This document contains a resume for Rakesh Thankappan from Hargeisa, Somaliland, Northeast Africa. It summarizes his professional experience including positions as a Senior System and Network Support Engineer, Telecom Technician, and current role as a Fiber Optic Lead Technician. It also lists his skills, qualifications, and contact information.

1. RAKESH THANKAPPAN
Hargeisa,
Somaliland,
Northeast Africa
Mob: +14153760195, +252634595684,
Email: rakurakiit@gmail.com
CAREER OBJECTIVE:
To seek a challenging job, where my skills can be fully utilized and gain new experience and
knowledge towards making significant contributions to the organizational objective and
society. I am willing to work with committed & dedicated people as a key player in a
challenging & creative environment.
Professional Experience:
1. Senior System and Network Support Engineer in Bios Computer Shoppe, Cochin, Kerala,
India
2. Telecom Technician in Etisalat Telecommunication, Dubai, U.A.E
3. Fiber Optic Lead Technician in Somcable Ltd ,Hargeisa, Somaliland, East Africa
Key skills:
 Experience in Operation & Maintenance of NLD Backbone network Of about 1200
Kilometers
 Hands-on Exp. in DWDM Commissioning, Cross-Connects, Maintenance and up gradation.
 Troubleshooting the Transmission Equipments with the co-ordination of NOC.
 Handling Of Vendor Teams.
 Fixing & configuration of ONT modem.
 Fiber optic termination and splicing for backbone, FTTA and FTTH projects (48F, 96F).
 Preparing Root Cause Analysis Report.
 Maintaining GPS coordinates.
 Experienced in OTDR, CD and PMT testing for all types of fiber.
 Execution of Fiber Rollout
 Fiber Cable termination in FMS
 OTDR Reports maintaining
 Connecting NODES in ring topology.
 Performance analysis & Troubleshooting on live SDH network.
 Provisioning and testing of circuits.
 Ring modifications in the live traffic with the least of down time.

2. Personal Traits:
Inquisitive, Intelligent, Hard Working, Independent, Honest, Punctual, Committed. Dedicated
to make things happen. Keen to grow as a human being as well as professionally. Capability to
work in region which is out of responsibility to make things anyhow done. Capability to take
risk in work action eventually to take any quantum response to achieve target with
consideration of minimum loss.
Engineering Skill:
Having engineering skill as natural instinct because always keen to complete the work in
various method to learn new.
Communication skill:
Having good and efficient professional and personal communication skill.
Languages Known:
Can Speak : Malayalam, English, and Hindi.
Can Read & Write : Malayalam, English and Hindi.
Educational qualification:
Examination
passed/appearing
Name of Board Year Percentage
CCNA CISCO 2010 Completed
Diploma(computer
Engineering)
Board of
Technical
Education
2001-2004 64.6
Pre-Degree(IInd
Group)
M.G University 1999-2001 55.5
Class X Kerala Syllabus 1999 72.62

3. Work Experience:
Total Experience:
4 Years 3 Months in Fiber Optics and 4 Years 6 Months in Computer Hardware and
Networking.
Currently Working in:
Somcable Ltd Hargeisa, Somaliland, Northeast Africa
Designation : Fiber Optic Lead Technician in Backbone PROJECT
Duration : November 01 2011 to Still
Responsibilities:
• Responsible to install and maintain Somcable Backbone & Metro fiber optic cable, FTTH and
FTTA projects (48F, 96F)
• Responsible for cabling and termination of fiber optics, Cat3, Cat5, Cat6, CATV and various
other wiring disciplines including testing and troubleshooting of wiring problems.
• Perform administrative tasks including, but not limited to, documenting test results and as
built, completing safety reports, keeping safety meeting minutes, maintaining log books,
providing labor summery reports etc.
• Produce monthly Optical Time Domain Reflectometer (OTDR) testing for the installed fiber
cable and GPS co-ordinates with higher managements.
• Working closely with civil work departments, assisting fiber installers to understand the
importance of the fiber networks and procedures.
• Execution of Fiber Rollout
• Develop splicing diagrams and designs to facilitate network architecture.
• Maintain fiber asset inventory and splicing as build records.
• Develop splicing plan including required materials, deliver schedules, completion schedules
manpower requirements and tool/equipment lists.
• Connecting NODES in ring topology.
• Performance analysis & Troubleshooting on live SDH network.
• CD and PMT testing for all types of fiber.
• Ring modifications in the live traffic with the least of down time.
• Analyzing alarms and trouble shooting
• Rectifications in the OFC network with the least down time.
• Handling escalated works, complaints, questions and queries as necessary.
• Responsible for running new cabling in new or existing buildings.

