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Rapelang Phachaka

@rapelangphachaka

Telecommunication Tower Technician and Electronics Engineering graduate delivering reliable power, solar, and network-ready telecom infrastructure.

Lesotho

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for roles where I can maintain and upgrade critical telecom power, integrate solar solutions, and grow into IoT-enabled automation—working with strong safety standards, practical engineering teams, and measurable impact.

I’m an Electronics Engineering graduate with hands-on experience spanning electrical systems, telecom infrastructure, network engineering, solar energy, and IoT innovation. I design, install, maintain, and troubleshoot electrical and embedded systems with a strong focus on efficiency, reliability, and sustainability.

In my role as a Telecommunication Tower Technician, I’ve led installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of 3-phase electrical power systems across multiple telecom tower sites. I’ve implemented solar energy solutions (PV arrays, inverters, and battery systems) and performed preventive and corrective maintenance to reduce downtime, extend equipment lifespan, and improve system reliability—cutting operational costs by 15–20%.

I also bring practical network exposure from my Network Engineer Intern work at Vodacom Lesotho, supporting routers, switches, BTS equipment, microwave links, and fiber networks, along with detailed technical reporting and fault diagnosis. Currently enrolled in the Unipod LIFT Program for “IoT for Transformations,” I’m deepening my IoT and cloud integration capabilities to build smart, locally impactful solutions for Lesotho.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

IoT Trainee, Unipod LIFT Program

Current

Unipod LIFT Program Lesotho

Oct 2025 - Present (7 months)

Currently developing advanced IoT skills across sensors, microcontrollers, wireless communication, and cloud integration. Designing and prototyping smart solutions for sectors such as energy, transport, health, and infrastructure to solve local challenges.

Sensors Wireless Communication Cloud Integration Automation

Telecommunication Tower Technician

GoldenForce

May 2023 - Sep 2025 (2 years 4 months)

Led installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of 3-phase electrical power systems across multiple telecom tower sites. Designed solar power solutions and performed preventive/corrective maintenance, reducing operational costs by 15–20% while maintaining uninterrupted power supply.

Distribution Boards Safety Compliance Telecom Tower Power Infrastructure

Network Engineer Intern

Vodacom Lesotho

Oct 2022 - Apr 2023 (6 months)

Supported monitoring and maintenance of network performance across radio, transmission, and core systems. Assisted with router/switch/BTS and microwave/fiber troubleshooting, contributing to LTE/4G optimization that improved coverage and reliability.

LTE 4G Network Support Network Monitoring IP Routing Switching BTS Equipment Troubleshooting Technical Documentation

System Engineer Intern

National University of Lesotho Innovation Hub

Apr 2022 - Oct 2022 (6 months)

Designed and prototyped IoT-enabled smart solutions, including smart tippy taps and incubators, for real-world community applications. Built embedded systems with microcontrollers, relays, and sensors and completed system testing, calibration, and validation.

Sensors Embedded Systems Automation System Design

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Unipod LIFT Program

LIFT Program (IoT for Transformations), Internet of Things (IoT)

2025 -

Currently enrolled in the Unipod LIFT Program (IoT for Transformations), building advanced IoT skills in sensors, microcontrollers, wireless communication, and cloud integration.