From                            : Melvin A. Alontave

             

Subject              : Applying for the position w/c is suitable for my qualification

 

Dear Sir/Madam,

 

 

Please find enclosed a copy of my resume, which I would like to present with regards to any possible positions that may have opening to which my qualification is best suited.

 

I am interested in a situation that will allow me to share my knowledge that I have developed in the field of Telecommunications and Data communications. I work well as part of the team and able to performed in a high-pressured environment.

 

I am an In Side Plant Telecommunications Network Designer in Visionstream New Zealand work on Telecom/Chorus projects. Previously work as a Transmission Engineer for Ericsson SDH Traffic Node and Project Coordinator for the Ericsson GSM Project, OMC/NOC Engineer in 2/2.5G BSC/MSC Ericsson AXE R11 GSM network and 3G Node B of Saudi Telecom Company, Involved in the project implementation of 2/2.5G Ericsson GSM Network, SDH Traffic Node High Capacity Wireless Radio Microwave, Wireless broadband Alcatel 7390 LMDS (Local Multipoint Distribution System), Newbridge 36170/Alcatel ASAM 7300 DSL switch and Newbridge 3600+ X.25 packet switch Saudi Telecom Projects. In addition, I have wide experience in Digital radio microwave systems, SDH Transmission, GPON & NGN Ethernet switch, DSL switch and the associated multiplexes. Perform Installation, configuration, Testing, commissioning, Troubleshooting and maintenance of the links and node; Carried out site survey.

 

I would be very interested in the opportunity to discuss with you my qualifications best suited on your organizations.

 

I am available for employment and can be reached through the phone/email/address in my Resume.

 

I am welling to relocate anytime when given a chance.

 

Hoping and look forward for your kind and considerable reply.

 

 

Respectfully yours,

 

Melvin A. Alontave

 

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Position Applied: Wireless Cell Site Technician

Job Reference: N/A

 

MELVIN ARROYO ALONTAVE

 

Address                      : 27 Manchester Drive Flatbush Manukau City Auckland New Zealand 2016                   

Mobile #                       : +64 210 237 2128

Telephone #                       : +64 9 271 6764

e-mail                                     : mel_alontave@yahoo.com

 

 

 

CAREER SUMMARY

 

Installation, Configuration, Testing & Commissioning, Integrate, Troubleshooting, End to End testing & Maintenance of ERICSSON TRAFFIC NODE 20P/6P SDH HIGH CAPACITY DIGITAL RADIO MICROWAVE, ADM DXX (Tex1P), 2/2.5G BSC/MSC OSS AXE R11, RBS 2202/2206, ALCATEL 7450 NGN ETHERNET SWITCH, GPON & 7390 LMDS (LOCAL MULTIPOINT DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM) WIRELESS BROADBAND, ALCATEL ASAM 7300 DSL SWITCH, NEWBRIDGE X.25 SWITCH, NEC DRMASS & HARRIS FARINON DIGITAL RADIO MICROWAVE SYSTEM, PICTURE TEL VIDEO CONFERENCE SYSTEM. Worked on LUCENT ISM ADM, ATM SWITCH (LUCENT CBX 500 / NORTEL PASSPORT).

 

Ø      In Side Plant Telecommunications Network Designer of Telecom and Chorus operator projects.

 

Ø      Transmission Engineer for the Ericsson 2G, 3G Node B/ Traffic Node, ADM DXX projects of Saudi Telecom Company GSM operator. 

 

Ø      Field Engineer/Project Coordinator for the Ericsson GSM projects of Saudi Telecom Company GSM operator. 

 

Ø      OMC/Surveillance Engineer for the 2/2.5G Ericsson AXE R11 BSC/MSC & 3G node B  GSM network of Saudi Telecom Company.

 

Ø      Project Implementation RAN Engineer for the Ericsson 2/2.5 GSM E7 Saudi Telecom Projects.

 

Ø      Operation & Maintenance RAN Engineer for the Ericsson 2/2.5 GSM E7 Saudi Telecom Projects.

 

Ø      Project Installation and Commissioning Engineer for the Alcatel 7390 Wireless Broadband  LMDS ( Local Multipoint Distribution System), ASAM 7300 DSL switch, Newbridge 36170 DSL switch, 36177(STM-1) and X.25 switch of  Saudi Telecom project.

 

Ø      Technical Support Engineer for NEC DRMASS Digital radio microwave and Picture Tel Video conference system.

 

Ø      Communication Engineer/Supervisor for the NEC DRMASS digital radio microwave system for PSTN / Fix line service of Saudi Telecom Company SRS project.

 

Ø      Service Engineer for the Harris Farinon Digital radio microwave system, Radio area network and multiplexers.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ø      Well verse in NETWORK TOPOLOGY & Multi vendor network facility interconnectivity, such as LUCENT ISM SDH/ADM, LUCENT CBX 500 ATM, NORTEL PASSPORT 7000K / 15000K ATM, ERICSSON Traffic Node and PSTN.

