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Khutso Mokate

Centurion

Summary

Telecommunications Technician with more than Ten years of experience working in the RAN/BSS Technologies. Highly skilled in analyzing faults, troubleshooting and quality assurance testing. I am now on a development journey to transition into Cloud Engineering.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Wireless Engineer

Huawei Technologies SA
08.2023 - Current
  • Led a team to integrate over 500 5G sites for a new network service provider in South Africa.
  • Formed a collaborative team with the client's technical teams to complete new site integrations with minimal troubleshooting issues.
  • Led the implementation team to improve the 5G network quality through collaborating with optimization teams.
  • Provided technical support to clients when testing new product features through training and availability.
  • Integrated over 1000 rectifiers and batteries on the Net-Eco power monitoring system.
  • Coordinated with teams on site for remote motoring system integration to Net-Eco, testing all functions and alarms during the process.

RAN Configuration Specialist

Cell C
10.2017 - 06.2023
  • Executed network configuration changes for the enhancement of network quality.
  • Led the configurations team and provided configuration support to the regional and NOC departments.
  • Implemented basic optimization scripts in the network to improve user experience.
  • Implemented network performance monitoring after the implementation of planned network operations.
  • Conducted network parameter audits on a regular basis to ensure no discrepancies existed.
  • Executed regular auditing of the network controllers (BSCs/RNCs) and coordinated capacity upgrades for network expansion.

Senior Technical Officer RAN Fault Management

Vodacom SA (PTY) Ltd
09.2016 - 09.2017
  • Provided technical support at the NOC department through training on vendor’s equipment.
  • Demonstrated fault handling and escalation by adhering to procedures within the prescribed service level agreements.
  • Performed First Line maintenance on received faults before handing them out to Field Technicians for resolution.

Wireless Engineer (RAN /BSS)

Huawei Technologies S A
04.2011 - 09.2016
  • Led a team supporting region customers during LTE and U900 Site rollouts to achieve a significant revenue for the company.
  • Recommended Installation solutions, frequency re-farming requirements or TRX downgrades through network audits before LTE/U900 rollouts.
  • Improved the rollout efficiency and simplified the process of creating database scripts by creating templates.
  • Commissioned over 100 new GSM and UMTS controllers (BSCs/RNCs) and supported clients during controller Sub-rack upgrades.
  • Collaborated with engineering teams to test out new feature and products before implementation and deployment in the network.
  • Provided mentorship to new students and employees in the network rollout department.

Education

National Diploma - Electrical Engineering (Light Current)

Tshwane University of Technology
01.2013

Skills

  • LTE: 4G/5G Technologies
  • Cloud Fundamentals: AWS
  • Troubleshooting

Certification

  • AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
  • Data Science with Python

Timeline

Wireless Engineer

Huawei Technologies SA
08.2023 - Current

RAN Configuration Specialist

Cell C
10.2017 - 06.2023

Senior Technical Officer RAN Fault Management

Vodacom SA (PTY) Ltd
09.2016 - 09.2017

Wireless Engineer (RAN /BSS)

Huawei Technologies S A
04.2011 - 09.2016

National Diploma - Electrical Engineering (Light Current)

Tshwane University of Technology

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