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June 1999 - Present | Standard Chartered Bank | Johannesburg |
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Senior Telecom Engineer - Africa
Documenting the specific user requirement specifications in each African country.
Data link analysis.
Link budget calculations and frequency analysis.
Design of Telecom networks (VSAT, Wireless Radio, IT and PBX).
Compilation of business plan and budget calculations as well as presentations to the board of directors.
Contract negotiations with all the Telecom PTT's and maintenance contractors.
Procurement and installation of Telecom and IT equipment. (VSAT, Wireless Radio, Network equipment and PBX).
Project manage the whole project.
Pilot testing and quality acceptance of the network.
Training of local staff and final handover of the network.
General technical support to all the countries.
Successful projects in Ghana, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and currently Ivory Coast. Also detailed involved with the Africa Enterprise Network covering the whole of Africa. |
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June 1998 - June 1999 | Telkom SA HQ (ISMS) | Pretoria |
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International Project Manager
Involved with the development of a formal process for project implementation - speeding overall roll out time.
Negotiated agreements between Telkom SA and foreign companies and clients.
Procurement of satellite equipment, installations and project implementation management for projects on both HNS and Gilat platforms.
Initiating network operational and fault reporting procedure negotiations between Telkom SA and clients.
Final contract negotiations and network acceptance for both HNS and Gilat platforms.
Technical support to related sections and companies on both HNS and Gilat platforms.
Successful projects BP Africa on HNS VSAT, Shell International and Unilever on Gilat VSAT. |
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January 1998 - June 1998 | Telkom SA HQ (ISMS) | Pretoria |
| International Sales Account Manager
Single point of contact for contracted account customers in African states.
Contract negotiations and regular payment control.
Pilot phase negotiator for procedures and fault reporting between clients and Telkom SA.
Defining possible new client user requirements and analyzing probability with a possible businessopportunity.
Presentations of products available, possible technical solutions and proposals to companies.
Negotiating National operator agreements (NOA) and memorandum of understanding documents between Telkom SA and foreign operators for service provision to the clients.
Implemented indicative quote tool designed by me - speeding overall response and quotations to the clients.
Implemented training course for new recruits - speeding profitability.
Implemented training course for clients - speeding signed contracts. |
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April 1996 - January 1998 | Telkom SA HQ (TNS) |
Pretoria |
| VSAT Network Engineer
Client's data network and link analysis using various test equipment including LAN/WAN analyzers.
Analyzing and documenting the specific user requirement specifications for new client's telecom need.
Specific user design of VSAT networks on HNS and Gilat VSAT systems serving all the clients specific needs.
Satellite link budget calculations and network analysis on both HNS and Gilat platforms.
Procurement and managing installation of VSAT Hub equipment for both HNS and Gilat platforms.
Compiling of technical proposal to clients and provide support during presentations.
Pilot testing, reporting, fault analysis and initial implementation of new VSAT networks on both HNS and Gilat platforms.
Assisting the account managers with contract negotiations.
Developed an indicative pricing model, copyright protected and currently in use by Telkom SA - 90% less time needed to do a design. Successful international projects Unilever and Shell on Gilat VSAT, BP on HNS VSAT and various national clients on both systems - total of approx. 4000 terminals |
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April 1995 - March 1996 | Telkom SA Satellite Earthstation | Pretoria |
| VSAT network controller
Maintenance and installation of all earthstation equipment involved incl. Up/down converters, switching systems, RF/IF systems, antenna and antenna tracking systems.
Installation and testing of a new customers satellite network incl. intergradations with clients network up to data level on customer premises using various test equipment incl. LAN/WAN and data analyzers for both HNS and Gilat platforms.
Installation and maintenance of all remote equipment on the HNS and Gilat systems.
Operations and help desk on a 24/7 basis assisting clients in a shared environment.
Developed and implemented a fault reporting database - 80% increase in responses.
Installation of HNS Hub Equipment and acceptance testing according to Intelsat international standards.
Installation of Gilat Hub Equipment and acceptance testing according to Intelsat international standards. |
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January 1990 - March 1995 | Telkom SA Satellite Earthstation | Pretoria |
| Satellite Earth station controller
Maintenance of all earthstation equipment involved incl. Antenna and antenna tracking/switching systems, HPA and LNA switching systems, UPS power and backup generators.
Installation of new satellite equipment and acceptance testing according to Intelsat international standards using various testing equipment incl. Spectrum and data analyzers.
Operations on a 24/7 basis assisting all clients.
Developed and implemented a fault reporting database - 80% increase in responses.
Installation of TDMA systems on the 60, 335.5 and 342 deg E Satellites according to Intelsat international standards.
Installation of all DCME Equipment and switching clusters according to Intelsat international standards.
Installation of IDR/IBS Equipment to various countries according to Intelsat international standards.
Performed various broadcasting television feeds incoming and outgoing.
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Education |
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1989 | High School/Hoërskool Overkruin | Pretoria |
| Matric (Grade 12) |
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1990 - 1992 | | Pretoria |
| Electrical Engineering - Low Current.
Distinctions - Electronics, Radar. |
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1993 - present
Telkom SA. Internal Company courses:
34 Mbit, 140 Mbit, 565 Mbit Optic Fibre Systems34 Mbit, 140 Mbit Coaxial SystemsTelevision BroadcastingAutomatic Cross Connection Equipment (ACE)
International VSAT Training on Hughes Network Systems:
Introduction to ISBN, HUB operations, HUB maintenance, Remote Installations, Sizing, Advanced sizing.
International VSAT Training on Gilat Systems:
HUB operations, HUB maintenance, Remote Installations, Sizing.
Management training:Project management.International IT Training:Networking, LAN Analysers, Cisco Routers.Computer training:Windows 95/98, Office 97/2000 (Word, Excel, Access, Power Point), Win project, Visio/Visio 2000, Internet.
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Interests | Electronics and repair of household appliances, computers, internet and a member of the Amateur Radio League.
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Reference: |
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Nico Steenkamp
Mobile: +27 82 881-5542 |
Jeremy Coetzer
Telkom S.A
Tel: +27 12 341-9473
Mobile: +27 82 564-4162
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Personal:
Mr. Charl Massyn
Tel: +27 12 422-4324
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