ROLANDO ZARASPE ALDOVER

Email Address: rolandaldover@yahoo.com

Mobile No.: (63)+9088802707

Home No.: (632)+8733835

Office No.: (632)+7891509

 

         I.                 OBJECTIVE

 

To have an engineering management or senior engineering position in research and development, planning, engineering, implementation and acceptance of the telecom outside plant network projects of a well known company with the aim to actively contribute in the improvement of the company’s business objectives, processes and quality initiatives where I can use my strong analytical, detail-oriented and interpersonal skills to improve services and products, manage changes, reduce costs and lead times, fully satisfy internal and external customers while welcoming new challenges and learning experiences.

 

       II.              SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

 

·               More than 33 years of extensive experience in engineering and management, research and development, leadership and mentoring and problem-solving. My forte is in the planning, engineering, implementation and project management of copper and fiber optic outside plant network projects.

·               More than 13 years of experience in process establishment, enhancement, implementation and compliance management.

·               More than 2 years of contract management that includes budget management, vendors contract establishment. purchase requisition (PR) creation, purchase order (PO) issuance, vendors’ bill processing, request for payment (RFP) endorsements and contract closing.

·               Experience in analyzing and solving complex problems that resulted in cost savings, operational efficiency and effectiveness

·               Conducted trainings on Fiber to the Home (FTTH) and other FTTx technologies to fiber network design engineers in India, Brazil and Mexico

 

     III.            WORK EXPERIENCES

 

1.       ERICSSON TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC. (June 10, 2013 – Present)

21F, Net Square Bldg, 28^th St, Global City, Taguig City, Metromanila

 

a)       FIBER NETWORK SERVICES OPERATIONS (GLOBAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES OPERATIONS),  SENIOR ADVANCED ENGINEER (June 10, 2013 – Present)

·   Gather information to determine demand/requirement for fiber optic network of a certain project area.

·   Prepare high level design of fiber-to-the-home technology for a given area to come up with BOM/BOQ .

·   Prepare detailed design of fiber-to-the-home technology for implementation purposes.

·   Determine the bill of quantity/materials that will serve as reference for project costing, ordering and implementation activities

·   Quality check design of CAD/Design Engineers to ensure certain quality requirements and standards are met

·   Review and enhance specific processes to achieve effectiveness and efficiency.

·   Conduct training to passive fiber network design engineers to familiarize them on Ericsson ways of working and FTTX technologies

 

2. SMART COMMUNICATIONS, INC. (Feb. 13, 1995 – Jan 6, 2013)

    PLDT Tower., Ayala Ave., Makati, Metromanila

 

a)       NETWORK PROGRAM MANAGEMENT (NPM) CONTRACT MANAGER ( Nov 1, 2010 – Jan 6, 2013)

·   Responsible for NPM department budget consolidation and management

·   Secured purchase requisition (PR) preparation and approval

·   Ensured establishment and management of vendors/contractors contract

·   Processed contractors’ billing to produce request for payments to Finance Accounting and Treasury

·   Enhanced and established NPM Processes to attain efficiency and effectiveness and ensured compliance operationally and to SarbOx requirements

·   Ensured documentation of all NPM projects

·   Ensured resolution of Vendor Complaints

·   Performed NPM administrative functions internally and in coordination with external partners from TSD, HRD, AMMG and Finance.

b)       PLDT OUTSIDE PLANT NETWORK SERVICES MANAGER (Feb 1, 2008 – Oct 30, 2010)

·   Enhanced and established outside plant technical standards

·   Conducted product type approval tests and issued type approval certificate of products that are allowed to be used in PLDT networks

·   Performed technical validation of Contractor /Vendor for accreditation purposes.

