Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Career Experience
Trainingsandseminars
References
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Kwame Peprah Amoah Kusi

Network Engineer
Accra,Greater Accra

Summary

A well driven individual with more than seven (7) years industrial experience in MTN network environment and well molded in the MTN Core values. A reliable team player, who constantly ensures that tasks are being completed as planned to deliver on accessible KPIs. Very fluent in English,detail-oriented, organized, and meticulous employee. Works at fast pace to meet tight deadlines. Enthusiastic team player ready to contribute to company success. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education

Work History

BO-2 CORE CS ENGINEER

LINFRA GHANA LTD, MTN PROJECT
Accra
4 2023 - Current
  • Assisted in onboarding over 100 ISDN clients and SIP clients installations
  • Coordinated with internal teams to verify network resources and ensure alignment with customer service designs
  • Assisted in successful implementation of new products and projects, ensuring adherence to design specifications
  • Managed signaling interfaces, SCCPGT, roaming, GRX, and SIGTRAN configurations, resolving complex issues to maintain network performance
  • Collected and analyzed performance logs, conducted system backups, and resolved SAE alarms to optimize network operations.

CORE NETWORK ENGINEER

LINFRA GHANA LTD, MTN PROJECT
Accra
2022.07 - 2023.03
  • Reduced downtime for clients by proactively monitoring and troubleshooting network issues
  • Conducted maintenance on Circuit Switch (CS) and Packet Switch (PS) network elements, ensuring effective system performance
  • Created and maintained detailed technical documentation, and performed system health checks and KPI evaluations
  • Effectively managed subscriber migration activities, contributing to seamless transitions and service continuity.
  • Contributed to successful completion of high-profile projects, working closely with stakeholders to define requirements and deliver results on time and within budget constraints
  • Mentored new hires in company policies, procedures, and technical skills required for Core Network Engineering roles

NETWORK SUPPORT ENGINEER

RELIANCE PERSONNEL SERVICES LTD, MTN PROJECT
Accra
2018.04 - 2022.06
  • Provided first-level network support, ensuring SLA compliance through effective communication and problem resolution
  • Conducted maintenance and optimization for 2G/3G/4G Radio Access Networks, supporting both Ericsson and Huawei systems
  • Developed presentation materials and reports on network performance and incident resolutions
  • Worked closely with customer radio access and field engineers to address and escalate network faults.

Supervisor, Herbalife Nutrition

Herbalife Nutrition, Ghana
Kumasi
2016.08 - 2018.04
  • Applied strong leadership talents and skills to maintain team efficiency by achieving the personal purchased volume (PPV) and the team purchased volume
  • Awarded Herbalife NutriBullet Blender for consecutively hitting PPV for 3 months
  • Mentored junior staff members in their career development, sharing knowledge from experience in the field.
  • Organized team bonding and advertisement seminars to help expand company's customer-base hence increasing overall revenue
  • Effectively engaged customers to know their needs and educate them on new company products that could benefit their overall fitness goal

FIELD MAINTENANCE ENGINEER

HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES S.A (GH) LTD
Techiman
2015.08 - 2016.08
  • Promptly performed both scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on network equipment (BTS and Microwave) and responded to emergencies as quickly as possible
  • Performed scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on BTS and Microwave equipment, documenting conditions and resolving issues efficiently
  • Assisted in documenting maintenance activities and alarm responses, contributing to accurate and actionable reports.
  • Streamlined maintenance processes by developing and implementing standardized procedures and best practices

INTERN

MTN GHANA
Kumasi
2013.06 - 2013.08
  • Supported power engineering team with power-related issues, monitoring electrical devices, and assisting with transformer installations
  • Maintained records of power systems and switch room conditions, ensuring accurate data for ongoing operations.
  • Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments
  • Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports
  • Contributed to positive work environment by actively participating in team-building activities

Education

BSc. Electrical/ Electronic Engineering - Electrical Engineering

KWAME NKRUMAH UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Kumasi
2011.01 - 2015.05

West African Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) - General Science

OPOKU WARE SCHOOL, GHANA
Kumasi
2007.01 - 2011.05

Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) -

OPOKU WARE BASIC SCHOOL, GHANA
Kumasi
2004.01 - 2007.05

Skills

Customer Service

Decision Making

Problem Solving

Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word

Fluent in English

Teamwork

Leadership

Very proficient in spoken and Written Communication

Good knowledge of Linux.

