Email Address: rdmontaner@gmail.com, Cell number: +1 972-415-5542
RODEL D. MONTANER
9522 Amberwoods Ln, Frisco, TX 75035
PROFILE:
· Experienced Telecommunications Senior Engineer with years of relevant experience in Wireless
Communications Technologies including GSM, UMTS, LTE, Microwave and VSAT transmission
equipment and Power (AC/DC) Systems in a range of positions such as; Operations and
Maintenance, Field Test/Support Engineer, Full Turnkey Field Project Manager, Market Field
Lead, Project Implementation/Management and Network Integration Engineer. Performed as
well remote technical support for troubleshooting and integration of networks. With experienced
on multiple telecom vendors like Ericsson, Nokia, Samsung, and Alcatel.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
September2014 – present
Zeva Tech – Nokia : TMO RA 2G /4G Project / Green Field Project
Field Manager-Construction/Integration
· Site Survey and Pre con walks. Report possible obstacle in the construction process. Suggest
alternative solution for a successful construction.
· Provide redlines against CDs provided by customer, if there are issues during surveys.
· Materials/Equipment inventory and BOM verification for General Contractors.
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Initiating to General Contractors on permits both electrical and build.
Responsible for scheduling field tech schedule related to integration.
Manage field construction and monitoring of sites daily to ensure a timely completion of the
project against the forecast.
· Provide training on site for contractors on installation standards.
· Manage material deployment to ensure the availability of the material as the construction
commence.
· Manage Punch List activity to address the costumer’s complains and have the acceptance of the
Closeout Package.
· Participate in the Commissioning and Integration activity to ensure successful cut-over to the new
system.
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April2013 – July2014
Worldlink – Samsung : Sprint 3G /4G Project
RAN Commissioning Engineer
§ Remote support on field techs in commissioning/ integrating sites for Sprint Swap Out Project.
Integration of 3G CDMA and 4G LTE.
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In depth troubleshooting and isolation of issues through bridge support from/to backhaul issue to
site issues; Reconfigure RET parameters, TU synch update and load TMA/RET scripts in AWS
and PCS nodes.
§ Loading of relations/ neighbours and related MOS and XML script to/from node remotely and to
the BSMs/LSMs.
§ Work in shifts and ensure proper hand-off of the site to avoid any oversights in completing the
job
§ Engaged and performed commissioning and support on a 2.5TDD project
§ Support CNS/DAS and Special Project (COW/ 2nd Cxr) on Sprint Special Deployment
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November 2012 – March2013
Orin USA - Ericsson Project: TMO Modernization
NIC (Network Integration Center) Engineer
§ Support Field Tech in integrating sites for TMO Modernization. Integrating AWS, PCS and GSM
technologies on an Ericsson RBS 6000 cabinets.
§ In depth troubleshooting and isolation of issues on site to/from RNC/BSC and UMTS/GSM using
Citrix/OSS platforms; AXE Ericsson commands using winfiol
§ Loading of relations/ neighbours and related MOS and XML script to/from node remotely and to
the OSS.
§ Reporting on a timely manner to IMs and Market Leads and sending out reports, command logs,
and call counters after integration
September 2012 – November2012
TNS - Ericsson Project: ATT, Alabama/Mississippi/Virginia/West Virginia Market
Field Lead – Project Coordinator
§ Prepare required documentation, project trackers and updated daily schedule reports as required
by Ericsson IMs
§ Oversees daily scheduling, staffing and documentation.
§ Provide technical support to installers and testers in the field ensuring quick resolutions to alarms,
HW/SW related issues and fault finding.
§ Attend internal coordination and progress meetings, providing updates as needed.
§ Maintain a good working relationship with the Customers representatives and all disciplines
involved in the project.
§ Coordinates activities and ensure that all disciplines directly involved in the project are in line with
the Project goals and objectives.
§ Ensure proper records are maintained for all Equipment deployment.
