Daniel Akpa
Head of Network Operations | Telecommunications Leader
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About
Results-driven Architectural Technologist graduate and Telecommunications Leader with over 10+ years' experience managing large-scale network operations for Tier-1 operators in Nigeria. Proven track record leading teams of over 50+ engineers, delivering $10M+ infrastructure projects, and improving network availability to 99.90%. Expert in 2G/3G/4G/5G, Transmission, Core, and IP/MPLS.
Strong in strategy, vendor management, cost optimization, and digital transformation. Known for turning technical challenges into business results.
Experience
Senior Network Operations Manager (Senior Transmission Specialists) - Huawei-Airtel Nigeria - South East | South South
(2023-01)
- Own P&L and operations for South-East/South South region network. Managed 50(Field resources) engineers and $1.5M OPEX budget
- Spearheaded MD4/MD5 SA deployment and 4G/5G capacity expansion in partnership with Huawei & Airtel
- Implemented ITIL and automation strategy that cut downtime by 50% and improved customer experience.
Telecommunications Engineering Teamlead - Reime West Africa: Sub-contractor to Huawei Telecommunications Nigeria Ltd, Airtel Nigeria
(2022-01 - 2023-12)
- Headed Transmission & Backhaul team. Planned and commissioned over 200 microwave/fiber links
- Improved microwave link availability from 98.0% to 99.9% through RSL/XPD optimization
- Managed vendor contracts and SLA performance with OEMs
Network Operations Transmission Engineer/Teamlead - Tyllium Nigeria Ltd, Sub contractor to Huawei Telecommunications Nigeria Ltd - Benue State_Airtel project
(2020-01 - 2022-12)
- Managed 2nd level support for GSM/3G/VAS. Maintained >90% RNA improvement.
- Introduced KPI dashboards that gave leadership real-time visibility on network health
Network Operations Transmission Engineer - Interkel Nigeria Ltd, Sub contractor to Huawei Telecommunications Nigeria Ltd - Benue state_Airtel project
(2018-01 - 2020-12)
- Managed 2nd level support for GSM/3G/VAS. Maintained >90% RNA improvement.
- Introduced KPI dashboards that gave leadership real-time visibility on network health.
Network Operations Field Maintenance Engineer - Global ManPower (GML) Nigeria Ltd, Outsourcing company to Huawei Telecommunications Nigeria Ltd - Abuja MTN Project
(2016-01 - 2018-12)
- Managed 2nd level support for GSM/3G/VAS. Maintained >90% RNA improvement.
- Introduced KPI dashboards that gave leadership real-time visibility on network health.
Education
HND - Architectural Technology - The Federal Polytechnic, IDAH (2013-01)
ND - Architectural Technology - The Federal Polytechnic, IDAH (2010-01)
