Experienced engineer in the fields of telecommunications and electrical engineering, offering extensive technical competence and project management knowledge, developed through more than 18 years of involvement in deploying telecommunication projects (design, installing and commissioning, operating and maintenance, rollout, swap/modernization, training), electrical systems for telecom sites (LV networks, equipments, power supplies, solar and wind, automation) and managing professional teams.
Areas of professional expertise
- telecommunications engineering (design, planning and optimization conventional PMR, HF/VHF/UHF, trunking PMR TETRA, GSM/2G/3G, wireless networks LMDS/MMDS, WiFi/ WiMAX, MW networks, FO systems and networks, protocols, etc.)
- electrical engineering - power supply systems and LV/MV electrical networks, up to 20 Kv (conventional PSU generators/UPS/, LV/MV distribution networks design, installation/commissioning, switchboard and protection, unconventional PSU independent solar/wind/hydrogen power systems for isolated sites)
- training and managing professional teams.
Equipments
- MW transmission networks (including network management tools) Ericsson MiniLink E/HC/BAS/TN, Alcatel 9500MXC/MDR-8000, NEC iPasolink/Neo, Aviat/Harris Eclipse, Nokia Siemens SRAL XD, Sagem Link A/L/SLF, etc.
- TETRA Motorola Dimetra (MTS 1/2/4, mobile/portable terminals) EADS TETRA (BS TB2, TB3, mobile/portable terminals)
- WiFi/WiMAX/LMDS/MMDS Alvarion Walkair/BreezeMax,/BreezeNET, Airspan
- GSM/2G/3G Ericsson RBS 3100/3200, Huawei BTS 3806, Nokia Node B/RAN, Nortel iBTS, Alcatel 9100, etc.
- PMR UHF-VHF Harris, Motorola, ICOM, Yaesu, Alinco HF Barrett Communications,
troposcatterComtech, GD Satcom
- telecom power supply Benning, APC, Antrice, Argus Cordex, Sentra, TDI Power LPE, Alpha TriPower, etc.
- independent power supplies (PV panels, MPPT regulators, inverters, small wind turbines) Studer, Fraron, Steca, Xantrex, Outback Power Systems, etc.
Professional and personal skills and competences
- strong experience in planning, coordinate, commissioning and evaluating technical
projects, project management knowledge
- organizing and coordinating technical teams
- analytical thinking and solid problems solving skills
- adaptability to difficult or stressful working environment
- organized, autonomous and proactive working style
- stability, strong discipline and sense of responsibility
- willingness for constant training and personal development
- extensive hands-on experience
- flexibility and availability for business/working trips or relocate abroad
Education and training
1992 Dipl. Engineer (five-year license, equivalent BEng-electronics), speciality applied
electronics, telecommunications and electrical , Naval Academy Mircea cel Batran,
Constanta
1992-2011 various certified courses into telecommunications, IT, electrical/power supplies, SAR/GMDSS and project management fields.
Work experience
From 2009 Engineer, FC/PMR site manager, EADS Cassidian (romanian national border security
project)
- managing and prepare rollout documentation, including technical
projects and working with the Rollout manager in order to define deployment
requirements of 125 FC/PMR comms sites
- follows up all subcontractors activities on field, for the deployment of
FC/PMR subsystems related to comm sites (MW networks
Aviat (Harris) Eclipse, Nokia Siemens SRAL XD, Alcatel MX 9500, EADS
TETRA BS- TB2&3, supply equipments and infrastructure shelters, masts
and towers, 48V PSU Benning/Antrice, site power supply, etc.)
- support interface actions with other subprojects
- maintain a trustful and close relationship with the customer
- ensure compliance of deployment activities to all quality management plans
and standards
- ensure in-time and in-budget completion of all deployment activities.
2007-2009 Engineer, team leader, telecommunications office, Special Telecommunications
Service (governmental)
- manage and coordinating a 6 member team
- radio network design for radio communications networks (TETRA Motorola Dimetra, Nokia EADS, MW networks Ericsson MiniLink E/HC/BAS/TN, Alcatel MX9500, NEC Pasolink, conventional PMR UHF-VHF Harris, Motorola, ICOM, Yaesu, Alinco WiFi/WiMAX/LMDS/MMDS Alvarion, Huawei, 48Vcc PSU Antrice, APC UPSs, etc.) for more than 60 telecom sites
- conducting surveys in the field, developing technical analyzes, elaborate projects for new/existing radio sites
- supervising of installing/commissioning of radio sites, managing acceptance process/rollout documentation radio communications infrastructures (towers, buildings and shelters, PSU, antennas, cables and protection equipments)
- management of actual radio networks subscribers at regional level client training, support for equipment - programming and maintenance, technical service for both individuals and institutions.
2007 - 2008 Engineer, worked part-time as electrical technician, SC Electromontaj Petrol
(gas and oil industry)
- design and evaluate electrical plans for small power networks up to 20 kV,
protection equipments and automation, motors and generators
- installing, testing and commissioning of switchboards and distribution networks for
low and medium voltage for more than 40 sites
- maintenance and repair activities for the same type of electrical equipments.
2002 2007 Engineer, INFOSEC administrator, Communications and IT office, Joint
Operational Command (Ministry of Defense)
- implemented IT security policies for independent computers and local networks in service and developed internal security auditing
- analyzed informational security structure, vulnerabilities and threats and provided solutions for minimize and eliminate potential risks
- managed storage units and implement recovery and back-up policies
- planning and managing the networks infrastructure (WAN/LAN and internet), local servers and user accounts
- accomplished security analyze regarding information safety and prepared specific procedures concerning risk management.