March 2012 – September 2012
Contelsys International Services
TNS - Ericsson Project: ATT, Louisiana Market
Technical Field Lead
§ Prepare required documentation, project trackers and updated daily schedule reports as required
by Ericsson IMs
§ Oversees daily scheduling, staffing and documentation.
§ Provide technical support to installers and testers in the field ensuring quick resolutions to alarms,
HW/SW related issues and fault finding.
§ Attend internal coordination and progress meetings, providing updates as needed.
§ Maintain a good working relationship with the Customers representatives and all disciplines
involved in the project.
§ Coordinates activities and ensure that all disciplines directly involved in the project are in line with
the Project goals and objectives.
§ Ensure proper records are maintained for all Equipment deployment.
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November 10, 2011 – March 2012
Contelsys International Services
Project: ATT Ericsson Puerto Rico Market
Implementation Manager (Acting)
§ Oversees implementation of LTE network roll-out elements in the area.
§ Ensure standards are met as prescribed by Installation Quality Checklist and Procedures are
followed according to MOP’s.
§ Communicate daily installation/integration, troubleshooting and delivery schedules
§ In depth troubleshooting of LTE issues SW / HW- handles Tiger Team to resolve issues
§ Address hardware/software/resource/access/civil issues, help resolve issues and escalate if
necessary.
§ Provide technical support to installers and testers in the field ensuring quick resolutions to alarms,
HW/SW related issues and fault finding.
§ Ensure that teams stay on schedule to meet delivery targets.
§ Coordinate of installation and integration resources, manages all request and changes to Data
translation scripts, identify and manage all work required to complete and acquire NTP hand off.
§ Ensure that the agreed implementation schedules and guidelines are followed and enforced.
§ Submits regular daily/weekly/monthly progress data to the CPM
§ Attend internal coordination and progress meetings, providing updates as needed.
§ Maintain a good working relationship with the Customers representatives and all disciplines
involved in the project.
§ Coordinates activities and ensure that all disciplines directly involved in the project are in line with
the Project goals and objectives.
§ Ensure proper records are maintained for all Equipment deployment.
Project: ATT Ericsson Puerto Rico Market
Field Supervisor – LTE Integration
· Supervised installation of Ericsson RBS: 3106, 3206, and 6601 cabinets.
· Supervised RF line and Antenna installations and ensure that all installations adhere to Ericsson’s
standard.
· Supervised RF Line and Antenna testing using Site Master Equipment.
· Supervised Site Civil work implementation based on the approved project documentation.
· Commissioning and Site integration of Ericsson RBS equipment: 3106, 3206, and 6601 cabinets.
· Support RF engineering in performing troubleshooting of RF related alarms and drop calls
· Performed in depth UMTS/LTE RF alarm clearing and support other teams in performing fault
isolation on site
· Support Ericsson management in project implementation.
· Support Ericsson on Site surveys for ATT Project
April 2010 – July 12, 2011
Contelsys International Services
TNS - Ericsson Project: ATT, Alabama-Mississippi-Louisiana and Florida
Senior Integration Engineer
· 1st 2nd 3rd and 4th carrier implementation & Integration in existing sites – 850 and or 1900MHz
frequency
· Performed RF Test calls – voice, data, SMS and 911 after integration.
· Performed RF depth troubleshooting of Node B alarms, T1 issues (isolation) and other pre
existing alarms on site as per ATT & Ericsson’s request.
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Installation, Commissioning and integration of RBS 3000 cabinet (UMTS)
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· Submit Site Acceptance Documentation to Ericsson after integration of every site.
September 16 2010 (temporary assignment to help out TNS Project market)
Contelsys International Services
TNS - Ericsson Project: AT&T, New England, MA
Integration Engineer; Consultant
· Supervised Installation, Commissioning and integration of RBS 3000 cabinets
· 2nd carrier and OBIF 3rd carrier integration
· RAX and Tx add; T1 expansion kit install
· Performed RF Test calls – voice, data, SMS and 911 after integration.
