Nelson A. Rios
Address: Hewitt, Texas
Telephone 787-900-6563
Email; nelsonarios@yahoo.com
A 17+ years hands on experience, honest, hard worker, responsible, business oriented on the communication industry, committed to be on an up
to date status with various needs & standards on management, logistics, safety, construction & technologies, is looking for a working environment
to use experiences and knowledge to execute at the best and accomplish good results.
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EDUCATION
1994-1999
Computer Science
Inter American University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras Campus.
CERTIFICATIONS
q November 2014- Nokia Flexi Commissioning & Integration Training
q November 2014- Nokia Installation & Quality
q February 2014- CPR & First Aid
q February 2014- OSHA 10
q August 2013- Comtrain Tower Construction & Technology
q August 2013- Aerial Work Platform Safety Course
q August 2013- Cadwel Electrical Connections
q August 2013- Commscope/Andrew Connectivity Certification
q August 2013- RF Awareness Certification
q July 2013- Comtrain Tower Climbing Instructor
q November 2012- Project & Group Efficient Communication Integration
q June 2011 – I.P. Basics & Solutions
q April 2009-PMI/PMP 40 Certification
q November 2005-Samsung Commissioning & Integration CDMA V.5
q September 2004-True Position (E-911 LMU), installation, maintenance & drive testing
q January 2003- Certified Instructor, ComTrain, Tower Climbing Safety & Rescue.
q December 2003- Andrew Corporation, Connections Workshop
q December 2003- IVES Mobile Equipment Operator Certification (Boom lift & Scissor lift)
q January 2003 – Cadwel Electrical Connections
q December 2002- Course Anritsu Site Master, Line Sweep Certification
q December 2002- Commscope Corporation, Connections Workshop
q September 2001- O.S.H.A., Safety & Security on Elevated Works
EXPERIENCE:
Kineticom, TX
November 2014- November 2015
Market Field Manager-Dallas- Field Engineer –AustinDuties:
First line of support for GC on the field for Nokia on T-Mobile sites for Modernization and 700MHz projects on Dallas
market. Materials validations and logistics. Pre con walks, punch walks, safety and quality audits. Nokia equipment commissioning &
integration. First line of support for GC on the field for Nokia on T-Mobile sites for Green Field Project Austin market. Follow up
and create daily reports to general contractors, Sub- contractors, NSN and T-mobile.
(Nokia, T-Mobile)
FM Technology, PR, KY, SC, OK, TX
February 2014 – August 2014
Project Manager
Duties: First line of support for any project needs, Project Contact for Client, Project readiness analysis, Project forecast & planning,
MOP’s & SOW documentation creation & implementation. Validation, logistics, tracking, mobilization and coordination for sites
decoms including coax cables, batteries, RBS, BBU’s and antennas mounts. Materials mobilization and tracking. Management for
LTE, AWS & WCS sites implementation & construction. Towers reinforcement & modifications. COP’s, PO’s, POR’s &
Troubleshooting control & Support. Coordinate up to 10 crews & 4 Field Supervisors
(AT&T, Wes Towers, Goodmannetworks)
Carel Group, P.R., Seattle, WA.
June 2013 – February 2014
Project Manager/Construction Manager
Duties: First line of support for any project needs, Project Contact for Client, Project readiness analysis, Project forecast, logistics &
planning, MOP’s & SOW documentation creation & implementation, Quality and safety Auditor for civil works. New site build on
various scenarios, validation, tracking, and mobilization and coordination sites decoms including coax cables, batteries, RBS, BBU’s.
Sites walks & acceptances, Kick off meeting with contractors & Field Supervisors, Materials control, Resources allocation, Activities
scheduling, Contractors supervision.
Coordinate up to 4 crews & 8 Field Supervisors.
