Resume

Telecom professional with more of twenty years of experience in planning, designing, building, and commissioning of large fiber, copper, and coaxial cable networks for aerial, direct buried, and underground outside plants (OSP). Adept at preparing FTTX (GPON/AE) engineering and construction work packages. Able to interpret, apply, and prepare codes, standards, procedures, and guidelines to all aspects for outside plant projects. Skilled leader and trainer with a track record of directing and managing multi-disciplinary teams. Outstanding interpersonal strengths leveraged to develop positive client/stakeholder relations.

 

·   Professional engineer registered in Alberta, Canada (APEGA member ID: 98364)

·   Certified fiber to the home (FTTH) professional (CFTH certification in progress)

·   Certified professional writer specializing in engineering and business writing (UoC)

 

·   OSP engineering and construction packages.

·   OSP network layouts, BoM, and workorders

·   OSP cost estimation and budgeting tracking.

·   FTTH, FTTB, FTTX, MxU technologies.

·   Utility line assignment (ULA/RoW) permits.

·   Rural utility service and joint use regulations

·   Contract development/negotiation.

·   Full life cycle project management.

·   Project CAPEX and OPEX budgets.

·   GIS, Google Earth Pro, OSPInSight.

·   AutoCAD, CET, MS Visio, MS Project.

·   MS office suite, Google Docs, and SAP.

·   Regulatory compliance: NEC, NESC, CSA, RUS, GO, IEEE, ITU, TIA/EIA, BICSI, NFPA, OHS, EHS.

 

OSP Engineer at OpticalWave Communications, Calgary, AB, Canada.    2015 - Present

 

·   Designed OSP fiber infrastructure based on FTTH/FTTB/FTTP/FTTx, NG-PON, and FBA technologies.

·   Developed and promoted 3-GIS fiber network management solutions for telecom and utility operators.

·   Prepared, and produced engineering workflows, procedures for deploying OSP fiber infrastructure.

 

Sr. Telecom Engineer at AMEC Oil & Gas, Calgary, AB, Canada.          2013 - 2014

 

·   Provided technical leadership for completing OSP fiber infrastructure for the KFFT project (Imperial Oil)

·   Prepared the detailed scope of work, deliverables, and schedules to OSP/ISP external contractors.

·   Designed OSP aerial/underground cable routing utilizing Google Earth, GIS, and 3D-PDS modeling.

·   Created OSP make-ready engineering/construction packages for aerial/buried/aboveground cable systems.

·   Acted as an OSP project lead and prime interface between telecom area and internal/external clients.

·   Calculated, and forecasted the growth of the OSP fiber network capacity (strands, patching, cabinet space)

·   Checked and determined potential roadblocks to preventing OSP added costs, re-works, and wasting time.

·   Managed, provided to OSP sub-contractors technical guidance during engineering/construction phases.

·   Led technical meetings/workshops with multi-discipline teams for determining needs and solving issues.

 

Telecom Designer at Precision Communication Solutions, Calgary, AB, Canada.                 2012 - 2013

 

·   Determined scope, budget, and schedules for the OSP/ISP projects. Conducted site surveys on site.

·   Delivered the entire set of OSP/ISP fiber drawings for several small Suncor Energy’s projects.

·   Prepared several OSP make-ready engineering/construction work packages (aerial/buried/aboveground)

·   Communicated project status to managers and stakeholders. Provided technical support to contractors.

·   Approved OSP designs for HV power lines in accordance to industry standards and safety regulations.

 

Telecom Specialist at WorleyParsons Canada, Calgary, AB. Canada.         2011 – 2012

 

·   Managed and oversaw telecom project management tasks for the ATM project (Syncrude Canada)

·   Designed inside plant (ISP) deliverables, organized schedules, and allocated work to ISP contractors.

·   Played telecom leader role as part of a multi-disciplinary teams. Provided technical project support.

·   Designed wireless P2MP based on Motorola CAP320s, CSM320s, LPUs, antennas, lightning protectors.

·   Completed system integrations on existing Nortel PBXs, Cisco LANs and C3&P25/TETRA radio systems.

 

Principal Engineer & OSP Project Manager at Winet Peru, Lima-Peru.        2006 – 2008

 

·   Designed and produced technical specs/deliverables for the OSP/ISP fiber/wireless backbone (three rings)

·   Managed and controlled the installation and commissioning of several OSP projects (0.5M to 3M) USD

·   Prepared the detailed scope of work, deliverables, and schedules to OSP/ISP external contractors.

·   Designed several OSP make-ready engineering/construction packages (aerial/buried) to contractors.

·   Prepared and submitted the RoW, utility line assignment (ULA) permits to the City, DOT, DNR, State.

·   Got permits from power/water/gas/sewer companies, telecom operators, landlords/tenants owners.

·   Supported to the financial/dashboard reporting teams for developing finance metrics/snapshots, build costs.

·   Developed and managed several project CAPEX and OPEX budgets utilizing Oracle Financial tool.

·   Checked and determined potential roadblocks to preventing OSP added costs, re-works, and wasting time.

·   Managed and inspected work performed by constructors/sub-contractors to ensure OSP installations.

·   Developed and maintained backhauls/base-stations and microwave management paths in GIS MapInfo.

·   Performed walkouts to determine the cost-effective path and high level design to connect nodes with CO.

·   Performed site survey of brownfield infrastructure to ensure quality installation of OSP proposed solutions.

·   Calculated, and forecasted the growth of the OSP wireless network capacity (base station, towers, cabinets.

