Hi Ajanlekoko/fellow posters,
I really appreciate this topic you've all started and your contributions have been most helpful. I'm a graduate of Elect/Elect Engineering and posses numerous IT certifications ranging from CCNA, CWNA, CCNP and others, i presently work for one of the commercial banks doing IT support which i really don't enjoy so each day i find myself coming back from work pissed. Pls don't get me wrong am really grateful to God for the job, but my challenge is how do i get out of hardware/user support and move into core networks and engineering proper, i mean Telco and ISP's ?? Am presently applying for a masters in communications engineering but i know in this industry, certificates don't get u d job experience does. So am really skeptical about going. So Sir as a mentor and friend, how can u help or advise me on the next line of action.

Thanks!

dels01:

Hi Ajanlekoko/fellow posters,
I really appreciate this topic you've all started and your contributions have been most helpful. I'm a graduate of Elect/Elect Engineering and posses numerous IT certifications ranging from CCNA, CWNA, CCNP and others, i presently work for one of the commercial banks doing IT support which i really don't enjoy so each day i find myself coming back from work pissed. Pls don't get me wrong am really grateful to God for the job, but my challenge is how do i get out of hardware/user support and move into core networks and engineering proper, i mean Telco and ISP's ?? Am presently applying for a masters in communications engineering but i know in this industry, certificates don't get u d job experience does. So am really skeptical about going. So Sir as a mentor and friend, how can u help or advise me on the next line of action.

Thanks!

I am a Telco and ISP contractor in the united states. I setup computer networks, PSTN phone lines, VoIP phone lines, PBX systems, cameras, alarms, PA, IP DVR systems, and cash register systems starting at the demarcation point or main point of entry. Many of my solutions are Linux based but I do offer Cicso Adtran, D-Link, and polycom equipment. Most of the connections I work with are 3G, ADSL, DDSL, or T1.



I am researching African countries in hopes of finding a place suitable for relocation. Are you actually in Nigeria?

dels01:

Hi Ajanlekoko/fellow posters,
I really appreciate this topic you've all started and your contributions have been most helpful. I'm a graduate of Elect/Elect Engineering and posses numerous IT certifications ranging from CCNA, CWNA, CCNP and others, i presently work for one of the commercial banks doing IT support which i really don't enjoy so each day i find myself coming back from work pissed. Pls don't get me wrong am really grateful to God for the job, but my challenge is how do i get out of hardware/user support and move into core networks and engineering proper, i mean Telco and ISP's ?? Am presently applying for a masters in communications engineering but i know in this industry, certificates don't get u d job experience does. So am really skeptical about going. So Sir as a mentor and friend, how can u help or advise me on the next line of action.

Thanks!

I really wish you could go easy on the Sir . . .

Anyway, the only way you can find out is to try. Stay away from the this-is-how-things-work-in-Naija mindset.
If you are looking for a career in communications engineering, you should pursue the relevant qualifications, then you should pursue jobs in that sector. I'll tell you a couple of things: Pursue the kind of job you want, and you'll get it. Also, don't be reluctant to start at the bottom.

Yes, We need engineers that can manage our IT well
I am also capable of doing that as a System Engineer and an IT professional

@Ajalekoko pls i just they round on my program in yabatec in INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE ENGINEERING and i want to be a succeful engineer,what are the profesional course i caan do to prepare me well ahead oe my task?My course is the combination of electrical and mechanical and also want to major in software engineering or telecommunication.Any were in Nigeria that i can do it?Pls you can contact me on this number 08038565632 or sayhi2noah@yaahoo.com thanks

pls can anybody help me out with project topics and materials on any microprocessor based project.my email is nomsyks@yahoo.com.thanks

pls and also websites were i can i search for project topics. thanks.nomsyks@yahoo.com

Would you guys be interested in helping to build a linux based PBX system?

Hello everybody,

Ajanlekoko/Other professionals,

I need to find out: What is the best way to advertise IP services to the telecoms operators. Especially Glo and Etisalat.
My company (A system integrator company) is a local partner for several (1 based in Europe, 1 in Canada, and 2 in the United States) companies that offer services to service providers.

I have a product, the license is expiring soon and I need for a PoC to be organised before the network freeze.

My company presently works for one of the GSM mobile operators in Nigeria. We are deploying for another CDMA operator presently.

Please can you send me your skype ID through PM so we can discuss more on this
I have been trying to send a PM to you but apparently 'normal' users cannot send PMs

Hoping to hear from you soon


Thanks

^^
Will PM you.

