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Sampath Fernando
Engineer
Kadawatha, Sri Lanka
Summary
Hardworking Project Manager offering more than 14 years of leadership experience working with Engineering teams on Electrical, Electronics & Telecommunication projects. Successful at building and maintaining open communication between team members, clients and leadership. Quality-driven and proactive with advanced understanding of contract management, contractor oversight and construction administration.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Engineer (RNO) - Project Manager
Prime Engineering Lanka (PVT) LTD
Sri Lanka
10.2019 - Current
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs and monitored performance
- Maintained relationships with material vendors to lower costs and diversify capabilities
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety
- Updated operational methods and oversaw accounting procedures for improved efficiency
- Maintained clear communication with precise technical writing to document and inform critical processes
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives
- Drove team success through shared vision and recognition of quality performance
- Managed projects from procurement to commission
- Planned, designed and scheduled phases for large projects
- Modified and directed project plans to meet organizational needs
- Orchestrated projects within strict timeframes and budget constraints by solving complex problems and working closely with senior leaders
- Facilitated communication between internal personnel, contractors and vendors for project cohesion
- Led project teams through design, construction and launch process
- Provided fiduciary oversight to remain within budget constraints, recommending project adjustments where necessary
- Maintained compliance with regulatory parameters in complex projects with overlapping policies
- Provided detailed product orders based on project drawings and technical specifications
- Provided detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance
- Training and hiring new staff, review employee performances, and promote talented employees to levels of greater responsibility
- Observing, analyzing, and offering optimizing suggestions on GSM/UMTS/LTE/5G SSV & cluster Drive tests.
- Involving Dialog, Mobitel, Airtel, Etisalat & Hutch 2G, 3G, 4G (TDD & FDD), 5G SSV & Cluster drive test Report making.
- Involved TEMS Investigation, MapInfo Professional, Actix Analyzer, GENEX Probe / Assistant, GENEX Assistant & TEMS Discovery tools.
Assistant Engineer - Access Network Planning
Dialog Axiata PLC
Colombo, Sri Lanka
08.2008 - 09.2019
- Responsible for, field measurement collection and Analysis of radio interface in GSM, WCDMA & LTE technologies using the drive test tools.
- Executed optimizations in 2G, 3G & 4G Radio network through parameter changes, antenna system changes.
- Responsible for, capital quality of service (QOS) monitoring & making reports with given capital SLA.
- Followed up and resolved VIP, Cooperate and general customer complaints on technical basis with respect to Radio Network Issues.
- Responsible for supervising Repeaters & Small Cell installations, Maintenance and commissioning.
- Responsible for, carry out Other Operator benchmarking project using & making benchmark reports within given SLA.
- Responsible to carry out access planning activities / network upgrades (GSM,3G & LTE) effectively in a timely manner in association with all stakeholders to ensure superior service standards and customer satisfaction.
- Compiled network growth plan requirements and Utilization of effective cell planning techniques to ensure unhindered growth in coverage and capacity of GSM and 3G radio networks.
- Ensured Network planning (and Optimization) are carried out effectively in order to provide network quality and service standards on par with international benchmarks.
- Ensured Complaint resolution is carried out effectively in order to meet customer expectations.
- Analyzed network data and preparation of periodic reports. Closely monitor network indicators and update management of network traffic growth and subsequent performance.
- Assisted other stakeholders in planning and implementing network upgrades.
- Acted as SPOC to other divisions/Vendors/Contractors for Access Planning related matters.
- Effective forecasted of radio network requirements to assist with procurement.
- Assisted in initialization of procurements, PO and GRN process for new orders.
- Designed & Equipment BOQ verification of KTF Projects.
- Mapped of generic network plan to equipment (available/to be proceed) in optimum manner.
- Repeater stock maintained, allocated & data base updated.
- Coordinated equipment redeployment in order to achieve optimum utilization.
- Prepared equipment forecasting reports/docs for budget allocation related activities.
- Used SAP for Access Network related activities.
- WO management for in-house/repeater projects.
- RF Planning and Optimization for GSM and WCDMA Radio Networks in Colombo and Rural areas with multi-vendor environment that includes equipment from Ericsson, Huawei and Alcatel.
- Participated to JFS (Joint Feasibility Study) with regional teams to confirm site locations according to planning requirement.
- Maintained the KPIs and Quality of service of GSM, WCDMA & LTE (FDD/TDD) networks in assigned area.
- Performance Monitoring using Radio Network Optimization tools, OMC reports and Drive test reports and detect Network related Quality issues.
- Improved KPI by implementing necessary Logical Parameter and Antenna network modifications in Ericsson, Huawei & Alcatel Networks.
- Performed service test cases of HO, Voice, Video, HSPA and LTE for 2G, 3G and 4G Sites with MSC, BSC and RNC boarders in MSC BSC re- parenting and cross functions with Network operation teams.
- Prepared daily, weekly and monthly reports on Radio Network performance to top management.
- Performed continuous Drive Tests, Post processing and troubleshooting to identify the issues in field by using TEMS, Nemo & GENEX Probe Tools and preparing technical reports to management.
- Installed, Maintenance and configuring Outdoor/ indoor repeaters, CDMA interference rejection filters and performance analysis with RNO tools.
- Followed up and resolving VIP, Corporate and general customer complaints on technical basis with respect to Radio Network Issues.
- Performed for Wi-Fi network installation surveys, preparing Wi-Fi survey reports. Verifying implemented Wi Fi networks & Troubleshooting.
- Maintained Sites (Planet) Database of Network.
- Prepared regional quarterly capacity plan to make sure quality-of-service levels is improved / managed within target KPIs.
- Prepared regional seasonal capacity plan to make sure the provision of adequate service levels to customers & enabling organization to benefit from same.
- Responsible for capacity planning for special events within region.
- Responsible for revised capacity plan when required to manage the performance, upgrades & delivery of Service.
Education
National Diploma in Engineering Sciences (NVQ 6) - Electrical - Electronics Engineering
Institute of Engineering Technology
Katunayake, Sri Lanka 12.2004 - 09.2011
Skills
Project management & Data analysis
Accomplishments
- Dialog Awards 2018 – Gold Award for “Strategic Support Initiative of The Year”
- Dialog Awards 2018 – Bronze Award for “Digitization Initiative of The Year”
- Dialog Awards 2015 – Bronze Award for “Strategic Support Initiative of The Year”
- Dialog Awards 2013 – Gold Award for “Engineering Project Team of The Year”
- Dialog Awards 2012 - Gold Award for “Engineering Project Team of The Year”
Software
Auto CAD
MS Word
MS Excel
MS Power Point
MS Outlook
MS Visio
Additional Information
Known as:- Sampath
Name in full:- Chakravarthige Sampath Prasanna Fernando.
Permanent Address:- 44/5, Swarna Place, Church Rd, Eldeniya, Kadawatha
Date of birth:- 11-08-1984
NIC No:- 842240921 V
School Attended:- Nalanda College, Colombo.
Civil Status:- Married
Sex:- Male
Nationality:- Sri Lankan
Work Availability
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Quote
There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins
Timeline
Engineer (RNO) - Project Manager
Prime Engineering Lanka (PVT) LTD
10.2019 - Current
Assistant Engineer - Access Network Planning
Dialog Axiata PLC
08.2008 - 09.2019
National Diploma in Engineering Sciences (NVQ 6) - Electrical - Electronics Engineering
Institute of Engineering Technology
12.2004 - 09.2011
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