Ayabonga Ngoma

Ayabonga Ngoma is a Senior Planning Engineer Specialist with over 10 years of experience in the ICT industry, primarily focusing on Network Engineering and Operations, with a specialization in the Packet Core Domain.

His skill set includes Technical Solution Design encompassing various technologies such as 2G/3G/4G Access in Core, FTTx, Wi-Fi, NFV/SDN, and Diameter Routing. He also has expertise in OTT Service Integration using DPI, Project Planning & Co-ordination, Budgeting, Network Optimization, and Forecasting.

Ayabonga describes himself as a proactive team player capable of leading and delivering results both independently and as part of a team. Outside of his professional role, he engages his creative side as an Online Writer and is the Founder of the Johannesburg events page @FOMOFridays. He holds certifications in Digital Marketing and Creative Writing.

In terms of education, Ayabonga has completed a Certificate program at GetSmarter, the WITS Business School New Managers Programme at the University of the Witwatersrand, a Baccalaureus Technologiae (BTech) in IT - Communication Networks from Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, and a National Diploma (NDip) in IT - Communication Networks from the same institution.

He has held key positions in various organizations, including his current role as a Specialist Core Planning Engineer at MTN. Previously, he has worked as an Online Writer & Creative at SA Bloggers, served on the Board of Directors at The Ntshulisa Foundation, worked as an IP/Packet Network Engineer at Ericsson, and held the position of Network Technician at Telkom.