Globe Telecom Inc.
Host Exchange Engineer/Core Network engineer
July 1, 2010 Present
Responsibilities
Handles NOKIA HLRi, MSCi, TMSCi, BSCi, Transcoder, Intratalk BTS
Handles Troubleshooting for ECI Transmission equipments SDM 16, Micro SDM, BG20, XDM 1000
Initiates Preventive procedure in NOKIA Core network element to prevent catastrophic scenarios
Routine Operations and Maintenance of Nokia Siemens Core Elements (MSCi, HLRi, TMSCi, BSCi)
Monitor and maintain inter-system traffic to and from other switches and/or cellular carriers
Manage billing files (Charging files/CDR/CF). secure and manage tapes, magnetic optical disks
Perform back-up on charging files, fallback copy of computer units and core network elements
Preventive maintenance. Maintain the core site/ co-llocated cell site buildings proper appearance and operation.
Coordinate with building maintenance and facilities management for proper operation procedure in the core site.
Maintain and re-grooming of installed cables and wiring as per standard.
Conduct routine housekeeping and 5S on all installed systems
Respond to systems alarms as required to maintain system-switching operation
Provide support to network operations center (NOC), field operations and technical support teams
Work with NOC and Technical Support Group in tier 2 troubleshooting
Assists in data gathering from the switch operation measurements for next level support to determine problems and assist in the resolution.
Participate in the installation, testing and activation of new or relocated switch and support equipment to meet customer requirements
Organize and plan work activities for network additions and changes to minimize customer outages
Provide assistance to project proponent in performing and testing hardware and software upgrade.
Coordinate installation, provisioning, testing and acceptance of new equipment
ELABRAM Systems Inc.
RF Engineer/ NOC Engineer
February 17, 2010 June 19, 2010
Responsibilities
Perform single site verification. Collect data from the site (Drive test logs, Download throughput, Ping Test)
Do the post processing of data from the site verification.
Uses XCAL in doing the drive test for data gathering
Uses XCAP or OPTIS WIMAX analyzer applications for the post processing of data from single site verification.
Knowledgeable in using map info for RF planning and post processing
Analyze drive test logs through OPTIS WIMAX ANALYZER, generates graph representations.
Troubleshoots WIMAX problem such as max throughput issue, RF configuration issues, BTS issues etc.
Responsible in modifying each sites configuration if necessary
Coordinates with BSS and RNP/RNO when doing the troubleshooting.
Responsible in checking sites health status.
Responsible in making sale maps and RF reports as customer requirements.
Responsible in recommending RF physical adjustments such as tilt and azimuth, as well as RF parameters such as DLAMCTHRESH etc.
HUAWEI Technologies Philippines Inc.
Technical Support Department
NSS Core Network Engineer
January 31, 2008 February 15, 2010
Responsibilities
Allocate technical resources to meet NSS network projects activities.
Represent team to internal/external NSS network customers and vendors.
Perform the routine maintenance for CDMA HLR, CSOFTX3000, GSM HLR9820, HLR V9
Handles internal and external trouble tickets from customers, 24 by 7. Specifically regarding HLR9820 version 6, HLR9820 version 9, CDMA HLR, CSOFTX3000, and BAM Antivirus Server
Responsible for routine health check (hardware) of all IBM and HP servers in the whole core network. (MSC BAM, EWS, IGWB HLR BAM, EWS SG BAM, EWS)
Achievements
1. DMPI (Digitel Mobile Philippines Inc.) PHASE 7 and 8 CORE NETWORK PROJECT
A. Project Implementation, Data Design, and System Commissioning
Site survey for phase 8 Core Network Project.
Inspection of the delivery of the equipment and all its materials on the site I am assigned.
Supervised the device installation(MSOFTX3000, HLR9820, UMG8900, PDF, DDF/ODF) and power-on for some sites in phase 7 and phase 8 project.(DDF, ODF, NAU, MSC3H, HLR9H)
Responsible for internal cabling between cabinets and transmission between network elements.
Data design for each site including the board layout, cascading of each frame within the cabinet, the office which will be connected to, etc.
