ROCHIE L. ABALOS
# 13 Agos Lane Blk 8 Lot 56 Nia Village
Tandang Sora Q.C., Philippines
E-mail rochieabalos@yahoo.com.ph
OBJECTIVE
Seeking for a Telecom Engineering position in an organization that offers opportunity and challenges to use my expertise as an aggressive and responsible Electronics and Communications Engineer and contribute to the organizations continuous growth and success.
Summary of Qualifications
Highly motivated, resourceful and result oriented Telecom Engineer for more than 7 years of progressive experience and responsibility in the areas of Transmission planning and Survey/RF survey, Drivetest, BTS installation and maintenance, OMC monitoring. Extremely well-organized and efficient, quickly learns procedures and method Exceptional talent for analyzing problems, developing and simplifying procedures, and finding innovative solutions. Proven ability to motivate and work effectively with persons from other cultures and all walks of life.
Selected Skills and summary of accomplishments
Ericsson/DMPI Phase 8B North Luzon, Huawei/DMPI 3G Phase3
o Handled TX and RF site survey for 2G Phase 8B Luzon,
TX/RF site surveys. Identifies antenna sector orientation through coverage objectives and prediction of RSL level, Frequency planning and concentration of potential subscribers
Perform RFI scanning.
Providing link budget and path profile calculation for each link.
Providing the needed Mux plan
. Surveyed Link Up site and performs detail plans.
Providing the surveyor the initial link-up and path profile needed for Line of Sight (LoS) verification.
Prepare Radio Path Calculation using Path Loss Version 4 (PL 4).
Prepare and gather survey reports for Transmission and Installation Engineering part
o Handled Installation and Commissioning of Huawei NodeB and RTN600 series Microwave
Performs Commissioning of Huawei NodeB (DBS3900) and RTN600 Microwave Radio.
Supervised Installation of Huawei NodeB (DBS3900) and RTN600 Microwave Radio.
Globe Telecom, RF survey Engineer (TSS)
o Handled RF site survey for 3G,2G Phase 15,WiMax in the Philippines
Conduct site Hunting and Survey for BTS, Node B and WiMax sites - assessment of viability of initial RF plans based on table top study, Validation of initial Plans for new sites, determining the best location for a BTS site, Node B in terms of coverage, quality and costs, Decides on site whether site is accepted or rejected based on actual confirmation.
Ericsson Vietnam, Transmission Engineer (TSSR)
o Handled Transmission site survey for roll out project in Northern part of Vietnam
Survey of proposed BTS sites and SDH node - assessment of viability of initial transmission plans based on table top study , confirmation of line-of-sight between proposed sites, determining the best location for a BTS site in terms of coverage, quality and costs, Decides on site whether site is accepted or rejected based on actual confirmation.
Conduct field survey especially line-of-sight (LOS) verification
Globe Telecoms, Transmission Optimization
o Handled fall outs resolution for different Roll out projects.
Provide resolution that falls under fall out such as work around solution, issuance of Work Order, issuance of MOP for deloading of existing Hop, Survey and Installation of ADX to cater requirements for roll out project nation wide.
Assessed detailed PDH change out for old radios for 2008, 2009 and 2010 nationwide
Globe Telecoms, Transmission Planning and Survey
o Handled Transmission Planning and Survey for GSM and 3G Network projects.
Providing the over-all transmission plan in the Northern part of the Philippines for its GSM, GPRS, EDGE and 3G, outdoor and indoor BTS roll-out.
3G Transmission Planning and assigning E1 channel from Node B to RNC.
Identifying links that needs to be upgraded from existing PDH to SDH capacity to avoid potential bottlenecks in the network.
Allocates Radios such as NEC(Pasolink,NEO), SIEMENS(Sral), ONECOMM(Spacelink,SPX), NERA(Complink,EVO), ALCATEL(AWY), STRATEX(Ecclipse),NOKIA(Flexihopper),Ericsson(Minilink)
Prepares E1 routing plan, connection plan and transmission path information for each and every cell site in the network
Conduct field survey especially line-of-sight (LOS) verification
RF site surveys. Identifies antenna sector orientation through coverage objectives and prediction of RSL level and concentration of potential subscribers.
Surveys of proposed BTS sites - assessment of viability of initial transmission plans based on studies confirmation of line-of-sight between proposed sites determining the best location for a BTS site in terms of coverage, quality and costs
Path profiling and link budget calculation using Pathloss 4.0/3.0 and Connect/Direct - Aircom Planning Tool.
Reviews and approves Transmission Site Survey Reports submitted by Contractors.
