Dumindu Chamikara

MBA-qualified Telecommunications Engineer with over 20 years of experience in telecom infrastructure deployment, network operations, BTS implementation, fiber optic networks, and 48V DC power systems. Proven track record in managing telecom rollout projects, supervising field teams, coordinating multi-vendor deployments, and delivering projects within SLA, quality, and safety requirements. Extensive hands-on experience with Huawei, Ericsson, Nokia, ZTE, Emerson, Delta, and NEC technologies across mobile network infrastructure, power systems, fiber networks, and maintenance operations.

Strong expertise in telecom project coordination, stakeholder management, troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and network reliability improvement. Seeking opportunities in Ireland, UK, Europe, Middle East, and other international markets within telecommunications, network infrastructure, project engineering, and telecom operations management.

Senior Telecom Site Engineer / Team Leader at Mobitel (Private) Limited (2015-10 – Present)

• Lead telecom site implementation, BTS installation, integration, commissioning, and maintenance activities.
• Manage telecom infrastructure projects while ensuring compliance with quality, safety, and operational standards.
• Supervise field engineers, technicians, and subcontractors during rollout and maintenance operations.
• Coordinate with customers, vendors, project teams, and stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.
• Manage 48V DC telecom power systems, rectifiers, battery banks, and associated power infrastructure.
• Conduct preventive maintenance and corrective maintenance activities to maximize network availability.
• Perform site surveys, technical assessments, fault diagnosis, and root cause analysis.
• Ensure SLA compliance and timely resolution of network faults.
• Prepare technical reports, project updates, and maintenance documentation.
• Successfully supported large-scale telecom network deployment and modernization projects.
• Maintained high standards of network reliability through proactive maintenance and fault management.
• Led multi-disciplinary field teams across telecom implementation and maintenance projects.

Senior Technical Officer at Senseair Telecom (Pvt) Ltd (2011-09 – 2015-09)

• Installed and commissioned telecom BTS equipment and supporting infrastructure.
• Managed maintenance of telecom power systems and network equipment.
• Conducted fault investigations and troubleshooting activities.
• Supported fiber optic network deployment, testing, and restoration activities.
• Ensured compliance with project specifications and operational standards.

Technical Officer at Huawei Technologies Lanka (Pvt) Ltd (2010-09 – 2011-09)

• Supported telecom equipment installation and integration projects.
• Participated in network rollout, commissioning, and optimization activities.
• Worked with multi-vendor telecom equipment and transmission systems.
• Assisted project teams during implementation and acceptance phases.

Technical Officer at DonHem Telecom Company (Pvt) Ltd (2006-05 – 2010-09)

• Installed telecom equipment and 48V DC power systems.
• Conducted routine maintenance and fault rectification activities.
• Supported BTS implementation and telecom infrastructure projects.
• Performed equipment testing and commissioning activities.

Master of Business Administration in MBA – University of Bedfordshire (2021)

Bachelor of Science in Computing – Teesside University (2019)

Diploma in Ethical Hacking & Cyber Forensics – SLIIT (2018)

Diploma in Computing – Informatics (2015)

City & Guilds Diploma in Telecommunications – SLT Training Centre (2006)