Evans Akpene Yaw Adom
Sunyani
Summary
I am a Field Technician with over 10 years of experience in satellite communication systems and IT network infrastructure. My technical skills enable the seamless installation and maintenance of VSAT and IT networks, having successfully deployed over 350 VSATs and network infrastructures across Ghana. I am a Certified Global VSAT Forum (GVF) examiner and hold multiple professional certifications from GVF. Demonstrated experience in providing technical field support to major Internet Service Providers (ISPs) in Ghana, as well as outsourcing technical support services for companies outside of Ghana. Passionate trainer eager to assist new entrance technicians in advancing their knowledge and skills to achieve career goals. Known for teamwork and adaptability, consistently exceeding expectations under dynamic conditions. I am currently pursuing a degree in Information Technology.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CEO / Field Support Technician
ATESAT 40 Ventures
01.2019 - Current
Provide field support services (installation, maintenance and troubleshooting VSAT terminals and IT network system) for:
- Internet Service Providers (ISPs) in Ghana; Spectrum Fibre Ltd, Busy Internet Ltd, Comsys Ghana Ltd, Teledata ICT Ltd, Dynamic Data Solutions Ltd and Mawal Technologies Ltd.
- Oasis Networks and other international field engineering services and satellite broadband providers.
- Individual households and offices, companies, institutions and organization.
- Consultancy and Training.
Technician(Satellite Ground Segment Technician)
University Energy and Natural Resources - UENR (Earth Observation Research and Innovation Centre - EORIC)
07.2018 - Current
- Responsible for the installations, operation, and maintenance of the Satellite Ground Segment systems and related infrastructure.
- Responsible for the development, implementation, and monitoring of the technical support plan for our clients.
- Responsible for the development, maintenance, and enhancement of the maintenance management system
- Project Lead for Ghana Skills Development Fund (GSDF) Funded Project to Develop and implement Professional Satellite Communication (SATCOM) Certification Course to train engineers, technicians and entrepreneurs in the telecommunication industry in Ghana (2023 to 2025)
- Coordinator for the EORIC-UENR SATCOM Training Hub (2025 till date)
- Chairman, Innovation, Business and Commercialization Committee (2024 to 2025)
- Proposal and project committee member (2020 till date)
- Member of proposal and project committee that renegotiated the satellite ground segment co-location contract agreement of our clients Atlas Space Operation Ltd and Media Broadcast Satellite GmbH, a Monthly Recurring Cost (MRC) from 500 USD to 4000 USD and 1000 USD to 4800 USD respectively (2020)
- Techinical team member responsible for the installation, operation and maintenance of the Spire Global 1.8m full motion satellite ground station antenna.
Maintenance Technician (Volunteer)
University Energy and Natural Resources - UENR (Earth Observation Research and Innovation Centre - EORIC)
01.2013 - 06.2018
- Provided technical support for the planing, installation and maintenance of the satellite ground segment infrastructure and other data acquisition and network system.
- Provided technical advice and support for the project proposal that secured funding for the development of Advance Fire Information System.
- Developed short courses and facilitated training program related satellite communication.
- Responsible for the installations of the first satellite ground segment infrastructure (EUMETCast-GEONETCast Reception Station) when the centre was established in 2013
- Provided technical support in selecting and installation second satellite ground segment infratructure (full motion Orbital system EOS-Direct Broadcast Receiving station) in 2015
- Provided technical support in installation of the third satellite ground segment infrastructure (Installed and host full motion 3m X/Y Antenna as Co-location services for Atlas Space Operations Ltd) in 2017.
Branch Manager / Satellite TV Installer
D.M.A Technology, Kumasi-Ghana
01.2008 - 01.2012
- Satellite TV installer – Ashanti Region branch – 2008 to 2010
- Branch Manager / Satellite Installer Brong Ahafo Region branch – 2011 to 2012
Education
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
University of Energy And Natural Resources, UENR
Sunyani, Ghana08-2028
High School - General Art
Peki Senior High School – PESCO
Peki, Volta Region01.2008
Skills
- Satellite Communication (Satellite Ground Segment Systems)
- ICT & Networking
- Programming
- Cyber Security
- Network configuration
- Hardware installation
- Teamwork and coordination
- Problem-solving
- Valid Driver's license
- Training and mentoring
- MS office
- Cisco Packet Tracer
- Project management
Certification
- MikroTik Network Associate with LABS – Udemy, 2023
- Field Engineer – GVF certified, 2023
- GVF HOST-B Examiner certified, 2022
- Field Technician – GVF certified, 2022
- YahClick Certified VSAT Installer – 2019
- Satellite Operation Centre and Teleport Technician – GVF certified, 2018
- Advanced Technical Operator – GVF certified, 2018
- Basic Technical Operator – GVF certified, 2018
- General Autopoint Terminal Operator – GVF certified, 2018
- Basic Autopoint Terminal Operator – GVF certified, 2018
- Satcom Professional: Gilat SkyEdge II Specialist – GVF certified, 2018
- Satcom Professional: iDirect Specialist – GVF certified, 2018
- Marine Satcom Operator - Sea Tel Specialist – GVF certified, 2018
- Advanced Satcom Professional – GVF certified, 2017
- Basic Satcom Professional – GVF certified, 2017
Projects
- Ghana Skills Development Fund (GSDF) Funded Project - 2023 to 2025
Project Topic: Development and implementation Professional Satellite Communication (SATCOM) Certification Course to train engineers, technicians and entrepreneurs in the telecommunication industry in Ghana.