Loading BAM Server Software in HLR9820.
Hardware self-check for each cabinet in the site.
Handle the SAT(Stand-Alone Test) and PAT(Preliminary Acceptance Test) for HLR, and MSC for phase 7 and phase 8 in some sites.(HLR1H, HLR2H, HLR3H, HLR4H, HLR5H, HLR6H, HLR7H, HLR8H, HLR9H, and MSC3H.
Loading of license for equipment
Achieve PAC for HLRs 1-9
Performance management and statistics for Huawei equipment (HLR and MSC)
B. Troubleshooting
Connection error between M2000 and HLR.
BAM automatic and manual back up error
Patch loading for CSOFTX3000 to lessen SMS failure
HLR6H FTP connection problem
Changed power supply for IBM server (IBM x3650, IBM x3650T)
Hard disk replacement for HDU (IBM Disk Array DS4300, 4700, IBM x3650, IBM x3650T)
Memory replacement for IBM Server (IBM x3650)
Subscriber data extraction from HDU using SQL (HLR9820 and HLR9820 version9)
HDU CPU Overload of HLR due to high traffic
Expanded the memory of UPB1, UPB0 boards to utilize signaling traffic
2. Bayantel Telecommunications Inc. GSM Project
Client installation for MSOFTX3000(BAM Server) and iGWB Server.
Represent the core network for the planning and implementation of HLR hardware expansion (additional provisioning capacity)
Represent the core network for the planning and implementation of BAM Antivirus Solution for BAYANTEL network
Management of IGWB
Gave the customer a walkthrough for the system management of IGWB and for BAM antivirus server
Achieve the PAC for this project.
Changed power supply for IBM server (IBM x3650, IBM x3650T)
Performance management and statistics for Huawei equipment (HLR and MSC)
Contributed in the planning of HLR DR (HLR Redundancy/Backup)
Delivery acceptance of MSC19, HLR DR1, HLRDR2, and NAU equipment
Supervised the device installation (MSOFTX3000, HLR DR1, HLR DR2 and DATACOM equipment).
Software installation for HLR9820 Version 9(HLR DR1, HLR DR2 BAM Server)
Have done the Stand-Alone Test(Hardware reliability) and Functional Test for HLR Version 9 (HLR DR1 and HLR DR2)
Delivery acceptance of BAM Antivirus Solution, HLR9H expansion project
Supervised the device installation(BAM antivirus Server and HLR9H expansion subrack).
Software installation for BAM antivirus server
Have done the Stand-Alone Test(Hardware reliability) and Functional Test for HLR9H expansion project
5. SMART Telecommunications Inc.
Contributed in the planning, commissioning and deployment of 3G- CORE NETWORK Test bed
Supervised the device installation of the testbed equipment
Have done stand-alone test (Hardware reliability) and Functional test for the test bed
AWARD
2011 Host Exchange Operations Cream of the Crop Awardee
PROFESSIONAL TRAININGS/COURSES
GLOBE Training Center
January 30, 2012
Huawei WDM Fundamental Training
GLOBE Training Center
July August 2011
3G WCDMA
IP 101
Network Support Facilities
DX200 Architecture
Replacing Plug-in-Unit for Nokia
DX200 Troubleshooting and Maintenance of I/O Device
Functional Units in MSC & HLR
Introduction to 5ESS Switch
Basic Call Processing
Digit Analysis & Routing
ESS7450 Overview
International Roaming
FETEX 150
CDMA
Prepaid (Wireline)
Subnetting and IP Routing
Base Station Controller
Transcoder
IP Elements
SS7oIP Workshop
DWDM
Synchronization
Lucent DACS II
NSS Hardware Management
HUAWEI TRAINING CENTER(ASIA PACIFIC)
Unit 2.1, Level 2,C P Tower 11,Jalan 16/11,
Pusat Dagang Seksyen 16, 46350 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
September 8 October 22, 2008
Core Network MSOFTX3000 Engineer Training
Core Network UMG8900 Engineer Training
Core Network HLR9820 Engineer Training
Core Network iGWB Engineer Training
Core Network M2000 Engineer Training
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Microsoft office
Computer Assembly and maintenance
Skilled in handling electronic equipments (Analog/Digital Multimeter, Signal Generator, Oscilloscope)
Core Network Achitecture
Adobe Photoshop
AutoCAD computer aided drafting
MATLAB graphical user interface programming
PCB Design Etching and layout using Altium Version 6
Routing of Board designs Allegro PCB Editor Version 15.7
Local Maintenance Client and Subscriber management Client of HLR, MSC, UMG, and M2000
XCAL application used in single site verification data collection
XCAP and OPTIS WIMAX analyzer
MAP INFO application for RF planning and optimization
Network operations and Maintenance of NOKIA SIEMENS core network elements (HLRi, MSCi, BSCi, TMSCi)
Reflection for core network equipment interrogation
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Electronics and Communications Engineering
Mapua Institute of Technology
July 2002 February 2007
Employer:
Globe Telecoms Inc.