You guys are really doing a great Job. More grease to your elbows, most especially AjanleKoko. I really do appreciate the patience required to respond to every post directed at you, even in your busy schedule.

AjanleKoko, I would really appreciate your input here. I work in the Data communication industry but will like to venture into the mobile telecoms industry. My intrest is more in IP than RF/ physical topology.

With global NGN mobile tending to an IP/ MPLS based core, I would like to know how much the local mobile telecoms industry has embraced it.

Apart from MTN, which other mobile telco has embraced (or is about embracing) an IP/MPLS based core. I want to position myself for this local revolution, if its going to happen anytime soon.

Thanks

Chydoo:

You guys are really doing a great Job. More grease to your elbows, most especially  AjanleKoko. I really do appreciate the patience required to respond to every post directed at you, even in your busy schedule.

AjanleKoko, I would really appreciate your input here. I work in the Data communication industry but will like to venture into the mobile telecoms industry. My intrest is more in IP than RF/ physical topology.

With global NGN mobile tending to an IP/ MPLS based core, I would like to know how much the local mobile telecoms industry has embraced it.

Apart from MTN, which other mobile telco has embraced (or is about embracing) an IP/MPLS based core. I want to position myself for this local revolution, if its going to happen anytime soon.

Thanks

Let me try to help AjanleKoko on this one,   
It seems that you are interested in the core data network,  that is a good area, that's where I also specialise

What you need to know is why telcos need an IP/MPLS core. Do you know why?
Any serious service provider that provisions VPNs for its subscribers should use an IP/MPLS core network for several reasons. If you do not know why, find out. 

I know cyberspace has an IP/MPLS core. I think Globacom as well, at least they were planning on having one last I heard,  this was about 2 years ago.

Hope to help

b-_-d:

Would you guys  be interested in helping to build a linux based PBX system?

Hey b-_-d,
What do you have in mind?  I am really busy these days but if the project is 'interesting' enough, I guess I will be able to squeeze out some time for this.
You are talking about asterisk, right?

woodrose:

Hey b-_-d,
What do you have in mind?  I am really busy these days but if the project is 'interesting' enough, I guess I will be able to squeeze out some time for this.
You are talking about asterisk, right?

Yes I am talking about asterisk and a firewall all in one box. Mini computer with two network interfaces.

b-_-d:

Yes I am talking about asterisk and a firewall all in one box. Mini computer with two network interfaces.

Nice, let's know how it works and what your plans are.

Do we have to get our hands dirty with iptables and asterisk or you have a GUI that does the configurations? This would be a a nice avenue to learn these technologies.

Nice project, firewall, VoIP, router all in one box. I am very interested, just the time.
What would be the commitment level you demand from me?

Any other fellows in the house want in?

Let me try to help AjanleKoko on this one, Smiley
It seems that you are interested in the core data network, that is a good area, that's where I also specialise

What you need to know is why telcos need an IP/MPLS core. Do you know why?
Any serious service provider that provisions VPNs for its subscribers should use an IP/MPLS core network for several reasons. If you do not know why, find out. Tongue

I know cyberspace has an IP/MPLS core. I think Globacom as well, at least they were planning on having one last I heard, this was about 2 years ago.

Hope to help[quote][/quote]


Thanks alot woodrose.

I understand the applications of MPLS on data networks. What i need to know is how much mobile telco are embracing the technology in their networks.

^^,
Not only VPN provisioning. The next-generation service layer is expected to function on an IP core. Heard of IMS?
Most of the GSM operators are in the process of rolling out an MPBN/MPLS core network, particularly those who have 3G capabilities.
Some have gone live in a manner of speaking. However, the bulk of the mobile networks are on 2G anyway, so lots of expansion still going on there.

@Chydoo

Wound you be interested is helping to create a small data center? I want to offer alarm monitoring and radius server authentication in the future.

Chydoo:

Let me try to help AjanleKoko on this one, Smiley
It seems that you are interested in the core data network, that is a good area, that's where I also specialise

What you need to know is why telcos need an IP/MPLS core. Do you know why?
Any serious service provider that provisions VPNs for its subscribers should use an IP/MPLS core network for several reasons. If you do not know why, find out. Tongue

I know cyberspace has an IP/MPLS core. I think Globacom as well, at least they were planning on having one last I heard, this was about 2 years ago.

Hope to help

Thanks alot woodrose.

