Ando TSIRINISAINANA

Head of Network Operation Airtel Madagascar @ Airtel Madagascar

About

As a seasoned telecommunications professional with 20+ years of progressive experience in network engineering and operations leadership, I specialize in managing and scaling high-availability mobile networks across GSM, 3G, LTE,Fiber and emerging technologies. In my role as Head of Network Operations at Airtel Madagascar, I lead cross-functional teams to improve network reliability, optimize capacity, and drive performance improvements that directly support customer satisfaction and business growth. I combine technical depth in RAN, IP, transmission, Fiber and modern network architectures with strategic planning and execution to deliver results under pressure. My mission is to enable resilient and scalable networks that connect people, services, and opportunities. I welcome connections from professionals, partners, and innovators in telecommunications. Let’s connect to discuss network strategies, operational excellence, and technology leadership.

Country

City

Madagascar

Industry

Telecommunications

Skill

GSM, Transmission, IP, Hiérarchie numérique synchrone, W-CDMA, Micro-ondes, RAN, Hiérarchie numérique plésiochrone, Intégration, 3G, Télécommunications

Experience

Head of Network Operation Airtel Madagascar

Airtel Madagascar

2024-10 - Present · 2 yrs

Antananarivo, Analamanga, Madagascar

- Led end-to-end network operations for nationwide 2G, 3G, and 4G/LTE and Fiber infrastructure,ensuring high availability and service continuity for millions of subscribers. - Improved overall network availability and KPI performance through proactive monitoring, preventive maintenance, and rapid incident resolution. - Directed NOC operations (24/7), strengthening fault management, escalation processes, and SLA compliance. - Optimized RAN and transmission performance, resulting in measurable improvements in call success rate, data throughput, and customer experience. - Managed and developed cross-functional engineering teams, enhancing operational efficiency, technical capability, and on-call responsiveness. - Implemented process and workflow improvements that reduced MTTR and minimized recurring network incidents. - Coordinated with vendors and partners to execute upgrades, capacity expansions, and technology refresh programs on time and within budget. Supported network expansion and modernization projects, enabling business growth and improved coverage in urban and rural areas. Ensured compliance with regulatory, quality, and safety standards, while maintaining operational cost control. Acted as a key stakeholder in major incident management, crisis response, and executive reporting on network performance.

RAN Engineer Support

Nokia

2012-7 - 2025-4 · 12 yrs 10 mos

Antananarivo

- Support Engineer for Flexi RNC/NodeB - Flexi BSC /BTS - McBSC - Support Engineer for 3G and 2G sites roullout - Support Engineer for dimensioning & Capacity management. - Support Engineer for Network Analysis & Troubleshooting

RAN Engineer Support

Nokia

2012 - 2016 · 4 yrs

RAN Engineer

Orange

2010-2 - 2012-7 · 2 yrs 6 mos

Access Network Department • WCDMA network configuration and parameter planning for New RNC data negotiation (IuB/Uu over IP and ATM , IuR, IuCs over IP and IuPs over IP ) ,NodeB ( LAC ,SAC,RAC , DL Scrambling Code, ) • Network troubleshooting • RNC and NodeB commissioning, integration and acceptance test for new RNC and NodeB site.

RAN Operation and Maintenance Engineer

Orange Madagascar, Inc

2007-7 - 2010-1 · 2 yrs 7 mos

Access Network Department • GSM RAN equipment BSC/TC, BTS, PCU Commissioning, Operation and maintenance • Transmission equipment Commissioning, Operation and maintenance: PDH Microwave SDH Microwave , Vsat Link •On field engineer for GSM site deployments. •Huawei BSC/TC, BTS, PCU equipment troubleshooting.

Programmer Engineer

Ankanjo Madagascar, Inc

2005-3 - 2007-1 · 1 yr 11 mos

Develop program for ZSK machine according to customer demand DIPLOMAS 2003: Télécommunication Engineer Diplomas Option : Radiocommunication 1998: Final Exam Set C