Job Title:
Core Network Engineer
Start Month/Year:
07/2010
End Month/Year:
Current
City:
Makati City
Country:
Philippines
Description:
• Handles NOKIA HLRi, MSCi, TMSCi, BSCi, Transcoder, Intratalk BTS
• Handles Troubleshooting for ECI Transmission equipments – SDM 16, Micro SDM, BG20, XDM 1000
• Initiates Preventive procedure in NOKIA Core network element to prevent catastrophic scenarios
• Routine Operations and Maintenance of Nokia Siemens Core Elements (MSCi, HLRi, TMSCi, BSCi)
• Monitor and maintain inter-system traffic to and from other switches and/or cellular carriers
• Manage billing files (Charging files/CDR/CF). secure and manage tapes, magnetic optical disks
• Perform back-up on charging files, fallback copy of computer units and core network elements
• Preventive maintenance. Maintain the core site/ co-llocated cell site buildings proper appearance and operation.
• Coordinate with building maintenance and facilities management for proper operation procedure in the core site.
• Maintain and re-grooming of installed cables and wiring as per standard.
• Conduct routine housekeeping and 5S on all installed systems
• Respond to systems alarms as required to maintain system-switching operation
• Provide support to network operations center (NOC), field operations and technical support teams
• Work with NOC and Technical Support Group in tier 2 troubleshooting
• Assists in data gathering from the switch operation measurements for next level support to determine problems and assist in the resolution.
• Participate in the installation, testing and activation of new or relocated switch and support equipment to meet customer requirements
• Organize and plan work activities for network additions and changes to minimize customer outages
• Provide assistance to project proponent in performing and testing hardware and software upgrade.
• Coordinate installation, provisioning, testing and acceptance of new equipment
Employer:
Elabram Systems
Job Title:
RF/NOC Engineer
Start Month/Year:
02/2010
End Month/Year:
06/2010
City:
Makati City
Country:
Philippines
Description:
• Perform single site verification. Collect data from the site (Drive test logs, Download throughput, Ping Test)
• Do the post processing of data from the site verification.
• Uses XCAL in doing the drive test for data gathering
• Uses XCAP or OPTIS WIMAX analyzer applications for the post processing of data from single site verification.
• Knowledgeable in using map info for RF planning and post processing
• Analyze drive test logs through OPTIS WIMAX ANALYZER, generates graph representations.
• Troubleshoots WIMAX problem such as max throughput issue, RF configuration issues, BTS issues etc.
• Responsible in modifying each site’s configuration if necessary
• Coordinates with BSS and RNP/RNO when doing the troubleshooting.
• Responsible in checking site’s health status.
• Responsible in making sale maps and RF reports as customer requirements.
• Responsible in recommending RF physical adjustments such as tilt and azimuth, as well as RF parameters such as DLAMCTHRESH etc.
Employer:
Huawei Technologies Philippines Inc.
Job Title:
Core Network Engineer
Start Month/Year:
01/2008
End Month/Year:
02/2010
City:
Makati City
Country:
Philippines
Description:
• Allocate technical resources to meet NSS network project’s activities.
• Represent team to internal/external NSS network customers and vendors.
