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
2006.11 - 2018.12
- 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
1999.11 - 2006.11
- 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 2022.01 - 2023.05
National Diploma Electrical Engineering -
Technikon Northern Gauteng (Tshwane University Of Technology)
Pretoria, South Africa 1997.01 - 2001.05
Certificate: Design and Implementation of Telecommunication Networks -
University Of South Africa
Pretoria, South Africa 2005.01 - 2005.06
Certificate: Converged Networks -
University Of North West
Johannesburg, South Africa 2017.01 - 2019.02
Certificate: Innovation Management -
University Of North West
Johannesburg, South Africa 2017.01 - 2018.01
Certificate: Telecommunication Policy and Regulation Management -
University Of Witwatersrand
Johannesburg, South Africa 2019.01 - 2019.03
Senior Certificate -
Phegelelo Senior Secondary School
Lephalale, South Africa 1990.01 - 1995.12
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
2022.01 - 2023.05
Certificate: Telecommunication Policy and Regulation Management -
University Of Witwatersrand
2019.01 - 2019.03
Certificate: Converged Networks -
University Of North West
2017.01 - 2019.02
Certificate: Innovation Management -
University Of North West
2017.01 - 2018.01
Network Specialist: Core Infrastructure Support
Vodacom South Africa
2006.11 - 2018.12
Certificate: Design and Implementation of Telecommunication Networks -
University Of South Africa
2005.01 - 2005.06
Technical Officer : Core Network : Surveillance Control and Analysis
Telkom SA
1999.11 - 2006.11
National Diploma Electrical Engineering -
Technikon Northern Gauteng (Tshwane University Of Technology)
1997.01 - 2001.05
Senior Certificate -
Phegelelo Senior Secondary School
1990.01 - 1995.12
Network Specialist: Core Cloud Applications Support
Vodacom South Africa
1 2019 - Current
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