·   Managed and validated internal teams’ requests for tools and test equipment

·   Received internal customers’ requests for calibration of test equipment and issued certificate if calibration upon completion of equipment calibration

·   Reviewed, enhanced, documented and implemented internal business process  improvements

·   Planned and implemented staff development within internal teams.

c)       PLANNING & ENGINEERING TRANSPORT MANAGER (Oct 1, 2005 – Jan 31, 2008)

Facilities and Resource Management

·   Responsible for the Transport Group’s  standards, processes, documentation  requirements

·   Acted as SPOC for PLDT-SMART intercompany coordinations and with other service providers, i.e., Bayantel, DOTC, Transco, on requests for collocation engineering proposal approval and site access

·   Updated transport database

·   Approved technical NTC documents for license application and renewals

·   Safekept of site folder library

·   Processed approved request for payment for Planning and Engineering Transport projects

 

North Luzon Fiber Optic - Loop Zero Project

·   Responsible for the planning, detail design, implementation, commissioning and acceptance of the outside plant network.

·   Initiated type approval process of all materials related to outside plant network.

·   Approved specifications of certain materials necessary for the provisioning of outside plant.

·   Evaluated potential contractors on the technical aspects for the contractor selection process

·   Managed projects from the planning phase to the ready-for-service date to ensure that required facilities are available as planned.

·   Processed validation and payment of contractors’ progress billing

 

d)       QUALITY ASSURANCE PROCESS ENGINEERING MANAGER (January 1, 2000 – Sept 31, 2005)

 

·   Responsible for the establishment, documentation, implementation and compliance monitoring of the technical, business and management processes of the Network Services Division (NSD).

·   Initiated the activities towards the establishment of the NSD processes.

·   Directed the activities of the Process Engineeering Section to maximize resources to ensure timely delivery of other sections’ expectation.

·   Evaluated current and future manpower requirements and recommend courses of action.

·   Screened and recommended personnel recruitment for regular requirements of the section.

·   Monitored and took courses of action for the development of the individual potential capabilities of supervisors and engineers.

 

e)       OSP ENGINEERING SENIOR SUPERVISOR (January 1999 – December 1999)

 

In addition to the reponsibilities of the OSP Engineering Supervisor stated below, the following are the main responsibilities:

·   Assisted the Section Manager in the preparation and consolidation of the requirements by other sections.

·   Assisted in the daily activities of the other units of Network Engineering Section.

 

f)        OSP ENGINEERING SUPERVISOR (February 1995 - December 1998)

 

PLANNING

·   Coordinated with the other concerned Departments for the preparation of OSP basic design.

·   Conducted feasibility study of a certain area using Topdown Forecast Design approach to determine the number of cabinets required to serve the said area.

·   Directed the preparation of typical designs for a certain locality to come up with OSP primary and secondary requirements to generate the broadgauge estimate.

·   Supervised engineers in the preparation of  OSP plans based on the Bottom-up Design approach utilizing data gathered during actual survey of the area.

·   For contractor engineering design done, checked OSP plans for conformance with the company Standard Design Practices and recommend approval.

·   Monitored project status in comparison to the set objective.

·   Evaluated existing outside plant cable facilities and prepared a study for the utilization of existing vacant pairs to serve the areas where subscribers’ telephone demand was identified.

·   Checked OSP networks and building entrance engineering designs and ensured that they conform with the Standard Design Practices.

·   Checked and recommended approval of Fiber Optic Network detailed design.

·   Prepared detailed engineering design of copper or fiber optic network extension/expansion and rehabilitation of primary, secondary and in-building cable works in the event that all engineers are loaded in order to meet commitments.

·   Directed OSP engineers in the preparation of Bill of Quantity and Costing of a particular project for budgetary purposes.

PROJECT SUPERVISION

·   Prepared project schedule for the implementation of a certain project.

·   Directed and participated in the joint site survey with the contractor and/or the Construction Group.

·   Conducted regular meetings with those involved in the project implementation to discuss its progress, problems arising during construction and their corresponding solutions, in order to facilitate its completion.

·   Coordinated with the contractor and/or the Construction Group on matters relating to job implementation to ensure strict conformance to Standards, and made on-site instructions and decisions if necessary in order to meet job completion schedule.

