Pieter Koen

I am a highly determined, results driven individual focused on continually learning in both my professional and private life. I am an adept problem solver who is able to look at problems from all aspects and provide a multifaceted solution. My ability to look at issues from multiple perspectives has enabled me to engage with people from all walks of life. My management style is participative, with a focus on empowering others to achieve business objectives. I am driven and thrive under pressure and am able to work independently and as part of a team. I handle conflict well. I value diversity and understand people are different and have different opinions which may lead to conflict. When faced with conflict I work to collaborate with others to resolve the issue in a way that is mutually beneficial without losing focus on business objectives. I am a good leader who leads by example. One who is passionate about his job and his staff. I am driven to achieve success through empowering others so we all achieve business objectives. I am a proactive, results driven individual who can lead, integrate and who thrives on providing positive business results. My resume clearly demonstrates I have been successful in key responsibilities for this role namely, managing teams, customer liaison and satisfaction, delivering positive results and achieving business objectives. I believe based on the above and my resume I am an asset that will add incredible value to the organization.

Telecommunications Consultant – Private (Jun 2021 to present)

Responsible for business development and assisting in analysing, developing, and refining client business processes, clients include Worldlink Telecom, Kumnandi Technologies, Mitsol, Afrovation and John Royal Architects.

Project Manager - BSO International (Feb 2007 to Jun 2021)

Responsible for reducing overheads and increasing profitability through optimal organizational development. The point of contact for client/customer liaison and further establishing and promoting client/supplier relationships.

Duties

• Responsible for successful delivery of telecommunication projects to both time and cost constraints for Mobile Operators; MTN, Cell C, Vodacom and Towerco companies; ATC and Atlas Towers, Gyro, Insite Towersand Turn Key Providers; Ericsson, Huawei, ZTE.
• Responsible for successful delivery (management and installation) of broadband wireless MW (PtP and PtMP) business links for business customers for iBurst/Broadlink.
• Responsible for the management and of maintenance of the iBurst/Broadlink high site wireless network.
• Project Management and Technical Radio Network Planning of Wireless Telecommunications Projects in South Africa for Atlas Towers now SBA Towers.
• Project Management and Technical Radio Network Planning of Wireless Telecommunications Rural Services within Lesotho for new Towerco Operator License.
• Successful coordination and management of staff and sub contractors.
• Responsible for formulation of project proposals, quotations, invoices, reports and budgetsfor projects.
• Liaising and negotiating at a senior level with clients, contractors, and engineers and advising management on all project related issues.
• Liaising and negotiating with government officials at senior provincial level regarding legislative requirements and/or issues, related to projects.
• Project risk identification and assessment with successful planningto resolve risk issues.
• Provision of leadership, guidanceand inspiration to project team members and clients.
• Ensuring customersatisfaction to ensurelong term relationship retention.

Project Manager – Zelda International Services (May 2004 to Feb 2007)

Responsible for managing small expat team of skilled personnel within limited budget and time constraints. The primary point of contact for client/customer liaison and further establishing and promoting client/supplier relationships.

Duties

• Project management of security and telecommunications projectsfor Government Divisions (Sultan’s

Special Forces (SSF),Royal Omani Police(ROP) and Internal SecurityService (ISS) within Muscat,Oman.

• Successful coordination and management of staff and sub contractors.
• Liaising and negotiating at a senior level with clients, contractors, and engineers and advising management on all project related issues.
• Responsible for formulation of project proposals, quotations, invoices, reports and budgetsfor projects.
• Project risk identification and assessment with successful planningto resolve risk issues.
• Provision of leadership, guidanceand inspiration to project team members and clients.
• Ensuring customersatisfaction to ensurelong term relationship retention.

Project Manager – Skye Advanced Technologies (Oct 1998 to Dec 2003)

Responsible for delivery of all aspects of assigned projects, working to tight time scales and key milestones. The primary point of contact for client/customer liaison and further establishing and promoting client/supplier relationships.

Duties

• Project management of Wireless Telecommunications 3GHz and 26GHz License Bids for Formus Communications Inc. (within Finland,Poland, Greece, Denmark,Czech Republic, Italy,Belgium and Sweden)and Callino, GmbH (within Austria and Germany)
• Project management of Wireless Telecommunications Projects in Africa for Plessey South Africa Ltd (Plessey South Africa), Transtel a division of Transnet, Telkom SA Ltd (Telkom) (within Nigeria, Mauritius, Tanzania, and South Africa), Ericell (within Eritrea), and other AfricanCountries for GM Selby.
• Successful coordination and management of staff and sub contractors.
• Liaising and negotiating at a senior level with clients, contractors, and engineers and advising management on all project related issues.
• Responsible for formulation of project proposals, quotations, invoices, reports and budgets for projects.
• Project risk identification and assessment with successful planningto resolve risk issues.
• Provision of leadership, guidance and inspiration to project team members and clients.
• Ensuring customersatisfaction to ensure long term relationship retention.

TERTIARY AND PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION

COMPUTERLITERACY

• Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Outlook, Accessand Project) Advanced
• GIS Mapping (MapInfo, Garmap,ArcGIS, Google Earth) Advanced
• Telecommunications Engineering (ATDI ICS Telecom,Aircom Asset Planner, DecibelPlanner) Intermediate
• Engineering Design(AutoCAD, Visio) Intermediate