MARC C. NEPOMUCENO

611 169^th Street SW

Lynnwood, WA 98037

425-770-9125 C / 425-742-2575 H

marcnepo@gmail.com

OBJECTIVE

To develop a career where I can effectively contribute my professional expertise and background as a Network Telecommunications Professional with the opportunity to grow and produce cost effective solutions for the organization.

SUMMARY

·               Bachelor of Science in Electronics & Communications Engineering degree holder with 20 years of extensive experience in Telecommunications Planning , Engineering, Project Management, Installation, Commissioning and Integration.

·               Responsible for $4 Million annual budget and managing 8 ground, tower and integration crews on a daily basis.

·               Successfully deployed 275 Modernization and LTE sites for Nokia System Network with an additional 100 L1900 Rural America sites in T-Mobile Seattle, Portland and Spokane Markets.

·               Field management experience of GSM, UMTS and LTE Base Transceiver Station (BTS) deployment and implementation.

·               Lead on technical site survey, site close out package/documentation and quality audits.

·               Technical knowledge and experience in the installation, commissioning and integration of Nokia Flexi and Ultrasite BTS. Nokia Certified Level 3.

·               Technical knowledge and experience in planning and engineering of Wireless Local Loop (WLL), Digital Loop Carriers (DLC), Digital Radio Systems (DRS) and Fiber Optical Systems (FOS).

·               Technical knowledge and experience in planning and engineering of switching systems utilizing AT&T’s 5ESS, Siemens’ EWSD, NEC’s NEAX EV and Alcatel’s System12.

·               Extensive knowledge in network planning, systems design, traffic engineering, hardware dimensioning, network routing/topology and signaling systems.

·               Vendor Technical Management and Standards of Optical, Long Haul, Metro, Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM) and Element Management System products.

·               Has technical knowledge and experience in SONET, SDH and PDH technologies.

·               Standardization and implementation of Network Elements and Element Management Systems software/hardware releases for deployment.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Mycom North America (http://www.mycom-int.com)

1080 Holcomb Bridge Road, Bldg 200, Suite 210, Roswell, GA  30076

FIELD MANAGER11/17/2003 to 02/13/2015

·               Primarily responsible for managing a complex project to successful implementa­­­­tion. This includes assessing variances from the project plan, gathering metrics and developing and implementing changes as necessary ensuring that the projects remain within specified scope and within time, cost and quality objectives.

·               Oversee the management of all aspects of the project including P&L, definition of requirements, design, development, and implementation. Work with Area Manager to develop project milestones, technical status, costing, and critical dates for input to the sales department and to identify potential jeopardy (risk) of project schedule; manage project according to project plan.

·               Responsible for work direction and general project management of assigned projects, including communication, scheduling, project  resource management, assignment of work, and review of project efforts to ensure that the project meets specifications as outlined by the customer in the scope of work documents and meet the client's needs.

·               Conduct week status project updates with Area Manager and identify ways to resolve schedule issues within projects.

·               Responsible for oral and written presentations/updates to management and to client stakeholders. Maintain effective communications with project team and support members, corporate operations, and executive management and client stakeholders.

·               Primarily responsible for providing contractor field planning coordination and oversight in support of the project construction functions.

·               Compiles verifies and correlates technical data related to construction /engineering functions for the assigned cell sites.

·               Manages the schedule and progress database used for tracking project execution and reporting and monitoring progress of the work for the assigned cell sites.

·               Coordinates communications and action requirements with general contractors, suppliers, service providers and site acquisition.

·               Supports the construction process as required via assistance in preparation of materials, requisitions specifications and other related activities and documents.

·               Coordinates assigned work with other technical personnel as needed to support the construction team’s workload.

·               Review of management control systems, status reports and RF data sheets for determination of outside antenna work scope.

·               Perform cell site walk down and provide general constructability guidance relative to the production of construction documents

·               Coordinates market specific design reviews through the various required organizations (RF and construction) and facilitates sign off for approval and or comments.

·               Prepare all necessary reports and forms to assure that Field Coordinator contract administration functions are performed to include change notices daily reports quality inspection reports etc.

·               Perform as site safety representative in oversight of general contractors work.

·               Field management of personnel, resources and equipment/materials for GSM, UMTS and LTE sites for modernization/modification fin the Washington, Oregon and Idaho Markets.

·               Provide post construction support including Quality audit, punch list, battery test, inspection and acceptance.

·               Attained hardware acceptance and ensured all deliverables and supporting documents necessary to attain acceptance are completed and submitted in a timely manner. 

·               Responsible for the delivery of defect-free services to the customer.   Quality assurance of built product and that competence lapses receive immediate attention and are promptly and permanently rectified. Determined quality performance by self audit results as published monthly in the project quality report.

