1. Elly M. Wanyonyi
+254738409832, +2348055571092 elly_wany@yahoo.co.uk
Personal Profile
• Experienced and skilled OSS/BSS technical Support with deep knowledge in network
architecture, customer service, operation and maintenance applications administration
skills.
• Knowledge of Unix Solaris and sun systems(M4000, V490 etc)
• High personal integrity, and able to relate to and create trust in all.
• Optimization of cells parameters such as CSSR, CDR and other KPI’s to meet
network requirement (with 20 million subscribers)
• Optimization of GPRS Parameters to meet approved network KPI
• GSM900MHz / DCS1800MHz GSM&GPRS OPTIMIZATION: Quality of service
and Traffic Load Monitoring, Supervising BSS parameter modifications for GSM &
GPRS to solve radio problems and enhance network performance, Define network
optimization strategies (GSM – DCS traffic balance, GPRS traffic improvement,
etc), forecast activities to improve network quality and performance [new feature
introduction (AMR_HR, Dynamic SDCCH, EDGE etc), new frequency plans,
densification / upgrade, etc], Ensure sustainable improvement in the network KPI’s,
Anticipate and actualize radio needs for new products (Black Berry, etc), cell
planning and coverage prediction, frequency planning and handover parameters
definition, weekly network performance report for GSM / GPRS
• Highly articulate, confident and persuasive team-builder, able to motivate and communicate
to achieve exceptional business performance between the vendor and operator as per the set
out KPI.
• Adhere to the local telecommunication standards, regulations, procedures and guidance in
service provision to customer.
• Dependable and reliable in supporting and enabling team effort to produce genuine long-
term sustainable service to operator after sell maintenance contracts.
• Persistent and flexible approach to the mutually beneficial achievement of business plans
and personal goals of staff, suppliers and customers.
• Coordinating the remedy of failures by diagnosing the fault, attempting a
remote/first line remedy and engaging reaction team where appropriate (Field
Technicians, 2nd Line Support Engineers scheduled or on standby )
• University and Diploma qualification in Telecommunication and information systems and
several GSM course in OSS and RAN.
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2. Elly M. Wanyonyi
+254738409832, +2348055571092 elly_wany@yahoo.co.uk
• Multi-vendor knowledge with international exposure
Experience
• Over 8 years proven expertise in GSM networks roll out, OSS and vendor operation and
maintenance application support. (Alcatel-Lucent, Huawei, ZTE)
• Carrying out all regular O&M routines and preventive maintenance activities to
ensure proper functioning of mains power and back up power systems,
• Installation, commissioning and IP configuration of servers, routers eg Sun systems, HP
and Cisco routers for customers.
• Installation and maintenance of customer premises equipment and telecommunication
wiring (Cabling, DDF mounting, Mast erection etc)
• Expertise in Supervise, support, install and commissioning of BSS, and RAN network for
operator.
• Optimization of cells parameters such as CSSR, CDR and other KPI’s to meet
network requirement (with 10 million subscribers)
• Optimization of GPRS Parameters to meet approved network KPI
• Site acceptance and alarm testing for new sites
• Background in a wide range of mobile networks solution for Configuration management,
Fault managements, performance management using NMS and terminals.
• Vast Knowledge and experience in transmission (LMDS, Microwave, Fibre and Laser),
Radio Engineering and Packet services.
• Expertise in TAC service provision to customer within the signed service agreement.
• Management of change within the demanding and pressurized business environment.
• Implementation of modern management practices, concerning personnel, IT, reporting
systems, and partnership customer-supplier relations, etc.
Achievement
• As ALU Technical support BSS for Globacom Ltd Nigeria one of ALU biggest customer in Middle East
and Africa for 2 years.
• Installation of ALU OMC for Moblink operator of Pakistan and Taliya operator of Iran
• Provide Complete TAC to globacom 2G access network after they stopped Maintenance support with ALU
Career History
2009 – Now OMC-R Manager, Globacom Nigeria
Supervise and manage network operation team for Globacom Nigeria.
• Coordination of BSS equipment swaps from one vendor to another
• Fault, configuration and performance management
• Coordination of BSS hardware replacement and software migration from one
release to another.
• Leading the BSS Support and OMC-R administration Team
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3. Elly M. Wanyonyi
+254738409832, +2348055571092 elly_wany@yahoo.co.uk
• Provide BSS support for network equipment functional issues to attain the set QOS
• Troubleshooting and analyzing the QOS issues affecting the network and provide
the solution
• Act as an interface with the vendor in escalation of BSS related problems
• Coordinate migration and software upgrades, implementation of new products by
the vendors
• Coordinates the swap of RAN’s from one vendor core to and vendor core network.
