Bethwel Kiprono

Adrian Kenya LTD.

Position: Network Troubleshooting and Maintenance Intern

Duration: June to September 2022.

Key responsibilities:

• Conducting network configuration and troubleshooting of fiber networks.
• Performing maintenance tasks for Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) connections.
• Proactively identifying and resolving network issues to ensure uninterrupted service for customers.
• Raising alarms and communicating as the Network Operations Center (NOC) department to coordinate response and dispatch BTS (Base Transceiver Station) technicians when necessary.
• Executing scheduled maintenance activities for Safaricom BTSs (Base Transceiver Stations) to optimize network performance.
• Contributed to the planning and design department at Adrian Kenya LTD, where we designed the entire network infrastructure from scratch.
• Presenting network designs for approval and coordinating with implementation teams for seamless execution.
• Conducting research on emerging telecommunication technologies and providing recommendations for improvement.
• Documenting network configurations and preparing reports on network performance.

Nairobi Metropolitan Services.

Position: Street Light Maintenance Intern

Duration: June to September 2021.

Key responsibilities:

• Troubleshooting raised alarms for street light maintenance and ensuring timely and efficient resolution of issues to maintain proper illumination across the city.
• Installing new street lighting infrastructure in various parts of the city, contributing to enhanced safety and visibility for residents and motorists.
• Collaboration with team members to plan and execute street light maintenance schedules, ensuring consistent functionality and minimizing downtime.
• Conducting thorough inspections and assessments of street lighting systems to identify faults, damages, or areas requiring improvements.

Core Courses:

• Telecommunication Systems
• Network Design and Analysis
• Digital Signal Processing
• Electrical and Electronic Circuits
• Programming for Engineers

Technical Skills:

• Knowledge of telecommunication protocols: TCP/IP, VoIP, SIP
• Experience with network designing tools: AutoCad, Google earth pro
• Familiarity with telecommunications equipment: routers, switches, antennas etc.
• Proficiency in programming languages
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment
• Empathic and leadership skills 
• Installation, troubleshooting and maintenance of fiber networks.
• Alarming and incident management coordination with the NOC department.
• BTS (Base Transceiver Station) maintenance and scheduled maintenance activities.
• Network planning and design, including creating comprehensive network infrastructure blueprints.
• Safety Compliance