Harrison Kwaku Korankye
Highly Skilled Telecommunication Engineer (Expertise On 3G/4G/5G/Network Transmission & Project Management)
Dusseldorf,Oberhausen
Summary
To be a part of a growth oriented challenging environment in the mobile telecommunications or other related industry where Educational, Technical, Analytical, Managerial and Leadership skills will be utilized to the optimum, which will add to the organization as well as individual growth.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Project Manager
REIME GHANA LIMITED (TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES PROVIDER)
Accra
2 2024 - 08.2024
- Selves as interface between Reime Ghana LTD and Huawei Technologies.SA for contract related issues
- Led large-scale projects from inception through completion by overseeing all aspects including budgeting, scheduling, quality control, stakeholder management, and performance evaluation.
- Developed detailed project plans, defining scope, objectives, timelines, and key milestones for success.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors for optimal pricing while maintaining quality standards across all stages of project lifecycle.
- Evaluated project outcomes upon completion, identifying areas for improvement and lessons learned, refining future strategies for ongoing success.
- Reduced project completion time with effective communication and proactive problem-solving strategies.
- Attending both face-to-face meetings and online to ensure smooth running of pending projects
- Ensure all BOQs received from Huawei Ghana Technologies are streamlined and feedback on time.
- Also, selves as interface between Reime Ghana LTD and Ascend Digital Solutions Limited
- GOV E-Transform manage service manager, contract with Ascend Digital Solutions.
- Prepared budget requirements and recommended cost-cutting solutions, saving over $ 100,000
- Prepared budget requirements and recommended cost-cutting solutions, saving over $15000.
- Defined and directed project goals, objectives, milestones and risks for project completions ranging from $75000 to $100000 in budget.
REGIONAL SUPERVISOR
REIME GHANA LIMITED (TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES PROVIDER)
Accra
07.2018 - 01.2024
- Team and human resources management to achieve the company's monthly KPIs
- Manage twenty-three (23) field engineers and Seventeen (17) Aerial riggers
- Company's vehicle management to ensure smooth and uninterrupted services
- Ensure network availability of 99.98% monthly
- Ensure the customers' MTTR targets are met every month
- Ensure weekly/monthly reports are sent to the customer
- Ensure the annual appraisals for the team are done on time
- Ensure the company's safety standards are fully comply to the latter
- Ensure that all our operational vehicle tracking systems are up to date and functional
- Ensure that the quarterly planned Cell site preventive maintenance is fully complied with.
- Reduced operational costs by identifying areas of improvement and implementing cost-effective solutions.
- Analyzed market trends to identify new growth opportunities for business expansion within the region.
- .Empowered team members by delegating responsibilities effectively based on individual strengths and skillsets.
- Spearheaded regional sales efforts, cultivating strong client relationships that contributed to revenue growth over time.
Fiber Optic Engineer
Reime Ghana Limited
Accra
01.2021 - 12.2023
- Achieved successful project outcomes by maintaining accurate documentation and meeting strict deadlines.
- Developed positive working relationships with stakeholders to effectively coordinate work activities.
- Presented technical findings to stakeholders, ensuring clear understanding of project status and goals.
- Established strong working relationships with clients through exceptional communication skills, fostering trust and collaboration.
RESIDENT ENGINEER, TRANSMISSION UPGRADE AND LTE IMPLEMENTATION
TELECOM SERVICE PROVIDER (TSP)
Monrovia
10.2016 - 12.2017
- Supervision of newly deployed Ericsson transmission link specifically for the 4G rollout
- Installation and configurations of Ericsson links (2p/6p/ 20p) magazines
- Project management
- Installation, integration and the commissioning of 4G network
- Project document facilitations and cell site acceptance activities.
- Improved safety standards within the workplace by enforcing strict adherence to regulations and promoting a culture of safety awareness.
- Evaluated emerging technologies and made recommendations for their adoption into existing transmission systems, ensuring continuous improvement and staying ahead of industry trends.
- Identified areas for improvement within transmission projects, leading to increased project success rates and reduced costs.
RESIDENT ENGINEER, IPRAN MODERNISATION
TELECOM SERVICE PROVIDER (TSP)
Bissau
06.2016 - 10.2016
- Cell sites integration and commissioning which includes the following
- Loading of TCU scripts
- Scratching and loading scripts for DUW 01 41
- IDB loading for DUGs
- Transmission link configuration for alignment
- RE-IME Packet routings
- LAN/WAN/VLAN configurations
- Traffic node swaps lower to higher version (2p-6p, 6p-20p)
- TN baseline software upgrading
- Clearing of internal alarms after integrations
- Site acceptance with customer and proper handling of SID documents.