 

Ø      Qualified in Installation, Configuration, Testing, Commissioning, Troubleshooting and maintenance of ERICSSON 2/2.5G GSM Network and SDH Radio Microwave System, Alcatel 7390 Wireless Broadband LMDS, TDM, ATM, Alcatel ASAM 7300 DSL switch, Newbridge 36170 DSL switch and Digital Radio Microwave System.

 

Ø      PC Desktop assembly and troubleshooting, software installation such as Windows OS and MsOffice application.

 

Ø      More than 20 years in the field of Telecommunications and Data Communication.

 

 

CAREER PROFILE & AREAS OF EXPERTISE

 

ISP Telecommunications Network Designer                                                                      06/2010 – 05/2013

VISIONSTREAM PTY LTD.

Auckland, New Zealand 

 

Responsibilities:

·         Design and estimating of works for the maintenance, augmentation and end user requirements on the Telecom network.

·         Technical expertise delivered involving network design, evaluation and upgrading of client’s nationwide networks and telecommunication exchanges.

·         Liaise with the site inspector/Tester if necessary, for clarifying any items provided during site inspection.

·         Quality check and control telecommunication network design plans to ensure all systems and engineering conforms to both legal and safety requirements.

·         Work and design on project such as the UCLL (DSL), 7302 GPON and ALCATEL 7450 NGN.

 

Transmission Engineer                                                                                                                      04/2008 – 01/2009

ERICSSON LM

 

Responsibilities:

·         Do project coordination on the implementation of 3G NODE B project for E1 & RU upgrade.

·         Work on project implementation of ERICSSON turn key GSM & 3G projects Phase 1 & 2; liaise with the civil team for the completion of the project.

·         Perform traffic routing, end to end testing of E1 from ERICSSON TRAFFIC NODE up to the SDH ADM DXX (Tex1P) for the 2G RBS & 3G NODE B, Do software upgrade of RBS and Traffic Node.

·         Perform configuration, Testing & commissioning of SDH 20P & 6P HIGH CAPACITY DIGITAL RADIO MICROWAVE TRAFFIC NODE system.

·         Keep the projects tracking record up to date and accurate.

·         Do cabling & logical cross connection of E1 aggregate from BSC up to SDH ADM DXX (Tex1P).

·         Perform cut-over of E1 from the PDH MW link up to the SDH MW TRAFFIC NODE system.

·         Implement circuit work order (CWO) of E1 in the exchanges for the preparation of E1 traffic cut-over.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Field Engineer/Project Coordinator                                                                                     03/2007 – 05/2008

ERICSSON

 

Responsibilities:

·         Supervise daily implementation of GSM & SDH TRAFFIC NODE projects of ERICSSON. 

·         Coordinate with contractors and in house Engineer/technician for the implementation of ERICSSON turn key GSM & 3G projects Phase 1 & 2; liaise with the civil team for the completion of the project.

·         End to End testing of E1 from SDH TRAFFIC NODE up to the SDH ADM DXX (Tex1P).

·         Perform system integration, configuration, Testing, Troubleshooting and Commissioning of GSM RBS ERICSSON 2202, 2206.

·         Perform configuration, Testing & commissioning of SDH 20P & 6P TRAFFIC NODE system.

·         Perform cut-over of E1 from the PDH MW link up to the SDH MW system.

·         Implement circuit work order (CWO) of E1 in the exchanges for the preparation of E1 traffic cut-over.

·         Coordinate outstanding issues to the field staff & Telecom operators. Assist field engineer & technician for fault finding & any installation issues.

·         Responsible for tracking the record of GSM projects for each site.

 

NOC/OMC Engineer                                                                                                                  08/2005 – 12/2006

TCIL Co. LTD

 

Responsibilities:

·         Perform daily monitoring of alarm events of 2/2.5G ERICSSON BSC/MSC network & 3G Node B GSM Network of Saudi Telecom Company.

·         Secure the health of GSM network and evaluate network problem through the Ericsson AXE R11 OSS in UNIX base platform.

·         Responding to escalated customer network faults.

·         Perform 1st level fault diagnosis and rectification on all ERICSSON systems.

·         Coordinating support resources managed technical escalation to ensure fault is rectified within agreed SLA.

·         Escalate outstanding issues to the field support, GTAC and transmission department.

·         Assist field technician in troubleshooting the GSM network, RBS elements and transmission.

·         Perform back to back test with the field technician for fault finding.

·         Have a good knowledge in ticketing system using the RTTS (Remedy Trouble Ticketing System). Creating & update network trouble tickets. 

 

Senior Customer Support Engineer                                                                                       08/2003 – 07/2005

AL FAISALIAH TELECOM & MEASUREMENT SYSTEM

 

Responsibilities:

·         Project Implementation, operation & maintenance Team leader for the ERICSSON GSM Saudi Telecom Projects.

·         Perform system integration, configuration, Testing, Troubleshooting and Commissioning of GSM RBS ERICSSON 2202, 2206.

·         Perform swap in of ERICSSON 2202 and 2206, swap out of Ericsson RBS 2000 series.

