Bethwel Kiprono

Highly motivated and analytically-driven professional seeking a challenging position in a technology-related company, with a specific focus on electrical and telecommunications industries. Committed to leveraging my expertise and skills to contribute to the company's success by delivering innovative solutions, driving technological advancements, and providing exceptional value to clients.

Adrian Kenya LTD.

Position: Network Troubleshooting and Maintenance Intern

Duration: June to September 2022.

Key responsibilities:

• Conducting network configuration and troubleshooting of fiber networks.
• Performing maintenance tasks for Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) connections.
• Proactively identifying and resolving network issues to ensure uninterrupted service for customers.
• Raising alarms and communicating as the Network Operations Center (NOC) department to coordinate response and dispatch BTS (Base Transceiver Station) technicians when necessary.
• Executing scheduled maintenance activities for Safaricom BTSs (Base Transceiver Stations) to optimize network performance.
• Contributed to the planning and design department at Adrian Kenya LTD, where we designed the entire network infrastructure from scratch.
• Presenting network designs for approval and coordinating with implementation teams for seamless execution.
• Conducting research on emerging telecommunication technologies and providing recommendations for improvement.
• Documenting network configurations and preparing reports on network performance.

Position: Street Light Maintenance Intern

Duration: June to September 2021.

Key responsibilities:

• Troubleshooting raised alarms for street light maintenance and ensuring timely and efficient resolution of issues to maintain proper illumination across the city.
• Installing new street lighting infrastructure in various parts of the city, contributing to enhanced safety and visibility for residents and motorists.
• Collaboration with team members to plan and execute street light maintenance schedules, ensuring consistent functionality and minimizing downtime.
• Conducting thorough inspections and assessments of street lighting systems to identify faults, damages, or areas requiring improvements.

Core Courses:

• Telecommunication Systems
• Network Design and Analysis
• Digital Signal Processing
• Electrical and Electronic Circuits
• Programming for Engineers

• Knowledge of telecommunication protocols: TCP/IP, VoIP, SIP
• Experience with network designing tools: AutoCad, Google earth pro
• Familiarity with telecommunications equipment: routers, switches, antennas etc.
• Proficiency in programming languages
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment
• Empathic and leadership skills 
• Installation, troubleshooting and maintenance of fiber networks.
• Alarming and incident management coordination with the NOC department.
• BTS (Base Transceiver Station) maintenance and scheduled maintenance activities.
• Network planning and design, including creating comprehensive network infrastructure blueprints.
• Safety Compliance