SIMON LIVY MASIKE
Friedrichshafen,BW
Summary
Seasoned CNS/ATM engineer, International Business and Sales Manager with 16+ years in Project Management, Civil Aviation, Sales, and Business Development within state-owned and global private enterprises. Expertise in sales management, leading complex projects, fostering stakeholder relationships, and developing customer experience strategies to drive business growth. Highly skilled in navigating diverse cultural environments and leveraging technical knowledge for strategic decision-making. Holds PMP and PRINCE2 project management certifications and Master of Science in Electrical Engineering.
Focused Sales Manager committed to motivating others and offering extensive knowledge penetrating new territories and promoting product lines. Highly effective mentor driven to assess individual and group performance to implement improvements and set goals. Determined individual with background in establishing and nurturing lucrative partnerships.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project and Sales Manager – International Operations
Indra Avitech GmbH
07.2017 - Current
- Oversee formulation of quality assurance programs and time management devices and associated strategies.
- Monitor progression of all project plan and recommend improvements to management programs on regular basis.
- Coordinate with business partners and enhance all clarification process in systematic way for benefits of business.
- Manage all communication with senior level management board on behalf of various project teams.
- Design upgrade and implement all intricate details of project plans.
- Administer delivery of presentation to senior management and establish goals for all progression reports.
- Provide assistance to select appropriate staff for international projects and provide training and ensure assessment.
- Oversee all project management meetings with customer, engineers, sales and contractors.
- Monitor all project management activities prepare plans and implement same to prepare reports for projects.
- Collaborate with cost control personnel to detect cost related issues during implementation of financial projects.
- Coordinate with engineering team to upgrade turnkey engineering packages.
- Manage communication with various manufacturer shops to meet all requirements for international projects.
- Participate in weekly production meetings to provide updates on all project schedules.
- Participate in various financial management programs inclusive of expenses, budgetary plans and profits.
- Managing Sales activities. Manage and engage Customers. Coordinate all Sales Activities. Produce Weekly Sales Report. Maintain Sales Pipeline and Order Intake. Leading Sales Teams
Senior Aeronautical Telecommunications Engineer
Civil Aviation Authority of Botswana
04.2012 - 06.2017
- Develop Maintenance Plans and Procedures for Communications, Navigation and Surveillance (CNS) systems.
- Oversee the maintenance and performance of Voice and Data communication equipment and systems at SSKIA.
- Develop policy for data and voice system usage.
- Assist in development and formulation of ANS policies and regulations.
- Install CNS systems.
- Supervise the procurement, sitting, installation, maintenance and operation of CNS and Aviation Security Systems.
- Develop system plans, design, and specifications for CNS systems.
- Supervise Air Navigation Engineers, Technicians and Shift Workers at SSKIA airport.
- Manage Projects. Responsible for Research and Design of the future CNS systems for the organization.
- Carry advisory role to management on appropriate systems to procure in order to meet the operational needs.
- Prescribing duties and operational parameters of subordinate staff.
- Liaise with International Civil Aviation Organization, ITU in formulation and implementation of International Standards.
- Appraise level of performance of the Air Navigation and Telecommunications Engineering Division and Communications Operations Division and formulate policies on efficient staff development and deployment and making recommendations to the Principal Telecommunications Engineer for their implementation.
- Produce Monthly reports.
- Configure Systems.
- Develop Shift Roaster
Aeronautical Telecommunications Engineer
Civil Aviation Authority of Botswana
09.2008 - 07.2012
- Developing specifications for the Communication, Navigation and Surveillance systems.
- Maintenance and operational Support of VSAT, Voice, Data Communication and Control systems Aeronautical Fixed Telecommunications Network (AFTN).
- Configuration and Maintenance of Aeronautical Information Services (AIS) message switching network.
- Maintaining, configure and Support Radio and microwave transmissions Network.
- Provide technical support for Aeronautical Information Management and Air Traffic Controllers.
- Maintaining, configuring and Supporting extended VHF communications equipment.
- Proactively Carry-out corrective and scheduled preventive maintenance of Communications, Navigation and Surveillance equipment.
