Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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References
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Wazemwa Sharifah

Kampala

Summary

I am a trained Project Management Professional (PMP), highly versatile, self-motivated Computer Engineer by education, training and practice. I have over seven years' experience in the Telecommunications field, ranging from projects management, Network Implementation, Operation and Maintenance. I have worked with Operators, Contractors and Managed services in a multivendor environment. I am also an experienced and dynamic corporate tutor with excellent communication, management and teambuilding skills. Able to design and implement a variety of training programs for multiple purposes. Comfortable working in any industry with groups of all sizes.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Coordinator & Warehouse Assistant

Inspire Telecom
01.2021 - Current

Project Coordinator

  • Supervision of projects like MTN Summer Expansion, Airtel new site builds and MTN new site surveys
  • Got equipped with skills and further knowledge about new sites deployment, materials handling and re-use management
  • Added skills regarding site installation quality and EHS standards during deployment
  • Collaborated with senior leadership on strategic planning initiatives related to future projects.
  • Monitored performance metrics such as cost, timeline, quality control and customer satisfaction levels.
  • Analyzed data related to projects in order to identify areas for improvement or optimization opportunities.
  • Developed and maintained project plans, schedules and budgets to ensure successful completion of projects.
  • Managed communication channels between various teams involved in the execution of complex projects.
  • Drafted presentations outlining the current state of specific projects for review by senior managers.
  • Conducted risk assessments and identified potential issues that could affect project success.
  • Provided direction, guidance and support to team members throughout the duration of projects.
  • Developed and implemented project plans, established timelines, tracked progress and ensured deadlines were met.
  • Generated weekly, monthly, quarterly reports summarizing key performance indicators.
  • Identified training needs for team members in order to keep them up-to-date on the latest industry trends.
  • Resolved conflicts among team members by providing creative solutions that addressed all parties' needs.
  • Developed and implemented project tracker or calendar to meet and maintain standards.
  • Produced status reports for customers and senior management.
  • Collaborated with internal teams to develop project solutions resulting in on-time execution.

Ware House Assistant

  • Managing of Inventory and Stock control
  • Ensuring Picking, packing and shipping orders promptly
  • Regular upkeep of equipment, machinery and facilities
  • Ensure that goods are safely and securely stored
  • Maintain accurate records of incoming and outgoing shipments in ware house
  • Support the recruitment and supervision of warehouse staff
  • Prepare warehouse reports and analyze data
  • Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards

Project coordinator

Emerald Telecom
05.2018 - 12.2020
  • Managed diverse projects such as Safe City Uganda and NITA Phase II expansion.
  • Got experience in teams' organization and management, great knowledge about CCTV camera installations and operation for the various models
  • Gained extensive knowledge in fiber splicing, route mapping, and designs.
  • In addition, gained skills and expertise in site planning, deployment and installation quality assurance during these 2 projects
  • Analyzed data related to projects in order to identify areas for improvement or optimization opportunities.
  • Monitored performance metrics such as cost, timeline, quality control and customer satisfaction levels.
  • Collaborated with senior leadership on strategic planning initiatives related to future projects.
  • Developed and maintained project plans, schedules and budgets to ensure successful completion of projects.
  • Contributed ideas towards process improvements that would increase efficiency or productivity levels.
  • Managed communication channels between various teams involved in the execution of complex projects.
  • Provided direction, guidance and support to team members throughout the duration of projects.
  • Developed and implemented project plans, established timelines, tracked progress and ensured deadlines were met.
  • Generated weekly, monthly, quarterly reports summarizing key performance indicators.
  • Prepared status reports to communicate progress to stakeholders and management teams.

Project coordinator

Quality Transmission Equipment
11.2017 - 04.2018
  • Coordinated projects like 2017 MTN Expansion Project, MTN U900 project, 2017 Airtel Expansion Project
  • Interpreted and implemented quality assurance procedures in accordance with client standards
  • Planned, inspected and monitored closely on-site safety measures by conducting Environment Health and Safety (EHS) Company and client policies
  • Handled Material inspection from the point of picking from the warehouse, delivery to site and audit after task completion
  • Managed work in progress delivered by engineers to ensure quality service delivery
  • Coordinated training interventions to meet client quality standards
  • Ensured timely task completion with minimal error and having most of the tasks done 'First Time Right'
  • Attained Acceptances by reviewing the completed tasks together with the Client to ensure all work has been delivered to the customer's

Field Engineer

Visionary Telecom
02.2015 - 08.2017
  • Projects handled included 2017 Airtel Expansion Project and ZTE swap Airtel Project
  • Ensuring Team members follow the proper EHS rules for working in the telecommunications sector to avoid accidents
  • Proper understanding of the link budget
  • Configuration of microwave links using WEBLCT, 3G using WEBLMT software and loading of software on the UMPT board which is the main processing board of a BTS/CELL
  • Installation of hardware equipment in accordance with the link budget and solution
  • 2G, 3G and 4G Installation for Airtel Uganda
  • Super vision of team members ensuring quality and neat work is done during installations as per required plan, right azimuth, RSL, heights, tilts, proper bonding to avoid VSWR, proper earthling, proper clapping of RF cables, IF cable, ensuring right power is used) for 2017 Airtel Expansion Project performing MW and 2G cutover
  • External Alarms extension and termination on the SLPU and EMUA boards in the BTS
  • Troubleshooting alarms onsite

Radio and Transmission (Trainee)

SIYO Electronics
06.2014 - 08.2014
  • Development of apps and systems like Zibotua using programming languages like, SQL, JAVA, HTML
  • 2G and 3G Installation for Airtel and MTN Uganda
  • MW Link configuration and commissioning as per the link budget
  • External alarm extension and termination on SLPU OF EMAU boards with the BSC

Education

Diploma - Computer Engineering

Kyambogo University
Kampala
01.2015

Uganda Advanced Level Certificate of Education -

Hamdan Girls' High School
01.2012

Uganda Certificate of Education -

Hamdan Girls' High School
01.2010

Skills

  • Inventory Management and Stock control
  • Geographic information system
  • Processing using Google earth
  • Microsoft Office applications
  • Scope management
  • Quotation preparation
  • Customer relationship skills
  • MW Transmission installations
  • Wireless(2G,3G,4G,5G) Installations and requirements
  • IPRAN installations

Other technical competences

  • Computer Literate
  • Good understanding of GSM technology
  • Good understanding of IP Technology
  • Geographic information system and processing using Google earth
  • Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Power-point, Outlook)

References

  • Mr. Mukiibi Arthur, Projects Manager at Airtel Uganda, +256752600656, arthur.mukiibi@ug.airtel.com
  • Mr. Moses Elasu, Africa Support Engineer at Acsys Technologies LTD, +256700139115, moses.elasu@acsys.com
  • Mr. Philip Katongole, RF Planner at MTN Uganda, +2567727122181, Philip.katongole@mtn.com

Timeline

Project Coordinator & Warehouse Assistant

Inspire Telecom
01.2021 - Current

Project coordinator

Emerald Telecom
05.2018 - 12.2020

Project coordinator

Quality Transmission Equipment
11.2017 - 04.2018

Field Engineer

Visionary Telecom
02.2015 - 08.2017

Radio and Transmission (Trainee)

SIYO Electronics
06.2014 - 08.2014

Diploma - Computer Engineering

Kyambogo University

Uganda Advanced Level Certificate of Education -

Hamdan Girls' High School

Uganda Certificate of Education -

Hamdan Girls' High School
Wazemwa Sharifah