Akwasi Amponsah Oti built his fiber-optic engineering foundation through years of hands-on technical service in Germany and Canada.
Former Service Technician at Opternus GmbH (Germany) — one of Europe’s recognized fiber optic splicing and measurement technology companies supporting Fujikura, EXFO, AFL, and telecom infrastructure operators.
Technical experience includes:
• Fusion splicer diagnostics & calibration
• Optical test equipment support
• Technical customer support
• Fiber measurement systems
• Clean-room maintenance procedures
• Enterprise telecom field support
Additional North American experience includes:
• Simbol Test Systems (Canada)
• AFL Certified Training (USA, 2024)
Hands-on field support during fiber optic infrastructure deployment and maintenance, working alongside telecom contractors to ensure high-quality installation, troubleshooting, and network readiness.
Activities included:
• On-site contractor technical support
• Fiber optic cabinet and distribution point inspection
• Fiber routing, splicing preparation, and connectivity support
• Troubleshooting of field infrastructure and cable paths
• Support for network activation and service continuity
• Coordination between field teams and technical service requirements
This field experience strengthened practical expertise in real-world telecom environments, combining technical knowledge with hands-on operational support in fiber optic network infrastructure.
Supporting telecom field contractors during live fiber optic infrastructure service and deployment activities.