I understand the applications of MPLS on data networks. What i need to know is how much mobile telco are embracing the technology in their networks.

@ b-_-d

I am interested in the project. However, I may only offer expertise in layer 1 to 3.

I am more into Cisco gears than applications.

Yes, the main thing you need is the MPLS core. The payload for MPLS packets can be ,  well,  anything - You can carry IP, IPv6, ethernet frames, voice etc over the same IP/MPLS core network as opposed to ordinary IP core which can carries only IP 'conveniently'. I heard MTN even wants to start implementing Layer2 VPNs (Metro Ethernet, VPLS, QinQ, etc) for corporate. They presently deploy some layer3 VPNs for some banks - This is not exactly mobile services yet they can use the same core to carry all these traffic as well as the 3G, GPRS data. Note that anything you can do with MPLS, you can do without it. MPLS just makes doing alot of things with the core easier. If you were a mobile operator, wouldn't you switch to MPLS core?

All the mobile networks are eventually going to switch to MPLS core. Time invested in mastering MPLS is definitely not wasted.

@ woodrose how would you feel about helping to setup a small MPLS network. I would like to setup one for the experience. I think we could translate the knowledge into money down the road. I am thinking old hard ware linux kernel and open source apps to cuts cost. Can MPLS networks be joined in mesh fashion?

@ woodrose and AnjanleKoko

Thanks alot.

@b-_-d

MPLS is inherently a full mesh network. That one of the features that makes it popular among service providers and creating a lot of possibilities that would have only been achieved over LAN. Imagine running VoIP over a WAN network that is not full mesh!!

Tip of the Iceberg!!

THANK GOD I'VE FOUND MY HOME IN NL

Hi Guys,i am a jjc immigrant who was excited about the oppurnities i would get in the I.T/telecomm industries in the states.My background is as such:electrical engineering(first degree),some network adminstration experience,lan/cabling.cisco certs, ccnp in progress.

Career goals:to be a voip engineer,get a Msc in telecomms degree(US),gets hands dirty in i.p networks

Challenges:overwelmed by the reguirements for entry level positions(helpdesk,tech support e.t.c),hindered by 'experience'

Question:please gentlemen i need advice as to how to break into the i.t industry in the u.s,while pursuing my career goals.thanks

Please i just have to ask this question,zain nigeria is building a mast in a relations rented flat,they are panicking to relocate to another place.does living around mast have some health hazard?

GPS usage for data collection is on the increase in telecommunication companies.

May I know the reasons for this?

justwonder:

THANK GOD I'VE FOUND MY HOME IN NL

Hi Guys,i am a jjc immigrant who was excited about the oppurnities i would get in the I.T/telecomm industries in the states.My background is as such:electrical engineering(first degree),some network adminstration experience,lan/cabling.cisco certs, ccnp in progress.

Career goals:to be a voip engineer,get a Msc in telecomms degree(US),gets hands dirty in i.p networks

Challenges:overwelmed by the reguirements for entry level positions(helpdesk,tech support e.t.c),hindered by 'experience'

Question:please gentlemen i need advice as to how to break into the i.t industry in the u.s,while pursuing my career goals.thanks

Hey justwonder,
I am new on this forum myself

Fantastic career goals you have there. Question, however, is that how far are you into the CCNP certs? Do you have a thorough understanding of IP and related protocols not just acquiring the certs? Apart from experience, is there any other thing that is in the requirements that you do not have presently?

To try to answer your questions with the limited information I have (i am assuming you are eligible to work with your visa): The U.S. is a performance based environment - If you are very good at what you do, try to emphasize it on your CV, you'll soon find a good job. I will advise you to complete your CCNP as soon as possible. Since you want to be a voice engineer, you might need to start looking at voice certifications CCNA voice and CCVP etc.

Plz guyz am an nysc batch c corp member, read telecom in one of the versities in nig, posted to lafia in nasarawa state. Plzz can u guyz help link me to any telecom related company in lafia.

Plz guyz am an nysc batch c corp member, read telecom in one of the versities in nig, posted to lafia in nasarawa state. Plzz can u guyz help link me to any telecom related company in lafia.

thanks woodrose for your kind advise,i have ccna and am still preparing for CCNP route exams.Reguirements which seems to come up oftens bothers on programming/database of which i have limited knowledge,so i find my learning curve has got to be much steeper.i do appreciate your input

interesting career prospects awaits you if you can have an investment in your education


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