·   Ensured that any deviation incurred during job implementation was properly documented and reflected in the plan.

·   Participated in the joint final inspection and acceptance testing of the completed project.

·   Recommended acceptance of the completed project.

MANPOWER

·   Optimized available human resources by proper scheduling and tapping potential individual capabilities.

·   Evaluated current and future manpower requirements and recommend courses of action , i.e., hire contractors’ services, recruit contractual employees, etc. when necessary.

·   Screened and recommended recruitment for regular or contractual requirements of the section.

·   Monitored and took courses of action for the career development of the available staff and engineers.

 

3. PHILIPPINE CABLE NETWORK AND CONSTRUCTION, INC. (PCNC)

(Nov. 14, 1994 – Feb. 14, 1995)

Metro Manila, Philippines

 

a)  SENIOR ENGINEER, Metro Manila Fiber Optic Project

 

·   Coordinated with  the representative of the contracting party, Pilipino Telephone Corporation, to determine its fiber optic project plan, its schedule of priorities and implementation and to gather information/data that are deemed necessary in the design of the fiber optic links.

·   Prepared the design of the Fiber Optic Links between the five different Node sites and their respective  PLDT C. O. ‘s, the main fiber optic links between the five different node sites and homing fiber optic links of different cells and microcells to their respective nodes.

·   Delegated to the three Junior Engineers jobs such as data gathering, records updating, as-built plan preparation, etc., necessary for the design and implementation of the projects.

·   Coordinated with PCNC Construction  Department in the implementation of the engineering design jobs and make final decision if necessary.

·   Reported to the Supervising Engineer regarding job updates and completion for billing purposes.

 

4. SAUDI TELECOM (May 3, 1982 - Nov. 11, 1994)

   Riyadh City, KSA

 

a)ASSISTANT CHIEF (Senior Engineer), Outside Plant Engineering Dept. (Jan. 1, 1985 – Nov. 11, 1994)

·   Planned and directed the preparation and design, and issuance of  all primary and secondary engineering (including building entrances) work orders required to provide service on demand.

·   Checked the design of all engineering work orders of both primary (including primary cable and civil works) and secondary network (including building entrances) to attain the best quality and to assure that Saudi Telecom Standards and Practices (Adapted from Bell Canada Standards) are met.

·   Coordinated with the Construction Department whenever necessary regarding work order  implementation.

·   Directed and carried out on-site verification of work performed on all completed projects and issued Inspection Notice for these projects.

·   Ensured that any on-site changes done by Construction Department which was shown in the As-Built Plan was reflected in Engineering Records and Plans.

·   Coordinated the planning and implementation of  road and utility projects that affected Saudi Telecom outside plant with other utilities, ministries, municipalities, contractors and other Saudi Telecom departments.

·   Coordinated with all concerned departments to ensure that hazardous and service affecting plant are corrected immediately.

·   Administered office procedures for his staff ensuring that quality and productivity standards are met and guidelines followed.

·   Supervised and directed his staff on all daily activities.

·   Planned, trained and directed the development of human resources of both old and new staff to meet Saudi Telecom objectives.

·   Developed plans to conduct Job Planning and Review Sessions for all subordinates.

·   Prepared Annual Evaluation Reports for all his staff and ensured that action relating to Contract Renewals is initiated on time.

·   Ensured that his staff practice and follow approved safety procedures when driving and using equipments and tools.

 

 

 

b)OUTSIDE PLANT ENGINEER, Outside Plant Engineering Dept. (May 1982 – Dec. 1984)             

 

·   Investigated incoming application for new telephone installation against existing network facility, outstanding work orders that were waiting for implementation and ongoing engineering in the area where the new applicants were located.

·   Designed new secondary network extension jobs to serve all the new potential customers in the cabinet area where new applicants were identified.

·   Prepared detailed engineering plans for building entrances.

·   Ensured that all engineering designs conform to the existing Saudi Telecom Standards and Practices.