·         Test & simulate external alarms of RBS for the preparation of Saudi Telecom Company acceptance.

·         Conduct operation and maintenance of ERICSSON 2/2.5G GSM cell sites.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Project Installation and Commissioning Engineer                                                        02/2000 – 05/2003

ALCATEL 

 

Responsibilities:

·         Manage contractors and in house Engineer/technician for the implementation of ALCATEL turn key FTTH / MSAN projects.

·         Technical Support and commissioning Engineer for ALCATEL 7390/7540 LMDS (Local Multipoint Distribution Services) Wireless Broadband, ALCATEL (FTTH/MSAN, ASAM 7300 DSL, NEWBRIDGE 36170 ATM/DSL switch and X.25 packet switching.

·         Perform system integration of RBS/BTS (GSM cell sites), commissioning of E1 transmission and re-homing to the LMDS backhaul.

·         Perform radio configuration and commission of the Base station and remote terminal. Provisioning new circuit design of E1 transmission via ATM (Ethernet), TDM (G.703, G.704) and X.21.

·         Test and connect E1 transmission from LUCENT DDF up to the Switch node, also run fiber cable and connect from DSL switch up to the CBX 500 & 36170 ATM node. Do installation of tie cable from the DSL switch up to the MDF side.

·         Commission E1 and STM-1 transmission of Alcatel 7390 LMDS, Alcatel ASAM 7300 DSL, Newbridge 36170 DSL switch and X.25 packet switching.

·         Involve in the installation, operation and maintenance of Alcatel (5450 NGN, 7300 ASAM DSL) Newbridge (36170 DSL, 36177 STM-1 & X.25 packet) switch.

 

Technical Support Engineer                                                                                             07/1996 – 09/1999                                        

ZAHRA TECHNOLOGY LLC

 

Responsibilities:

·         Technical Support Engineer in NEC DIGITAL RADIO MICROWAVE system.

·         Perform site survey, testing, installation, configuration, troubleshooting and commissioning of NEC digital radio microwave.

·         Perform operation and maintenance of PICTURE TEL PC based and group video conference system.

 

Telecom Engineer                                                                                                                           02/1995 - 05 1996

NATIONAL GROUP FOR COMMUNICATIONS & COMPUTER Co. LTD.

 

Responsibilities:

·         Perform monitoring of alarm events in 24 network of Radio microwave system in the whole kingdom.

·         Handle Mark I and II system, Perform re-homing of radio terminal network to the central office.

·         Well involve in the project implementation of NEC DRMASS digital radio microwave system for the PSTN / Fixed line service.

·         Perform installation, testing, troubleshooting and commissioning of NEC DRMASS digital radio microwave system and PSTN/Fixed line.

·         Responded to residential fault for the FIXED LINE.

·         Do trouble isolation from MDF EXCHANCE, CABINET, DISTRIBUTION PANEL and JACK POINT 

·         Conduct operation and maintenance of NEC DRMASS digital radio microwave system. 

 

Service Engineer                                                                                                                   02/1992 – 02/1994

COMMUNICATION SOLUTION INC.

 

Responsibilities:

·         Service Engineer for the Digital Radio Microwave system (HARRIS FARINON URBANET

 

 

 

 

 

·         10eC and QUADRALINK Mc7), Radio Area Network for government and private

companies’ projects.

·         Installed, maintained and commissioning of digital radio microwave system.

·         Conduct testing of digital radio microwave system and associated multiplexes.

 

 

SPECIAL SKILLS ON SOFTWARE & HARDWARE

 

·         Utilize software such as Alcatel (RT Kit installer/7390 LT Craft terminal), Ericsson OMT, Craft Interface, Hyperterminal, ProComPlus, NEC Mark I & Mark II VDU, Windows OS, MsOffice, Visio, Info Map, Netmap.

 

·         Spectrum Analyzer, Protocol Analyzer, Signaling Advisor, WWG E1 & Data tester, Tone generator, RIT site master, GPS, DSL tester, RF Power Meter, 1721 Cisco router, 3Com hub, Wire & Wireless Network Terminal, Video conference (Imux, Decoder, NTU), Mark I VDU tester, Multimeter.

 

PERSONAL DATA

 

Interests                 : Fishing, Physical fitness, Music and reading

 

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

 

College                  : New Era University (1988-1993) Manila, Philippines

Year Graduated: 1993

 

SEMINAR & TRAINING ATTENDED

 

                Place                                                      Title                                                           Year

Alcatel University (France)                   7390 LMDS Wireless Broadband                                           2002

Alcatel CIT (Riyadh, KSA)                 Next Generation Network (NGN)                                          2002

Era Review Center (Philippines)           Data communication                                                            1992

New Era College (Philippines)              Radio Microwave System                                                           1992

New Era College (Philippines)              Teleconferencing                                                                    1992

New Era College (Philippines)              Local Area Network                                                      1993

New Era College (Philippines)              Multiplexing Telephony                                                        1993

New Era College (Philippines)              U.P.S.                                                                               1993

Castro Review Center (Philippines)      Software (Workbench)                                                            1993