·               Responsible for monitoring implementation progress, reporting performance against the schedule, and for identifying obstacles to performance.  Report on a daily basis and addresses a full range of issues including, inventory, logistics, site readiness, facilities availability, support, resources, and quality. Monitor the submission and processing of Fault and Discrepancy reports to ensure the prompt reporting and replacement of missing and/or defective materials.   

·               Responsible that all installation, test, and inspection results are logged to the appropriate section of the Site Folder and that all required supporting documentation necessary to achieve invoicing is complete and available.  Ensure that reports, correspondence, and technical records are promptly and accurately archived and distributed. 

·               Coordinated and assisted in the delivery of hardware to site.  This includes obtaining access to the site, performing physical delivery tasks, inventory of delivered hardware and documenting any defects or discrepancies detected as a result of delivery. 

·               Installed equipment in accordance with the prevailing Share of Responsibility, specifications and quality requirements and document progress in the applicable Site Folder. 

·               Commissioned hardware in accordance with the prevailing contractual Share of Responsibility, specifications, and quality requirements and document progress in the applicable Site Folder.

·               Performed Network Element Integration in all on-air testing tasks associated with the network element to confirm proper configuration and operation prior to being placed in-service. Performed test in accordance with the prevailing contractual Share of Responsibility, specifications, and quality requirements.  Document progress in the applicable Site Folder.  

·               Developed documentation of all installation, test, and inspection results to the appropriate section of the Site Folder and apprise management of implementation milestone attainment.  

·               Developed Fault and Discrepancy Reports for managing the contents of an assigned commissioning kit and for the issuance of Fault and/or Discrepancy reports to document kit churn.  Ensure defective components are promptly returned for replacement processing & document and report equipment & material shortages immediately.  

 

American Services System Corporation (http://www.ameriss.com)

13111 N. Central Expressway, Suite 400, Dallas ,Texas 75243

Client: Genuity Solutions (http://www.genuity.com)

NETWORK ENGINEER01/31/2000 to 04/30/2002

·               Vendor interface for all vendors of layer 0-2 products and services.  Gathered Genuity internal requirements and coordinate with vendors toward the development and improvement of these requirements.  Put forth clear requirements to vendor on Genuity expectations of accountability and responsiveness.

·               Technical management of new technology and upgrades to existing platforms.  Supported the Request For Information (RFI) process and coordinate the Request For Proposal (RFP), Request For Quotation (RFQ), and field trial processes.  Initiate lab testing of vendor products through the Laboratory Project Request (LPR) process and manage issues through Request for Vendor Assistance (RVA) identified.  Make recommendations as to the deployment of new products and features into the Genuity network.

·               Managerial responsibilities include establishing, recording, analyzing, and reporting scorecard measurements for vendor quality of product, services, price, and support.  Provided recommendations to upper management regarding ongoing and future vendor relations based upon these measurements.

·               Developed Implementation Guides of Optical/DWDM, SONET/SDH and Element Management Systems for deployment within the Genuity network.

·               Developed and verified engineering standards for the deployment of Nortel S/DMS OC-192, S/DMS OC-48, OC-48 Lite, OC-12/OC-12 Express, MOR/MOR Plus, OPTera LH 1600, OPTera Connect DX, OPTera LH 4000, OPTera Metro 4100, Redback Smart Edge 800, Ciena Core Director and Tell Labs Titan 5500.

·               Developed deployment strategies, deployment approval, cost analysis, cost estimate templates, method of procedures and verified Bill of Materials and supported the Product Change Notice (PCN) process.

·               Evaluated hardware and software dependencies and interoperability of different Network Elements and Element Management Systems releases including OAM&P (Operations, Administration, Maintenance, and Provisioning) requirements.

·               Prepared Transmission Facilities Project Definitions to include Network Design Configurations, Cable Requirements & Connectivity, Wavelength Configurations, Span of Control Design, Data Communications Channel Connectivity, Monitor & Control and Project Cost.

·               Prepared Transmission Facilities Implementation Packages to include detailed installation procedures, Fiber demarcation, Transmission Facilities, Bay Positions, Rack and Power Breaker assignments, required materials, and Test Procedures.

Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company (http://www.pldt.com.ph)

Ramon Cojuangco Building, Makati Avenue, Makati City, Philippines 0721

NETWORK SPECIALIST07/17/1989 to 12/31/1999

·               Developed plans for network evolution. Developed network strategies and plan to enable integration of voice, data and video services, convergence of fixed and mobile, application of IN, broadband and multi-media.

·               Studied and developed plans for network optimization and simplification.

