Emmanuel Asare

Mobile Packet Core Consultant - Planning, Design & Projects Coordinator

Talent

AbujaMember since May 19, 2026

Microsoft OfficeSun SystemExcelMicrosoft VisioNetwork Operations managementNetwork planning and designProject managementSolution design documentation5G SAEPCvEPCSAPCvMME nodesDSCIP/STPDNS nodesNFvi InfrastructureVNFsPCRFRAN deploymentsCore network elementsIMS coreCSCF NEsVoIP setupNetwork AuditChange managementRFIRFPRFQsEricsson packet core products

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About

Excellent candidate with experience gained from Vendors including Ericsson, Huawei and Cisco in most operations in Africa. Hardworking and ability to work under pressure with little or no supervision.

Network

Operations management in the areas of equipment, electrical and systems management. Ability to meet Timelines and to resolve issues based on the network. Technical solutions development in the deployment of data & voice products and services to clients. Prioritise network projects based on business value, coverage impact, capacity demand, and revenue enablement. Drive technology evolution (e.g. 5G NSA, 5G SA, network virtualisation, automation) from concept to execution.

Experience

Mobile Packet Core Consultant – Planning, Design & Projects Coordinator - MTN – Nigeria - Nigeria

(2021-10 - 2025-10)

4G | 5G | vEPC | DSC | PCRF | CDN | cEPC

Preparation of Weekly reports using the Dashboards on all nodes
Network Forecast and Dimensioning of all Nodes
Planning and Design of DSC IP STP Node Integration into the Core Network
Solutions in the Integration of the DSC IP STP nodes to the HSS, MSC nodes & packet core Nodes the Pgw, MME & PCRF (SAPC) Nodes
Engagement with the vendor Ericsson on the Acceptance test cases in the Integration to core & Redundancy test cases for the DSC IP / STP Nodes
Ensure the security and integrity of all IT systems and data including switches, Firewalls and routers
Develop and implement IT & packet core strategies, policies, and procedures for the network
Preparation of Design on new products & services for Implementation
Solution Architect in projects regarding expansions, new nodes installation & commissioning
Core areas of expertise: EPC, vEPC, SAPC (BSP & NSP platforms), vSAPC, vMME nodes, DSC, IP/STP, DNS nodes (iDNS, eDNS, Internet DNS), NFvi Infrastructure, VNFs, 4G, 5G (SA & NSA)
Review of ATP documents and performed test cases with vendor before Acceptance
Planning & dimensioning on virtual nodes vEPG, vSGSN-MME, vSAPC, vipworks (NFVi based)
Planning on Interfaces expansions on all the core nodes in the network
Planning and expansion of the throughputs capacities on all core nodes based on their utilization
Use of the marketing forecast plan and RF forecast plan to prepare the dimensioning for the year
Planning and Implementation of new products and services
Integration of other network elements like RNC, eNodeB and APNs for corporate bodies
Investigate and check the nodes life cycles including EoS, EoL, Sw updates, sw upgrades etc and advices management
Interfaces with the IP planning & security on all IP requirements
Knowledge in the application of RFI, RFP and RFQs in project management
Presentation on the network regarding expansions, new products and services and solution development
Preparation of plans to mitigate unforeseen traffic spikes during festive periods
Optimization of the network for the EPC/vEPC and cloud networks (PCC-MM, PCC-SM & PCGs)
5G SA knowledgeable experience in the AMF, SMF, UPF & DN
5G SA knowledgeable experience in the interfaces N1, N2, N3 etc compared to that in the EPC/vEPC
Planning & design of the deployment of new nodes in new environment
Change management policies and control on the network
Work with the finance team to ensure budget alignment and track financial performance
Explore and implement strategies to drive revenue, such as new services or initiatives that create additional revenue streams
Be responsible for meeting financial targets, including achieving monthly revenue goals, EBITDA, and PAT
Manage risks by addressing operational challenges, legal concerns, and regulatory requirements to protect the companys interests
Content delivery capacity planning and analysis for facebook clusters and google clusters
Integration to the provider EDGE Routers in the network from the cloud Nodes
SME in Ericsson packet core products, delivery in strategies as well as network architectures for NSA and SA solutions
Knowledge in the application of Fixed voice, FWA and emergency as well as 4G & 5G advanced services
Experience with 4G/5G cloud infrastructure. PCC and PCG configurations as well as SACC Solutions
Knowledge in the application of mobile data in the areas of IOT Applications

(2019-02 - 2021-10)

Preparation of daily health checks for the operation and maintenance of the nodes
Project Implementation of new products and services
Align IT strategies with organizational goals and objectives with that of the core network nodes
Oversee the development, implementation, and maintenance of software applications and databases of all the IP network nodes and core nodes
Collaborate with senior management to develop and implement digital transformation initiatives for improvement
Ensure data privacy and security
Collaborate with other departments to ensure IT alignment with organizational goals
Integration of 3rd party nodes to the core network like the SPS node from Huawei
Strategizing new implementation plans to enhance network efficiency and performance
Prepare the Daily Health checks to know the performance of the Core Data Nodes
Interfaces configurations including the Gr/S6a/Gn/M3ua/Gb/etc
Involved in the Integration of the DSC IP STP Nodes to the MME, EPG and the SAPC Nodes
Performed service redundancy test cases involving the DSC IP STP Nodes
Lead Role for the OSS Integration to the DSC IP STP Nodes
Migration of all network Elements onto the DSC IP