Emmanuel Asare

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.

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

SME | PACKET CORE | SPS | DSC IP/STP | MPBN | Operations - Orange Burkina Faso - Burkina Faso

(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

MSC - Telecommunication - Atlantic International University, USA (2024-05)

MBA - Management - Delta International University, USA (2010-12)

Degree - Electrical Engineering - The Penn Foster College, USA (2006-12)

Diploma - Telecommunication Engineering - Multimedia University, Malaysia (2001-09)

Diploma - Computer hardware, Software and Networking - Silicon Computer Training Institute, Ghana (1999-03)

GCE 'A' level Equivalent - Saint Augustine's College, Ghana (1998-12)

GCE 'O' level Equivalent - Saint Augustine's College, Ghana (1997-12)