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Chibole Dancan

DATA ENGINEER, SMARTCARE
Nairobi

Summary

Accomplished SOC Engineer with a proven track record at Huawei Technologies, enhancing carrier network monitoring by providing rich insights from SOC data. Strong background in Hadoop big data processing ecosystem. Demonstrated leadership in deploying Huawei’s SOC platform called SmartCare for our customer, significantly improving customer experience. Skilled in SQL, Python and 2345G technologies, with a knack for collaborative problem-solving and innovative solution implementation.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages

Work History

Data Engineer(SOC)

Huawei Technologies
08.2023 - Current
  • Optimized data processing by implementing efficient ETL pipelines and streamlining database design.
  • Collaborated on ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) tasks, maintaining data integrity and verifying pipeline stability.
  • Enhanced data quality by performing thorough cleaning, validation, and transformation tasks.
  • Automated routine tasks using Python and shell scripts, increasing team productivity and reducing manual errors.
  • Established data quality frameworks, improving data accuracy. Implemented data governance policies, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and internal standards.
  • Introduced several key dashboards that have been accepted and being used by our customer engineers.

Smartcare Service Engineer(SOC)

Huawei Technologies
08.2022 - 07.2023
  • Customer Experience Optimization. Deployed and managed Huawei’s SmartCare Suite solution in the data centers, enhancing Safaricom's ability to monitor and improve customer experience. Developed tailored KPIs and dashboards to provide actionable insights into network performance and customer behavior.
  • Big Data Analytics. Leveraged advanced analytics tools to process and analyze network and customer data, identifying patterns that improved service quality.
  • Performance Monitoring. Implemented real-time network performance monitoring systems, allowing Safaricom to optimize resource allocation and improve QoS (Quality of Service).
  • Project Highlights. Led a team to successfully migrate legacy systems to Huawei's SmartCare platform, ensuring a seamless transition with zero downtime.
  • End to end monitoring of GSM, UMTS and LTE technologies with detailed insights in troubleshooting of raw signalling records.

Java Software Developer

PalmPay, Tecno
03.2022 - 07.2022
  • Advised R&D on gaps in the current market.
  • Provided technical support to Business Development, Channel Operations/ Customer support, and Reconciliation team to ensure customer satisfaction.
  • Analyzed Partner APIs and created debug reports from tests carried out to ensure they meet PalmPay standards.
  • Provided support in developing an overall strategy for channel integration with local partners.
  • Carried out integrations of M-PESA, Airtel Money, Cellulant, JamboPay, and their respective billers into the PalmPay ecosystem.
  • Analysis of system design for Wallet As A Service with KCB Bank Kenya, JamboPay, and Cellulant.
  • In conjuction with R&D , we successfully deployed Infinix and Tecno Wallet into production.

IT Support Engineer

Swiss Lenana Mount Hotel
10.2021 - 02.2022
  • Installed, configured, tested and maintained operating systems, application software, and system management tools.
  • Improved IT system performance by implementing proactive maintenance processes and timely upgrades.
  • Reduced downtime by quickly diagnosing and resolving hardware and software network issues.


Software Engineer Intern(SOC)

Huawei Technologies
03.2021 - 09.2021
  • Supported in POC for the SmartCare solution.
  • Supported in SOC expansion Ghana

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Intelligent Science And Technology

University of Shanghai For Science And Technology
Shanghai
04.2001 -

Associate of Arts - Chinese Language And Literature

Shanghai Normal University
Shanghai
04.2001 -

Skills

    ETL development

    Data pipeline design

    Network Monitoring

    SQL, Python, Shell, Linux

    Big Data Hadoop ecosystem

    GSM, UMTS, LTE, NR NSA

Timeline

Data Engineer(SOC)

Huawei Technologies
08.2023 - Current

Smartcare Service Engineer(SOC)

Huawei Technologies
08.2022 - 07.2023

Java Software Developer

PalmPay, Tecno
03.2022 - 07.2022

IT Support Engineer

Swiss Lenana Mount Hotel
10.2021 - 02.2022

Software Engineer Intern(SOC)

Huawei Technologies
03.2021 - 09.2021

Bachelor of Engineering - Intelligent Science And Technology

University of Shanghai For Science And Technology
04.2001 -

Associate of Arts - Chinese Language And Literature

Shanghai Normal University
04.2001 -
Chibole DancanDATA ENGINEER, SMARTCARE