- Carrying operational support on Radar, Navigational Aids, Omni-directional Very High Frequency Range (VOR) and Distance Measuring Equipment (DME) equipment.
- Managed Projects of different sizes.
- Supervise team of Technicians.
- Manage Projects.
- Develop and manage Shift Roaster
Telecommunication Engineer
RealFin (Pty) Ltd
01.2007 - 08.2008
- Maintenance and Support of LAN networks at varies customers’ networks, including Desktop support on Windows platform.
- Liaised with leading IT companies in Botswana in exploring business opportunities.
- Responded to IT and Telecomms tenders.
- Analyzed Technical Proposals of IT and Telecommunications related tenders.
- Project Management of IT and Telecommunications projects.
Education
Master of Science - Electrical Engineering, Electronic Systems Engineering
University of Botswana
06.2015
Bachelor of Engineering - Communications Engineering
Carleton University
04.2006
Skills
- Project Management
- Strategic Sales & Business Development
- Technical Proficiency
- Strategic Leadership
- Collaborative Team Member
- Leadership
- Motivational
- Presentation
- Research
- Cultural Awareness
- Interpersonal
- Communication
- Organizing skills
- Numerical skills
- Problem solving
- Analytical skills
- Delivery focused
- Client Relationship Management
- Result Oriented
- Customer Service Orientation
- Project Management
- Sales Management
Certification
- PMP
- PRINCE2
- Professional Engineer (Botswana Engineering Registration Board)
- Certified PMI-Project Management Professional
- Certified Prince2 Practitioner
- Data Landscape of GenAI for Project Managers
- Generative AI Overview for Project Managers
- Management Essentials – Harvard Business School Online (completed 07/21)
Short Term Training
- ACAMS I-TWR Solution - Advance Training, 03/05/2017, 03/15/2017, ACAMS, Norway
- Garex Voice Communication System - VCCS Maintenance Engineer and Service Manager Training, 02/13/2017, 03/04/2017, INDRA, Norway
- Advance Maintenance of VHF Radio Transmitters and Receivers, 01/30/2017, 02/10/2017, Park Air – Northrop Grumman, England
- Ligo PTP Microwave – Operation and Maintenance Training, 01/26/2017, 01/26/2017, LigoWave, Singapore
- Richochet Voice Recorder – Technical, Operational, Configuration and Tuning, 01/01/2017, 01/01/2017, Jotron, Singapore
- Satellite and VSAT– Installation, Network Design and Configuration, 01/09/2017, 01/20/2017, Websatmedia, Singapore
- VSAT Communications Equipment – Installation, Network Design and Configuration, 06/20/2016, 07/08/2016, ATNS, South Africa
- Leadership and Management, 01/01/2014, 01/01/2014, Institute of Development Management
- Air Traffic Management – Radar Data Processing and Distribution System – System Administration, 01/01/2014, 01/01/2014, Raytheon Inc, USA
- Geographic Information System - ArcGIS – Working with Spatial Analyst, 10/24/2012, 10/25/2012, ESRI, South Africa
- Geographic Information System - ArcGIS – Configuring ESRI Aeronautical Solution, 10/22/2012, 10/23/2012, ESRI, USA
- Technical Training on ATS Message Handling System and Aeronautical Information Management, 10/08/2012, 10/12/2012, IDS-Ubitech Inc, Ottawa, Canada
Affiliations
- Project Management Institute
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
German
Elementary (A2)
Timeline
Project and Sales Manager – International Operations
Indra Avitech GmbH
07.2017 - Current
Senior Aeronautical Telecommunications Engineer
Civil Aviation Authority of Botswana
04.2012 - 06.2017
Aeronautical Telecommunications Engineer
Civil Aviation Authority of Botswana
09.2008 - 07.2012
Telecommunication Engineer
RealFin (Pty) Ltd
01.2007 - 08.2008
Bachelor of Engineering - Communications Engineering
Carleton University
Master of Science - Electrical Engineering, Electronic Systems Engineering
University of Botswana
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