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Swadesh Dhurmea
Senior Meteorological Telecommunications Technician
Camp Diable,SA
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Summary
Dynamic Senior Telecommunications Technician with over 10 years of hands-on experience in telecommunications, IT infrastructure, and mission-critical operational environments. Expertise in system supervision, hardware diagnostics, and radio-linked infrastructure support, along with proficiency in Linux-based systems and preventive/corrective maintenance across multi-site deployments. A strong background in government and banking sectors emphasizes a commitment to high availability, security compliance, and structured incident reporting. Recognized for responsiveness, analytical skills, and a customer-focused approach while excelling in coordination and collaboration with cross-functional teams.
Relocating to Abu Dhabi, UAE and prepared to meet travel and security clearance requirements.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
6
6
Certificates
4
4
Languages
Work History
Senior Meteorological Telecommunications Technician
Mauritius Meteorological Services
04.2014 - Current
- Supervise and monitor operational IT and communication systems deployed across multiple national sites.
- Perform first-line diagnosis and troubleshooting of hardware, Linux servers, communication equipment, and network components.
- Support infrastructure systems including servers, storage systems, network devices, and associated application software.
- Installed and repaired network cabling, hardware and software to maximize operational efficiency.
- Installed and configured new devices and system components.
- Conduct preventive maintenance and corrective maintenance, including hardware replacement and system restoration.
- Maintain high system availability for mission-critical meteorological warning and forecasting operations.
- Produce structured incident reports, maintenance documentation, and configuration records.
- Coordinate with vendors and technical teams to resolve escalated technical incidents.
- Strengthened infrastructure reliability by identifying system vulnerabilities and implementing corrective improvements.
- Support of communication-linked operational equipment.
- Understanding of RF signal dependency in meteorological instrumentation.
- Monitoring remote-site connectivity and signal integrity.
- Contact: Dr. Renganaden Virasami - +230 58117569
Senior Operations Officer – IT
Mauritius Civil Service Mutual Aid Association Ltd
01.2025 - 03.2025
- Provided technical support in a regulated, high-availability banking environment.
- Troubleshot servers, network infrastructure, hardware devices, and enterprise systems.
- Participated in disaster recovery planning and backup strategy implementation.
- Ensured compliance with operational security standards.
- Maintained documentation of system configurations and incident logs.
President
GSEA (Meteo Telecomm’)
03.2021 - 03.2025
- Preside quarterly meetings and AGMs, representing union members in negotiating with management.
- Increase membership and engagement.
- Successfully prepared and approved new schemes of services, and claims, resulting in wage increase and other benefits for members.
- Established a culture of accountability by setting clear expectations and holding individuals responsible for results.
- Managed crisis situations effectively while minimizing disruption to daily operations.
- Representative Member of the Health and Safety Committee.
- Contact: Mr. R. Sadien MSK (President SEF)
Education
BSc (Hons) - Computer Science
Open University of Mauritius
03.2024
Diploma - Telecommunication Engineering
Open University of Mauritius
03.2024
Diploma - Telecommunication Systems
City & Guilds of London Institute
06.2017
Cambridge Higher School Certificate - Computing And Physics
Mootoocoomaren Sangeelee State Secondary School
Surinam, Mauritius 04.2001 -
Skills
Proficient in Java and Python programming
Proficient in MS Office
Effective leadership
Team-oriented collaboration
Quick to adjust
Business communication
Strategic innovation oversight
Accomplishments
- Installation of a Lightning Detection Network in Mauritius & Setting up of a Meteorological Calibration Lab for Traceability in RA-1.
- Installation of telecommunications equipment in St Brandon Island - Tour Mission to Outer Islands,Rodrigues and Japan (JICA Project).
- Upgrade of MESA-PUMA 2015 to PUMA 2025 in Mauritius
- Upgrading and Relocation of 3.7m Dish Antenna for Ku-Band - Eutelsat8
- Setting up of VHF Link From MMS to Airport via Central Repeater
Affiliations
JAPAN DODOSHIMA ALUMNI ASSOCIATION - Executive Member
- Helps to enhance the socio-cultural and economic development of Mauritius while strengthening the cooperation and friendly relations with the People of Japan.
- Support in organizing and executing alumni events, and networking events.
- Contribute with other organization in environmental activities.
Certification
Code of Ethics for Public Officers
Interests
Swimming
Football
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Software
Python
ReactJS
Java
R
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Professional Working
Japanese
Elementary
Quote
If you can dream it, you can do it.
Walt Disney
Timeline
AVSEC: Aviation Security
11-2025
Senior Operations Officer – IT
Mauritius Civil Service Mutual Aid Association Ltd
01.2025 - 03.2025
Huawei Certified ICT Associate - 5G
06-2024
ISO 9001: 2015 Implementer Course on QMS
03-2024
Linux Essentials
09-2021
First Aid at Work
08-2021
President
GSEA (Meteo Telecomm’)
03.2021 - 03.2025
Code of Ethics for Public Officers
06-2020
Senior Meteorological Telecommunications Technician
Mauritius Meteorological Services
04.2014 - Current
Cambridge Higher School Certificate - Computing And Physics
Mootoocoomaren Sangeelee State Secondary School
04.2001 -
Diploma - Telecommunication Engineering
Open University of Mauritius
Diploma - Telecommunication Systems
City & Guilds of London Institute
BSc (Hons) - Computer Science
Open University of Mauritius