Firdosia Subrayen

Firdosia Subrayen is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in spectrum monitoring and network optimization. Currently serving as Manager of National Spectrum Monitoring at ICASA since July 2016, Firdosia oversees effective spectrum monitoring across South Africa, coordinates cross-border frequency strategies, and supports the protection of the SKA radio telescopes. Previous roles include RF Measurement Specialist at ICASA, where responsibilities involved national spectrum monitoring, radio frequency interference investigations, and project management for automated spectrum management systems. Firdosia's career commenced at Vodacom as a Radio Planning and Optimization Engineer, followed by a role as Supervisor of Network Quality & Coverage at MTN, focusing on customer-centric service delivery and radio network optimization. Firdosia holds a Master’s degree in Technology Innovation and Management from the University of Pretoria and a BSc in Computer Engineering from the University of KwaZulu-Natal.