- Evaluated and adjusted construction and engineering processes to maximize project efficiency, solving technical problems.
- Reviewed design drawings and specifications with meticulous attention to detail, identifying errors or areas requiring clarification before construction commenced.
- Optimized resource allocation for multiple concurrent projects, resulting in cost savings and increased productivity.
Telecommunication Field Engineer
M-P INFRASTRUCTURE GHANA (Airtel Account)
Accra
07.2010 - 05.2016
- Maintained and managed fifty -five cell sites under my care to ensure network availability of about 99+%
- On site integration of new Node-B equipment's (RBS 6000/3000 series)
- Implementation, Integration, Testing and Commissioning of Ericsson LTE RBS6101,6102,6201,6202, etc
- Troubleshooting of Ericsson Node-B equipments such as RBS6201, 6202,3116, 3216, 3206,3106 etc
- Re-loading of Node-B in the event of corrupt configuration version (CV)
- Implementing and troubleshooting of GSM equipment's software/hardware using OMT package (R37A/R40J/R41H)
- On site cross connection of E1`s for Ericsson Node-B`s
- Replacing and Restoring DUW/CBU configuration using a backup or basic CV for Node-B ie
- RBS 6000/3000 series
- Performing hardware test on DUW, RUW, CBU, RAX/TX boards and Auxiliary units using Element Manager
- Implementation and troubleshooting of mini-link Traffic Node (2p, 6p and 20p) using mini-link craft terminal package
- E1 traffic routing and traffic bypass from existing sites to new sites
- Configuring protected and unprotected radio terminal with MMU2 D/C/F/H etc
- Performing VSWR/DTF test for 900/1800/2100MHz feeder cables (with/without TMA, TRI-Plexer) using Anritsu331C etc
- Perform site inspection and test for newly integrated sites according to SID (Site Installation Documents)
- Installation and configuration of LTU16, LTU B155, LTU155e/o and ETU
- Creating an MSP protection for LTU155
- Performing cross connection for Node-B sites through ETU/LAN/WAN
- Manage and coordinate software upgrade of BTS/Transmission network elements
- Carrying out various tests like BER test for E1 viability and performance, loop test
- Interference test etc
- Re-loading of Node-B on the event of corrupt configuration version (CV)
- IP Routing-Configuring DCN, STATIC Routing and PPP Routing Ericsson mini-link TN
- IP operational verification with NMC
- Perform RFI survey on new site and site share
- Troubleshoot and support vendors in resolving potential problems in the installation works when needed
- Conduct site acceptances and ensure that all outstanding items are rectified prior to Provisional Acceptance Certificates
- Submit Progress/Update report and site inspection report (when needed) on all installations to implementation manager.
- Delivered high-quality field services, ensuring all projects were completed on time and within budget constraints.
- Provided review of design modifications and requests for clarification.
- Managed team in troubleshooting efforts that alleviated errors.
- Troubleshot system malfunctions using state-of-the-art diagnostic tools, quickly resolving issues to minimize disruptions in service.
Radio Access Engineer
MILLICOM GHANA LTD (TIGO)
Accra
01.2009 - 06.2010
- Cell Site maintenance activities
- Troubleshooting of both internal and external alarms
- Carried out site preventive maintenance to ensure about 98% availability
- Installation and troubleshooting of Ericsson mini-link traffic node (TN)
- E1 traffic routing to new and existing sites
- BTS alarm handling and quick solution to maintain a better network
- Provide initial analysis to localize faults and restore if within my capacity
- Upgrading and reconfiguring of microwave networks to improve link performance
- Aligning microwave antenna to get a desired output RSL
- Installation and maintenance work on DC battery backup systems (Ericsson North Star)
- BTS external alarm and IDB configuration
- Performing VSWR, Feeder length and Distance to Fault test to troubleshoot RF related faults
- Transmission and Radio related parameters modification (antenna azimuth, height, and tilting)
- Prepare daily/weekly report on outages, upgrades and planned activities for management.
- Established strong working relationships with clients through exceptional communication skills, fostering trust and collaboration.
- Achieved successful project outcomes by maintaining accurate documentation and meeting strict deadlines.
- Developed positive working relationships with stakeholders to effectively coordinate work activities.
- Presented technical findings to stakeholders, ensuring clear understanding of project status and goals.
