Alfa Diakité
About Alfa Diakité
Alfa Diakité is a Telecommunications Manager at Glencore, where he has worked since 2012. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering and has extensive experience in managing IT projects and operational budgets.
Work at Glencore
Alfa Diakité has served as the Telecommunications Manager at Glencore since 2012. In this role, he is based in Baar, Zug, Switzerland, and has accumulated over 12 years of experience in managing telecommunications operations. His responsibilities include overseeing a $1.3 million operational budget specifically for telecommunications at Raglan Mine. He is also involved in disaster recovery planning, ensuring that communication systems are resilient and effective.
Education and Expertise
Alfa Diakité holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Electrical Engineering, which he obtained from Polytechnique Montréal between 1995 and 2001. He also studied Electrical Engineering at Lund University for one year from 1998 to 1999. His educational background is complemented by extensive experience in planning and managing IT projects, particularly related to Wide Area Networks (WAN) and Local Area Networks (LAN).
Background
Prior to his tenure at Glencore, Alfa Diakité worked for the Canadian Armed Forces as a Signals Officer from 2003 to 2012. This role was based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, and spanned nine years. He also held positions at Td as a Customer Sales Representative for four months in 2002 and at Hewlett-Packard as an Electronic Technician for one year from 1999 to 2000 in San Jose, California.
Achievements in Project Management
Alfa Diakité has demonstrated significant project management skills in his career. He planned and managed the construction of a server room with a budget of $1.2 million for a new Business Centre. His expertise in managing telecommunications projects has been pivotal in enhancing communication infrastructure at Raglan Mine.
Language Proficiency
Alfa Diakité possesses intermediate proficiency in Swedish, Spanish, and German, along with beginner proficiency in Portuguese. This multilingual capability enhances his ability to communicate effectively in diverse environments and contributes to his role in international telecommunications management.