1992 2002 Engineer, telecommunications and electrical, various operational units belonging
the Naval Forces (Ministry of Defence)
- team manager for onboard telecommunications team (up to 30) (military HF/VHF/UHF, VSAT, Inmarsat, data radio networks, troposcatter, radars/sonars and specific power supply units generators, UPS, back-up power units) and other types of onboard equipments (PA/GA, surveillance, telephony,etc.)
- elaborated plans, coordinated and supervised upgrading and modernization of electronically equipment, planned and proposed installations, improvements and tests
- prepared plans and coordinated periodically maintenance operations, followed by working state evaluations of equipments.
IT experience
- extensive experience and skills in using computers (both software/hardware) and computer networks (workplaces, servers and WAN/LAN networks, knowledge in networking, switches, routers, networks protocols and standards)
- Windows, Linux, Office, Windows 2003/2008 server, Access/MySQL, etc.
- MS Visio, AutoCAD, PCB design software
- network design software ICS Telecom, Mentum Ellipse, Aircom Asset, RadioMobile
- design software MS Visio, AutoCAD/Electrical, Eagle, Orcad, ProfiCAD, Simaris, SE
Electrical, Ecodial, Dialux
- regenerable energy design software Tsol, PVSol, OpenWind, WindFarmer, Polysun
- computer security (software and hardware computer security audit, vulnerabilities, access control, prevention and detection, IDS and firewalls, TEMPEST measures, cryptography, etc.)
Languages knowledge
English advanced level (reading, speaking, writing, listening)
French medium level (reading, listening, speaking, writing)
Italian beginner
- managing and prepare rollout documentation, including technical
projects and working with the Rollout manager in order to define deployment
requirements of 125 FC/PMR comms sites;
- follows up all subcontractors activities on field, for the deployment of
FC/PMR subsystems related to comm sites (MW networks –
Aviat (Harris) Eclipse, Nokia Siemens SRAL XD, Alcatel MX 9500, EADS
TETRA BS- TB2&3, supply equipments and infrastructure: shelters, masts
and towers, 48V PSU Benning/Antrice, site power supply, etc.);
- support interface actions with other subprojects;
- maintain a trustful and close relationship with the customer;
- ensure compliance of deployment activities to all quality management plans
and standards;
Employer:
Special Telecommunications Service (governamental)
Job Title:
Technical manager
Start Month/Year:
10/2007
End Month/Year:
10/2009
City:
Buzau
Country:
Romania
Description:
- manage and coordinating a 6 member team;
- radio network design for radio communications networks (TETRA: Motorola Dimetra, Nokia EADS, MW networks: Ericsson MiniLink E/HC/BAS/TN, Alcatel MX9500, NEC Pasolink, conventional PMR UHF-VHF: Harris, Motorola, ICOM, Yaesu, Alinco; WiFi/WiMAX/LMDS/MMDS Alvarion, Huawei, 48Vcc PSU Antrice, APC UPS’s, etc.) for more than 60 telecom sites ;
- conducting surveys in the field, developing technical analyzes, elaborate projects for new/existing radio sites;
- supervising of installing/commissioning of radio sites, managing acceptance process/rollout documentation radio communications infrastructures (towers, buildings and shelters, PSU, antennas, cables and protection equipments);
- integrated support for actual radio networks subscribers at regional level: client training, support for equipment - programming and maintenance, technical service for both individuals and institutions.
Employer:
SC Electromontaj Petrol (oil and gas industry)
Job Title:
Electrical engineer
Start Month/Year:
01/2007
End Month/Year:
01/2008
City:
Buzau
Country:
Romania
Description:
- design and evaluate electrical plans for small power networks up to 20 kV,
protection equipments and automation, motors and generators;
- installing, testing and commissioning of switchboards and distribution networks for
low and medium voltage for more than 40 sites;
Employer:
Ministry of Defense
Job Title:
Telecom engineer, INFOSEC administrator
Start Month/Year:
01/2002
End Month/Year:
10/2007
City:
Buzau
Country:
Romania
Description:
- implemented IT security policies for independent computers and local networks in service and developed internal security auditing;
- analyzed informational security structure, vulnerabilities and threats and provided solutions for minimize and eliminate potential risks;
- managed storage units and implement recovery and back-up policies ;
- planning and managing the networks infrastructure (WAN/LAN and internet), local servers and user accounts;
- accomplished security analyze regarding information safety and prepared specific procedures concerning risk management.
Employer:
Ministry of Defense
Job Title:
Technical manager - telecom
Start Month/Year:
09/1992
End Month/Year:
01/2002
City:
Constanta
Country:
Romania
Description:
- team manager for onboard telecommunications team (up to 30) (military HF/VHF/UHF, VSAT, Inmarsat, data radio networks, troposcatter, radars/sonars and specific power supply units: generators, UPS, back-up power units) and other types of onboard equipments (PA/GA, surveillance, telephony,etc.);
- elaborated plans, coordinated and supervised upgrading and modernization of electronically equipment, planned and proposed installations, improvements and tests;
- prepared plans and coordinated periodically maintenance operations, followed by working state evaluations of equipments.
