Amanda Chatukuta Email & Phone Number

Calgary, Ab, Ca

Architectural Openings Solutions | Electronic Access Control (EAC) | Building Security Systems | Building Access Automation | Division 28 - Electronic Safety and Security | Building Fire & Life Safety Codes | Technical Project Delivery | Coordination | Inter-disciplinary Collaboration | Technical Support

▪︎Participated in multiple multi-million dollar projects with a cumulative value of just over US$500 million. ▪︎Supported full-cycle project delivery encompassing initiation, design and planning, execution, quality control, budget control, risks and incident management, team building, schedule management and projects close-out. ▪︎Championed project requirements definition, tracking and fulfillment of projects; and ensured customers' perceived value and project outcomes were aligned.▪︎Creatively streamlined operations and ensured timelines, budget and objectives were adhered to.▪︎Fruitfully managed client relationships and project stakeholder engagements and built long-lasting synergies.▪︎Worked collaboratively with Account managers and Technical management to develop strategies and approaches to continuous improvement. ▪︎Drove projects success by providing governance, support, and oversight; and ensured that projects were delivered within contract constraints and project visibility to stakeholders was maintained to their satisfaction.▪︎Spearheaded project retrospectives, continuous team development, snag clearance and projects document maintenance.

• Coordinated the successful delivery and fulfilment for the Southern Africa Regional office's projects portfolio which included turnkey projects, mobile broadband projects and Telecom network expansion projects.• Developed workflows and rollout plans in the Integrated Service Delivery Platform (ISDP); and created and maintained service configurations for different site scenarios in Oracle ERP-PM.• Orchestrated initiatives and strategies to optimize cost, manage schedule and avoid scope creep; while promoting a cooperative and solution-oriented working environment.• Collaborated with different teams across disciplines: Technical sales, Finance, Supply Chain, and Engineering to nurture a shared understanding of delivery objectives, schedules and deadlines. Cooperatively implemented rigorous risk assessment and mitigation strategies.• Administered Purchase Orders (POs) to subcontractors, following up on quality control procedures, and facilitating efficient and timely payment processes upon work completion.• Oversaw acceptance tests and the acquiring of Preliminary and Final Acceptance Certificates from clients.• Supported standard project closures, project documentation and records management.• Maintained document archives, ensuring accuracy and completeness for future reference.

▪︎Participated in an intensive rotational program, gaining exposure to every technical department within the telecommunications company, including network engineering, software development, systems administration, and technical customer support.▪︎Designed and dimensioned radio access networks for desired capacity, coverage and customer experience.▪︎Conducted performance-based network upgrades and optimization. ▪︎Participated in the design, testing and launching of service offerings and promotions.▪︎Dimensioned interconnect routes in line with improving the grade of service (GOS).▪︎Supported installation, commissioning and integration of Radio Access Networks.▪︎Performed capacity planning and management for the A, Abis, Ater, Iub interfaces for the BTS and RNC.▪︎Developed frequency plans for microwave links: Ericsson Mini-Link, NEC, iPasolink, S5000, Huawei RTN.▪︎Developed strong communication skills in conveying technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, delivering presentations, and preparing documentation to support project initiatives.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Project Management

Bachelor Of Engineering Honours In Electronic Engineering