· Performed RF troubleshooting of Node B alarms and other pre existing alarms on site as per ATT
& Ericsson’s request.
· Submit Site Acceptance Documentation to Ericsson after integration of every site.
March 2010 – April 2010
Contelsys International Services
TNS - Ericsson Project: AT&T, Dallas
Integration Engineer
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· 3rd carrier implementation & Integration in existing sites – 850 and or 1900MHz frequency.
· Performed RF Test calls – voice, data, SMS and 911 after integration.
· Performed RF troubleshooting of Node B alarms and other pre existing alarms on site as per ATT
& Ericsson’s request.
Integration of RBS 3106 and 3206 cabinets – 1st carrier
· Performed T1 testing (End to End test) prior to integration
· Submit Site Acceptance Documentation to Ericsson after integration of every site.
December 21, 2009 – March 2010
Contelsys International Services
TNS - Ericsson Project: AT&T, Louisiana and Virginia
Integration Engineer
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· Performed RF Test calls – voice, data, SMS and 911 after integration.
· Performed RF troubleshooting of Node B alarms and other pre existing alarms on site as per ATT
& Ericsson’s request.
Integration and Commissioning of RBS 3000 cabinets – 1st carrier
· Performed T1 testing (End to End test) prior to integration
· Submit Site Acceptance Documentation to Ericsson after integration of every site.
Parsons - Ericsson Project: Rogers, Greater Toronto Area
Integration Engineer
§ Install, Commission, Integrate and Test RF equipment.
§ Isolates and fix site alarms, software or hardware related.
§ Performs Post integration tests (voice911, 411, 611, data and sms)
§ Install 2nd Carrier additional components to Node B.
§ Commission and integrate 2nd carrier to existing 850MHz carrier.
§ IP conversion for Node B
§ Baseband add: Rax and TX
§ Troubleshoot post-integration alarms.
§ Prepare required documentation and reports as required by costumer.
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August, 2007 – August 15, 2009
Contelsys International Services
Ericsson Caribbean Puerto Rico – CLARO PROJECT
Field Supervisor/Telecom Consultant
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Supervised Site Civil work implementation – Collecting raw data and site information for the Rollout
of 338 sites for Claro PR GSM & UMTS Network Roll-out; expansion and new build site
ongoing from phase0 to phase4
· Commissioning, Integration and Testing – Perform Commissioning, integrates and tests GSM and
UMTS (BTS’s and Node B’s). BBU/BBS install included
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Provide support to RF engineering in troubleshooting drop calls and RF related alarms
T1 Testing – Coordinates with the customer with T1 provisioning and testing for integration
readiness
Supervised LMU installation on site and performed commissioning and troubleshooting.
Clean Up / Quality Inspection – for delivery acceptance to customer Claro
Performed T1 upgrade for Node B.
Troubleshooting – Ensuring quality and operability of the new built network, responds to
troubleshooting tickets for newly integrated sites to clear alarms or restore site outages and
provide detailed report on the problem
Attend to regular meetings with client to discuss project status and installation standard
Support Ericsson management in project implementation
Supervised Installation - Supervised equipment deployment and site installation including RF Line
and Antenna works and RBS (indoor/outdoor) installation ensuring quality and timely delivery of
sites for commissioning and integration
Knowledge Transfer – Closely worked with costumer’s Field Engineers and Technicians and
orients them with the new equipment
June 20, 2007 – July 12, 2007
Inpro Solutions, LLC : EXI Project in ATT, Oklahoma Market
Telecom Engineer
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Perform integration of RBS 2206/2106 , pre wiring and T1 testing
Performed RF call testing: voice and data
Site inspection of sites to be integrated
June 05, 2006 – January 31, 2007
Ericsson Australia – Project Jersey of TELSTRA
UMTS Integrator – Team Lead
· Responsible for the team of 6 of site 3G integration/installation deployment and provide
accomplishment report direct to John Holland Telecommunication engaged in Ericsson Australia
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Perform RF Quality, rectification and documentation of site as per Telstra standard of acceptance
· RF PIM testing/monitoring, troubleshooting and clearing of faults.
