, maintenance, and management of M4000 & V440 Sun Systems Servers for Orange Telecommunications. Conducted software migration/upgrades, patch installations, and periodic systems monitoring to optimize performance.

M4000 V440 Sun Systems Patching System Monitoring Performance Tuning Troubleshooting

RAN Technical Support Expert

Nokia Solutions & Networks

Mar 2013 - Jun 2013 (3 months)

Configured VRF, VRRP, Ethernet, ATM & VPN on ALU Omni-Switches & Routers for Etisalat Telecommunications. Implemented GBoIP and performed IP planning, dimensioning, rehoming, reparenting, and migration of RAN NEs.

VRFs Ethernet VPN GBoIP IP Planning RAN NEs Dimensioning Rehoming Reparenting

Network Analyst, Integration & Service Engineer

Nokia Solutions & Networks Middle East, Turkey & Africa (MET

Jun 2008 - Jan 2010 (1 year 7 months)

Conducted RAN/TX Network Surveillance via OMC-R, WMS & NMS, managing alarms, configurations, and QoS. Performed Level 1/2 troubleshooting of RAN NEs and analyzed KPIs using various network performance tools.

RAN TX Network Surveillance OMC R WMS NMS Troubleshooting KPI Analysis ARP AnaQoS BTS Installation PDH SDH

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

ESUT Business School, Enugu

Master of Business Administration, Business Administration

Completed a Master of Business Administration degree. The program focused on advanced business concepts and management principles.

University of Nigeria, Nsukka

Bachelor of Engineering, Electrical Engineering

Grade: Second Class Honours, Upper Division (2.1)

Obtained a Bachelor of Engineering degree with Second Class Honours, Upper Division (2.1). Specialized in Electrical Engineering, gaining foundational knowledge and practical skills in the field.