·               Prepared recommendations on the introduction of new technology equipment/system in the network

·               Developed/updated network fundamental plans for synchronization, signaling, numbering, routing, switching and transmission.

·               Developed, updated and issued technology guidelines on appropriate network technologies and architecture, design criteria and detailed engineering.

·               Prepared updated and issued 5-year macro facility and cost program. Conducted investment analysis of proposed network projects.

·               Defined the scope of work and network requirements of the bids. Consolidated the technical and commercial bid documents.

·               Evaluated technical portion of proposal based on relevant international, national and company in-house standard.

·               Handled technical negotiation and prepare technical documents for contract award.

·               Issued 2-year detailed implementation program for projects, which includes Master Construction Program Schedule and Budget Data Sheets.

·               Reviewed the detailed engineering plans submitted by the contractors relative to the technical specifications and design aspects. Handled design reviews and evaluates and recommended changes in the specifications of various contracted projects.

·               Involved in the planning, designing and evaluation engineering of Wireless Local Loop systems (WLL) using CDMA system (QualComm, Tadiran, LGIC), PHS system (NEC, UTStarcom), and DECT system (Alcatel A9500, Ericsson DRA 1900, Siemens DECTLink) as an alternative for outside plant facilities

·               Prepared short and medium-term expansion, service improvement and modernization programs in line with the Fundamental Plans.

·               Prepared General Planning Guidelines for PLDT's expansion programs.

·               Prepared the required trunk and line termination of individual local exchanges based on the latest demand and traffic forecast. Prepared exchange dimension and exchange layout of local exchanges to determine the equipment floor area. Conduct studies and developed plans for network support facilities such as Repair, Test & Dispatch, Directory Assistance and Operation & Maintenance Center.

·               Prepared feasibility studies for system requirement of new services and provided recommendations/guidelines for specific applications.

EDUCATION

University of Santo Tomas, Manila, Philippines1982 to 1987

Bachelor of Science in Electronics and Communications Engineering

 

PROFESSIONAL LICENSE

Electronics and Communications Engineering License (ECE No. 4215)  1988

 

 

 

 

ADDITIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAININGS

Name of Training	Date Attended	Sponsor
OSHA 30 Hours Construction	April 21,2014	Washington, USA
Nokia Flexi Rigger’s training	July 16 – 18, 2012	Nokia, Washington, USA
Samsung Wi-Max Commissioning and Integration	September 29-30,2009	ClearWire, Texas, USA
Alvarion Wi-Max, BreezeMax	January 7 – 11, 2008	Alvarion, California, USA
Nokia Flexi  UMTS Class	July 24 – 28, 2006	Nokia, Washington, USA
Nokia Ultrasite Level 3 Class	Dec 5, 2005	Nokia, Washington, USA
OPTera LH 1600 & Connect DX Planning & Engineering	Oct 29 - Nov 1, 2001	Nortel, Texas, USA
Preside Applications Platform	Aug 29 - 30, 2001	Nortel, Texas, USA
Fundamentals of Telecom Power	Jan 10 - 12,2001	Peco2, Texas, USA
OPTera LH 1600 & Connect DX e-business Solution	Sep 28, 2000	Nortel, Texas, USA
OPTera LH 1600 Release 4.0	Sep 19, 2000	Nortel, Texas, USA
Small World Basic and Advance	Sep 5 - 6, 2000	Genuity, Texas, USA
Data Communication and Level 2 Routing Planning	May 16, 2000	Nortel, Texas, USA
OPTera Connect DX Optical Transmission System	May 4, 2000	Nortel, Texas, USA
Fundamentals of Data Communications	Nov 23 -25,1998	PLDT, Philippines
Fiber Optic Cable Planning and Engineering	Jun 16 - Jul 11, 1997	Alcatel, France/Germany
Telecom Technology Update	Mar 25 - 26, 1996	PLDT, Philippines
Outside Plant Engineering II	Feb 5 - 13, 1996	PLDT, Philippines
Outside Plant Engineering I	Jul 3 - 4, 1995	PLDT, Philippines
IOT Planning and Engineering (SDH)	Apr 16 - May 30, 1994	Siemens, Germany
FoxBase Plus Programming	May 13 - 17, 1991	I/ACT, Makati, Philippines
Common Channel Signaling (C7) Course	Dec 5 -8, 1990	PLDT, Philippines
Signaling Course	Nov 29 - Dec 3, 1990	PLDT, Philippines
Optoelectronics, Optical Fibers and Fiber Links	Jun 25 - Jul 11, 1990	IECEP, DLSU, Philippines
Basic Planning Engineering Course	March 1 - 12, 1990	PLDT, Philippines
Advance TELECOM Course	Sep 4 - 13, 1989	PLDT, Philippines