Taib Thiam - Head of Network Planning

Q: Where is Taib based?

Taib is based in Dakar, Senegal .

Q: What languages does Taib speak?

Taib speaks the following languages: Wolof (Native), English (Advanced), French (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Taib have?

Taib has at least 18 years of experience. During this time, Taib has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 4 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 4 years and 6 months . Note that Taib may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Taib's latest experience?

Taib's most recent position is Head of Network Planning at Yas Senegal .

Q: What companies has Taib worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Taib has worked for Yas Senegal , Free Senegal , and Expresso Senegal .

Q: Which industries is Taib most experienced in?

Taib is most experienced in industries like Telecommunication .

Q: Which business areas is Taib most experienced in?

Taib is most experienced in business areas like Operations , Business Intelligence , and Product Development . Taib also has some experience in Information Technology , Project Management , and Customer Service .

Q: Which industries has Taib worked in recently?

Taib has recently worked in industries like Telecommunication .

Q: Which business areas has Taib worked in recently?

Taib has recently worked in business areas like Operations , Business Intelligence , and Product Development .

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Dakar, Senegal

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Experience

Mar 2024 - Present

2 years 6 months

Dakar, Senegal

Head of Network Planning

Yas Senegal

Theme: Evolution of mobiles networks study
Design a model and tool for dimensioning GPRS’s
Manage overall network planning and technical projects engineering & management BSS
Ensuring strictest levels of planning according to international standards and group policy
Managing the relationship and interaction with commercial and other teams in the planning process

Mar 2022 - Mar 2024

2 years 1 month

Dakar, Senegal

Head of Radio and Electrical Systems Division

Free Senegal

RNP/RNO activities and customer complaint management
QoS and performance management
Team leading and onboarding of new talents
Management of regulatory questions relating to radio mobile

Oct 2013 - Mar 2022

8 years 6 months

Dakar, Senegal

Radio Access Network Manager

Expresso Senegal

RNP: sites planning, marketing request analysis, new technology & capacity
Network expansion: BoQ setting & technical proposal setting and validation
NPM: KPI analysis based on top-N or bottom-N, customers’ complaints, DT
CxO dashboard for network KPIs follow-up

Feb 2009 - Oct 2013

4 years 9 months

Dakar, Senegal

Wireless Network Engineer

Expresso Senegal

Monitor & analyze CDMA/GSM/WCDMA/HSPA+ wireless network
Daily, weekly and monthly KPI reporting
Preventive and corrective maintenance activities follow-up
New sites rollout activities follow-up in the north and the center of Senegal

Jul 2008 - Sep 2008

3 months

Dakar, Senegal

Network Planning Coordinator (Intern)

Orange Senegal

Coordinate planning of cellular network (all radio – 2G/3G, core, transport – transmission, IP, microwave)
Preparation of technical budget and expenditure

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Telecommunication.

Telecommunication

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Operations, Business Intelligence, Product Development, Information Technology, Project Management, and Customer Service.

Operations

Business Intelligence

Product Development

Information Technology

Project Management

Customer Service

Summary

Experienced engineer with more than 15 years on telecoms field, demonstrating analytical and technical skills in the 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G RAN management. Skilled in supervising and controlling projects involving telecoms such as installations, engineering initiatives, and integration of new services and new technologies. Efficient while working as an individual as well as in a team setting. Able to get work done in a challenging environment and not allow stress to get the better of me.

Skills

2g 3g 4g 5g Rnp/Rno
Ran Kpi Management
Wireless Management
Telco Project Design
2g, 3g, 4g, 5g Rnp/Rno
Mapinfo, Atoll, Actix
U2020, Nastar, Netact, Lmt

Languages

Wolof

Native

English

Advanced

French

Advanced

Education

Oct 2005 - Jun 2008

Gaston Berger University

DEUG · Mathematics, Physics and Computer Science (MPI) · Saint Louis, Senegal

Oct 2003 - Jun 2005

Gaston Berger University

Engineering Diploma · Electronics and Telecommunication · Saint Louis, Senegal

Certifications & licenses

PMP (Project Management Professional)

PMI

CMP (Certificate In Project Management)

ESMT

MOOC Project Management (Project Strategic Analysis & Team Management)

Centrale Lille

2G, 3G, 4G, 5G RNP/RNO Project Management Certification

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 5

Experience in Telecommunication 17.5 y

Avg length 3 y 6 m

Longest experience 8 y 5 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (Senegal)

Primary country Senegal

Expertise

Recent roles Head of Network Planning, Head of Radio and Electrical Systems Division, Radio Access Network Manager

Main industries Telecommunication

Main business areas Operations, Business Intelligence, Product Development

Qualifications

Highest degree Bachelor

Certifications earned 4

Profile

Created

February 2026

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Taib is based in Dakar, Senegal.

Taib speaks the following languages: Wolof (Native), English (Advanced), French (Advanced).

Taib has at least 18 years of experience. During this time, Taib has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 4 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 4 years and 6 months. Note that Taib may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Based on recent experience, Taib would be well-suited for roles such as: Head of Network Planning, Head of Radio and Electrical Systems Division, Radio Access Network Manager.

Taib's most recent position is Head of Network Planning at Yas Senegal.

In recent years, Taib has worked for Yas Senegal, Free Senegal, and Expresso Senegal.

Taib is most experienced in industries like Telecommunication.

Taib is most experienced in business areas like Operations, Business Intelligence, and Product Development. Taib also has some experience in Information Technology, Project Management, and Customer Service.

Taib has recently worked in industries like Telecommunication.

Taib has recently worked in business areas like Operations, Business Intelligence, and Product Development.

Taib holds a Bachelor in Electronics and Telecommunication from Gaston Berger University.

Taib has 4 certificates. Among them, these include: PMP (Project Management Professional), CMP (Certificate In Project Management), and MOOC Project Management (Project Strategic Analysis & Team Management).

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