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Osei Agyeman

Accra

Summary

Am an Experienced professional with a strong background in managing Vendors and team to achieve customer based satisfaction through resolution of incidents, problems and driving proactive measures against service disruptions.

Am Capable of managing projects and collaborating effectively with teams and supporting contractors with . commitment to drive continuous learning and staying current with industry trends to contribute to organizational success.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

NOC-Incident-Vendor Performance Manager

Telecel Ghana
Accra
06.2019 - Current
  • Developed reporting format to measure performance of contractors against SLAs.
  • Maintained compliance to proactive activities, i.e. Preventive Maintenance, routing servicing, etc., to drive activities of contractors within agreed timelines to help achieve both internal and Telecel customer agreed service-based targets.
  • Ensured both Fixed and Mobile impacted outages are resolved with minimal impacts.
  • Ensured coaching and support to contractors in operations and maintenance to improve their quality of work, in delivery of services, and hence customer satisfaction, with a focus to drive revenue growth.
  • Drive resolution of repeated sub-causes to network outages.
  • Developed and implemented strategies for new contractor vendor seamless operations, training, and performance management.
  • Business continuity drive roadmap for operating contractors and internal stakeholders to ensure continuous service availability.
  • Maintained accurate records of all vendors and their performance in line with agreed KPIs.
  • Ensure 24/7x365 operation of Telecel NOC with needed support.
  • Socialized disruption of Telecel service for effective customer management.

Vendor & NOC Performance Manager

Vodafone Ghana
A
07.2014 - 07.2019
  • Manage O&M outsource partners (ATC, HTG, Eaton etc.) and third-party vendors to achieve the business objective of cost savings and quality improvements, adhering to established governance processes and principles.
  • Develop NOC management processes and continuously monitor compliance against agreed key performance indicators (KPI) for all outsourced operations
  • Manage regular performance reviews with vendors and contractors, ensuring agreed performance standards are met/exceeded.
  • Establish clear targets for outsourced partners to ensure business continuity and ensure team members are fully trained.
  • Act as an escalation point for outsourced or vendor service delivery issues.
  • Lead in re-scoping of Fiber contract between Vodafone and Huawei.
  • BCM Drive: Ensure seamless merging of fixed and mobile units into service assurance as one unit to facilitate collaboration.
  • Ensure that the managed service partners minimize incidents' downtimes for good network availability and a better customer experience of the Vodafone network.
  • Ensure there is a repository of data for information sharing.
  • Developed regular meetings with vendors to track their performance and ensure any gaps are improved for better quality of service.

Vendor Compliance and Contract Manager

Vodafone
Accra
09.2010 - 07.2014
  • Develop service credit computation modalities based on agreed contract SLAs and KPIs to check vendor violations.
  • Develop a compliance report to track vendor service level performance and generate reports.
  • Developed a business contract repository to aid transitions and referrals.
  • Developed service tracking database to track compliance.
  • Lead in drafting of operational Scope of Work and related punitive measures for service credit claim for New Contracts, related Appendices, or amendments with collaboration with Vodafone Legal.
  • Implement vendor management processes and closely monitor compliance of specific suppliers against agreed key performance indicators (KPI)
  • Ensure delivery of copies of contracts as and when required by acting as a single point of contact for vendor-related contracts.
  • Monitor outsourced contracts to achieve cost savings and quality improvements, adhering to established governance processes and principles.
  • Provide data inputs and planning support for contract negotiations with vendors and outsource suppliers to introduce service delivery changes in response to Vodafone Ghana's operational requirements.
  • To assist in securing maintenance support for all network elements in the network.
  • Follow best practice pre-contract processes, use pre-identified KPIs to monitor progress against targets, and take appropriate action to ensure targets are met or exceeded.
  • Managed Vodafone Ghana Managed service partners (Huawei, Eaton, ATC, HTG, and Geoquaye) to help achieve quality of service

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Problem Management Analyst

Vodafone
Accra
03.2010 - 09.2010
  • Provided technical support to troubleshoot, investigate, and resolve repeated and longstanding network outages.
  • Developed and implemented problem management processes to identify root cause of recurring incidents.
  • Documented and tracked problems in the problem management database.
  • Work with Service Partners and Service Authorities to understand prioritization for problem focus and resolution.
  • Own, manage, and coordinate large cross-domain and cross-service activities for technology problems.
  • Communicate progress of problems to relevant parties.
  • Examine work queues for problems in jeopardy of missing service agreements.
  • Stay informed of activities to restore normal operations.
  • Review progress and results with client and (senior) management

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IT Service Desk Specialist

MTN
Accra
07.2007 - 03.2010
  • General supervision, overseeing, and coordination of day-to-day activities of the IT Services and issues reported to the Service Desk, ensuring that Service Desk Engineers and administrators resolve issues within the stipulated OLA.
  • Supervised the operations of third parties at MTN data Centre during critical network changes.
  • Installed, configured, and maintained hardware and software applications on user systems.
  • Provided technical support to end-users via phone, email, and remote access.
  • Enhance internal procedures to help manage IT services' internal customer engagement.
  • Monitored system performance and identified potential issues or risks.
  • Instituted key focuses for every month. This is to help drive team focus every month to achieve results. The team moves in the same direction to maximize profit.

IT Service Desk Coordinator

MTN
Accra
05.2006 - 09.2007
  • Provided technical support for customers and colleagues on software, hardware and network issues.
  • Monitored service desk tickets and assigned to appropriate technicians according to their skillset.
  • Developed, documented and maintained procedures for incident management.
  • Make sure all documentation is kept up to date and relevant to operating activities.
  • Report technical issues that need attention, with possible suggestions for solutions.
  • Coordinate and assist immediate supervisors in projects and some administrative tasks.

IT Service Desk Administrator

MTN
Accra
10.2004 - 05.2006
  • Provided technical support to end users for various computer related issues.
  • Resolved issues via remote desktop sessions or onsite visits.
  • Worked with third-party agents to ensure IT service availability during change implementations.

Systems Administrator

Tin-Ifa (Formerly an ISP)
Accra
06.2004 - 10.2004
  • Managed corporate clients' internet access, providing various internet solutions and network administrative work.
  • Developed and implemented system security policies, procedures and standards for the organization.
  • Monitored systems performance to identify potential issues and provided solutions as needed.
  • Installed, configured, maintained, and administered multiple operating systems.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology
Kumasi, Ghana
06-2004

Professionals

Skills

  • Issue Resolution
  • Customer Management
  • Relationship Management
  • Drive Change
  • Ownership drive
  • Risk Management
  • Team buildup
  • Customer Needs Assessment
  • Business Planning
  • Cost Control
  • Delivery Management

Languages

English
First Language
TWI
Proficient (C2)
C2
GA
Proficient (C2)
C2

Timeline

NOC-Incident-Vendor Performance Manager

Telecel Ghana
06.2019 - Current

Vendor & NOC Performance Manager

Vodafone Ghana
07.2014 - 07.2019

Vendor Compliance and Contract Manager

Vodafone
09.2010 - 07.2014

Problem Management Analyst

Vodafone
03.2010 - 09.2010

IT Service Desk Specialist

MTN
07.2007 - 03.2010

IT Service Desk Coordinator

MTN
05.2006 - 09.2007

IT Service Desk Administrator

MTN
10.2004 - 05.2006

Systems Administrator

Tin-Ifa (Formerly an ISP)
06.2004 - 10.2004

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology

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Osei Agyeman