Perform 3G (RBS3206/3106) pre wiring, installation , commissioning and integration. And also
perform integration via WCDMA-CDMA sharing system
October 27, 2003 – June 02, 2006
Globe Telecom
Telecom Engineer – Hub Leader: Ericsson and Nokia Equipment
Wireless Network Technical Group
· Responsible for the effective Operation and Management of Globe Telecom’s GSM mobile network
within the area of responsibility utilising Ericsson RBS 2202, 2102, 2302, 2207 and 2206 Base
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Station equipment with both G900/1800 frequency. Globe Telecom’s VISMIN network consists of
4 MSC’s, 17 BSC’s and 600+ BTS sites.
· Responsible for the accomplishment of COW deployment based on marketing and other
department’s request. The Cell Site on Wheels is deployed on areas that have no signal,
congestion problems and areas that has special events. Utilising Ericsson RBS 2202 with a
configuration of 4+4+4 or 6+6+0 and RBS 2302 with a configuration of 2+0+0 to 6+0+0.
Commission/integrate the equipment and performed optimisation of site with RF group after
integration using Ericsson TEMS.
· Performs network optimisation together with RF group by conducting functional drive test using
Ericsson TEMS equipment and MapInfo software to continuously maintain network performance.
· Supervised installation, commissioning and site integration of RBS 2202, 2302, 2102, 2206 and
2207 base station equipment and make sure it adheres to the quality standard of Globe Telecom.
· Performs acceptance testing, commissioning and integration of new sites using Ericsson BSC
simulator equipment and Site Master for antenna and feeder measurements.
· Provides technical support to O&M staff and addresses technical inquiries of customer service and
other departments.
· Provides support to Engineering group in project management, implementation of new site and
capacity upgrade for the continuing effort to improve efficiency and quality of the mobile
network.
· Supervise installation/commissioning of SDH and PDH during extensive network roll out
· Provides regular reports to management regarding network availability and quality.
· Provides support to O&M group in the continuing effort to enhance and equipped the engineers
with enough knowledge on how to handle power system and RBS equipment’s.
· Installation, commissioning, testing, integration and operation & maintenance of both macro
(Ultrasite and Intratalk family) and micro (metrosite, connect 10 and insite) types of BTS from
Nokia product.
· Cut-over and expansion due to congestion and rollout.
· Troubleshooting and restoration of outages from single transceiver to multiple BTS.
· Performed installation, commissioning, testing and integration of both Nokia Supreme and Flexi
node B. Involved in HSDPA activation of Nokia Supreme with 3 X 2 Mbps E1.
· Conducts test call on the radio and drive test to make sure that the hand-over process is
successful as well as ensuring the quality and reliability of the equipment.
· Conduct Site Inspection, Quality and Audit.
· Perform the software upgrading of Nokia Supreme Node B and Flexi Node B.
September 1, 2000 – October 23, 2003
Cebu Network Operations Department
Meridian Telekoms, Inc
Sr. Telecom Engineer - Team Leader
· Lead a team of Engineers for the effective Operations Management of Meridian Telekoms’
backbone infrastructure, RF base station monitoring, outdoor-indoor installation/commissioning
activity
· Responsible in the overall safekeeping of inventories and materials
· Responsible of the quality assurance of the physical antenna/microwave installation
· Provides regular reports to management regarding network availability and quality.
· Ensures Client Network Reliability Management through implementation of Preventive
Maintenance activities and immediate implementation of network fault restoration to provide
Quality of Service to the network’s subscriber base.
