Lesego Peter Manamela
Network Specialist
70 Strydom Rd, The Orchards Ext 11. Akasia, Pretoria North
Summary
I am seeking a responsible opportunity with professional challenges to build a long term career in Cloud Telecommunication Engineering, Project Management and Management fields. I am professional Technologist with a wide range of experience in GSM Core Voice and Data System (2G/3G,4G VoLTE, MSS, MGW, TAS, SBC CDS, STP, DRA and with great understanding of CSDB, HLR, HSS, EIR systems). I am currently doing Cloud Applications Support on Diameter Routing Agent (DRA) and Signaling Transfer Points (STP). I am well experienced with 20 years in telecommunications both in Core Voice Mobile Network and Fixed Line Networks. I have worked as Senior Technical Officer Core Voice and currently a Specialist Cloud Application Support with aspiration in Managerial position. I am hardworking, self-motivated and passionate about telecommunication and the evolution of Telecommunication and now interested mostly in Telecommunications Over the Cloud. I take pride in my work and I am sure that I can add value in the responsible role given.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
15
15
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Network Specialist: Core Cloud Applications Support
Vodacom South Africa
Johannesburg
1 2019 - Current
- Support of Core Cloud Network Elements (MSS,TAS,STP,DRA,SBC) as well as Non Cloud Network Elements (MGW,CDS)
- Support for Core Cloud NFVI infrastructure and applications, fault investigations management and daily operations, infrastructure projects and VNF acceptance from engineering team, infrastructure optimization, VNF on-boarding together with engineering team
- Application Support of Cloud STP Protocols (#7,Sigtran), DRA (Diameter Routing Agent), CRE (Centralized Routing Engine)
- Support of Cloud SBC VOIP Platforms
- Support of TAS VoLTE Platform
- Conduct Optimizations and resilience activities in terms of equipment, interfaces, licenses and technology
- Evaluation and Implementation of Software Upgrades, Hardware implementation and Project Management
- Record network incident/ faults and take corrective actions where necessary for all non-voice services
- Evaluate emerging technologies and provide thought leadership and perspective for adoption where appropriate
- Interface and maintain productive relationships with vendors and suppliers as well as other divisions in Vodafone OpCos as well as National and International Operators.
Network Specialist: Core Infrastructure Support
Vodacom South Africa
Johannesburg
11.2006 - 12.2018
- Conduct investigation & analysis of network elements
- Perform test & accept new equipment Core voice switching systems To implement change requests as received from Engineering group to ensure optimal network availability
- Resolve or escalate network faults to the relevant role players so as to ensure the optimal performance of the network in line with availability and GOS targets
- Perform site maintenance (Mobile Switching Exchange) in accordance with relevant policy & procedures
- To ensure maintenance & administration of spares & test equipment.
Technical Officer : Core Network : Surveillance Control and Analysis
Telkom SA
Pretoria
11.1999 - 11.2006
- Network Surveillance Control and Analysis
- Assure network availability and performance on core voice network elements
- Monitor and analysis of equipment performance and condition
- Perform planned system maintenance according to work instructions
- Monitor quality of service on a day to day basis
- Record network incident/ faults and take corrective actions where necessary for all voice services
- Provide extensive fault management
- Provide first-line maintenance remotely when the fault/ Incident is logged on fault management system
- Log incidents and dispatch Field Technicians when system are not performing to design specification
- Follow up on Incidents logged and update fault management system
- Close incident on fault management system when faults are resolved
- Write reports and prepare handovers at the end of shift work.
Education
Advanced Diploma Business Management -
Management Collage of Southern Africa
Pretoria, South Africa 01.2022 - 05.2023
National Diploma Electrical Engineering -
Technikon Northern Gauteng (Tshwane University Of Technology)
Pretoria, South Africa 01.1997 - 05.2001
Certificate: Design and Implementation of Telecommunication Networks -
University Of South Africa
Pretoria, South Africa 01.2005 - 06.2005
Certificate: Converged Networks -
University Of North West
Johannesburg, South Africa 01.2017 - 02.2019
Certificate: Innovation Management -
University Of North West
Johannesburg, South Africa 01.2017 - 01.2018
Certificate: Telecommunication Policy and Regulation Management -
University Of Witwatersrand
Johannesburg, South Africa 01.2019 - 03.2019
Senior Certificate -
Phegelelo Senior Secondary School
Lephalale, South Africa 01.1990 - 12.1995
Skills
Network Troubleshooting Abilities
Network Monitoring Tools
Network Security Management
Network performance monitoring and analysis
Patch management and System Software upgrades
Technical Documentation
Change Management
Id
770403 5266 089
References
- Ishmael Mathinya, Executive Head of Operations, Vodacom SA, +2782 990 1031, Ishmael.mathinya@vodacom.co.za
- David Mgcina, Manager: Core Network and Services, Vodacom SA, +2782 998 9437, David.Mgcina@vodacom.co.za
- Dira Mogale, Network Specialist : Core Applications Support, Vodacom SA, +2782 997 4377, Dira.mogale@vodacom.co.za
Timeline
Advanced Diploma Business Management -
Management Collage of Southern Africa
01.2022 - 05.2023
Certificate: Telecommunication Policy and Regulation Management -
University Of Witwatersrand
01.2019 - 03.2019
Certificate: Converged Networks -
University Of North West
01.2017 - 02.2019
Certificate: Innovation Management -
University Of North West
01.2017 - 01.2018
Network Specialist: Core Infrastructure Support
Vodacom South Africa
11.2006 - 12.2018
Certificate: Design and Implementation of Telecommunication Networks -
University Of South Africa
01.2005 - 06.2005
Technical Officer : Core Network : Surveillance Control and Analysis
Telkom SA
11.1999 - 11.2006
National Diploma Electrical Engineering -
Technikon Northern Gauteng (Tshwane University Of Technology)
01.1997 - 05.2001
Senior Certificate -
Phegelelo Senior Secondary School
01.1990 - 12.1995
Network Specialist: Core Cloud Applications Support
Vodacom South Africa
1 2019 - Current
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