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Samuel LUBUELE MWIMBI
Regional Technical Manager
Lubumbashi
Summary
Experienced IT professional with over 13 years of success in delivering end-to-end IT solutions across mining, security, and industrial sectors. Proven ability to analyze, design, and advise on monitoring, reporting, and backup systems in highly complex environments. Deep domain knowledge of mining technologies, including Modular, Cambium Mesh, and Rajant Mesh networks. Recognized for transforming technical challenges into scalable business outcomes, with a strong focus on data-driven insights and cross-functional collaboration.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Regional Technical Manager
BIPTel Africa SARL
10.2022 - Current
- Client's Technical Project Oversight & Infrastructure Strategy
- Client's Systems Monitoring & Reporting
- Project Management & Vendor Coordination
- Client's remote and onsite IT Consulting & Team Up skilling
- Client's Mining Technology Advisory
- Filed infrastructure deployment
- Inside team management (Team of 10 people)
Technical Field Engineer - Burkina Faso
BIPTel Africa SARL
10.2020 - 10.2022
- Provided ongoing remote infrastructure monitoring and advisory support.
- Advised on optimization of backup systems and equipment interoperability
- Designed and implemented a nationwide IP backbone (microwave-based).
- Integrated third-party systems (GPS tracking, Wave PTX, PABX).
- Led deployment of a full-redundant Motorola DIMETRA X Core for the Ministry of Security.
General Supervisor – Mining Technologies
Tenke Fungurume Mining (CMOC Intl)
09.2015 - 10.2020
- Delivered reporting and dashboard frameworks for mining KPIs using Power BI.
- Provided system performance analysis and infrastructure recommendations.
- Advised on backup strategies, network capacity planning, and server provisioning
- Oversaw Modular Mining Systems, MineCare, Rajant, SolarWinds, and driver safety infrastructure.
- Led full software/hardware migration of TETRA system (DIPC4.0 → DIPC8.2).
- Coordinated with vendors to implement and troubleshoot advanced technologies.
Radio Engineer
Tenke Fungurume Mining (CMOC Intl)
09.2011 - 09.2015
- Developed RF designs and infrastructure plans for wireless mesh, UHF/VHF, andCambium links.
- Integrated smart mining technologies (Epiroc SmartDrill, Lidar, ThunderBird, ProVision).
- Supported SolarWinds and custom alerting systems with daily advisory insights.
- Designed and maintained AC/DC systems with redundancy and surge protection.
IT Officer
Malta Forrest Group (GFI)
09.2010 - 09.2011
- Deployed ICEWARP email, PFSense firewall, and QNAP-based ticketing system.
- Installed LANCOM Wireless PTP for inter-office connectivity.
- Acted as a central point of contact for internal IT solutions and remote support.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Network & Computer Sciences
École Supérieure D'Informatique SALAMA
Lubumbashi 04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Institut Technique SALAMA
Lubumbashi 04.2001 -
Skills
Project management (infrastructure upgrades, tech deployment)
Cross-functional collaboration with engineering, IT, vendors
Root cause analysis and problem-solving
Remote advisory & communication with non-technical teams
Team training and knowledge transfer
Strategic thinking for IT-business alignment
Vendor and stakeholder coordination
Power BI Advanced Modeling & Visualization
SolarWinds Alerting & Monitoring Fundamentals
SQL Querying & Data Optimization (MSSQL, MySQL)
Accomplishments
LEADERSHIP SKILL
SUPERVISORY SKILLS
Additional Information
- ADVANCED SKILLS IN DISPATCH MODULAR MINING SYSTEM. Best practice in hardware installations in Mine heavy-duty equipment, software support on field mobile terminals, integration of third-party systems into Modular system (MineCare, TyrCop, ProVision 3, etc.). Advanced troubleshooting in hardware repair.
- ADVANCED SKILLS IN CISCO WIRELESS MESH NETWORK. Good knowledge of Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers and deployments of Cisco Access Points and Cisco Wireless Group Bridge.
- ADVANCED SKILLS IN RAJANT MESH NETWORKING. Able to deploy Rajant Mesh networks, perform advanced troubleshooting, and conduct RF studies and repairs. Good knowledge of hardware installation. I am currently maintaining a Mesh network with 165 Rajant nodes.
- ADVANCED SKILLS IN CAMBIUM POINT TO POINT LINKS. Best practice in planning, installation, maintenance, and monitoring of Cambium Point to Point links (PTP670, PMP450, PTP820S, etc.).
- ADVANCED SKILLS IN CAT DRIVER SAFETY SYSTEM (DSS). I had to manage the biggest DSS fleet in DRC. Able to install, maintain, and monitor the overall DSS system.
- Power BI Advanced Modeling & Visualization.
- SolarWinds Alerting & Monitoring Fundamentals.
- SQL Querying & Data Optimization (MSSQL, MySQL).
Interests
Computers
Music
DIY Projects
Outdoors
Timeline
Regional Technical Manager
BIPTel Africa SARL
10.2022 - Current
Technical Field Engineer - Burkina Faso
BIPTel Africa SARL
10.2020 - 10.2022
General Supervisor – Mining Technologies
Tenke Fungurume Mining (CMOC Intl)
09.2015 - 10.2020
Radio Engineer
Tenke Fungurume Mining (CMOC Intl)
09.2011 - 09.2015
IT Officer
Malta Forrest Group (GFI)
09.2010 - 09.2011
Bachelor of Science - Network & Computer Sciences
École Supérieure D'Informatique SALAMA
04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Institut Technique SALAMA
04.2001 -