A Telecommunication Engineering position in a challenging work environment, where the below-mentioned skills and abilities earned through experience and progressive learning will be fully utilized
ENGINEERING AND OTHER SKILLS
Core Planning and Dimensioning
Network Optimization
Core Network Data Engineering
Core Network Elements Project Management and Implementation
Operations and Maintenance of NSN Core Elements
Equipment Engineering
Fault Isolation and Analysis
Database Management
Technical and Engineering Support
Teaching/Mentoring
EDUCATION & AWARDS/ELIGIBILITY
CERTIFICATE of RECOGNITION given by Nokia Siemens Networks on Sept 2010
This is in recognition for the exceptional contribution to the team for the outstanding achievement in Zain Iraq Project Phases 7 and 8
BS in ELECTRONICS AND COMMUNICATIONS ENGINEERING (ECE) 1994 - 1999
Polytechnic University of the Philippines
Manila, Philippines
Licensed Electronics and Communications Engineer # 0020659
RELATED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Optimization Engineer Aug 2009 present
NOKIA SIEMENS NETWORKS
Al-Marzouk, Qibla, Kuwait
Responsibilities End to End Core Network optimization, network performance monitoring, reporting and recommendations and troubleshooting the day-to-day network problem. To be able to ensure that the customer KPIs are within the agreed SLAs or better.
Accomplishments
Outstanding contribution to the Network Performance and Optimization team to enhance service level and user level experience into a world class and high standard values by improving the major Core KPIs of Zain IQ Network CSR from 70% to 90% ASR from 23% to 35.8% PSR from 85% to 93.6% Inter MSS HOSR from 70% to 84%
Prepared and provide a systematic study before any religious event showing the network capacity to accommodate huge increase in subscribers and service usage in terms of VLR, BHCA, MGW connection and Traffic capacities ATM and TDM transmission analysis, expansion requirements and proposed codec changes Paging method modification to protect radio discard and overflow and Signaling Link Analysis
Day to day optimization support and actions for network configuration check, prevention of failed calls, resource optimization, routing optimization, computer unit load balancing, voice quality enhancement, paging and handover optimization, SMS routing and inbound roaming optimization
Testing and implementation of new features (Selective Circuit Reservation, Time Controlled Routing, Rate Based Traffic filtering, Hypolac feature and etc) to support an optimized network and provide a comprehensive and detailed report of the user and service level improvements.
Prepared and provided complete analysis and performance report after each BSC rehoming schedule to the MSS Pooling RAN Independent Multipoint as part of the proactive approach to maintain customer KPIs and foresee any network degradation.
Sr. Core Planning Engineer Feb 2006 Aug 2009
NOKIA SIEMENS NETWORKS
Al-Marzouk, Qibla, Kuwait
Responsibilities Responsible for the on-time delivery of Rel4 mobile core network planning including all systems used in the project, the physical allocation of these systems as well as all traffic related interconnections within the network according to Quality of Service (QoS) defined in network design scope
Accomplishments
Prepared the planning datafills, of core network elements in the Zain IQ Network - Iraq affected by the integration of new MSS/MGW, redundant HLRs, MSCis and GCSs. Prepare and provide a high level design documentation, detailed node design and implementation procedures to the mobile operator and implementation engineers. Able to provide detailed dimensioning analysis and report for any religious events showing network capacities in terms of VLR, BHCA, MGW connection and Traffic capacities and ATM and TDM transmission requirements
Prepared planning datafills for the pilot MSS/MGW to be implemented in the MTN project Syria. Collect from the customer the relevant data for the detailed planning and gather logs of the existing Siemens network for the mapping of the existing parameters, timers and features to the new R4 network elements.
Prepared planning datafills of the new R4 elements and implementation support for the core network modernization project of the Wataniya Telecoms- Kuwait
Analyze, study and provide inputs necessary for the network optimization based on existing traffic and key performance indicators (KPIs)
Displayed very good working knowledge on Circuit Switch technology and excellent understanding of the data communication network.
Very good knowledge on ATM implementation
NSS Planner Oct 2005 Jan 2006
NOKIA NETWORKS EMEA Spring/Triage Telecoms
Internet Center, Dubai, UAE
Responsibilities To prepare the datafill for core network elements specifically MSS/MGW R4/MSCi/TSC/HLR dimension and plan for new NSS elements based on traffic models and assumptions prepare, analyze and document implementation procedures for all data and parameter in the core network
Accomplishments
Prepared the datafill for all the core network elements in the Mobinil Network-Egypt affected by the definition of new numbering plan. Made and provide a detailed switch planning report and implementation procedures to the mobile operator.
Prepared and reviewed source data for the new MSS/MGW R4 NEs for the Wataniya Network-Kuwait.
Prepared and reviewed source data for MSS/MGW R4 for Seychelles mobile operator.
Demonstrated experience in the planning, designing, dimensioning and implementing a 3G Core network architecture
Displayed very good working knowledge on Circuit Switch technology and excellent understanding of the data communication network.
NSS Planner Sept 12-23, 2005
NOKIA NETWORKS, INC.
Friendship Center, Addis Abbaba, Ethiopia
Responsibilities To prepare the datafill for MSS/MGW R4/MSCi/TSC/HLR and dimension and plan for new NSS elements based on traffic assumptions prepare, analyze and document implementation procedures for all data and parameter changes due to numbering plan changes
Accomplishments
Prepared and reviewed the datafill for all the network elements in the Ethiopian Telecommunications Company -Ethiopia affected by the change in the numbering plan. Made a detailed switch planning report and detailed implementation procedures for this activity.
