Candidate Details

About Me

Muhammad Zikri Afkar is a fresh graduate in Telecommunication Engineering Technology with Honours from Universiti Kuala Lumpur British Malaysian Institute (UniKL BMI). He has completed specialized training in 5G Enterprise Accelerator Upskilling at Telecommunication Engineering College (TEC), acquiring comprehensive knowledge in 5G technologies, cloud computing, and Industry 4.0 applications. With hands-on experience in nationwide cellular network rollout projects, document control, and RAN/TX site operations, he brings strong technical skills in Cisco networking, network security, and project coordination. He is seeking entry-level positions to leverage his expertise in telecommunication engineering, 5G technologies, and network infrastructure to contribute to innovative telecommunications projects.

Education
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5G Enterprise Accelerator Upskilling for Careers in 5G, Cloud & Industry 4.0

Telecommunication Engineering College (TEC) - October 2025

Modules: Qualcomm 5G Introductory-level Certificate, Qualcomm 5G Associate-level Certificate (Standalone SA Mode), Telco Cloud Computing (Dockers & Kubernetes), 5G for Vertical Applications – IIOT. Hands-on training in 5G New Radio, APIs, Industrial IoT, OpenStack, Kubernetes, and CI/CD integration.

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Bachelor of Telecommunication Engineering Technology with Honours

Universiti Kuala Lumpur British Malaysian Institute (UniKL BMI) - September 2021 to August 2025

Acquired knowledge in fundamental engineering principles in electrical and electronics. Involved in hands-on assignments in Cisco LAN/WLAN configuration and troubleshooting, network security, RF and signal communication, optical fibre splicing, and satellite communication. Secured CCNAv7 credentials (Enterprise Networking, Security and Automation (ENSA) and Switching, Routing and Wireless Essentials (SRWE)). Designed secure and efficient 3-tier network architecture with redundancy for high availability. CGPA: 3.68

Core Skills
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Expertise in Cisco network configuration and security, including Static, RIPv2, OSPF, EIGRP, VTP routing protocols, ACL, ZPF, RADIUS, TACACS+ security protocols, and VoIP configuration using Asterisk via VMware.

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Strong foundation in 5G technologies with Qualcomm Academy certifications at both Introductory and Associate levels, specializing in Standalone (SA) mode deployment and telco cloud computing.

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Experienced in nationwide cellular network rollout projects, successfully coordinating over 2,000 sites for Change Requests (CRQ) via Ericsson BMC ITSM, Method of Procedure (MOP) preparation, and securing CAB approvals.

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Proficient in RAN and TX site operations with exposure to equipment such as RRU, RF/TX Antennas, and essential documentation including TSSR, TP, L1 & EHS reports, and Work Completion reports.

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Skilled in IoT development and satellite communication, integrating ESP32 with multiple sensors for real-life problem solving, and developing 433MHz quarter-wave dipole antenna for low earth orbit satellite communication using LoRa module and TinyGS.

Internship & Work Experience
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INTERNSHIP - DOCUMENT CONTROLLER, TECHNICAL INSTALLATION DEPT. | Mar 2025 - Aug 2025

GCI Science & Technology (M) Sdn Bhd

  • Involved in pre-task work under nationwide ZTE-CelcomDigi cellular network rollout project
  • Monitored and recorded skylift and crane utilization across multiple sites as requested by Project Manager
  • Successfully coordinated over 2,000 sites for Change Requests (CRQ) via Ericsson BMC ITSM along with Method of Procedure (MOP) preparation and secured CAB approvals through effective collaboration with team and Ericsson's regional Field Force
  • Supported Permit-to-Work (PTW) applications for Edotco sites on EASI Tarantula, including ensuring team compliance with CIDB and WAH certification requirements
  • Compiled and summarized equipment data for modernization and decommissioning projects (site Maxis, Edotco, SBC NFP) to produce updated Technical Site Survey Reports (TSSR) that streamlined project documentation
  • Performed Material on Site (MOS) scanning across regions and verified with ZTE to ensure supply accuracy and timely rollout
  • Built foundation understanding in RAN and TX site operations along with exposure to equipment such as RRU, RF/TX Antennas and essential documentation (TSSR, TP, L1 & EHS report, Work Completion report)

Key Projects & Achievements
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433MHz Quarter-Wave Dipole Antenna for Satellite Communication

Successfully developed a 433MHz quarter-wave dipole antenna for low earth orbit satellite communication using LoRa module and TinyGS for final year project. Presented the paper in Multimedia University Engineering Conference 2025 (MECON), soon will be published.

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IoT Environment Monitoring System

Integrated ESP32 with multiple sensors for IoT environment to solve real-life problems and analyzing data using visualization via MySQL and Grafana.

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Academic Excellence: Graduated with CGPA: 3.68, demonstrating strong academic foundation in telecommunication engineering.

Certifications & Training

5G Certifications: Qualcomm Academy 5G Introductory-Level Certification, Qualcomm Academy 5G Associate Certification (Stand-Alone SA), Lablabee Hands-on Training and Certification

Network Certifications: CCNAv7: Enterprise Networking, Security and Automation (ENSA), CCNAv7: Switching, Routing and Wireless Essentials (SRWE)

Professional Licenses: DA License & CIDB Green Card Holder