• Administration of the OMC-R and Chain tools and support the users of the
applications
• Coordinate the commissioning of STM1 TC in all the region with ALU Equipment
• Coordinate installation and commissioning of ALU MXBSC.
• Provide TAC to ALU radio access Network after end of support contract with ALU
2004 – 2009 Technical RAN support consultant, Alcatel Cedex France
• Installation, commissioning and support of OSS solutions for the operator
• Migration from one software release to another(software upgrade for OMC)
• Installation, commissioning and support of BSS/RAN for operators
• Software upgrade RAN
• Local teams capacity building
• Provide TAC level 2 and 3 to the customers.
2003-2004 RAN Support Engineer, Globacom ltd Nigeria
• Rollout and Support of RAN, OSS
• Network expansion and optimization
2000 – 2003 RAN Support Engineer, Zain Kenya Ltd
• Interface between operator and vendor for escalated issue
• Analysis of QOS indicators and support to resolve other network problems
• Support for NMS/OMC-R applications for supervision, configuration, and fault and
performance management of the network.
• Support of the Transmission equipment and networks and security Equipments
1998 – 2000 Lab In charge - Kenya polytechnics University College
• Planning, supervising of Telecom and Electrons Laboratory Practical’s
• Supervising of Lab Staffs
1996 – 1998 Telecoms Technicians - Kenya Railways Corporation
Installation and maintenance of the following:-
• VHF and HF radio system in railways stations
• PABX configuring , Telephone Handset and DTE
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4. Elly M. Wanyonyi
+254738409832, +2348055571092 elly_wany@yahoo.co.uk
• Computer desktops and LAN.
• Trunking and cabling of Telephone and Radio indoor unit to outdoor units.
Competencies and Skills
• Computer literate with good knowledge of several software packages
• Able to use Linux, Unix, Window OS and Metrica, Oracles database systems
• Perform back for Unix Solaris system
• Installation and configuration of Sun System Servers
• Configuration of Cisco routers
• strives for quality and applies process and discipline towards optimising performance
• extremely reliable and dependable - analytical and questioning, strives for quality
• methodical approach to planning and organising - good time-manager
• excellent interpersonal skills - good communicator, leadership, high integrity
• strong planning, organising and monitoring abilities - an efficient time-manager
• self-driven and self-reliant - sets aims and targets and leads by example
• sensitive and patient interpersonal and communication skills
• financial accounting
• information system management
• multi-vendor operation and maintenance
Personal Details
Name: Elly Wanyonyi
Phone: +2348055571092
Email: elly_wany@yahoo.co.uk
DOB: 01/07/1971
Marital Status: Married
DL: Yes
Educational Background
Qualification:
1. University of South Africa
BSC Computer Science (Information system)
2. Railways Training Institute graduated in 1995
With a Diploma in telecommunication engineering KNEC Examination [TEP]
3. KCCIT College Nairobi
Software computer packages
Other Courses
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5. Elly M. Wanyonyi
+254738409832, +2348055571092 elly_wany@yahoo.co.uk
Alcatel/ Schlumberger/Unix College S.A
• Introduction to GSM Network (NSS and BSS)
• BSC and BTS operation and maintenance
• GSM Network Management through OMCR_Tool
• Network Quality of service using Network Performance Optimizerr (NPO)
• Fundamentals of Solaris (UNIX)
• Radio Network planning Engineering fundamentals
• Microwave Supervisory System.
• Operation and maintenance of microwave systems
• Abis and A Trace Extraction by K1205 and analysis using compass tool
• Installation and Maintenance of payphones
• Payphone Management System (Pay net)
• Alcatel MXBSC/MFS maintenance and commissioning in 2008
• Huwaei University
• BSC6000, BTS 3900 OMC and Field Operation and maintenance
Availability
Two month
Salary
Negotiable
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6. Elly M. Wanyonyi
+254738409832, +2348055571092 elly_wany@yahoo.co.uk
Alcatel/ Schlumberger/Unix College S.A
• Introduction to GSM Network (NSS and BSS)
• BSC and BTS operation and maintenance
• GSM Network Management through OMCR_Tool
• Network Quality of service using Network Performance Optimizerr (NPO)
• Fundamentals of Solaris (UNIX)
• Radio Network planning Engineering fundamentals
• Microwave Supervisory System.
• Operation and maintenance of microwave systems
• Abis and A Trace Extraction by K1205 and analysis using compass tool
• Installation and Maintenance of payphones
• Payphone Management System (Pay net)
• Alcatel MXBSC/MFS maintenance and commissioning in 2008
• Huwaei University
• BSC6000, BTS 3900 OMC and Field Operation and maintenance
Availability
Two month
Salary
Negotiable
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