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SUMMARY OF TECHNICAL SKILLS:
RF: Testing, Commissioning and Integration Skill Highlights:
· LTE: Ericsson RBS 6601, and 6201
· UMTS: Ericsson RBS 3106, 3206, 3308, 3418, 3518, RRUWs
· UMTS: 1C; 2C; 3C ( Stand Alone/Cross/ OBIF); 4C implementation (850Mhz and 1900MHz)
· GSM: Ericsson RBS 2102, 2202, 2302, 2106, 2206, 2207, 2109, 2308
· Perform integration of IP conversion for Node B
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· Strong troubleshooting skills and solid DC power system experience.
· Supervised Civil work implementation and RBS installation in a turnkey project.
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· COW deployment – installation and integration
· Node B call and data test
· Microwave transmission and radios SDH/PDH : DMC 4E1/8E1/16E1 M series; NERA, ANDREW
radios, SIEMENS PDH NOKIA DMR7000, ERICSSON Minilink-E and C – testing, integration,
operation and maintenance.
Site survey GSM and UMTS
· Perform acceptance testing, commissioning and integration of new sites using Ericsson BSC
simulator equipment and Site Master for antenna and feeder measurements
· Perform full integration of 3G system shared with CDMA system
· Provide technical support to O&M staff and addresses technical inquiries of customer service and
other departments.
· MSOffice (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio, Microsoft project)
· OMT, Element Manager
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Software, Test and Measuring Tools Worked With:
· HP Frequency Counter and Power Meter
· Transmission Analyzer, Oscilloscope, VOM, Ground tester
Anritsu Site Master
Equipment Handled:
§ Ericsson RBS 2102, 2202, 2302, 2207, 2206, 2106, 2308, 2109 (G900/800/1900)
§ Ericsson RBS 3106, 3206, 3308, 3418, 3518, RRU, RRUW
§ Ericsson Mini link-E & C
§ True Position and Andrew LMU
§ DMC PDH Radios: M series & Quantum Series
§ NOKIA DMR7000 PDH radio
§ SIEMENS PDH Microwave Radio CTR-190 and CTR-210
§ NERA
ADDITIONAL TRAINING:
· Ericsson LTE RBS 6000 Series Integration/ Commissioning/ Installation
· Ericsson UMTS RBS 3000 Series Integration/ Commissioning/ Installation
· Ericsson RBS 2202 in-house Training
· Ericsson Mini Link Overview
· Ericsson PDH: Mini Link Operation and Maintenance
· SDH Fundamentals : NEC and NERA Equipment
· Fundamentals of SS7
· Defensive Driving and Road Safety Seminar
· Telecommunication Overview Training
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· Basic Tower Climbing Industrial Rope Access Technician Course – Level 1
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First Aid Training
Installation, commissioning, integration and troubleshooting of Andrew LMU 911.
· Andrew and Draka connectors
· Andrew/Commscope IMD Seminar and Workshop
· UMTS: Nokia Flexi installation, commissioning, integration and testing.
· GSM: Ericsson RBS 2106 and 2206 installation, commissioning, integration and
testing.
· GSM: Nokia BTS installation, commissioning, integration and testing.
LICENSE:
· Registered Professional Engineer – Electronics and Communications Engineer
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· Texas DL : 25896175
International Professional Driver’s License (K07-96-0127-43)
EDUCATION:
· Bachelor of Science in Electronics and Communications Engineering
· University of San Carlos – Tech Center, Cebu City, Philippines
· October 1999
ACHIEVEMENT:
· Passed – Electronics and Communications Engineering Licensure Examinations for yr 1999
Professional Regulation Commission, Manila, Philippines
· Nominated as Operation and Maintenance Engineer for yr 2005
Globe Telecom
Category: Vismin Operations
Reference
· Roland Manayon
Ericsson Implementation Manager II - Alabama
Mobile phone: 404.790.0175
Roland.Manayon@ericsson.com
· Frederick Robles
Project Manager – NSN TMO RA Oklahoma Market
Mobile phone: 281.770.5983
Frederick.robles.ext@nsn.com
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