1. APAA SIMON AHUNGWA
NO 9 Madam Meg Shegbe Otene Str University View
Estate Alasia Lekki Epe Express Way Lagos State
PERSONAL DATA
DATE OF BIRTH: 25th
March 1983
PLACE OF BIRTH: Gboko, Benue State
NATIONALITY: Nigerian
SEX: Male
STATE OF ORIGIN: Benue
RELIGION: Christian
LOCAL GOVT. AREA: Konshisha
MARITAL STATUS: Single
PHONE NO.: 08037606784, 08027829312
E-MAIL: apaasimon@yahoo.com
OBJECTIVE
In pursuit of a challenging and rewarding environment to apply my professional skills with the aim of
making proficient contribution to the organisational goals.
Proactive, performance-driven professional progressive expertise in leadership and problem solving
services, and startup operations. Keen understanding of business priorities, genuine team player
committed to managing operations and projects flawlessly. Cross-functional communicator easily
interfaces with high-profile staff, vendors, and customers. Versatile, innovative, and loyal management
professional able to see the “big picture” while staying on top of all the details. Recognized for consistent
performance.
Research
Final Year Project-I design Super Regenerative Radio Receiver Used 20 MHz
EDUCATION BACKGROUND
Federal University of Technology Minna
B.Sc (B.Tech) Physics/Electronics 2004 - 2009
TILLEY GYADO COLLEGE IHUGH
(WASSCE) Benue State 2000 - 2001
Govt. Secondary School
(Korinya) Benue State 1997 -1998
MBAVAA Community Secondary School
(AMUA) Benue State 1994 - 1997
N.K.S.T PRIMARY SCHOOL GANDE
(FSLC) Benue State 1987 - 1993
2. WORKING EXPERIENCE
LMN Ericsson Nig. Ltd:
BSC Engineering
LMN Ericsson Nig. Ltd:
Team lead IBS (INBUILDING SOLUTION AIRTEL)
Configuration of the Traffic path on I.P. (Internet protocol) through the Minilinks (SITE INTEGRATION
UNIT).
Configuration of the 2G 3G node on I.P.
Cell on Wheels deployment (COW).
upgrade (MTN) project
Upgrade of the 2G physical installation and configuration
Upgrade of the 3G physical installation and configuration
Operation and maintenance of Nodes
Team lead FY13 (MTN) Project
Integration of 2g and 3g nodes
Supervision of Node installation equipments
Supervision of civil works
Supervision of power systems
ATP (Acceptance test protocol)
Modernization Project (Ericsson Rbs 6000 support for 2G and 3G)
- Hardware Configuration of 2G cabinets with new equipment, Dug and Rus.
- Hardware Configuration of 3G cabinets with Duw and Rus.
- Cross connectivity of Pulse Code Modulation (P.C.M) (E1).
- Software setup and configuration of 2G Rbs.
- Script configuration of 3G Rbs.
- Supervision of installation of cabinet on site.
- Trunked of power cables.
- Re-connection of power Dc to DC converter for 24 to 48 volts.
- Re- positioning of cabinet on site.
- Commissioning of Rbs on-air.
- Quality of transmission and availability (alarm clearing and optimization).
- Upgrading to higher configuration on the 2G network (increasing capacity Support).
LMN Ericsson Nig. Ltd:
JUNE 2014 – AUGUST 2014
3G INTEGRATION/SUPERVISION (MTN PROJECT NIGERIA)
Node B (3G) Integration 6000 series
Traffic Node Integration and troubleshooting (ATM/IP Configuration)
Site Supervisions and Integration
Supervising the Installation done by the ASP
Making sure the ASP get the materials needed to complete the installation on time
3. 3G integration and troubleshooting
Transmission configuration and troubleshooting (ATM/IP)
Making sure day to day activities are closed and report sent to the appropriate person.
Performing ATP with customer
Giving the ASP support to complete the installation as soon as possible
LMN Ericsson Nigeria.
1391 Tiamiyu Savage Victoria Island Lagos State Nigeria.
Project June 2011 till July 2012
RBS 2G/3G SIU Integrator Engineer (IPRAN MTN / AIRTEL Project Nigeria)
3G/WCDMA technology (P4) roll out
WCDMAAlarms monitoring and Performance information to identify faults.
