Ed J. Sifuentes

1060 Sunkist Ave

La Puente, CA 91746

Mobile: 626.824.4799

ed@socalbombers.org

 

 

 

Objective: Telecommunications engineering professional with 33 years of experience. I am interested in a position that will allow me to use my expertise and knowledge in telecommunications industry and outside plant knowledge of accepted engineering practices. Proven ability to provision, design and implement fiber-to-the-premise (FTTP) network. Collaborated on engineering work orders both directly and indirectly with outside plant engineers, contractors, vendors, and internal customers.  Experienced in property and project management with a priority of completing projects on time and satisfying budget constraints.  Ability to successfully manage projects from initial bid process to project completion.  Highly motivated and maintains a positive, professional attitude in complex situations and thrives on learning new technologies and computer applications. 

 

 

 

11/11/13-6/30/14               CORE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES                                         BREA, CA

ROW OSP Engineer

·               Wireless ROW Cell Site Design

·               SCARFS/SARF/SCIP Form

·               Make Ready/JPA Forms

·               Work with RF Engineers to evaluate and resolve complex issues

·               Design plans and specifications, restrictions and right of ways, permits and research

·               Provide design, implementation and optimization needed to help client's customers migrate across AWS, 4G (LTE) and future technologies

 

 

5/6/13-11/7/13                   INFOTECH ENTERPRISES                                                       TORRANCE, CA

OSP Engineer

·               Site surveys for Verizon

·               Meet and address issues with customers for fiber installation service

·               TLS,DS3,Cell and VZON equipment requirements and procedures among others

·               Created and maintain accurate records of customer’s service request

 

 

 

2009 –5/3/13     Cable Engineering Servicesduarte, CA

JPA Engineer

·               Create and upload work orders into the Verizon systems

·               Work with various County and City officials while applying for permits

·               Meet and address issues with customers

·               JPA Procedures

·               Created and maintain database program. Price and track projects, over 6000 projects 

·               MS Access database solutions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1996 –2008        Verizon CommunicationsSante fe springs, CA

Outside Plant Planner - Network Design Engineer:

·           Responsible for maintaining the feeder: fiber and copper cable OSP network.

·           Designed, and maintained the Fiber-To-The-Home (FTTH) and Fiber-To-The-Cell Site (FTTCS) OSP network.

·           Managed the following: projects: DSL@RT, DLC's, DS3 and SONET services, conduit systems and aerial facilities.

·           Collaborated with OSP Engineer, IOF planner and Transport Engineer on DWDM, CWDM projects.

·           Monitored utilization of FTTH distribution hubs.

·           Designed, planned and maintained copper & fiber facilities for HI-Capacity customers.

·           Proactively, composed & designed OSP work orders for Verizon Central Offices and remote sites.

·           Monitored work order packages to provide relief for OSP, Central Office Equipment (COE) and Transmission networks.

·           Responsible for meeting financial budget: Actual versus estimated and capital and expense dollars for all projects.

·           Provided fiber optical cable costing solutions for major wholesale and retail customers.

·           Ensured bid proposals and vendor quotes satisfied corporate guidelines and Verizon’s methods and procedures.

 

 

2004 – 2006Verizon Communications Santa Fe Springs, CA

Database Analyst:                                                                                

·               Responsible for Verizon West Region financial Capital and Expense budgets

·               Developed database MS Access program to monitor and analyze financial budget

·               Create database tables, queries etc. as well as analyzing data and managing data for reporting.

·               Direct report to Verizon West Region Director

 

 

 

1990 –1995Verizon CommunicationsIrwindale, CA

OSP Engineering:    

·               Designed, drafted and implemented facilities for new services and future requirements including designing both fiber optic and copper distribution

·               Routine aerial and underground, building entrance terminals and direct buried applications. 

·               Designing DSL, ADSL, HiCap/ HDSL circuit

·               Successfully structured and handled State, County and City Permits for Approval.

 

 

 

 

1986 –1989Verizon CommunicationsIrwindale, CA

Cable Technician:    

·               Install Perform parameter testing/pre-acceptance of newly installed cable

·               Make project accomplishment report, daily and weekly report

·               Read and Interpret Engineering plan needed for the accurate execution of the design project.

·               Perform Splicing and testing (end to end attenuation test, Splice loss testing and Connector testing using OTDR and Power Meter Test set) and Troubleshooting of cables.

·               Copper and Fiber Optic cable

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1981 – 1985 Verizon Communicationsla puente, CA

Cable Splicer:   

·               Read and interpret engineering plans, vendor specifications for the installation and repair of optic

·               And electronic equipment.

·               Make necessary preparations required for splicing, arrangement, and termination of cables (copper/fiber).

·               Perform splicing operations in connection with the installation, rearrangement, and repair of outside

·               Plant facilities.

·               This includes copper/fiber cables, wire, terminals, loop carrier electronics, and light guide facilities.

 

 

 

Software:
Proficient in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Power Point, Visio and Access

Subject matter expert with Verizon engineering software

Selected Contributions:
Designed and implemented many Verizon processes systems e.g. ICB pricing, labor pricing and budget boosting interoffice service performance by 25%.

 

Awards:

Recognized by supervisors for consistently exceeding team goals.

Verizon Excellence Award for development of database programs

 

 

Personal:

Married 32 years, Father of three

 

 

Reference:
Available upon request

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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