Telecom Installation Coordinator
MILLICOM GHANA (TiGO)
Accra
10.2006 - 01.2009
- Coordinates activities of the ASPs to ensure that sites targeted for installation and commissioning are met
- Coordinates the activities of the telecoms engineers to ensure an effective work done
- Given accurate reports on the happening at the sites both oral and writing to my immediate boss
- Implementation and troubleshooting of Ericsson mini-link Traffic Node using mini-link craft terminal package
- Performing integration and commissioning of new links and sites
- Configuring 1+1 SD protection in cases where existing links are 1+0 Ericsson TN
- Manage and coordinate software upgrade of BTS/Transmission network elements
- E1 traffic routing and traffic bypass from existing sites to new sites
- Performing VSWR/Return loss, Feeder length and Distance to Fault (DTF) test on RF cable using Anritsu site master
- Running of routines & health checks (HC) to determine network status of all Node Bs
- Carry out regular backup on the Node B and Traffic node
- Installation and configuration of LTU16, LTU B155, LTU155e/o and ETU
- Carrying out various tests like BER test for E1 viability and performance, loop test etc
- Re-integration of NodeB on the event of corrupt configuration version (CV)
- Control board unit (CBU) replacement and loading/reloading of basic and backup CVs
- Preparing a weekly/monthly outage, upgrade and maintenance report on all the sites (including Node B`s) in the network
- Supervised all contractors working on the network within my cluster
- Carrying out weekly backup routine on Ericsson Traffic node, 2G, 3G(nodeB) for node recovery
- Liaised with Engineers from other networks (MTN, Tigo ) on issues bothering co-locations in my cluster.
- Provided technical support to installers as needed, ensuring proper execution of complex tasks during the installation process.
- Reduced project completion times by efficiently scheduling installations and ensuring timely delivery of materials.
- Participated in educational opportunities, maintaining working knowledge of company network and reading technical publications.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) Applied Electronics and System Engineering. (Computer Eng. Option) -
REGENT UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Accra,Ghana 01.2009 - 01.2011
HND ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING -
ACCRA POLYTECHNIC
Accra,Ghana 01.2001 - 01.2004
Skills
GSM Ericsson Experience
WCDMA/LTE Ericsson Experience
Transmission Experience
Radio Equipments
Microwave Transmission Equipment
Software Tools Experience
Quality Assurance System Implementation Services (QASIS)
Project Management
Project Planning
Project planning and development
Project tracking
Strategic Planning
Risk Management
Schedule Management
Personal Information
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Ghanaian
- Marital Status: Married
Languages
English and A2 Deutsch
References
- Felix Osei BONSU, Human Resource Manager, Reime Ghana Limited, IST Daisy CL. GA-330-2227. East Legon - Accra, Ghana, +233544339012, fe.bonsu@reimegroup.com
- Dorcas ANABA, SHERQ Manager, Reime Ghana Limited, IST Daisy CL. GA-330-2227. East Legon-Accra, Ghana, +233241932529, d.anaba@reimegroup.com
Trainingprograms
- Ghana Red Cross Society (Practical First Aid), 05/29/2023
- Leadership And People Management, 05/06/2022
- Scientific Driving Skills (Level A), 03/01/2023
- Operation and Maintenance by RADWIN LTD, 06/21/2010 - 06/22/2010
- GSM RBS Maintenance by Ericsson Telecom AB, 02/05/2007 - 02/07/2007
- GPRS System Survey by Ericsson Telecom AB, 01/18/2007 - 01/19/2007
- GSM System Survey by Ericsson Telecom AB, 01/09/2007 - 01/11/2007
- Operation and Maintenance by Sagem Communication Group (SAFRAN), 10/2006
Reading and watching movies
I like reading a lot at my leisure time especially stories related to animals.
I also enjoy watching movies such as spy films to ease myself from pressure associated with Telecommunication works.
Timeline
Fiber Optic Engineer
Reime Ghana Limited
01.2021 - 12.2023
REGIONAL SUPERVISOR
REIME GHANA LIMITED (TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES PROVIDER)
07.2018 - 01.2024
RESIDENT ENGINEER, TRANSMISSION UPGRADE AND LTE IMPLEMENTATION
TELECOM SERVICE PROVIDER (TSP)
10.2016 - 12.2017
RESIDENT ENGINEER, IPRAN MODERNISATION
TELECOM SERVICE PROVIDER (TSP)
06.2016 - 10.2016
Telecommunication Field Engineer
M-P INFRASTRUCTURE GHANA (Airtel Account)
07.2010 - 05.2016
Radio Access Engineer
MILLICOM GHANA LTD (TIGO)
01.2009 - 06.2010
Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) Applied Electronics and System Engineering. (Computer Eng. Option) -
REGENT UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
01.2009 - 01.2011
Telecom Installation Coordinator
MILLICOM GHANA (TiGO)
10.2006 - 01.2009
HND ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING -
ACCRA POLYTECHNIC
01.2001 - 01.2004
Project Manager
REIME GHANA LIMITED (TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES PROVIDER)
2 2024 - 08.2024