Project Planning

Technical reporting

Root Cause Analysis

Career Experience

  • LINFRA GHANA LTD, MTN PROJECT, ACCRA, GHANA, BO-2 CORE CS ENGINEER, 04/2023, present, Technical Documentation: Developed detailed documentation and high-level designs for network configurations and troubleshooting., Stakeholder Collaboration: Coordinated with internal teams to verify network resources and ensure alignment with customer service designs., Service Delivery Support: Assisted in the successful implementation of new products and projects, ensuring adherence to design specifications., Network Configuration: Managed signaling interfaces, SCCPGT, roaming, GRX, and SIGTRAN configurations, resolving complex issues to maintain network performance., Performance Analysis: Collected and analyzed performance logs, conducted system backups, and resolved SAE alarms to optimize network operations.
  • LINFRA GHANA LTD, MTN PROJECT, ACCRA, GHANA, CORE NETWORK ENGINEER, 07/2022, 03/2023, Technical Solutions Development: Performed troubleshooting and resolution of issues related to USSD Short Code, SMS, APN, SIP Trunk, and E1/STM., Network Design and Maintenance: Conducted maintenance on Circuit Switch (CS) and Packet Switch (PS) network elements, ensuring effective system performance., Documentation and Compliance: Created and maintained detailed technical documentation, and performed system health checks and KPI evaluations., Subscriber Migration: Effectively managed subscriber migration activities, contributing to seamless transitions and service continuity.
  • RELIANCE PERSONNEL SERVICES LTD, MTN PROJECT, ACCRA, GHANA, NETWORK SUPPORT ENGINEER, 04/2018, 06/2022, Customer Solution Support: Provided first-level network support, ensuring SLA compliance through effective communication and problem resolution., Network Optimization: Conducted maintenance and optimization for 2G/3G/4G Radio Access Networks, supporting both Ericsson and Huawei systems., Documentation and Reporting: Developed presentation materials and reports on network performance and incident resolutions., Collaborative Support: Worked closely with customer radio access and field engineers to address and escalate network faults.
  • HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES S.A (GH) LTD, TECHIMAN (BA), FIELD MAINTENANCE ENGINEER (National Service), 08/2015, 08/2016, Promptly performed both scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on network equipment (BTS and Microwave) and responded to emergencies as quickly as possible, On-site Inspections and Documentation: Performed scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on BTS and Microwave equipment, documenting conditions and resolving issues efficiently., Technical Documentation: Assisted in documenting maintenance activities and alarm responses, contributing to accurate and actionable reports.
  • MTN GHANA, KAASE-KUMASI, INTERN, 06/2013, 08/2013, Technical Support and Monitoring: Supported power engineering team with power-related issues, monitoring electrical devices, and assisting with transformer installations., Documentation and Reporting: Maintained records of power systems and switch room conditions, ensuring accurate data for ongoing operations.

Trainingsandseminars

  • PMI Curriculum-based Course in Project Management
  • Evolved packet core – IP Multimedia Subsystem Training
  • Huawei cybersecurity training

References

  • William Awuku Asabere, Core Network Operations Manager, MTN Ghana, +233244303894
  • Emmanuel Dorleku, Bayobab Africa, +233244303896
  • Kojo Wonkyi Appiah, Enterprise Service Delivery, MTN Ghana, 0540151374

Timeline

CORE NETWORK ENGINEER

LINFRA GHANA LTD, MTN PROJECT
2022.07 - 2023.03

NETWORK SUPPORT ENGINEER

RELIANCE PERSONNEL SERVICES LTD, MTN PROJECT
2018.04 - 2022.06

Supervisor, Herbalife Nutrition

Herbalife Nutrition, Ghana
2016.08 - 2018.04

FIELD MAINTENANCE ENGINEER

HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES S.A (GH) LTD
2015.08 - 2016.08

INTERN

MTN GHANA
2013.06 - 2013.08

BSc. Electrical/ Electronic Engineering - Electrical Engineering

KWAME NKRUMAH UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
2011.01 - 2015.05

West African Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) - General Science

OPOKU WARE SCHOOL, GHANA
2007.01 - 2011.05

Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) -

OPOKU WARE BASIC SCHOOL, GHANA
2004.01 - 2007.05

BO-2 CORE CS ENGINEER

LINFRA GHANA LTD, MTN PROJECT
4 2023 - Current
Kwame Peprah Amoah KusiNetwork Engineer