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Kayode Aliyulahi Saminu

Kayode Aliyulahi Saminu

Stavanger

Summary

Forward-thinking and Results-driven Network optimization engineer with several years of expertise in deploying and maintaining 2G, 3G, and LTE network infrastructures. Dedicated technology professional with a strong track record of accurately conducting LTE network KPI monitoring, troubleshooting, and improving network performance. Offering exemplary LTE network planning and project management for the best user experience and thereby satisfying customers' requests.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
1
1
Language

Work History

Network Planning and Optimization Engineer

Huawei Technologies Nigeria Ltd.
2018.01 - 2022.07
  • Managed, tracked, and coordinated problem resolution and escalation processes concerning over 500 AOP sites.
  • Troubleshot complex multi-vendor network service provider issues.
  • Monitored LTE network KPI performance and capacity to diagnose and resolve complex network problems (Huawei and Nokia regions).
  • Carried out worst cell analysis and optimization on over 25000 LTE cells for KPIs (CSFB success rate, E-RAB, Intra-frequency and Inter-frequency HOSR, Call Drop Rate, RRC setup rate) improvements.
  • Performed LTE network Planning using UNET
  • Escalated emergency technical issues beyond scope to maintain optimum uptime.
  • Established robust infrastructure and data capacity for new applications and communication between sites.

Radio Network Optimization Engineer

Intelligence Era Consulting Limited/Ericsson Sierra Leone
2017.07 - 2017.12
  • Carried out SSV and cluster drive tests and optimization on newly installed LTE sites.
  • Performed root-cause analysis of drivetest logs to diagnose network challenges and suggest improvement recommendations.
  • Trace network interfaces, post-processed, and analyzed network data.
  • Provided recommendations to improve network KPIs.
  • Resolved customer complaints on a daily basis.

Radio Network Optimization Engineer(Field)

Topingentract Consulting Limited/Ericsson Benin Republic
2017.01 - 2017.06
  • LTE (4G), 3G, and 2G Drivetest and Optimization on Ericsson Equipment.
  • Root-cause analysis of drivetest logs to diagnose network issues and make improvement recommendations.
  • Traced network interfaces, post-processed and analyzed network data
  • Provided recommendations to improve network KPIs.
  • Resolved customer complaints by providing improvement recommendations
  • 2G and 3G report preparation using TEMS investigation AND TEMS discovery

Radio Frequency Engineer

Huawei Technologies Nigeria Ltd.
2015.11 - 2016.12
  • LTE SSV Drivetest and Analysis
  • LTE Cluster Drive Report and Analysis using Genex Probe and Genex Assistant.
  • Data test (Point test,Upload and Download Test,CSFB test)
  • 2G and 3G SSV, clustering and benchmarking, customer complaints, walk tests
  • Reporting and Analysis

Radio Frequency Engineer

BITMARK PRO
2013.11 - 2015.06
  • Benchmarking, Ssv, Cluster Drive testing ( Using Tems 9.1 and 13.1)
  • Network Planning Implementation and Optimization
  • Analysis and preparation of report
  • General site survey (Using Google Earth, MapInfo Professional Compass, GPS, measuring Tape and Camera)
  • General Site Audit (Using Google Earth, MapInfo Professional Compass,GPS, measuring Tape and Camera, logging into Aviat, Haris Stratex Radios and TRX radio also using DO form Application for Audit)
  • LOS surveys (Using Google Earth, MapInfo Professional Compass, GPS, Range Finder and Camera)
  • Technical Site Surveys (Using Compass, GPS, Range Finder, Camera and Tape rule)
  • Preparation of Site Audit Reports

Statistical Data Analyst- Intern

Steban Institute of Computer and Info Tech. Centre
2008.04 - 2008.10
  • Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
  • Completed research, compiled data, updated spreadsheets, and produced timely reports.
  • Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
  • Improved operations with skilled data interpretation and results analysis using various statistical techniques.

Education

Master of Science - Engineering Risk Analysis And Management

University of Stavanger
Stavanger, Norway
06.2024

Master of Science - Statistics

The Federal University of Technology
Akure, Nigeria
01.2016

Bachelor of Science - Industrial Mathematics

The Federal University of Technology
Akure,Nigeria
12.2009

Skills

  • LTE Network Operations
  • LTE Network Troubleshooting
  • LTE Network Device Monitoring
  • LTE Root Cause Analysis
  • LTE Carrier Aggregation
  • Packet Trace Analysis
  • LTE Network Planning
  • Technical Infrastructure Migration
  • Remote Work Support

Accomplishments

  • Achieved over 500 sites by completing physical optimization for network improvement with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Coordinated 4G team to achieve Carrier Aggregation during Airtel Nigeria project.
  • Drivetested over 300 sites on 2G,3G and 4G Technology using TEMS and PHU to examine end-user's experience.

Certification

  • Cyber Security Certifications(Office Practices)
  • Project Management Certification

Affiliations

  • Project Management by Project People


Interests

Learning and Impacting useful knowledges

Referees

Provided Upon Request.

Timeline

Network Planning and Optimization Engineer

Huawei Technologies Nigeria Ltd.
2018.01 - 2022.07

Radio Network Optimization Engineer

Intelligence Era Consulting Limited/Ericsson Sierra Leone
2017.07 - 2017.12

Radio Network Optimization Engineer(Field)

Topingentract Consulting Limited/Ericsson Benin Republic
2017.01 - 2017.06

Radio Frequency Engineer

Huawei Technologies Nigeria Ltd.
2015.11 - 2016.12

Radio Frequency Engineer

BITMARK PRO
2013.11 - 2015.06

Statistical Data Analyst- Intern

Steban Institute of Computer and Info Tech. Centre
2008.04 - 2008.10

Master of Science - Engineering Risk Analysis And Management

University of Stavanger

Master of Science - Statistics

The Federal University of Technology

Bachelor of Science - Industrial Mathematics

The Federal University of Technology
  • Cyber Security Certifications(Office Practices)
  • Project Management Certification
Kayode Aliyulahi Saminu