Frequency planning and radio frequency interference scanning for an interference-free network and maximum usage of every channel of frequencies
Huawei, BTS and M2000 (BSC) (OMC) Engineer
o Supervise the installation of Huawei BTS312, BTS3012A for a 111, 222, 333, 444, 666 and 888 configurations.
Supervised installation of alarm panel for environment alarm integrated into the BTS.
Termination of E1 from existing microwave to Huawei provided E1 panel and to BTS.
Commissioning and Troubleshooting of Huawei BTS312, BTS30112A.
Integration of New BTS and change out BTS site to BSC and MSC.
Supervises and coordinates with Subcontractors during installation and integration of BTS 312, BTS 3012.
Handled M2000 (OMC) which comprised of monitoring alarms(M2000 , OMC local shell Toll), commissioning with Digitel MSC, Huawei BSC and BTS engineers regarding site modification, parameters modification, upgrades, EAC simulation, Highway/Signal Links troubleshooting, Daily A-Interface, SS7, and site Maintenance Reports. Analyzes down sites through looking at the network diagram of the whole project to determine the cause of Outages.
Alcatel / Sun Cellular, RF Drive-Test Engineer
o Engage in data collection of Radio Frequency and responsible in preparing monthly report as a result of Campaign done to be submitted to Digitel (Sun Cellular Network) under phase 3A and 3B Alcatel project.
DT for Base Band Hopping and BSC Rehosting - Analyze the network and make necessary comments as a result of drive-test and update the OMCr of upgrades done within the network.
Troubleshooting - Lock the BCCH of affected Sector and trace if co-channel or adjacent channel is present within range of RF propagation and set the difference between dashboard and external antenna while tracing the Received Level (RxLev) of RF in a given task.
Site Integration of New Sites - Trace and make sure that RxLev and RxQual is normal within cell for newly up site and prepare a report and evaluation for the newly integrated site.
Monthly Campaign for Sun Cellular Network (Nitro V7 data collecting Toll) - Report to the OMCr unnecessary troubles and alarms within the network. Also, updates the client of upcoming and on air sites.
Post Processing - After collecting datum from drive-test, run the log files either from ACTIX or GINFOX and evaluate the result of drive-test and analyze the network and make necessary comments as a result of the evaluation and update the client of upgrades done within the network.
Provides technical support - to a team of Engineers for network optimization and performance analysis of a GSM network ,Involve also in the RF Capacity Management Group in Identifying congested cell ,recommending parameter changes, TRE upgrades, Downgrades, to relived the RTCH and SDCCH congestion problem of the network.
Transmission planning and Survey / RF Survey (Alcatel / Sun Cellular)
o Handled Transmission Planning and Survey for GSM Network projects.
Performs LOS survey and evaluation of GSM 1800 Project of Digitel Sun Cellular / transmission network as well as map study and path profile to determine the microwave antenna parameters (Antenna Height, Antenna Diameter and frequency to be used), using Pathloss 3/4 and Map Grid for Phase 1, 2 and 3 nationwide.
Created technical reports in windows file format (excel) and database formats.
Coordinates and meeting with regional manager for the status of the projects every week.
Managed and directed sub-contractors to maintain good relationship with the customers through constant coordination and regular meetings.
Conducts actual ocular inspection for the proposed location of outdoor bts and climb existing sun cellular tower to look for the immediate obstruction using binoculars and flashing mirrors.
Checked & signed on the conceptual and detailed drawings for revisions and final approval of the client.
Design and studies in conjunction with RNE to ensure seamless RF coverage and robust connectivity of all cell sites especially problematic areas with the aid of A955 Planning Tool and Pathloss software
SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE PROFICIENCY
o Map info professionals v9, Actix, GinfoX, Nitro v7,TEMS,Aircom Connect Enterprise Planning Tool
o Pathloss 3,4 Map Grid, A955 planning tool.M2000 iManager, OMC local shell
o NMS for Alcatel,ECI and Huawei
o Compass, GPS, Digital Camera, Altimeter, Flashing mirror, binoculars, clinometers, Sagem Phones, Site Master, Power meter, Spectrum Analyzer
o Windows MS Office
o LMT software for Node B and LCT software for RTN 600 series radio
Professional Experience
TX/RF survey, Installation and Commissioning Engineer (TELEQUIP)
DMPI project
Project 2G Phase8B Ericsson, 3G change out (Ericsson to Huawei) Dec 2009 Present
PDH upgrade Ericsson
Unit 409 Chatue Verde, Valle Verde 1
Pasig City, Philippines
RF survey Engineer (Expercs)
Globe Telecom
Project 2G Phase15, 3G, WiMax Oct 2009 Nov 2009
14th floor, BPI Bldg. Makati Ave
Makati City, Philippines
Transmission Survey Engineer (5 months)
Ericsson Vietnam March 2009 July 2009
12th Floor Viet Tower
198B Tay Son Street, Dong Da District
Hanoi, Vietnam
Transmission OPTI (8 months)
Globe Telecom
Department NTT / TNE / OPTI
Project 2G Phase14, 3G, MSAN, WiMax June 2008 Feb 2009
11th floor, BPI Bldg. Makati Ave
Makati City, Philippines
Transmission Planning and Survey / RF survey (27 months) March 2006 June 2008
Globe Telecom
Department IP / Transport Engineering
Project 2G Phases 12, 13, 14 and 3G, EDGE Roll-out
14th floor, BPI Bldg. Makati Ave
Makati City, Philippines
BTS and M2000 (BSC) (OMC) Engineer (5 months) Oct. 2005 March 2006
Centuryway (Huawei Technologies Inc.)