Perform software updates, Loading necessary scripts to integrate sites
Technical site surveys and inspection
Troubleshooting of Ericsson RBS faults
Antenna swap-out & performing sweep test on sectorial antennas
On site integration of 2G Cabinets, RBS 2216/ 2206 /2116 etc
On site configuration & troubleshooting of 2G Cabinets using OMT.
On site integration of NODE B cabinets, RBS6201/6102/6601/3116/3216 etc
On site troubleshooting of NODE B using EMAS/Ericsson Moshell
Migration of ATM base RBS to IP base RBS, 3G/2G
Integration, testing and troubleshooting of SIU-02
Upgrade 3G node with upgrade package
Replacing and Restoring DUW/CBU configuration using a backup or basic CV for NODE B (RBS
6000/3000)
Perform Connectivity Test for Element Manager Telnet Connection and Serial Connection for 3G.
Performing test on DUW, RUW, CBU, RAX/TX boards and Auxiliary units using Element Manager
Reloading of NODE B on the event of corrupt CV
LM Ericsson Nigeria.
17 Water Carrington Crescent Victoria Island Lagos State Nigeria.
3G Node B Airtel Roll out (1,310 Cabinets) (6102, 6201, 6101, 6601)
Oct. 2011 – June 2012
Team Lead AIRTEL 3G Node B Integration, Abuja (6000 cabinet)
Duties:
License file loading for all RBS3000/6000
Integration and commissioning of 6000 cabinet (6101,6102.6201and 6601)
CCR tool for CCR preparation, modification and script Modification/troubleshooting of issues.
site audits and quality control for Node B, correct snag list before ATP process.
Assist Back Office during upgrade process such as software, hardware and all activity involved in 3G
Airtel network.
Site inspection during the installation process, working closely with sub-contractors to ensure installation
process is according to Ericsson Mentoring of young local engineers in trouble shooting RBS3000/6000
Troubleshoot and Maintenance of RBS 3000/6000 series
Troubleshoot and Maintenance of Ericsson Traffic Node
Alarm tracing and fixing of faults on site
Knowledge transfer to student engineers to enable them trouble RBS3000/6000
4. Provide remote and on-site support to trainee engineers
Ability to use site master for sweep test
Liaising with ISM contractors to ensure Power is available at all times on site
Request and process spare release from warehouse to correct hardware faults on site
Re-integration and upgrade of Ericsson Node Bs from P5 to P6 to P7 and W10.
Ensuring target KPIs set by management are met.
Work closely with Front Office Surveillance to clear alarms, update and close trouble tickets.
Perform standard.
Integration & commissioning of new Nodes, loading of site scripts such as OAM
Transmission DCN for Minilink TN.
Backplane cross-connection of transmission link between modules (such as MMUs, LTU and NPU) in the
Minilink Traffic Nodes (TN) Access Module Magazine.
Scheduling Preventive maintenance for RBS 2000 and 3000 series.
Creation of daily and weekly report to management via Excel worksheet
LM Ericsson Nigeria.
17 Water Carrington Crescent Victoria Island Lagos State Nigeria.
WRAN troubleshooting for Ericsson (MS) (AIRTEL NIGERIA) 3216 and 3206
June 2011-August 2011
Duties:
Troubleshooting and fixing fault
Clearing of alarms and scratching of node
CCR tool for CCR preparation, modification and script Modification of NODE B/troubleshooting of
issues.
Integration of new Node 3000 series (3210 and 3206)
Checking of alarm log and liaising with the RNC to fix fault
LMN Ericsson Nigeria.
17 Water Carrington Crescent Victoria Island Lagos State Nigeria.
RBS 2000 and 6000 series (2G) Roll Out Integration Engr for Airtel Nigeria
JUNE 2010 to JUNE 2011
Duties:
RBS integration both 2206, 2216, 2216v2, 2207, 3000 and 6000 series
RBS 2000 series DRU”S and cabinet expansion, building and supervision of new Sites for Airtel network
Installation and commissioning of 500 RBS 6102 to expand the network
Installation and integrations of 2G 2206,2216,2207,2116,2216v2
Clearing alarm and maintenance of 2G site
Cabinet expansion (CABEX) on 2G cabinet
Cross connection for 2G integration.
CCR tool for CCR preparation, modification and script Modification/troubleshooting fault.