(General Dynamic, Samsung, Sprint, AT&T, Alpha Technology)
Ericsson Puerto Rico, Caribbean Region
September 2007 - April 2013
Implementation Manager/Construction Manager/Quality Auditor
Duties: First line of support for any project needs, Project Contact for Client, Project readiness analysis, Project forecast & planning,
MOP’s & SOW documentation creation & implementation, Sites walks, surveys & acceptances for Small Cells & DAS
Implementation. Kick off meeting with contractors & Field Supervisors, Materials control (BOM) & logistic, RFDS, redlines &
Structural validation. E-911 system validation and relocation. Track and update project status on Site Handler or MS platform. Direct
supervision for quality & safety on the field for Installers, F.E. and commissioners. Planning, schedule, day by tracking and support
for up to 12 F.E. on commissioning projects for GSM,UMTS,AWS & LTE technologies. Quality and safety Auditor for civil works &
tower erection. New site build on various scenarios, validation, tracking, mobilization and coordination sites decoms including coax
cables, batteries, RBS, BBU’s, power plants and antenna mounts. Coordinate resources to identify appropriate enhancement and
oversee ordering, delivery and installation of any additional equipment, Activities scheduling, Contractors supervision, CSR’s & Hot
CSR’s support. DAS implementation up to 20 sites. Coordinate up to 22 crews & 14 Field Supervisors.
(AT&T, Sprint, AMX, GSM, UMTS, AWS & LTE)
Wireless Facilities Incorporated, P.R., U.S.V.I., Washington D.C.
November 2005 - August 2007
Construction Manager, Field Engineer.
Duties: Project coordinator, Contractors Manager, Kick off meeting with contractors & Field Supervisors,
Sites walks & acceptances, Quality and safety Auditor for civil works & tower erection. New site build on various scenarios,
validation, tracking, mobilization and coordination sites decom including coax cables, batteries, RBS, BBU’s. Documentation revision
& submission. Work on R.F. transmission and power equipment as quality auditor. Commissioning, call test & troubleshooting for
V.5 cabinets. Coordinate up to 8 crews & 8 Field Supervisors.
(AT&T, Sprint, Verizon, Samsung, GSM, Wi Max)
Kineticom Corporation, P. R., E.U.
September 2004 - October 2005
Auditor, Trouble Shooters, Field Technician.
Duties: Audit True Position L.M.U. Installations. Drive Testing.
Hands on Installation & Maintenance, Testing & Optimization on
True Position Equipment. Submit & Report All Documentation &
Performance about system. (Cingular, T-Mobile)
STRATA INC., Washington, California, E.U.
Technician / Tower Technician
Duties: Sweep Test and R.F. Tower Technician, A&L, Tower and
Monopole Erection.
(Nextel, Verizon)
November 2003 – July 2004
ENERGY COMMUNICATIONS GROUP INC., P.R.
September 2002- July 2003
Owner, Contractor, Producer & Production Director
Duties: Supervisor, Sweep Test, R.F. Tower Technician,
Logistic, Service, Maintenance & Natural disaster
After care for main communications companies. Director,
Stage Designer, Lighting Programmer & Rigger for producers and Artist Worldwide.
AC & DC COMMUNICATI0NS, P.R.
Sub-contractor
Duties: First Technician, Sweep Test, R.F. Tower Technician,
Logistic, Inspections Close Out Books and Pre-const. Walk.
(A.T.& T. G.S.M. 1900, T.D.MA.850)
R & R COMMUNICATIONS, P.R. & Jamaica
Crew leader
Duties: R.F. Tower Technician, Natural disaster after care
For Hurricanes. (Verizon, Cingular, Ericsson, P.R.T.C., A.T&T.)
August 1998- January 2000
September 2000- March 2002
SKILLS
Management experience on long term projects. Business oriented. Leadership for big groups and able to coach under new standards.
Critical Paths validation & Fast Tracking promoter. Good relationship whit contractors and clients. Fast learner & compromised with
updated certifications. Safe environment promoter, 100% bilingual (Spanish & English), MSO, SAP & Site Handler Tool experience.
Strong analytical and problem solving skills, ability to work under pressure or emergencies. Effective communication on staff and
client. Compromise to achieve project deadlines. Electrical & grounding experience. Hands on power tools & heavy machinery.