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Allan Machogu
NETWORK DESIGN AND PLANNING ENGINEER
Nairobi,Kenya
Summary
Enthusiastic network designer and planner with over four and a half years of experience in the telecommunication industry. Experienced in survey, design, planning of active and passive fiber optic networks in outside and inside plants environments. Passionate and motivated to learn and eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
Overview
6
6
Certifications
9
9
years of post-secondary education
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Networking Design Engineer
Wananchi Group Kenya Limited
NAIROBI, NAIROBI
06.2017 - Current
- Handled day-to-day running of overhead and underground FTTX site surveys and designs ensuring high levels of productivity and progression.
- Led the team in Hybrid Coaxial-Fiber power supply units' collocations to provide stable power, resulting in 85% decline in power outages and portable generator deployment.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts to ensure quick turn-around time for maintenance, customer support and service delivery teams.
- Ensured proper simulation and calculation of active and passive equipment before deployment to ensure minimal network interruptions.
- Maintained network database integrity by constantly updating maps on various GIS/Engineering tools.
- Handled over 300KMs core network build plan and design in Kisumu and Nakuru towns upgrading GSM sites backhaul from microwave to fiber.
- Performed site quality checks to confirm all sites were built to recommended standards.
- Generated and reviewed contractor BOMs and BOQs to ensure the company gets good quality with the best price.
- Guided the team in HFC Node splitting of areas with congested network.
- Led construction teams in migrating old to new high capacity HFC nodes for better customer experience.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Designed 300G DWDM fiber build from Mombasa to Nairobi and 100G from Nairobi to Tanzania Via Namanga in record time.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Visited all areas with fiber and coaxial network issues and ensured all nodes have redundancies and improved network paths.
- Interacted with main Telecommunication service providers and stakeholders in Kenya to develop fiber deployment standards.
Network Planning and Design Engineer
Quavatel Limited
NAIROBI, NAIROBI
03.2016 - 06.2017
- Handled FTTx site surveys for both inside and outside plant.
- Prepared, checked and coordinated fiber plans, designs and documentation in the FTTx Network.
- Estimated quantities and cost of materials, equipment and labor to determine project feasibility.
- Provided technical support in monitoring networks, incident response and facilitating access to client's premises.
- Created Airtel Kenya's dark fiber route and as-built documentation for a cumulative 84 links.
- Led fiber roll-out teams in design and implementation of Active and passive networks where company was voted the best subcontractor by Safaricom PLC.
- Assisted in installation and network configurations of devices such as routers, gateways and PABXs.
Design Engineering
InfitMOD LLC
NAIROBI, NAIROBI
04.2016 - 05.2017
- Built functional prototypes of products, components and mechanisms using Solidworks to meet design specifications.
- Worked with product planners and industrial designers to conceptualize and refine product concepts.
- Supported engineering design development through analysis and simulation of prototypes and 3D computer models.
- Prepared, checked and coordinated documentation to support component design and application.
- Documented products and processes using SolidWorks and Microsoft projects: https://allankmachogu.carbonmade.com/projects/6860525
Reliability and Electrical Sections Intern
East African Portland Cement Co. Ltd
NAIROBI, NAIROBI
01.2015 - 03.2015
- Collaborated with scientific, engineering, and technical personnel to resolve testing problems and system malfunctions.
- Identified areas needing improvement to review with senior leadership and develop plans for improvement.
- Conducted preventive and corrective electric motor repairs and maintenance
- Planned, implemented, tested, and documented solutions within Integrated Testing Facility for integration efforts and support of third-party engineers.
- Tested, identified and troubleshot problems in field with data collection equipment called SKF Micro-log analyzer
- Performed maintenance procedures and repairs on existing electrical products and systems.
- Developed technical skills through training and shadowing experienced professionals.
Mechanical Engineering Intern
Rai ply woods (K) Ltd
ELDORET, RIFT VALLEY
02.2014 - 05.2014
- Designed and developed operating processes for converting and refining raw materials into products.
- Assembled and modified machines such as cold hydraulic press and chipper rollers.
- Conducted preventive & corrective plant mechanical maintenance operations
- Participated in fabrication, testing of unused parts such as chipper rollers and deployed in production line
Mechanical Engineering Intern
East African Portland Cement Co. Ltd
NAIROBI, NAIROBI
01.2013 - 03.2013
- Complied with all government and corporate safety policies and regulations.
- Worked closely with mechanical engineers and assisted with preventive and corrective maintenance operations.
- Vulcanized and conducted clipping operations on worn out belt conveyors.
- Repaired and modified gear boxes. Serviced and replaced blowers and screw conveyors .
- Performed welding and general fabrication operations
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechatronics Engineering
Jomo Kenyatta University Of Agriculture And Techno
Juja, Kenya 05.2011 - 06.2016
High School Diploma -
Terige High School
Nandi, Kenya 01.2006 - 12.2009
Skills
Driving License – EAK (BCE)
Certification
PLC programming Level 1, Centurion Systems Limited
Software
Caddstar HFC simulator
Mapinfo
Global mapper
QGIS
MS Project
SolarWinds
Exfo fastreporter
REFEREES
Ken Murage
Network Construction Manager, Wananchi Group Kenya Ltd
P.O Box 10286 – 0100, Nairobi,
Ken.murage@ke.wananchi.com
Mobile: 0733822583
Morris Mwarey
Safety Manager, East African Portland Cement Co. Ltd
P.O Box 20-00204, Athi-River,
morris.mwarey@yahoo.co.uk
Mobile: +254729423568
Mr. Edward Sagini
Network Design Engineer Supervisor, Quavatel Limited
P.O Box 104796 – 00101, Nairobi,
edward.sagini@quavatel.com
Mobile: +254702800226
Timeline
Networking Design Engineer
Wananchi Group Kenya Limited
06.2017 - Current
Design Engineering
InfitMOD LLC
04.2016 - 05.2017
Network Planning and Design Engineer
Quavatel Limited
03.2016 - 06.2017
Reliability and Electrical Sections Intern
East African Portland Cement Co. Ltd
01.2015 - 03.2015
Mechanical Engineering Intern
Rai ply woods (K) Ltd
02.2014 - 05.2014
Mechanical Engineering Intern
East African Portland Cement Co. Ltd
01.2013 - 03.2013
Bachelor of Science - Mechatronics Engineering
Jomo Kenyatta University Of Agriculture And Techno
05.2011 - 06.2016
High School Diploma -
Terige High School
01.2006 - 12.2009
NDG Linux Essentials level 1 and 2 - CISCO Network Academy
2021-03
Cisco Certification - Packet tracer, Introduction to IOT and Cybersecurity
2020-02
Python and SQL - Sololearn
2020-01
Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK) Graduate Engineer Certification
2017-08
BIG 5 Construct East Africa – KICC Kenya
2017-08
PLC programming Level 1, Centurion Systems Limited
2018-12
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