Supervision of ASPs on site to ensure proper installation and integration of RBS6102
Pick up of required hardware from ware house and deployment on site
Swap out of RBS 3000 with RBS 6000
Switch in configuration between 2/2/2 to 4/4/4 to 8/8/8 to 12+12+12
On site configuration of SIU to aggregates all GSM/WCDMA and LAN traffic to a single WAN interface
Loading and modifying SIU configuration by using SELMA or Ericsson Moshell
Duties:
Ability to login into the Ericsson traffic node and minilink E
5. Ability to do IP configuration, Traffic Node Software upgrade
Backplane cross-connection of transmission link between modules (such as MMUs, LTU and NPU) in the
Minilink Traffic Nodes (TN) Access Module Magazine.
Responsible for Technical Site Survey.
Troubleshoot and Maintenance of Ericsson Traffic Node and minilink E
Crossconnections of 3G E1’s,Links and capacity upgrade in Edo State Airtel 3G Rollout project (Mapping
and Dropping E1’s)
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Excellent knowledge of GSM/GPRS/UMTS systems
Ability to install and integrate Ericsson Node B (3000 and 6000 series) Equipment
Ability to install and integrate Ericsson 2G RBS(2206,2207 2116 and 2216) Equipment
Vast troubleshooting skills on Ericsson RBS(2G and 3G)
Network roll out and system commissioning
Ability to work with little or no supervision
Resourceful, goal oriented and high computer literacy
Ability to work with RBS6000 (especially 6102,6201and 6601)
Ability to work with RBS3000 (3206 and 3106)
Major ability on 2G Site Integrations up to 1800MHz configurations 12/12/12
Ability to troubleshoot, interpret alarm logs and to work to clear alarms (2G and 3G)
Ability to carry out all relevant site health checks
Ability to supervise ASPs and carry out installation inspections
Cabinet Expansion (CABEX) on 2 G
SOFTWARE PROFICIENCY
Ericsson Element Manager for RBS 3206, 3216, 3116, 3303, 6102, 6201,6601
Hyper Terminal Private Edition
MOSHELL 8.0b
BPFTP Server
OMT 37,39,41,49
Training
LMN Ericsson Nig. Ltd
June 2011- July 2011
ERICSSON RBS 6000 SERIES TRAINING (6601, 6101, 6301, 6102, 6201)
Installation Of 6000 Series Cabinet
(6601, 6101, 6301, 6102, 6201)
6. Integration Of 6000 Series Cabinet
(6601, 6101, 6301, 6102, 6201)
Knowing site hazards and how to be careful
Mast climbing techniques and climbing gadgets
RBS general supervision skills
National Youth Service Corps with Ericsson Nigeria
(On 2G and 3G 2010)
Seven months Industrial Training Experience with LMN Ericsson Nig. Ltd 2008(On 3G/2G)
Student Engineering Workshop Experience
FUT MINNA (SIWES) 2006
HOBBIES
Reading, Watching Football, Tourism, Listening to news and music
REFEREES
Eng Shatse Kakwagh
Ericsson Country Manager
In Chad.
Shatse.kakwagh@ericsson.com
+22799525283
08034567727
HILARIO MATORE
Senior BSC Eng Ericsson
Nigeria MTN Project
Hilario.mature@ericsson
Phone 07064173909
Prof. O.B Awoyogbe
Senior Lecturer
Physics/Electronics Department
F.U.T Minna
Phone: 08059995405
7. Integration Of 6000 Series Cabinet
(6601, 6101, 6301, 6102, 6201)
Knowing site hazards and how to be careful
Mast climbing techniques and climbing gadgets
RBS general supervision skills
National Youth Service Corps with Ericsson Nigeria
(On 2G and 3G 2010)
Seven months Industrial Training Experience with LMN Ericsson Nig. Ltd 2008(On 3G/2G)
Student Engineering Workshop Experience
FUT MINNA (SIWES) 2006
HOBBIES
Reading, Watching Football, Tourism, Listening to news and music
REFEREES
Eng Shatse Kakwagh
Ericsson Country Manager
In Chad.
Shatse.kakwagh@ericsson.com
+22799525283
08034567727
HILARIO MATORE
Senior BSC Eng Ericsson
Nigeria MTN Project
Hilario.mature@ericsson
Phone 07064173909
Prof. O.B Awoyogbe
Senior Lecturer
Physics/Electronics Department
F.U.T Minna
Phone: 08059995405