ENOCH MPADI

Head of Department (Technical)

Key Achievements

* Co-founded and launched an ISP/WISP serving over 500+ clients through Melvin Networks, operating under an ICASA-registered ISP license.
* Led the design, deployment, and ongoing management of the organization’s network infrastructure and operations.
* Designed and implemented scalable network and capacity management strategies to support business growth.
* Mentored and trained junior Network Engineers to improve technical capability within the team.

Key Responsibilities

* Planned and executed access network strategies, rollout activities, and network optimization initiatives.
* Managed network deployment projects in line with business objectives and growth targets.
* Provided support and implementation for routing and switching technologies.
* Planned and designed large-scale Layer 2 and Layer 3 IPv4/IPv6 networks, including BGP and MPLS environments.
* Designed, deployed, and maintained network hardware and software infrastructure.
* Conducted proof-of-concept testing, service trials, and system integration documentation.
* Managed and supported specialized security network systems for complex projects, including residential developments.
* Designed and implemented network infrastructure for surveillance and camera systems across business and estate environments.

• Network Design: Strategize and design the organization’s network infrastructure, aligning plans with business needs.
• Choose suitable hardware, software, and protocols, keeping scalability and growth in mind.
• Setting up users on Network and ensuring all specifications are met.
• Install, configure, test, maintain, monitor, and troubleshoot end user workstation hardware, software, networked peripheral devices, cabling, and networking hardware and software products.
• Maintain security solutions, including firewall, anti-virus, and intrusion detection systems.
• Maintain all network hardware and equipment, including routers, switches, hubs, and UPSs.
• Building tower and maintenance

• Radio network access (RAN)
• Software update and upgrade on Radwin Manager.
• Changing radio if they are faulty.
• Logging on a rectifier using Orion application on my PC to check alarms on a rectifier and resolve those alarms
• Installation of PTP and PTMP
• Site Survey for Ptp and Ptmp
• Maintenance

Telecommunications / Tower Technician

Key Achievements

* Successfully completed installation and maintenance activities on multiple telecommunications tower sites while maintaining high network availability.
* Supported network upgrades and modernization projects involving RF systems and tower equipment.
* Contributed to improved network performance through efficient equipment replacement, fault diagnosis, and preventive maintenance.
* Assisted in minimizing downtime through timely troubleshooting and corrective maintenance.

Key Responsibilities

* Installed and maintained RF antennas for 2G, 3G, and 4G network infrastructure.
* Performed RRU (Remote Radio Unit) swaps and commissioning activities.
* Carried out jumper replacements/swaps and ensured proper cable routing and connections.
* Maintained and inspected tower equipment to ensure optimal network performance and reliability.
* Installed and maintained microwave transmission equipment and supported link alignment activities.
* Installed, configured, and maintained BBU (Baseband Unit) equipment.
* Performed preventive and corrective maintenance on telecom sites and associated infrastructure.
* Conducted troubleshooting and fault resolution on transmission and radio network systems.
* Ensured compliance with site safety procedures and telecom installation standards.
* Documented maintenance activities, upgrades, and technical reports.

Wireless Network Technician

Key Achievements

* Successfully deployed and maintained multiple PTP (Point-to-Point) and PTMP (Point-to-Multipoint) wireless links for residential and business connectivity.
* Worked with industry-standard wireless solutions including RADWIN and Huawei equipment to deliver stable and high-performance network connectivity.
* Improved network uptime and signal performance through proper alignment, troubleshooting, and optimization of wireless infrastructure.
* Assisted in expanding wireless coverage for clients in remote and high-site environments.

Key Responsibilities

* Installed, configured, and maintained PTP and PTMP wireless communication systems.
* Performed site surveys, link planning, and signal analysis for wireless deployments.
* Mounted and aligned wireless radios and antennas to achieve optimal signal strength and throughput.
* Configured wireless network devices, IP addressing, VLANs, and basic routing services.
* Troubleshot connectivity, interference, latency, and signal-related issues on wireless networks.
* Conducted preventive maintenance and upgrades on tower and rooftop installations.
* Worked on high sites, tower infrastructure, and customer premises equipment installations.
* Ensured proper cable management, grounding, and adherence to network installation best practices.
* Documented network deployments, configurations, and maintenance activities.

• Maintenance and repair
• Equipment operation
• Equipment fabrication
• RE cleaning up and checking up the quality from indoor to outdoor unit
• Building new site
• Changing connectors and RRU
• Installing RBS 6201