1. WERNER POTGIETER
662 Keeshond street, Garsfontein, Pretoria | 0829980366 | wernersince1976@gmail.com
EDUCATION
Tshwane University of Technology
National Diploma in Engineering 1999
Digital Systems
Electrical Engineering
Mathematics
Electronic Communication
Digital Communication
Microwave Communication
Project Design
Radio Engineering
Microwave Engineering
Television
Electronics
Pretoria Technical College
Diploma 1995
Communication Electronics N4, N5, N6
Digital Electronics N4, N5, N6
Computer Principals N4, N5
Mathematics N5, N6
Mechano N4
Springs Technical College
Diploma 1995
Engineering Science N4
Mathematics N4
Industrial Electronics N4, N5, N6
Electro Technics N4, N5, N6
Strength of Materials and Structures N5, N6
Power Machines N5, N6
WORK EXPERIENCE
Vodacom SA
Senior Specialist Level 4
Department: Transmission Engineering July 2008 – Current
Compile acceptance procedure for all new elements.
Compile acceptance procedure for all new bandwidth.
Ensure that all new nodes adhere to specifications before any service is supplied on these elements.
Ensure that all bandwidth / trunks adhere to specifications.
Do special investigations.
Investigation includes testing, troubleshooting, fault localization, reconfigurations, analyzing, site visits, and node re-building.
Interface with equipment suppliers.
Design and Build of Core IP/MPLS network.
Design and Build of Core DWDM network.
Compiling incident Reports.
Study and understanding of supplier release notes.
Lab testing and prove of all new release software.

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Execution of all software provisioning and service assurance functions on the following network elements using NMS and/or LCT;
1. Tellabs 8100 (PDH)
2. Tellabs 6300 (SDH and Ethernet)
3. Tellabs 8600 (Multiservice Router)
4. Tellabs 8800 (Multiservice Core Router)
5. Tellabs 7100 (DWDM system)
6. Tellabs 7300 (Metro Ethernet Switch)
Telkom SA
Specialist Level 6
Department: ATMNet April 2003 – June 2008
Service assurance and activation on ATM, ADSL and Metro Ethernet.
Review, compile and perform work instructions and procedures.
Recovery Plans networks, upgrades and cut-overs. Activation of nodes, links, cards, paths.
Load new software on nodes according to project plan.
Ensure all databases are accurate by performing associated routines.
Telkom SA
Specialist Level 7
Department: ATMNet February 2002 – March 2003
Execution of all software provisioning functions on ATMNet.
Review, compile and perform work instructions and procedures.
Recovery Plans networks, upgrades and cut-overs. Activation of nodes, links, cards, paths.
Load new software on nodes according to project plan. Service assurance and activation on ATMNet.
Ensure all databases are accurate by performing associated routines.
Telkom SA
Technical Officer Level 8
Department: ATMNet August 2000 – January 2002
Monitor system performance. Determine maintenance activities. Execute maintenance activities.
Complete relevant administration. Provided support. Compiled reports and recommendations.
Managed faults.
Telkom SA
Technical Officer Level 10 and Level 9 and Level 8
Department: Telematics February 1999 – July 2000
Data service activations in the greater Pretoria area. I was responsible for doing installations of
Diginet, Martis DXX and other communication services.
Telkom SA
Bursary Student
Department: Telematics June 1996 – January 1999
Data service activations in the greater Pretoria area. I was responsible for doing installations of
Diginet, Martis DXX and other communication services.
LANGUAGES
Afrikaans – native language
English – speak fluently and read/write with high proficiency
MEMBERSHIPS
MEF-CECP