Shameka Banta
Port Moresby
Summary
Results-driven Telecommunications Professional with expertise in network deployment, Network infrastructure, and technical project management. Experienced in 5G rollout, hardware troubleshooting, and rollout operations. Strong ability to analyze Network systems, improve network performance, and lead technology-driven initiatives. Seeking to leverage my technical expertise, project coordination, and leadership skills in an IT managerial role.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate RAN Engineer Intern
Nokia Solutions and Networks
01.2023 - Current
- Company Overview: Involved in the rollout of 5G antennae for Digicel Pacific under Telstra
- I assisted in the planning, design, and execution of the project in POM and LAE
- Collaborated with senior engineers and project managers to develop project timelines, budgets, and resource allocation strategies
- Supported the Building and Commissioning of sites
- Validated faulty hardware before shipping out
- Arranged with customer and courier to import and export new and faulty hardware
- Worked with customer and subcontractors in site swapping and integration
- Detected and arranged for a swap of power module of an HPE server in the main data center
- Conducted site inspection, ensured compliance with safety regulations and reported findings to project leads
- Participated in project meetings and contributed to progress reports and presentations
- Involved in the rollout of 5G antennae for Digicel Pacific under Telstra
Graduate Assistant
PNG University of Technology
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Tutored and lectured up to 8 classes of undergraduates (BGIS, BSFT, BSAC, BSVY) in first year physics
- Prepared lesson plans, delivered lectures, facilitated discussions, graded assignments and tests when lecturers were unavailable
- Provided tutoring sessions to students requiring additional academic support
- Led Group discussions, practical lab workshops
- Conducted assessments and provided constructive feedback to improve student performance
- Utilized innovative teaching methods and digital tools to enhance classroom experience
Education
Master of Science - Applied Physics
PNG University of Technology
Lae, Papua New Guinea04.2024
Bachelor of Science - Applied Physics, Electronics and Instrumentation
PNG University of Technology
Lae, Papua New Guinea06-2022
Skills
- Data Analysis and reporting
- PowerBI
- Digital Literacy
- Microsoft Office
- Project Management
- Project lifecycle
- Risk management
- Resource allocation
- Engineering concepts
- Thermodynamics
- Fluid mechanics
- Statics
- Dynamics
- Circuit design
- Power systems
- Telecommunications
- Material science
- Leadership potential
- Teamwork
- Collaboration
- Adaptability
- Learning Agility
- Written communication
- Verbal communication
- Research
- Multitasking Abilities
- Effective communication
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Pidgin
Native or Bilingual
Key Strengths Skills
- Data Analysis and reporting: Familiar with PowerBI (data analysis tool)
- Digital Literacy: Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Powerpoint, Excel)
- Project Management: Understanding of the project lifecycle (planning, execution, monitoring), risk management, resource allocation
- Strong understanding of fundamental engineering concepts like thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, statics, dynamics, circuit design, power systems, telecommunications, material science
- Leadership potential
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Adaptability and Learning Agility
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Timeline
Graduate RAN Engineer Intern
Nokia Solutions and Networks
01.2023 - Current
Graduate Assistant
PNG University of Technology
01.2022 - 01.2023
Master of Science - Applied Physics
PNG University of Technology
Bachelor of Science - Applied Physics, Electronics and Instrumentation
PNG University of Technology
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