Eng. Samuel Duncan
Engineering Manager, Project Manager, Consulting Engineer, Risk Manager, Technical Sales
Experienced telecommunications professional with strong ICT background specializing in project management and engineering operations across multiple countries in both fixed and LTE mobile networks with IMS-driven VoLTE. Recognized for optimizing complex systems and contributing to market share growth, with a focus on achieving operational excellence. Seeking to leverage my extensive background in engineering management and technical sales to drive efficiency and innovation in a dynamic organization.
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Work Experience
Engineer
Ventlux Pvt Ltd
2019 — 2026
- - Currently involved in electronic circuit designs for mineral detection systems.
Consultant
Palladium Consulting
2019 — 2020
- - Worked on ICT tenders, contributing to strategic projects.
Manager
Ventlux Mining
2016 — 2018
- - Oversaw operations at a gold mine in the Glendale area.
Senior Manager
Telecom Namibia
2008 — 2015
- - Specialized in CDMA EVDO and managed mobile network projects, implementing state-of-the-art ICT systems.
- - Invaluable experience was gained as the network comprised of the state of the art ICT systems including IP/MPLS, Metro ethernet systems, ADSL+, FTTP, VSATs, Landing station for WACS marine fibre cable.
- - I was nominated to head the mobile network projects as Projects manager with a mandate to fork-lift the CDMA systems and replacing with a brand new network of 2G/3G/LTE and IMS for VOLTE.
Technical Director
Telecel Zimbabwe (ORASCOM Egypt)
2004 — 2008
- - Achieved ISO certification, setting a benchmark for cellular networks in Southern Africa.
- - Directed network operations to become one of the most profitable networks in Zimbabwe.
- - Through shrewd planning I directed the network to be one of the most profitable networks in Zimbabwe ahead of NetOne and Econet.
Technical Director
Celtel (Airtel) Uganda
2003 — 2004
- - Led initiatives to regain market share, resulting in a five-fold increase in subscribers.
- - The country has one of the isokeraunic ratings of lightning, I achieved a dramatic reduction of Opex related to faulty modules, by fortifying all sites.
Operations Manager
NetOne Cellular Pvt Ltd
1997 — 2003
- - Part of the pioneering team for Zimbabwe's first mobile network.
- Specialized in switching and international roaming, leading a team under the Managing Director.
- - Managed BSS network and switch subsystems optimization even in the absence of SLAs during economic challenging periods
Senior Engineer
PTC (TelOne) Zimbabwe
1991 — 1996
- - Oversaw data management for soft switches, the first digital exchanges in Zimbabwe.
- - Handled external plant planning for Gweru & Kwekwe, enhancing network infrastructure.
- - Designed a Trouble-ticketing system for Telex exchanges
Skills
Project Management (Prince2)Telecom OperationsGSM/LTE Network PlanningSystem Integration PlanningExternal Plant Maintenance (Fiber DWDM)IP/MPLS Routing ProtocolsFixed Network SubsystemsCDMA Systems ExpertiseNetwork OptimizationHuman capital managementAnalytical skillsSolving complex situations
Education
B Tech (Hons) Electrical , Engineering (majored in ICT)
University of Zimbabwe
Master of Business Administration, (majored in Strategic Management)
University of Zimbabwe
Languages
English
Fluent
Shona
Fluent
About Self
About Self
I am a self starter, results driven person who pays attention to detail and believes in teamwork, working smart, and with high integrity.
References available upon request.