COULIBALY Lonan
Telecommunication & Computer Science Engineer,
Alcatel BSS & GPRS Expert,
Technical Projects Manager
CAREER OBJECTIVE
To become a resourceful and diligent staff of a dynamic organization, where I can show how innovative, hardworking and willingness to take up challenges I am, and contribute to the development of global telecommunication network through my effective and efficient performance to achieve results that add value to business.
COMPETENCES
Ø Telecommunications
- TPM (Technical Project Manager) (GSM, DCS & GPRS deployment at ORANGE CI and GLOBACOM Ltd)
- BSS O&M manager (BSS O&M Regional Manager Abuja, Nigeria)
- Strong GSM and GPRS technology experience with both local and international training, O&M extensive knowledge/working experience, performance management, Very good knowledge of Siemens and Ericsson equipments.
Good Knowledge of Alcatel BSS featuring with the BSC Evolution and Node B.
- Transmission: PDH & SDH links Configuration and Troubleshooting
Ø Computer science
- Computer network Project manager
- Microsoft Certified System Engineer
- Accredited Compaq Technician (ACT-COMPAQ)
- Cisco Certified Network Associate and Cisco Network Support
- Good knowledge and practice of UNIX, Windows NT/2000/XP and Microsoft office application, PC Hardware/ Software Configuration and Routers/Switches Configuration.
Ø Management
- Alcatel BSS Regional manager at Orange CI and Globacom Limited
- Telecoms projects management (GSM/DCS Network Deployment, Upgrade & Swap)
- Team management
QUALIFICATIONS
2004
Centre dExpertise et de Perfectionnement en Informatique (CEPI ABIDJAN)
" Telecommunication and Computer Science Conception Engineer
1998
Institut Supérieur de Commerce et de Technologie (ISCT ABIDJAN)
" Electronic Engineer
EXPERIENCE
July 05 Oct. 06: BSS/GPRS Consultant / Technical Projects Manager
in Nigeria
Responsibility: BSS O&M activities Plan, Keep upgraded reports, Meetings, BSS TAC2
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Ø Plan BSS activities, keep upgraded BSS activities database I have created, prepare reports for technical meetings.
Ø BSS training and support provided for the field engineers
Ø Coordinate and plan all BSS works concerning Installation, Configuration and Integration of BSCs, TC G2.5, BTS, Node B, RNC and MFS in the Networks.(New BSS Projects Coordinator)
Ø Plan and coordinate Implementation of BSS and GPRS activities according to the Work orders related to Network parameters modifications (frequency plan modification , cells splitting, HO relations definition , cell upgrade/downgrade, sites swap, BSC LAC modification, software migration, etc)
Ø Coordinate BSS and MFS performance reports generation and analysis processes.
Ø Supervise BSC, BTS, MBS, TC G2.5 sites installation, commissioning, integration and Operation & Maintenance activities
Ø BSS sites installation auditing and make sure that all the installations are conform with Telecoms norms.
Ø BSS auditing and correctives solutions proposal for hardware, software, congestion, interference and calls drop issues
Ø Customer complaint resolution
Ø Analyze the BSCs DLS with Analdls (Alcatel TAC tool)
Ø BSC troubleshooting with Analswitch (Alcatel TAC tool)
Ø DLS replacement on the BSC sites or in the OMC-R for software corrupted
Ø Transmission project management (Supervision of PDH installation, commissioning, integration and maintenance; Capacity to check and modify the link budget if there is need).
________________________________________ Oct. 2004 July 2005: BSS & GPRS Consultant / BSS Operations Manager
Globacom ltd Nigeria
Responsibility: Plan and follow the execution of BSS activities on the network
Ø Plan BSS activities, keep upgraded BSS activities database, and prepare reports for technical meetings.
Ø BSS training and support provided for the field engineers
Ø BSS Project Manager (Technical Project Management activities)
Ø Alcatel BSC G2, Alcatel 9100 Evolium BTS, TC G2.5, commissioning, integration and maintenance
Ø BSS O&M activities Manager Abuja Region (Federal Capital of Nigeria)
Ø Extended cell and BTS collocated sites implemented to improve traffic.
