Project Manager, Strategy Consultant and SME to various Telco's and MNO's in Africa for network architecture and technology, Strategy Development, Digital Transformation, Benchmarking & Audits, Roadmaps, Financial Modelling, Capex and Opex Budgeting, Business KPI's, Due Diligence Studies, RFP’s, tender evaluations, and contractual negotiations.Involved in various projects, studies, etc including a 4G/5G (EPC+5GC) HLD and RFP campus design for Oil Client in West Africa.

The Birkenhead Group provides strategic and business consulting, as well as network architecture consulting. Our client base is Sub Saharan Africa and spans the entire value chain: clients include wireline, fixed wireless, mobile operators, other service providers, enterprises and vertical players, vendors, system integrators, investors, regulators, and industry associations. We help to develop financial plans for technology upgrades and digital transformation, assessing the viability of different business models, and evaluating and selecting vendors. We rely on a deep understanding of the industry and the breadth of experience to chart the approach the client is most comfortable with.We work with regulators to develop effective regulatory frameworks, license fees, spectrum allocations and related issues.We also provide technical and Project Management Resource Augmentation, as required.

Consultancy, Managed Services and Products to the ICT industry and Telecoms Operators in Africa

Ethio Telecom Telephone Expansion Projects: major LTE & HSPA+ rollout, FL NGN rollout, IMS/EPC/SAE evolution, DWDM upgrades, IP modernization.

1. Network transformation to 3GPP Rel.9 IMS/LTE EPC and RAN.2. 3G frequency refarming and RAN rollout. Rollout and optimisation of 4G network. Implementation of new BSS and OSS.

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Regional Network Manager for Cell C (Pty) Ltd in South Africa.

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