·   Performed studies for the provision of service to any customer’s location as instructed by the Assistant Chief.

·   Assisted the Assistant Chief in the training of new employees, including Saudi nationals, for familiarization of the Company Standards and Practices and designing a career path for them to be effective staff that are gainfully employed.

·   Prepared monthly accomplishment report.

 

5. PILIPINO TELEPHONE CORPORATION (Nov. 1979 - May 1982)

   Makati, Philippines

 

a) OPERATIONS COORDINATOR (June 1981 - July 1981)

·Acted as the Officer-in-Charge in the absence of the Operations Vice President.

b) BRANCH OFFICER-IN-CHARGE (May 8 - 31, 1981)

·Acted as the Officer-in-Charge in the absence of the Branch Resident Manager.

c) OPERATIONS STAFF ENGINEER (Nov. 1979 - May 1982)

·Prepared daily, weekly, monthly and yearly performance report for all branch exchanges and evaluated them for management consumption.

·Prepared monthly and annual performance objectives using data gathered from above and made an evaluation of the branch exchanges actual performance as compared against the set objective for management use.

·Prepared engineering designs for projects like outside plant expansion and rehabilitation, new/additional aerial/underground cable installation.

·Prepared cost estimates of alternative projects plans for  outside plant expansion, extension and/or rehabilitation.

·Participated in deciding the granting of approval to contract bids of different contractors.

·Acted as the representative in project acceptance testing and inspection.

 

 

II.EDUCATION

 

1.  ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

 

Bolbok Elementary School (Philippines)

1962 -1968

 

2.  HIGH  SCHOOL

 

Batangas City National High School (Philippines)

1968 - 1972

 

3.  COLLEGES

 

a)  Pablo Borbon Memorial Inst. Of Technology

Batangas City, Philippines

1973 - 1976

 

 

b) University of the Philippines

Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines

1976 - 1979

Degree : BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

III.GOVERNMENT EXAMINATION PASSED

 

Assistant Electrical Engineer - April 23, 1981

Professional Regulation Commission Board Rating = 88.65%

 

IV.SPECIAL SKILLS/TRAINING

 

1. Microwave Engineering (1978)

2.  PLDT Technical Engineering Orientation Course (1981)

3.  Personal Computer Software Knowledge (Windows, MSWord, Excel, MSPowerpoint, Visio)

4.  Fiber Optics for Communications Networks Course (Nov 11 – 22, 1996)

5.  Fiber Optic Ca Contract Mangeble Basics – Splicing and Testing (Nov 22 – Dec 6, 1996)

6.  Interaction Management Training Course (Feb 1, 8, 15. 22, 1997)

7. Cell Planning Principles Course (April 7 – 8, 1999)

8.  System Training for GSM/DCS Course (July 5 – 8, 1999)

9.  ISO 9000 Awareness and System Documentation Course (Nov. 15 – 16, 1999)

10. ISO 9000 Internal Audit with Actual Audit Workshop (Nov. 18 – 19, 1999)

11. Practical Auditing, Assessment and Registration of Quality Management Systems to ISO 9000:1994 & ISO 10011-1:1990 (May 8 – 12, 2000) with Certificate of Qualification

12. Evolution to 3G(Sept. 18 –19, 2000) Conducted by Dr. Khurram Muzaffar, one of 3G developers)

13.     Basic Management Course (First Part of Smart Mangement Development Program – Oct. 9 –14, 2000 conducted at Asian Institute of Management)

14.     Strategic Management Course (Second Part of Smart Management Development Program - Nov. 13 -18, 2000 conducted at Asian Institute of Management)

15.     Beginner in Autocad 2000

 

    V.              ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

 

PERMANENT :117 BF Carnival Park St.

  ADDRESSBF Resort Village, Talon 2

Las Pinas City, Metromanila, Philippines

NATIONALITY:Filipino RELIGION:Christian

 

SEX:Male

 

CIVIL STATUS:MarriedNO. OF CHILDREN :1