Raji Ibrahim

I am a seasoned Design Engineer with five years of hands-on experience in FTTX/FTTH surveying, design, planning, implementation, and operational support. I bring an ambitious, dynamic, and proactive approach to every project, backed by a mature sense of responsibility and strong analytical capability. I demonstrate proven leadership and teamwork skills, consistently fostering a collaborative and supportive environment that enables teams to achieve shared goals effectively.

Q-GIS Specialist/Design Engineer - HUAWEI Technologies Co. LTD Nigeria - Lagos, Nigeria

(2024-01)

Nigeria Western Region Team Coordinator

• Lead the development of fibre cabling plans and splice plans for FTTH rollout, ensuring technical accuracy and alignment with project objectives.
• Drive pre-project discussions and coordinate cross-functionally with FTTH rollout teams and OSP vendors to ensure smooth project initiation and execution.
• Oversee joint site walk-throughs with project supervisors and contractors, providing direction, clarifications, and on-site technical leadership.
• Lead the planning, design, and optimisation of access, metro, and core fibre infrastructure by maximising existing assets and defining new-build requirements where necessary.
• Serve as a Level 3 technical authority for fibre network planning, producing High-Level Designs (HLDs) and Low-Level Designs (LLDs), and providing expert guidance on network architecture, route strategy, and design governance.
• Direct the development of HLDs and LLDs for civil works and fibre infrastructure within Optical Distribution Network (ODN) deployments.
• Lead FTTH ODN (2.0/3.0 module) planning activities, including route selection, fibre allocation, and end-to-end fibre management.
• Supervise the production of detailed FTTH design drawings, including duct layouts, cable routes, and associated schematics.
• Oversee QA/QC activities on FTTH/FTTX surveys and validate planning outputs for new FTTH deployment projects.
• Provide leadership during design inspections and coordinate closely with site engineers and contractors to ensure design integrity during implementation.
• Facilitate design review sessions and manage design modification processes, ensuring alignment with standards and project goals.
• Lead engagements with government authorities to secure work permits and Right-of-Way (ROW) approvals.
• Oversee the preparation of Bills of Materials (BoM) for FTTH/OSP projects and guide the identification of viable deployment areas.
• Direct joint surveys with project teams to resolve variations, technical challenges, and scope-change issues.
• Ensure high accuracy and quality of OSP designs, measured by minimal modifications required before final submission to the client or business unit.
• Ensure all fibre designs are technically sound, commercially efficient, operationally sustainable, and accurately reflected in enterprise systems and network records.
• Lead the preparation and review of FTTH/FTTX designs in accordance with client specifications.
• Provide Q-GIS and FTTH design training, mentoring team members and enhancing overall team capability.

Fiber Design Engineer/FTTH Planner - ZTE Nigeria LTD - Lagos, Nigeria

(2023-01 - 2023-12)

Lagos Team Lead Assistant

• Lead the preparation of real-time design as-builts for FTTH deployment, ensuring accuracy and timely updates throughout the project lifecycle.
• Conduct routine site visits to verify that implementation aligns strictly with approved design specifications.
• Facilitate pre-FTTH design walkthroughs with stakeholders and deployment teams to ensure shared understanding and readiness.
• Provide MoU support to enable smooth FTTH deployment across multiple states, ensuring compliance with agreed technical and operational frameworks.
• Lead site surveys across various locations and oversee the planning of new FTTH deployment projects.
• Prepare Low-Level Designs (LLDs) for civil works and fibre infrastructure within Optical Distribution Network (ODN) deployments.
• Plan FTTH Optical Distribution Networks (ODN), including route selection, fibre management, and fibre link power budgeting.
• Produce detailed FTTH design drawings, including duct layouts, cable routes, and cabling schematics.
• Oversee the preparation of Bills of Materials (BoM) for FTTH/OSP projects.
• Develop high-level project scope descriptions to guide planning and execution.
• Prepare fibre cabling plans and splice plans for FTTH projects, ensuring technical accuracy and implementation feasibility.
• Lead pre-project discussions and coordinate with FTTH rollout teams and OSP vendors to ensure alignment and smooth execution.
• Conduct joint site walk-throughs with supervisors and contractors, providing technical direction and resolving on-site issues across different states and regions.
• Lead joint surveys with project teams to address variations, technical challenges, and scope-change issues.
• Ensure high accuracy and integrity of OSP/FTTH designs during both planning and deployment phases, maintaining strict adherence to standards and client expectations.

Design Engineer/FTTH and OSP Planner - BT Technologies LTD - Nigeria

(2023-01 - 2024-12)

• Conduct comprehensive site surveys for the deployment of telecom infrastructure and fibre network distribution, ensuring accurate data collection for design and planning.
• Interpret, develop, and produce all types of schematic technical diagrams (HLDs and LLDs) using AutoCAD, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and compliance with engineering standards.
• Design engineering plans using Google Earth and AutoCAD for telecom network installations, LAN deployments, and fibre infrastructure projects.
• Prepare and review Project Implementation Plans (PIP) for telecom and fibre network deployments, ensuring alignment with project scope, timelines, and technical requirements.
• Develop FTTH/FTTX Design Summary Pages and prepare detailed BOQs/BOMs to support procurement and project budgeting.
• Perform Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) assessments on OSP projects, identifying deviations and ensuring adherence to design and construction standards.
• Collaborate closely with technical teams and service experts, providing engineering support and guidance to project managers throughout the deployment lifecycle.
• Prepare and submit weekly technical service reports, highlighting progress, risks, challenges, and recommendations for improvement.
• Support the planning and optimisation of fibre routes, duct layouts, and network distribution paths to ensure efficient and cost-effective deployment.
• Participate in stakeholder meetings, providing technical input and ensuring alignment between engineering, operations, and field teams.
• Assist in troubleshooting design-related issues during implementation, offering timely solutions to maintain project continuity.
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure all design outputs are properly archived and updated in line with project governance requirements.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by identifying process gaps and recommending enhancements to design workflows and field execution practices.

B.Sc. Honors - Urban and Regional Planning - Obafemi Awolwo University (OAU) (2014-01 - 2019-12)

National Diploma (ND) - Urban and Regional Planning - Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY) (2010-01 - 2012-12)

Senior School Certificate Education (SSCE) - Lagos State Model College (LSMC) (2001-01 - 2007-12)