Akin Akinsiku

Results-oriented with 15+ years of IT/ Telecommunication Professional Experience diving network deployment and telecommunication operations. Demonstrated expertise in developing and integrating programs to optimize service delivery for telecommunication operations and network rollout and transmission infrastructure (LAN, WAN Microwave, Satellite and Fiber Technology). Proven aptitude for leading Engineers to enhance organizational productivity and service delivery of technical solutions and systems implementation.

Business Solution Development Manager at ENEXTBEN WIRELESS (2024-01 – Present)

Develop and execute technology strategy that scales across African markets with emphasis on enhancing Mobile broadband connectivity 4G/5G via use of EMETRICS platform (SSV, Benchmarking, Optimization, Drive test Analysis) for enhanced quality and coverage. Connectivity for IoT, SCADA, Telemetry /Tracking solutions Oversee technology operations including resource planning, budgeting, vendor management, and compliance coordination Drive project management for strategic initiatives including country launches and platform scaling Build frameworks for team development, recruitment strategy, and organizational growth across our technology teams Establish data-driven decision-making processes and optimize resource allocation for maximum impact Coordinate cross-functional strategy reviews and product strategy execution while driving documentation and knowledge management practices, working closely with the CEO/CTO Drive AI adoption and digital transformation initiatives across technology teams, embracing emerging technologies to enhance operational efficiency

Operations Manager at IOTECH GLOBAL HUB (2022-01 – 2024-12)

Coordinate rollout of Access Network PTP radios LAN, WAN, wifi for internet connectivity. Resolve all technical issues in coordination with vendors and partners and upstream providers. Drive performance and productivity by supervising Technicians. Provide leadership for overall Field Engineers to drive service delivery Develop and Liaise with Regulatory Authority

Head of Technology at FIAM WIFI (2020-01 – 2022-12)

Oversee and maintain network planning, rollout of Radio Access Network. PMP PTP radios Resolve all technical issues in coordination with vendors and partners. Drive performance and productivity by supervising Technicians and Engineers and implementing NOC metric reports.

Support new product development and testing procedures by conducting research and analyses. Provide leadership for overall Field Engineers to drive service delivery Develop strategies to consistently cut costs and optimize revenue generation.

• Drove cost reductions by securing partnerships with Facebook and Tanaza.
• Deployed community WIFI Radio Access Node and Transmission infrastructure.

Technical Operations Manager at Zysod Communications Limited (2019-01 – 2020-12)

Supervised Field Engineers and Technicians to ensure effective service delivery and alignment with project delivery timelines. Managed colocation service delivery with MOBILE Network Operator. Led planning and deliverables for DAS, rural deployment, internal solutions, and network optimization projects to ensure end-to-end procedures coordinate with timelines and comply with standards.

Oversaw contractors during installations and internal designs to ascertain signal coverage. Liaised with mobile network operators to solve network quality issues

• Introduced distributed antenna system to enhance mobile signal at Tejusoso shopping mall.

Business Development Partner at Chips-Compressed Switches Limited (2018-01 – 2019-12)

Generated business leads and prospects to enforce new opportunities and initiatives. Obtained new clients to achieve financial growth objectives. Led audits on site infrastructure and employed power solutions by utilizing UPS, battery backups, and rectifier systems. Managed projects for solar powered installations. Developed competences for new products and solutions by attending seminars and conferences.

Provided

Engineers and Technicians with business prospects for maintenance and installation projects.

• Optimized pricing negotiations and saved costs by leading equipment sourcing.

Supervisor: Field Support Engineer at Ericsson (2014-01 – 2017-12)

Served as technical point of contact for cell site issues and ensure coordination with SOPs on radio base station maintenance. Managed service assurance operations on Transreceiver Station (BTS) nodes, including 2G, 3G, MODEMS, radio routers, multiplexers, and LTE nodes. Installed new cell sequences equipment maintenance for PDH and SDH radio transmissions.

Configured Access

Network nodes and ancillary equipment, including rectifiers, generators, and hybrid power systems. Developed solutions for radio links and network elements stability. Managed and preserved cell sites in VVIP region in Lagos.

• Achieved 98.5% average network availability by managing active and passive devices.

Engineer Network Support Engineer (Field Operation) at MTN Nigeria (2009-01 – 2014-12)

Maintained radio transmission links, including PDH, SDH. Delivered programs for Capex and Opex cost reductions by ensuring effective maintenance for plants and equipment. Led vendors and contractors during installations and maintenance projects on HVAC cooling systems Preserved network sustainability and implemented upgrades for transmission equipment.

Analyzed fault reports and ensured good RF parameters on transmission lines, implement network solutions and reported on health and safety incidents to SHE department.

• Enhanced overall network performance indices.

Head: VAS/Transmission Engineer (Edo/Delta Region) at Reltel Wireless (2008-01 – 2009-12)

Led implementation and preservation on VSAT transmission links for Harris Stratex and Codan radio networks. Managed vendors on integration, commissioning, and installation operations for BSS sites and NE for NERA radios. Secured network data access and provided digital cross connections of transmission links and integration of network devices.

Generated solutions for network incidents by investigating fault reports. Delegated tasks effectively to ensure appropriate employees develop units and drive service delivery.

• Reduced year-on-year costs by demonstrating exceptional maintenance.

Field Engineer at Netcom Africa Limited (2006-01 – 2008-12)

Commissioned and installed VSAT and 3G UMTS base stations. Oversaw configuration of transmission equipment, including MODEMs, routers, switches, radios, and INCs. Surveyed installation of microwave radio links and VSAT. Created plans for IP wireless base station tests and configured point-to-point microwave radios. Liaise with Network Operation Center (NOC) and ensured RF Link comply with quality standards. Developed solutions for technical issues in coordination with client support and NOC.

• Integrated solutions for Silverbird Television Digital Broadcasts by conducting site surveys and installing SCPC links. In various locations

Site Engineer Port Harcourt Earth Station at Suburban Telecoms (2004-01 – 2006-12)

Managed Ground Earth Station and installed VSAT nodes (iDirect modems and Point to Point radios). Generate daily performance metric report on the network, Configuration/Monitoring of Network Management System Maintained International Gateway for Voice and Data Traffic, Documentation of fault and resolution ticket

• Deployed 65+ VSAT nodes for NCC School net program

Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Marketing Management – Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (2015-01 – 2015-12)

Bachelor of Technology in Electronics and Applied Physics – Federal University of Technology (2002-01 – 2002-12)

Senior Secondary School Certificate (SSCE) – Federal Government College (1994-01 – 1994-12)