·   Mapped out, and updated on SharePoint fiber/wireless design change notices/network topology changes.

·   Co-designed and built managed wireless point-to-point (P2P), point-to-multipoint (P2MP) applications.

·   Led and mentored a staff of 30 technical and sale people. Performed as lecturer for wireless seminars.

 

Principal Engineer & OSP Project Manager at AT&T LA (Ex-Firstcom) Lima-Peru.         1997 – 2000

 

·   Designed, and produced the technical specs and set of deliverables/drawings for the OSP/ISP fiber/copper networks (five fiber rings) including HFC, FlexNAP and hardened drop cable configurations.

·   Designed and installed OSP for DSLAM/ADSL/HDSL fixed access network for residential customers.

·   Managed and controlled the installation and commissioning of several OSP projects (1M to 35M) USD.

·   Prepared the detailed scope of work, deliverables, and schedules to OSP/ISP external contractors.

·   Prepared and submitted the RoW, utility line assignment (ULA) permits to the City, DOT, DNR, State.

·   Got permits from power/water/gas/sewer companies, telecom operators, landlords/tenants, building owners.

·   Prepared several OSP make-ready engineering/construction packages (aerial/buried) to contractors.

·   Supported to the financial/dashboard reporting teams for developing finance metrics/snapshots, build costs.

·   Generated the estimation of costs using SAP software for OSP projects to obtain financial approval.

·   Developed and managed large project CAPEX and OPEX budgets utilizing SAP/homemade financial tools.

·   Checked and determined potential roadblocks to preventing OSP added costs, re-works, and wasting time.

·   Managed and inspected work performed by constructors/sub-contractors to ensure OSP installations.

·   Created and maintained the splicing matrix/splicing management, splicing QA/QC documents.

·   Developed and maintained splicing/patching/terminations, fiber route management paths in GIS MapInfo

·   Performed walkouts to determine the cost-effective route and high level design to bring fiber into buildings.

·   Performed post construction quality assurance site surveys to ensure all installations fulfill OSP standards.

·   Performed splicing quality assurance checks utilizing fusion splicers, fiber inspections, and OTDR reports.

·   Performed quality assurance end-to-end link tests utilizing OTDR, T-BERD testers, VFL, power meters.

·   Co-developed telecom design standards/standard equipment specs, configuration manuals and procedures.

·   Managed and worked with Cisco Professional Engineering Service to migrate existing client’s services.

·   Evaluated and authorized products and technical proposals from suppliers/contractors (Cisco, HP, etc.)

·   Led, mentored a staff of 110 technical and professional people. Performed as lecturer for telecom seminars.

 

·   Certificate in Professional Writing - University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

Major in professional writing specializing in engineering and business writing.

·   Master of Business Administration - San Ignacio de Loyola University, Lima, Peru.

Major in project management applied to telecommunication projects.

·   Professional Engineer in Electronics Engineering - National University of Engineering, Lima, Peru.

Major in designing and building fixed broadband networks (fiber/copper/coax) and electronics systems.

·   Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA member ID: 98364)

·   Institute of Electrical Electronics Engineers (IEEE member ID: 90436906)

·   Building Industry Consulting Service International (BICSI member ID: 259108)

·   Development of a carrier class broadband telecommunication infrastructure based on DWDM and OPGW technologies for promoting digital economy in Peru. San Ignacio Loyola University. Nov/2004.

·   Development of smart building and control systems for automating and controlling the building utilities and services. Peruvian Council of Professional Engineers. Jul/1996.

·   Design and build of ultrasonic transmitter-controller for measuring and controlling levels based on ultrasonic & microprocessor technologies. National University of Engineering. Apr/1991.

·   Construction Safety Training System - Industrial Certification - ACSA. Calgary, Canada.

·   Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) and H2S Industrial Certifications - SAIT. Calgary, Canada.

·   WHIMIS, CSTS, OSSA, H2S Alive, Fall Protection, Mine Hazard Certificates – Calgary, Canada.

·   Layer 1: Challenging the Limits of Fiber Optic Cabling and Connectivity – BICSI. Calgary, Canada.

·   2015 Canadian Electrical Code - Canadian Electrical Safety Code - CSA. Calgary, Canada.

·   Project Construction Management Seminar – APEGA. Calgary, Canada.

·   Legal Aspects of Engineering and Geoscience – APEGA. Calgary, Canada.

·   Fiber Optic Hardware Innovations and Technologies - Corning. Calgary, Canada.

·   Project Execution Plan & HSE Seminars - WorleyParsons. Calgary, Canada.

·   PMP/CAPM Exam Preparation Workshop – MRU & PMI-SA. Calgary, Canada.

·   Proficient in MS Office Suite 365/16/13/10 (Excel, Word, PPT, Outlook, Access), Adobe InDesign.

·   Proficient in MS Project, and MS Visio. Competent at AutoCAD, BTS CADD, and CET Designer.

·   Competent at OSP design software tools based on 3-GIS, Google Earth Pro, OSPInSight, MapInfo.

·   Competent at engineering calculations using MathCAD, and Crystal Ball (Monte Carlo predictive tools)

·   Competent at SAP, Oracle Financial, Bentley ProjectWise, Bentley Redline, SPI, CRM, and Citrix Cloud.

·   Good understanding in Pole Loading Assessment (PLA) software (O-Calc Pro, PLS-CAD, PoleForeman)

·   English, Spanish, and Portuguese.