Olayinka Christopher Odediran                                                                         

216 Pleasantdale Road, Doraville, GA 30340

(770) 256-4809

Yodediran@yahoo.com

 

PROFILE

A telecommunication professional with vast experience. An Engineer that is knowledgeable in technologies such as GSM, CDMA, UMTS, EVDO, HSPA, WiMax, LTE, etc. Quick learner and highly motivated team player with experience managing teams. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and written. Excellent problem solving skills and flexible to work under aggressive project time-lines.

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Global Wireless Solutions, Inc, Dulles, VA (4/2013 to Present)

Data Collection Engineer

Specialist in Drive Testing with knowledge of WCDMA and GSM technology. Locate and check cell sites in all technology’s UMTS2100 GSM /2G,BENCHMARKING, WCDMA/3G, 4GLTE check UARFCN/ARFCN, RSCP, ECIO RSSI, RX LEV, CELL ID, scrambling codes, azimuths and propagation verification, check neighbors and cell ID's are correct in all sectors ALPHA, BETA, GAMMA, DELTA.

Excellent communication skills with the ability to work independently or in a team. Work with people at all different levels and maintain strong working relationships with colleagues, customers and clients. Drive testing using specialized equipment measuring performance, coverage and data collection.

Maintain equipment and install software upgrades for TEMS investigation toolkit

Perform call testing using all scenarios, E911, WB AMR RNC, throughput, Inter and intra frequency soft and hard handovers checks, one way audio, live traces reduplicating dropped calls in live time.

Drive test market and cluster drives collecting data, 2G, 3G data, voice, long call, short call, parameters as specified by engineer.

Perform in building coverage checks, stadiums, malls, hotels (DAS system) using Tems pocket tool and make recommendations if boosters or repeaters are required.

Work with other contractors and teams on same projects.

Communicate with engineers verbally on the phone, email, sms and write up reports.

Upload drive data log files to ATIX, Filezilla and customized softwares and perform pre and post data analysis.

Maintain assigned vehicle and fleet vehicles, car wash, service, report all receipts and paperwork to admin and fill in daily log sheets.

Contact customers and resolve issues, liaise between engineers and customers and other external bodies.

Assist with other assignments from managers yearly Audit for RF department.

Configure the test equipment and record data on predefined route in an assigned market every day.

Ensure the integrity for the data, transfer the data to the office via FTP and communicate progress status to management as required.

Basic understanding of different wireless/cellular networks technologies and protocols.

Navigate the data collection vehicle on the appropriate drive route using hard copy maps and mapping software such as DeLorme Street Atlas.

Safely transport   vehicle and data collection equipment between U.S. markets.

Set-up, takes down, test, and troubleshoot problems while in the field on laptops, cellular phones, and data collection equipment as needed via phone and/or Webex, Teamviewer and logmein123.

Work in cooperation with data administrators, supervisors, managers, and administrative staff in GWS office.

 

Avion Systems, Atlanta, GA, (7/2012 - 12/12)

RF Drive tester

Making use of Ascom TEMS to collect RF data.

Perform E911 call testing.

Perform Rehome Testing.

Collect IFHO and IRAT Data.

Train new intakes in the use of TEMS.

Collect UE physical measurements (i.e. SC, RSCP, Ec/No) of cell sites.

Verify Handover functionality performance.

Collect scanner data (i.e. CINR, RSCP, Ec/No, RSSI) for all cell sites.

Identify major call related problems (dropped calls, hardware problems, etc.).

Use Microsoft Streets and Trips.

 

MTN , Lagos, Nigeria, (11/2011- 04/2012) 

Drive Test Technician

Perform Data gathering duty for Network optimization

Advising RF Engineers on cell site problems while gathering data

Making sure the testing kits are working well

Verify call success rate and call drop rate

Follow QA/QC process and carrying out drive test safety policies

 

Gift Palace, Lagos, Nigeria, (3/2004 - 10/ 2011)

Sales Manager

Set up the store from the beginning

Created solutions in the area of inventory, sales reporting, distribution and product upgrades that lead to system improvements and streamlined processes

Performed heavy bank reconciliations and cash flow statements

Maintains all sales databases necessary to report sales activity and customer information

 

ICT Global Initiative, Lagos, Nigeria, (8/2000 - 1/ 2004)

Sales Manager

Completed and mailed bills, contracts, policies, invoices and checks

Assigned tasks to associates, staffed projects, tracked progress and updated managers , partners and clients as necessary

Oversee the sales activities and write sales report for management use

 

Goldrim Investment Limited, Lagos, Nigeria (12/1997 - 7/2000)

Sales Manager

Developed and executed marketing programs and general business solutions resulting in increased company exposure, customer traffic and sales.

Implemented client training.

Created solutions in the area of inventory, sales reporting, distribution and product upgrades.

Created and executed marketing/PR campaigns, including new product introductions and existing product development.

 

Fotoklinic Nigeria Limited, Lagos, Nigeria (6/1997 - 10/1997)

Sales Officer

Supervised marketing department’s monthly analysis of customer acquisition data and campaign performance

Created standard quarterly marketing collateral while ensuring all deadlines were met

Assigned tasks to associates, staffed project, tracked projects and update managers and partners

Created solutions in the areas of inventory, sales reporting  and distribution

 

Champion Newspapers Limited, Lagos Nigeria (1/1993 - 9/1996)

Sales/Circulation Officer

Assigned newspaper distribution to various regions of the country

Performed bank reconciliations and cash flow statements

Communicated with customers, employees and other individuals to answer questions

Writing sales report for management use

Oversaw transportation of newspapers to zonal offices

 

SOFTWARE/TOOLS

Hardware – PCTEL MX Scanner, Ascom Symphony, and Swiss Qual Ranger and Diversity, E911 PSAP equipment

Software – Accuver XCAL, MS Street and Trips, MS Office, TEMS Investigation & Discovery, and Swiss Qual NQView.

 

EDUCATION

Masters in Personnel Psychology (1997)

University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria

B.A. English Language (1991)

University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria             

 

References available upon request