EDGARDO A. MANUEL

330W 223rd st. APT12, Carson, CA 90745

Home: 310-533-9523 - Cell: 310-782-4978 - eamanuel4@yahoo.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Wireless Telecoms Professional dedicated to continuous process improvement in the

face of rapidly evolving and changing markets. Extremely results-oriented and

proactive in addressing and resolving problems. Motivated and highly effective at

finding the best methods possible to complete exceptional construction projects. Strong

knowledge of RF principles and concepts, experience on electrical installation,

operation and mantenance.

WORK HISTORY

07/2013 to 01/2015 Construction Manager - New Site Build (scoping)

Overland Contracting Inc. – 12750 Center court drive, suite 600 Cerritos, CA 90703

  · Reviewed construction drawings and details making sure all the necessary

information and details are clearly stated in the plans.

  · Prepared documents, construction drawings, RFDS, Power and TELCO design,

tower drawings and other documents prior to schedule a site bid walk with the

contractors.

  · Developed detailed material take offs and scope of services list from RF design

and Engineered drawing.

  · Reviewed contractor's change orders validity prior in submitting to AT&T.

  · Reviewed a True-up documents submitted by contractors for final submission to

NORAD.

  · Report project status and performance data as required to management.

09/2012 to 07/2013 Construction Manager - UMTS

Overland Contracting Inc. – 12750 Center court drive, suite 600, Cerritos, CA 90703

  · Provided support to field construction manager needed to quickly resolve issues

preventing integration and sites going On Air with updates on gating issues.

  · Provided reports to upper management summarizing the procedures followed and

results of the troubleshooting process.

  · Coordinated with the contractors to revisit sites for further troubleshooting if

needed.

  · Attended and provided weekly progress report of the sites that has a existing war

room issues to AT&T during weekly call conference.

  · Coordinated with AT&T logistic of the availabilities of spare equipment’s, parts

needed for alarm clearing.

  · Ordered spare equipments to Talley communications if parts is not available with

AT&T.

  · Prepared OEM equipment order process and Feed sheet completions base on RF

design sheet.

05/2009 to 08/2012 Telecoms Engineer

Atlas wireless – Florida, USA

  · Commissioning, integration of various Ericsson equipment for UMTS

technology.

  · GSM channel re-configuration.

  · Performed site survey of existing equipment and configuration installed at site.

  · Troubleshooting and alarm clearing of UMTS including RSSI issue.

  · Provided technical reports and all aspect of task performed during site visit to

supervisor.

05/2008 to 04/2009 Telecoms Engineer

Glotel Telecoms – Chicago, USA

  · Commissioning and integration of GSM technology.

  · Downgrading and upgrading of GSM 850 & 1900.

  · Assisted Antenna crew on TMA installation and activation as per RF design.

  · Troubleshooting of various alarms on GSM technology.

  · Antenna tilt adjustment.

  · Performed T1 testing.

07/2005 to 05/2008 Telecoms Engineer

Dataworkforce – Dallas, TX

  · Performed re-grooming of Ericsson GSM (2102/2106/2206 cabinet

reconfiguration) prior to UMTS combo installation.

  · Installed various Ericsson equipment, 3106, 3206, 3018 etc.

08/1995 to 07/2005 Senior ENGINEER

SMART COMMUNICATIONS INC. – Manila, Philippines

  · Performed change out of Nokia to Ericsson technology.

  · Performed dual banding of Ericsson.

  · Integration and commissioning of Ericsson and GSM technology.

  · Performed drive test on per sector handover.

  · Performed RF planning and optimization based on RF design.

  · Work with RF design to ensure a smooth and seamless integration of new sites.

  · Participated in site technical visit to identify RF equipment locations and antenna

orientation.

  · Performed Engineering related technical analysis.

  · Modify parameters for GSM and UMTS based on design t ensure network

optimization.

  · Generate RF engineering reports as required.

  · Prepare report and recommendation to project manager for network updates.

1992 to 1994

Electrical Engineer 1

Morning star Milling Company – Manila, Philippines

  · Conducting preventive and maintenance of various electrical equipment.

  · Installing of new electrical equipments.

  · Troubleshooting of different electrical circuit.

  · Provides technical reports and recommendarions to manager.

1991 to 1992

Electrician / Draftsman

Romago – Manila, Philippines

  · Installing electrical layout based on electrical blue print..

  · Performed planning and estimate.

  · Drafting of electrical lay-out for changes and modifications.

  · Provide technical reports and recommendations to project engineer.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Technological Institute of the Philippines - Manila, Philippines