ENGINEER Jan 2004 Jul 2005
Core Planning and Engineering Department
SMART COMMUNICATIONS, INCORPORATED
6799 Ayala Avenue, Makati City, Philippines
Responsibilities To manage and supervise the implementation and integration of new NSS and VAS elements enhance and optimize the core network set the standards and test specifications for project testing support the other teams in evaluating and implementing special project/technology dimension and plan for new NSS elements based on traffic assumptions.
Accomplishments
Managed and supervised the implementation of three (3) new double capacity Nokia HLRs
and one (1) MSCi
Prepared and reviewed source data and integration data for the new NSS elements
Prepared routing plans (voice and signaling) for the different NSS elements and VAS Systems
Planned and dimensioned new NSS elements
Recommended sites/ locations for NSS capacity expansions
Set standards and test specifications for new project testing
Optimized and utilized hardware resources
Provided technical support in the evaluation and implementation of various projects/technologies
JUNIOR ENGINEER Jan 2002 Dec 2003
Core Planning and Engineering Department
SMART COMMUNICATIONS, INCORPORATED
6799 Ayala Avenue, Makati City, Philippines
Responsibilities To prepare and issue Switch Work Orders (SWOs) for NSS rollout and expansions monitor the proper implementation of issued SWOs provide technical assistance and engineering solutions to new services offered recommend corrective and preventive NSS maintenance activities set the standards and test specifications for project testing.
Accomplishments
Managed and supervised the implementation of one MSC
Prepared and reviewed source data and integration data for the new NSS element
Surveyed different sites and recommended locations for NSS capacity expansions
Provided routing plans for the different NSS elements so as to eliminate looping
Performed network testing during the implementation and integration of new core
elements/network updates
Planned and dimensioned the prepaid systems
Prepared bill of quantities (BOQ) for Core/Prepaid/VAS elements
Updated and maintained databases needed for network dimensioning and provisioning
Optimized the utilization of hardware resources
Provided overall engineering responsibilities to support the evaluation and implementation
of special projects/technologies
CADET ENGINEER May 2001 Dec 2001
Core Planning and Engineering Department
SMART COMMUNICATIONS, INCORPORATED
6799 Ayala Avenue, Makati City, Philippines
Responsibilities To prepare and issue Switch Work Orders for NSS capacity expansion monitor the proper implementation of issued SWOs provide technical support and engineering solutions to support new services recommend corrective and preventive NSS maintenance activities.
Accomplishments
Performed network testing upon implementation and integration of new elements
Updated and maintained databases needed for network dimensioning and provisioning
Provided engineering assistance for new projects/technologies
Isolated and corrected network faults and alarms
OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
INITIAL PROCESS CONVERTER Apr 2000 Dec 2000
Innodata Philippines, Incorporated - Makati City, Philippines
Converted files into another file types (HTML, XML, PDF) as specified by clients
Type-reading, Data encoding
ENGINEERING TRAINEE Apr 1998 May 1998
GMA Network Incorporated - Quezon City, Philippines
Hands-on training on different equipment/systems for broadcast media
SELECTED TRAININGS, WORKSHOPS AND COURSES
Engineering and Telecommunications-Related
MSS Optimization Workshop Sep 27 Oct 1, 2009
Cairo, Egypt
UMA and NVS Planning Workshop Mar 26-29, 2007
Dubai, UAE
UMA and NVS Planning and Dimensioning Guidelines, Network Architecture and
Detailed Design and Routing
MSS Optimization Workshop Nov 26-Dec 1, 2006
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
MSS/MGWs KPIs and thresholds, Measurements and Clear Codes, Parameter
Audit, Voice and Signaling network Audit
NEMU M12 Application Training Sep 16-17, 2004
Smart Communications, Inc - Philippines
Overview of NEMU Applications and Configurations, Functionality of HLR Workstation
and Fast Subscriber Management
Mobile Network Security Course (MNSEC) Sep 17-19, 2003
Smart Communications, Inc - Philippines
Security Principles and Elements, Cryptography, Security in 3G Mobile Networks,
Network Services, Securing Network and Hosts
Network Subsystem Troubleshooting Course Jul 8-10, 2003
Smart Communications, Inc - Philippines
Introduction to Troubleshooting in Core Network (CN), Troubleshooting Tools in Nokia
Core Subsystems (CS) CN
GPRSOP SGSN Architecture and Functionalities Course Nov 14-15, 2002
Smart Communications, Inc - Philippines
SGSN in GPRS, SGSN Architecture, Interfaces in SGSN, SGSN Charging,
Configuring CCS7 Interfaces, Integrating Gb, Gn, Ga Interfaces
GPRS GGSNOP Aug 22-23, 2002
Smart Communications, Inc - Philippines
Voice Front End Server for Prepaid GSM Hardware and Software Architecture May 13-14, 2002
Smart Communications, Inc - Philippines
Cadetship Engineering Program May 21-Jul 21, 2001
Smart Communications, Inc - Philippines
Telephony, Transmission, Paging, Data Communications, AMPS
Others
Effective Business Writing Workshop Mar 10-11, 2003
Basic Web Design Training Aug 26-27, 2002
First Aid Training (For Office Worker) May 20-21, 2002
Service Excellence Plus Jul 17, 2001
SELECTED EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
MEMBER Institute of Electronics and Communication Engineers of the Philippines
PERSONAL
Born on 24 October 1977 in Camalaniugan, Cagayan, Philippines. Fluent in English and Filipino.
Can speak 3 dialects Ilokano, Ybanag and Itawis. Competitive, Fast Learner, Enthusiastic.
REFERENCES AND FURTHER DATA AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
No submited work experiences
Education Level:
Bachelor's Degree
School Name:
Polytechnic University of the Philippines
Major:
Bachelor of Science in Electronics and Communications Engineering (BSECE)