Digitel Sun Cellular GSM 1800 Project
# 701 Taipan Bldg.Emerald Ave Ortigas
Pasig City Philippines
RF/Drive-Test Engineer (4 months) March 2005 June 2005
Magellan Communication Corporation (Alcatel Phil.)
1623 Jorge Bocobo St. Malate, Manila,
1004 Philippines.
Transmission Survey Engineer (19 months) Oct. 2001 May. 2003
Bureau Yves Houssin Corporation (Alcatel Phil.)
Unit 94, 9th Floor, Columbia tower,
Ortigas Avenue, Mandaluyong City
PERSONAL DATA
Date of birth July 5, 1978 Social Security Number 33-6227462-3
Sex Male Passport Number XX0658433
Height 510 Drivers License Number Prof.N02-02-015062
Weight 180 lbs TIN no. 21325790
Religin Iglesia Ni Cristo
Civil Status Single
Present health condition Good
Education
o Degree in Bachelor of Science in Electronics and Communications Engineering (March 21,2000)
Employer:
Telequip Inc
Job Title:
Transmission Planner and Survey
Start Month/Year:
11/2009
End Month/Year:
Current
City:
Quezon
Country:
Philippines
Description:
Ericsson/DMPI Phase 8B North Luzon, Huawei/DMPI 3G Phase3
o Handled TX and RF site survey for 2G Phase 8B Luzon,
• TX/RF site surveys. Identifies antenna sector orientation through coverage objectives and prediction of RSL level, Frequency planning and concentration of potential subscribers
• Perform RFI scanning.
• Providing link budget and path profile calculation for each link.
• Providing the needed Mux plan
. • Surveyed Link Up site and performs detail plans.
• Providing the surveyor the initial link-up and path profile needed for Line of Sight (LoS) verification.
• Prepare Radio Path Calculation using Path Loss Version 4 (PL 4).
• Prepare and gather survey reports for Transmission and Installation Engineering part
o Handled Installation and Commissioning of Huawei NodeB and RTN600 series Microwave
• Performs Commissioning of Huawei NodeB (DBS3900) and RTN600 Microwave Radio.
• Supervised Installation of Huawei NodeB (DBS3900) and RTN600 Microwave Radio.
Employer:
Globe Telecom Inc
Job Title:
RF survey Engineer
Start Month/Year:
10/2009
End Month/Year:
11/2009
City:
Quezon
Country:
Philippines
Description:
Globe Telecom, RF survey Engineer (TSS)
o Handled RF site survey for 3G,2G Phase 15,WiMax in the Philippines
• Conduct site Hunting and Survey for BTS, Node B and WiMax sites - assessment of viability of initial RF plans based on table top study, Validation of initial Plans for new sites, determining the best location for a BTS site, Node B in terms of coverage, quality and costs, Decides on site whether site is accepted or rejected based on actual confirmation.
Employer:
Ericsson Vietnam
Job Title:
Transmission Planner and Survey
Start Month/Year:
03/2009
End Month/Year:
07/2009
City:
Hanoi
Country:
Vietnam
Description:
Ericsson Vietnam, Transmission Engineer (TSSR)
o Handled Transmission site survey for roll out project in Northern part of Vietnam
• Survey of proposed BTS sites and SDH node - assessment of viability of initial transmission plans based on table top study , confirmation of line-of-sight between proposed sites, determining the best location for a BTS site in terms of coverage, quality and costs, Decides on site whether site is accepted or rejected based on actual confirmation.
• Conduct field survey especially line-of-sight (LOS) verification
Employer:
Globe Telecom Inc
Job Title:
Transmission Planner,Survey and Optimizatio Engineer
Start Month/Year:
03/2006
End Month/Year:
03/2009
City:
Quezon
Country:
Philippines
Description:
Globe Telecoms, Transmission Optimization
o Handled fall outs resolution for different Roll out projects.