Ø BSC Dimensioning and performance management ( BSC Topology , TSU management )
Ø Traffic management and parameters incoherencies checking
Ø Cell management and parameter in OMC-R (Concentric cell & cell split, cell parameters modification at OMC-R, cell creation&)
Ø GPRS (MFS) configuration, implementation and maintenance
Ø Alcatel PDH configuration and maintenance
________________________________________ June 2001 Oct. 2004: Senior BSS Support Engineer
Orange Cote dIvoire
Responsibility: BSS field support engineer, Alcatel BSS project management
Ø BSS training and support provided for the field engineers
Ø Technical activities report provided to the manager
Ø Plan and follow the execution of Commissioning, integration and maintenance of BSS equipments
Ø Coordination of O&M activities and work order implementation.
Ø GSM repeater engineering and implementation (Selective and Wide band)
Ø Network auditing and correctives solutions proposal and apply
Ø Drive test for network optimization
Ø Sites survey for micro BTS integration to solve coverage and congestion issues in conference centers, super markets, hotels&
Ø Good knowledge of GSM Power system (SAFT, SAED, CHLORIDE)
Ø Alcatel PDH ( 9400 UL, 9400 UX, 9470 LX )commissioning, integration and maintenance with a level of advanced user of NECTAS.
Ø OMC-R activities performed (Cells creation and maintenance actions)
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Feb. 99 June 2001: IT Engineer at ADEMAT SA Abidjan, Ivory Coast
Responsibility: Computer network project management, Computer warehouse management
Ø Ethernet network installation, configuration and troubleshooting
Ø COMPAQ & MICROSOFT hardware and software solution support
Ø Installation, administration and maintenance of Windows NT4 / 2000
Ø Computers, accessories and spare part warehouse management
Ø Maintenance of COMPAQ (Desktop & Laptop) and TOSHIBA (Laptops)
Ø Wireless and radio communication systems implementation
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July 98 Feb. 99: Transmission Engineer at RTI-TELEVISION Abidjan, Cote dIvoire
Responsibility: Engineering and Implementation
Ø Transmission systems engineering and conception
Ø VSAT installation, configuration and maintenance
Ø VHF systems installation and configuration
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING ATTENDED
June 2006: Telecommunication equipments synchronization training with SAAB Grintek.
(Synchronisation principles and importance in telecommunication)
September 2005: UMTS Training Alcatel Nigeria (10 days)
(Introduction to UMTS, Presentation of UMTS/UTRAN, UTRAN Alcatel solution, UTRAN deployment strategy)
February 2002: Certificate of Installation, Configuration and Operation of Alcatel PDH microwave (UL, UX, LX, SDH) obtained at Abidjan (Côte dIvoire)
November 2001: Certificate of Installation, Configuration and Operation of Alcatel Radio Systems B6.2 (BSC, BTS and TC) obtained at Alcatel University Nanterre (Paris FRANCE).
November 2001: Certificate of Configuration and operation of BSS equipments at OMC-R Alcatel B6.2 obtained in 2001 at Alcatel University Paris (Nanterre).
June 2001: Certificate of advanced GMS system knowledge obtained at TELEMATE training Center
February 2001: Certificate of Windows 2000 Installation and administration obtained at Microsoft (Abidjan, Côte dIvoire)
May 2000: Certificate of COMPAQ laptops and desktops maintenance obtained at Abidjan, Cote dIvoire
February 2000: Certificate of enterprise fire security obtained at Abidjan, Cote dIvoire
December 1999: Certificate of Windows NT4 Installation and administration obtained at Microsoft (Abidjan, Côte dIvoire)
ADDITIONAL ATTRIBUTES
Proficiency in the use of Ms Office Packages, operating system of MS-Dos and
Windows, UNIX, Linux
Excellent Communication Skills with high capacity of adaptation
Ability to work under pressure, tight reporting schedule even without supervision
Good team player with strong analytical mind
Natural ability for problem solving
Flexibility and natural ability to learn very fast
HOBBIES
Playing Tennis, Music, Travel
