NetOne Cellular, RF Planning and Optimization Engineer
Dec 2014 – Nov 2019
• Planned network enhancements and upgrades; and implemented product configuration during integration.
• Collaborated with operations and maintenance to resolve issues, manage project deliverables and provide status reports
• Analyzed, troubleshot and enhanced network performance to drive efficiency
• 2G/3G/4G optimization, maintaining eNodeB/RNC/BSC performance by daily analysis of KPIs including; Call set up (RRC accessibility, RAB CS, RAB PS), dropped calls, GSM handover, IRAT HO and X2 handovers and CSFB success rates. Analysis of failures causes and resolution.
• Monitored network capacity and performance, as well as diagnosed and resolved complex network problems using packet losses, latency, call traces and message analysis. Gave recommendations to relevant departments to resolve issues.
• Analyzed projects to determine resource requirements and procured necessary equipment and software
• Drive tests, investigation and reporting using TEMS Investigation, Pocket and Discovery for benchmarking and troubleshooting.
• Delegated tasks to entry-level engineers, closely monitoring work to improve quality, maintain speed and exceed daily project goals
• Surveyed potential project sites before design, checking for space restrictions, mechanical feasibility, manufacturers’ guidelines and RF exposure to potential subscribers.
• Achieved key performance indicator for the business and regulator in under 6 months for all base stations in Zimbabwe for service setup success rate and drop rates.

Huawei Technologies, Wireless Engineer
Oct 2014 – Dec 2014
• Developed network test and validation processes to assist in maintaining alignment with solution design
• Led deployment teams and assisted in all project management coordination
• Planned and designed projects and analysed existing network systems and procedures to foster efficiency and effectiveness
• Planned implementation of network enhancements and upgrades
• Prepared operational reports, including trouble resolution and analysis, project status, equipment and network requirements
• Configured and performed troubleshooting for base station