Daniel Akpa

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.

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.

HND - Architectural Technology - The Federal Polytechnic, IDAH (2013-01)

ND - Architectural Technology - The Federal Polytechnic, IDAH (2010-01)