Role: Project Lead
- National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) Satellite (VSAT) Sites Migration - 2025
Spectrum Fibre Ltd, a Ghanaian-based ISP, outsourced ATESAT 40 Venture to migrate 54 NHIS sites from YahClick satellite to Konnect Africa (Eutelsat) satellite.
Role: Field Support Technician responsible for the migration.
- Installation of VSAT Modems and Change in Configurations at National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) Sites - 2023
Spectrum Fibre Ltd outsourced ATESAT 40 Venture for the installation works at 65 NHIS sites.
Role: Field Support Technician responsible for the installation work.
- Eddy Covariance Tower (Carbon Tower) Installation - 2017 to 2023
The project is a partnership between the University of Energy and Natural Resources in Sunyani, Ghana and the Global Change Research Institute (CzechGlobe) in the Czech Republic. The primary objectives of this project are to monitor, understand, quantify, and model the exchange of CO2 between the tropical forest ecosystem and the atmosphere.
Role: Techinical team member responsible for the installation, operation and maintenance.
- Spire Global Antenna Installation - 2021
The project is a satellite ground segment co-location service provided to Spire Global through a partnership between Media Broadcast Satellite GmbH in Germany and the Earth Observation Research and Innovation Centre at the University of Energy and Natural Resources in Ghana.
Role: Techinical team member responsible for the installation, operation and maintenance.
- COSMIC-2A (Equatorial) Baseline Ground Station Antenna Installation - 2017
A 3-meter X/Y Fibre antenna system has been installed to support the operations of the COSMIC-2 satellite, including data acquisition and telemetry, tracking, and command (TT&C). This station is one of ten COSMIC-2A stations that comprise the Equatorial Baseline Ground Station Architecture, which supports the COSMIC-2 project. The network of stations reduces data latency by an average of approximately 30 minutes. The Earth Observation Research and Innovation Centre at the University of Energy and Natural Resources in Ghana hosts the ground station through a partnership agreement with Atlas Space Operations Inc. in the USA.
Role: Techinical team member responsible for the installation, operation and maintenance.
- Satellite (VSAT) Installation for Genser Energy Ghana Ltd – GEGL sites (Tarkwa, Wassa and Edikan) – 2021
Oasis Networks, based in Madrid, Spain, is an international system integration and VSAT field engineering company outsourced ATESAT 40 Venture for the installation works at the GEGL sites (Tarkwa, Wassa and Edikan).
Role: Field Support Technician responsible for the installation work.
- Deployment of Telespazio SD-WAN for Advans Ghana Savings and Loans Ltd (19 branches across Ghana) – 2021
Oasis Networks, based in Madrid, Spain, is an international system integration and VSAT field engineering company, outsourced ATESAT 40 Venture for the deployment works at the 19 Advans Ghana Savings and Loans Ltd branches across Ghana
Role: Field Support Technician responsible for the deployment work.
- Ministry of Education Free WI-FI Project – 2020
Busy Internet, a Ghanaian-based ISP, subcontracted ATESAT 40 Venture to install over 250 satellite (VSAT) systems for internet connectivity in Senior High/Technical schools, Colleges of Education, and District, Municipal, and Regional Education offices across Ghana.
Role: Field Support Technician responsible for the installation work.
- ECOM Agrotrade Limited depots internet connectivity project (installed VSAT at 20 depots) – 2019
Teledata ICT Ltd outsourced ATESAT 40 Venture for installation at their 20 depots across Ghana.
Role: Field Support Technician responsible for the installation work.
- Installation of the EUMETCAST – GEONETCast Reception Station for data acquisition project – 2016
Project for: Ghana Space Science and Technology Institute (Ghana Space Agency) Accra, Ghana.
Contractor: Earth Observation Research and Innovation Centre (EORIC).
Role: Field Support Technician responsible for the installation work.
- Installation of the EUMETCAST – GEONETCast Reception Station for data acquisition project – 2013
Project for: Earth Observation Research and Innovation Centre (EORIC), of the University of Energy and Natural Resources in Ghana.
Role: Field Support Technician responsible for the installation work.
References
Ing. Dr. Prince Antwi-Agyei
Senior Lecturer, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Head, Earth Observation Research & Innovation Centre (EORIC - UENR)
+233 558155711
prince.antwi-agyei@uenr.edu.gh
Nimrod Kapon
CEO, Oasis Networks,
+972 54-808-7793,
nkapon@oasisnetworks.net
Raphael Quartey
Formmer Country Manager, YahClick West Africa Region,
+233 246686388,
RQuartey@yahclick.com
Timeline
CEO / Field Support Technician
ATESAT 40 Ventures
01.2019 - Current
Technician(Satellite Ground Segment Technician)
University Energy and Natural Resources - UENR (Earth Observation Research and Innovation Centre - EORIC)
07.2018 - Current
Maintenance Technician (Volunteer)
University Energy and Natural Resources - UENR (Earth Observation Research and Innovation Centre - EORIC)
01.2013 - 06.2018
Branch Manager / Satellite TV Installer
D.M.A Technology, Kumasi-Ghana
01.2008 - 01.2012
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
University of Energy And Natural Resources, UENR
High School - General Art
Peki Senior High School – PESCO
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