CURRENT EMPLOYMENT
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Occupation: |
I am
currently employed as a Senior
Technology Solutions Manager / Product Manager for Broadband Wireless
Solutions at Siemens
Telecommunications (Pty) Ltd since the 1st of June 1998. I
currently hold a Peromnes Job Grade 6 (Middle Management) since January 2001. |
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Main Activities: |
Analysis of customer requirements and specifications (tenders); Technical
presentations to customers and internal departments/assisting overseas
counterparts with presentations where necessary; Analysis of
technological advancement and of new product lines in the telecommunications
field. Handling of
technical queries from customers; Type
approval of equipment. Interface to overseas counterparts (Technical Sales,
Sales etc.); Technical
advisory and consulting role to other departments (e.g. Sales, Engineering
(System Test & Development), Service, Installation), External contractors
and to the Customer. |
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Initiatives: |
I have
successfully introduced a Rural Wireless Point to Multipoint technology into
the company’s product portfolio. This product was subsequently included in
two successful bids for multi-technology projects in Southern Africa. I have also
introduced a Digital Professional Mobile Radio technology into the company,
in anticipation of bidding for a major mobile communications project. The
company could unfortunately not capitalize on this opportunity due to strong
competition. |
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Training: |
Technical: Introduction
to GSM; Introduction
to UMTS; Introduction
to GPRS. Soft
Skills: Presentation
Skills; Interaction
Management; Contract Law; Finances for
Non-financials; Problem
Solving & Decision Making. Product
related training: Siemens
DECTlink; Siemens
CDMAlink; Alvarion
BreezeACCESS Airspan
AS4000 |
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