4. 10 Months of Experience as a Telecom Technician
Organization : Etisalat Telecommunication Dubai
Duration : December 15 2010 to October 10 2011
Designation : Telecom Technician in GPON PROJECT
Responsibilities:
 In charge of the inventory and preparation of the materials/tools used in the site.
 Preparation of daily and monthly work progress.
 Sets up appointment/schedule for daily work order.
 Cable pulling of different type of fiber cable.
 Fiber optic termination and making patch chords.
 Troubleshooting and testing of fiber optic cables using OTDR
 Fixing and configuration of ONT.
 Installation of WIMAX antenna for wireless internet connection and configurations.
 Preparing Root Cause Analysis Report.
 Execution of Fiber Rollout
 Fiber Cable termination in FMS
 OTDR Reports maintaining
 Connecting NODES in ring topology.
 Ring modifications in the live traffic with the least of down time.
 Experienced in Arc fusion splicing of various Fiber Optic Cable.
 Analyzing alarms and trouble shooting
 Rectifications in the OFC network with the least down time.
 Troubleshooting the Fault Alarm Management and clearing the alarms which are created.
 Handling escalated works complaints questions queries.
 Planning and implement in build cable installation and termination.
 Troubleshooting the Transmission Equipment’s with the co-ordination of NOC.
 Fiber optic termination and splicing for backbone & FTTH projects (48F, 96F).
 Checking and updating As-build drawing.
 Providing Technical Solutions to Team members
 Responsible for outside plant fiber optic splicing, testing and troubleshooting.
 String cables between structures and lines from poles, towers, or trenches and pull lines
to proper tension.
 Measure signal strength at utility poles, using electronic test equipment.
 Dig trenches for underground wires or cables.
 Explain cable service to subscribers after installation and collect any installation fees that
are due.

5. 4 Years and 6 months of Experience as a Senior System and Network Support Engineer.
Organization : Bios Computer Shoppe, Piravom, Ernakulam,Kerala,India
Duration : 13 March 2006 to 15 November 2010 (4 Year 5 Months)
Designation : Senior Service and Network Engineer
Responsibilities:
 We provide customer service and technical support. Job includes Installation,
Configuration, Troubleshooting and Maintenance of LAN, Setting of file server, Installing
and configuration network operating system such as Windows 2000/2003 servers. We have
configured all networks connectivity issues to our clients. Some clients even ask us to
back up and disk management features and mail related issues.
 Installation, Configuration, Assembling, Troubleshooting and Maintenance of Servers,
Laptops, PC’s and hardware peripherals such as modems, Printers and Scanners
 Installing, Configuring and upgrading of software and hardware on windows 98/XP, Windows
Vista/ 2003 Server and Windows 2000 Professional platforms
• Structured cabling experience
• Troubleshooting and Maintenance
PERSONAL PROFILE:
Date of Birth : December 31 1983
Father’s Name : Mr. I.A Thankappan
Nationality : Indian
Gender : Male
Religion & Caste : Hindu, Pulaya
Marital Status : Married
Height : 173 cm
Weight : 72 Kg
Languages known : English, Malayalam, Hindi
Passport Details:
PASSPORT NO : L5426129
DATE OF ISSUE : 07/10/2013
DATE OF EXPIRY : 06/10/2023
PLACE OF ISSUE : COCHIN

6. Areas of Interest:
• Computer Hardware and Networking
• Human Resource Management
• Investigation
• Business Management Systems
Technical Skills:
Operating : MS-DOS, Windows 98/2000/XP/Vista, Windows 2000/2003
Server
Networking : Knowledge of LAN/WAN networks, Hands on experience in CISCO
Routers, Settings and configuring Routers Switches and Hubs,
Access points.
Languages : C, C++
Assembly Langue : 8085, 8086
Packages : MS Office, Outlook Express
Strength:
Sincere, Punctual, Hardworking and the patience to accept others suggestions and opinions.
Achievements:
• Participated in an Inter College IT Fest
• Participated in an technical workshop on Computer Networking
• Won prizes in elocution competition during schooling
• Won prizes in exhibitions during schooling
• Won prizes in Drama during schooling and in College
• Won prizes in sports during schooling and in college won prizes in quiz competitions during
Schooling

7. Reference:
Mr.Shiju M Varghese
Bios Computer Shoppe
Near Old Petrol pump jn, Piravom, Cochin, Kerala, India.
Ph: +91485 2244567, Mob: +919447459519
Mr.Nijesh K.P
Fiber optic Team Lead at Somcable Ltd,
Hargeisa, Somaliland, North East Africa.
Ph: +252634595685.
e-mail : nkp@somcable.com,nkp860@gmail.com.
Declaration:
I, hereby declare that all the above details are true to the best of my knowledge and
belief.
Place: Hargeisa RAKESH THANKAPPAN
Date: 25.04.2015