• Provide resolution that falls under “fall out” such as work around solution, issuance of Work Order, issuance of MOP for deloading of existing Hop, Survey and Installation of ADX to cater requirements for roll out project nation wide.
• Assessed detailed PDH change out for old radios for 2008, 2009 and 2010 nationwide
Globe Telecoms, Transmission Planning and Survey
o Handled Transmission Planning and Survey for GSM and 3G Network projects.
• Providing the over-all transmission plan in the Northern part of the Philippines for its GSM, GPRS, EDGE and 3G, outdoor and indoor BTS roll-out.
• 3G Transmission Planning and assigning E1 channel from Node B to RNC.
• Identifying links that needs to be upgraded from existing PDH to SDH capacity to avoid potential bottlenecks in the network.
• Allocates Radio’s such as NEC(Pasolink,NEO), SIEMENS(Sral), ONECOMM(Spacelink,SPX), NERA(Complink,EVO), ALCATEL(AWY), STRATEX(Ecclipse),NOKIA(Flexihopper),Ericsson(Minilink)
• Prepares E1 routing plan, connection plan and transmission path information for each and every cell site in the network
• Conduct field survey especially line-of-sight (LOS) verification
• RF site surveys. Identifies antenna sector orientation through coverage objectives and prediction of RSL level and concentration of potential subscribers.
• Surveys of proposed BTS sites - assessment of viability of initial transmission plans based on studies; confirmation of line-of-sight between proposed sites; determining the best location for a BTS site in terms of coverage, quality and costs
• Path profiling and link budget calculation using Pathloss 4.0/3.0 and Connect/Direct - Aircom Planning Tool.
• Reviews and approves Transmission Site Survey Reports submitted by Contractors.
Frequency planning and radio frequency interference scanning for an interference-free network and maximum usage of every channel of frequencies
Employer:
Huawei Technologies Inc
Job Title:
Huawei, BTS and M2000 (BSC) (OMC) Engineer
Start Month/Year:
10/2005
End Month/Year:
03/2006
City:
Quezon
Country:
Philippines
Description:
o Supervise the installation of Huawei BTS312, BTS3012A for a 111, 222, 333, 444, 666 and 888 configurations.
• Supervised installation of alarm panel for environment alarm integrated into the BTS.
• Termination of E1 from existing microwave to Huawei provided E1 panel and to BTS.
• Commissioning and Troubleshooting of Huawei BTS312, BTS30112A.
• Integration of New BTS and change out BTS site to BSC and MSC.
• Supervises and coordinates with Subcontractors during installation and integration of BTS 312, BTS 3012.
• Handled M2000 (OMC) which comprised of monitoring alarms(M2000 , OMC local shell Toll), commissioning with Digitel MSC, Huawei BSC and BTS engineers regarding site modification, parameters modification, upgrades, EAC simulation, Highway/Signal Links troubleshooting, Daily A-Interface, SS7, and site Maintenance Reports. Analyzes down sites through looking at the network diagram of the whole project to determine the cause of Outages.
Employer:
Alcatel / Sun Cellular,
Job Title:
RF Drive-Test Engineer
Start Month/Year:
03/2005
End Month/Year:
06/2005
City:
Quezon
Country:
Philippines
Description:
o Engage in data collection of Radio Frequency and responsible in preparing monthly report as a result of Campaign done to be submitted to Digitel (Sun Cellular Network) under phase 3A and 3B Alcatel project.
• DT for Base Band Hopping and BSC Rehosting - Analyze the network and make necessary comments as a result of drive-test and update the OMCr of upgrades done within the network.
• Troubleshooting - Lock the BCCH of affected Sector and trace if co-channel or adjacent channel is present within range of RF propagation and set the difference between dashboard and external antenna while tracing the Received Level (RxLev) of RF in a given task.
• Site Integration of New Sites - Trace and make sure that RxLev and RxQual is normal within cell for newly up site and prepare a report and evaluation for the newly integrated site.
• Monthly Campaign for Sun Cellular Network (Nitro V7 data collecting Toll) - Report to the OMCr unnecessary troubles and alarms within the network. Also, updates the client of upcoming and on air sites.
• Post Processing - After collecting datum from drive-test, run the log files either from ACTIX or GINFOX and evaluate the result of drive-test and analyze the network and make necessary comments as a result of the evaluation and update the client of upgrades done within the network.
• Provides technical support - to a team of Engineers for network optimization and performance analysis of a GSM network ,Involve also in the RF Capacity Management Group in Identifying congested cell ,recommending parameter changes, TRE upgrades, Downgrades, to relived the RTCH and SDCCH congestion problem of the network.