• Perform the routine maintenance for CDMA HLR, CSOFTX3000, GSM HLR9820, HLR V9
• Handles internal and external trouble tickets from customers, 24 by 7. Specifically regarding HLR9820 version 6, HLR9820 version 9, CDMA HLR, CSOFTX3000, and BAM Antivirus Server
• Responsible for routine health check (hardware) of all IBM and HP servers in the whole core network. (MSC – BAM, EWS, IGWB; HLR – BAM, EWS; SG – BAM, EWS)
Achievements:
1. DMPI (Digitel Mobile Philippines Inc.) PHASE 7 and 8 CORE NETWORK PROJECT
A. Project Implementation, Data Design, and System Commissioning
• Site survey for phase 8 Core Network Project.
• Inspection of the delivery of the equipment and all its materials on the site I am assigned.
• Supervised the device installation(MSOFTX3000, HLR9820, UMG8900, PDF, DDF/ODF) and power-on for some sites in phase 7 and phase 8 project.(DDF, ODF, NAU, MSC3H, HLR9H)
• Responsible for internal cabling between cabinets and transmission between network elements.
• Data design for each site including the board layout, cascading of each frame within the cabinet, the office which will be connected to, etc.
• Loading BAM Server Software in HLR9820.
• Hardware self-check for each cabinet in the site.
• Handle the SAT(Stand-Alone Test) and PAT(Preliminary Acceptance Test) for HLR, and MSC for phase 7 and phase 8 in some sites.(HLR1H, HLR2H, HLR3H, HLR4H, HLR5H, HLR6H, HLR7H, HLR8H, HLR9H, and MSC3H.
• Loading of license for equipment
• Achieve PAC for HLRs 1-9
• Performance management and statistics for Huawei equipment (HLR and MSC)
B. Troubleshooting
• Connection error between M2000 and HLR.
• BAM automatic and manual back up error
• Patch loading for CSOFTX3000 to lessen SMS failure
• HLR6H FTP connection problem
• Changed power supply for IBM server (IBM x3650, IBM x3650T)
• Hard disk replacement for HDU (IBM Disk Array DS4300, 4700, IBM x3650, IBM x3650T)
• Memory replacement for IBM Server (IBM x3650)
• Subscriber data extraction from HDU using SQL (HLR9820 and HLR9820 version9)
• HDU CPU Overload of HLR due to high traffic
• Expanded the memory of UPB1, UPB0 boards to utilize signaling traffic
2. Bayantel Telecommunications Inc. GSM Project
• Client installation for MSOFTX3000(BAM Server) and iGWB Server.
• Represent the core network for the planning and implementation of HLR hardware expansion (additional provisioning capacity)
• Represent the core network for the planning and implementation of BAM Antivirus Solution for BAYANTEL network
• Management of IGWB
• Gave the customer a walkthrough for the system management of IGWB and for BAM antivirus server
• Achieve the PAC for this project.
• Changed power supply for IBM server (IBM x3650, IBM x3650T)
• Performance management and statistics for Huawei equipment (HLR and MSC)
• Contributed in the planning of HLR DR (HLR Redundancy/Backup)
• Delivery acceptance of MSC19, HLR DR1, HLRDR2, and NAU equipment
• Supervised the device installation (MSOFTX3000, HLR DR1, HLR DR2 and DATACOM equipment).
• Software installation for HLR9820 Version 9(HLR DR1, HLR DR2 – BAM Server)
• Have done the Stand-Alone Test(Hardware reliability) and Functional Test for HLR Version 9 (HLR DR1 and HLR DR2)
• Delivery acceptance of BAM Antivirus Solution, HLR9H expansion project
• Supervised the device installation(BAM antivirus Server and HLR9H expansion subrack).
• Software installation for BAM antivirus server
• Have done the Stand-Alone Test(Hardware reliability) and Functional Test for HLR9H expansion project
5. SMART Telecommunications Inc.
• Contributed in the planning, commissioning and deployment of 3G- CORE NETWORK Test bed
• Supervised the device installation of the testbed equipment
• Have done stand-alone test (Hardware reliability) and Functional test for the test bed
