GEORGE PADURARU                                                                                         .

                  ♦ email: luispaduraru@hotmail.com ♦

 

SUMMARY   

About 20 years experience, including:

¨       Experience in a wide variety of projects including telecommunication, gas and electric, high objectivity, attention to detail and the ability to be unbiased and of high ethical principles, able to provide good strategic advice, demonstrated level of professionalism in dealing with clients, contractors and vendors, extensive organization skills and ability to handle multiple concurrent assignments.

¨       Experienced in managing all facets of project management (budget, schedule, procurement, quality & risk) for large and complex customer networks from the order’s entry, through design, construction, FO management & equipment install, acceptance test, service turn up, customer acceptance and billing.

¨       Experienced in design, engineering, implementing and supporting telecommunications and data network for medium to large enterprise with multiple remote offices nation-wide. Production of feasibility studies and customized design of fiber routes and facilities, tender contract and as-built drawings, splice & network diagrams, optical certification documentation.

¨       Hands-on experience in telecommunication distribution facility installation, FTTP/FTTB network architecture deployment (EPON, GPON, ETD’s), restoration, audit cables & cell sites, ring cuts (mid span) on live backbone cables, fusion and mass fusion splicing, tests and inspection equipment including an oscilloscope, OTDR and light source /power meter setups.

¨       GSM/UMTS/LTE network integration/adaptation (AWS/PCS); experienced with various cell site components and the steps necessary to isolate issues within them - jumpers, TMA’s, N/DIN connections, diplexers/duplexers, sectorized/omni antennas, surge arrestors, multiplexers, splitters, filters, etc.

¨       Proficient: Outlook, Excel, Word, Access, Microsoft Project/EPM, Primavera, AutoCAD, Microstation V8, MapInfo, MapPoint, Visio, Smallworld, Optix, Salesforce, PowerPoint, GNNettest, NEST.

 

EDUCATION   

ü       BS – Civil Engineering  / Ghe. Asachi Technical University / July 1994

 

CERTIFICATION

o        Advanced Techniques for Enterprise Project Management / Management Concepts / March 2010

o        AN Microsoft Project 2003 Enterprise Project Management / System Source / July 2008

o        Fundamentals of Project Management / Villanova University / June 2002

o        AutoCAD R14 – Level 1 & 2 / Faculty Of Machine Building - ATC Autodesk GmbH / March 2000

o        A+ Troubleshooting / Cox University / July 2006

o        OM 5100/5200 Operation and Maintenance / Nortel / May 2008

o        High Speed Technologies Part 5-SONET/SDH / Cox University / September 2006

o        Cisco Service Provider AM Metro Optical Primer: SONET Networks / Cox University / August 2006

o        CMA 4000 User Training / GN Nettest / May 2001

o        Network Solution / Light Tech / December 2000

o        Installation, Splicing & Measuring in Fiber Optics Networks / Ericsson AB / April 1999

 

TRAINING

Road To A Sale / TK Worldwide / October 2013

Temporary Traffic Control Managers / State Highway Administration / July 2001 / 2011

NEC – 2 / IBEW Local 26 / December 2001

Other: Ericsson FOLT Zambu 40201, Siecore terminating connectors, R-O-W WMATA, CSX Transportation, Amtrak

 

LANGUAGE

English (fluently); French (intermediate); Italian (intermediate); Romanian.

 

 

EXPERIENCE  

 

SummitIG                                                          Dulles, VA

12/14 – Present: Project Manager

¨       Oversee completion of assigned project related to OSP & ISP, managed proposals, bids, scope definition, engineering design cycles and design review and approvals.

¨       Overall management responsibility in large geographic area for activities such as site walks, boring, trenching, micro-trenching, conduit placement, splicing and testing of light level via optical loss test sets (OLTSs) and optical time domain reflect meters (OTDRs).

¨       Installed the largest capacity FOC (1728 fibers) ever deployed in US.

¨       Established and lead initial conference call/visit to review contract obligations, implementation process and installation timeline with account team and each new customer/project.

¨       Created, updated, and reviewed project schedule as needed

¨       Managed capital budgets over $10MM.

Projects: Fortune 500 companies

 

Lumos Networks                                           Pittsburgh, PA

7/14 – 11/14: Senior Network Planner

¨             Produce technical documentation, reviews, planning guides for fiber optics projects.

¨             Provide daily technical guidance and assistance to lower level and peer engineering staff.

¨             Assist the Planning Manager with budgets, project coordination, and provide input for scheduling and network implementation of network related projects.

¨             Build estimates/analysis develop fiber usage strategies and answer design and implementation questions.

¨             Help anticipate and prepare for bandwidth demands for customer services.

Projects: Small - Medium businesses, MDU’s

 

Smartlink                                 Beltsville, MD

1/13 – 4/13: Construction Project Manager III – Modernization (Contract)

¨             Identified problems with project processes and recommends/implements solutions to resolve and improve processes. Identified drawing specifications and meets client standards.

¨             Planed and scheduled project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools.

¨             Conduct audits on completed cell sites using punch list methodology to ensure completed work meets all building codes and laws.

¨             Assist in Radio Frequency (RF) troubleshooting of cell sites to ensure site is fully operational and meets required standards.

¨             Ensure the completion of all site-specific construction activities pursuant to design specifications and standards, familiar with site walks, both pre and post construction.

Projects: T-Mobile

 

AboveNet                                                        MD / DC / VA

10/07 – 9/12: OSP Project Manager

¨             Managed all facets of project management (budget, schedule, procurement, quality & risk), implemented large and complex DWDM/CDWM, SONET, ATM, Frame Relay, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, IP customer networks – Off-Net & On-Net, private & shared, managed & unmanaged - from the order’s entry, through design, construction, equipment installation, customer acceptance, service turn up and billing.

¨             Outward-facing for assigned accounts, cultivate customer trust, served as primary point of contact with customer, prepared and presented the project plan documentation for complete client satisfaction, lead key project meetings with sales to gather requirements, design an appropriate solution, set up project budgets for both lump sum and unit cost and monitor / track all aspects of each project from the start of the project through project close out.

¨             Managed key decisions such as vendor selection, guidance on selecting equipment to best meet customer needs, expediting scheduling of high profile projects to maximize immediate reoccurring revenue, determined labor needs required to staff project, ensure SP and vendors/ suppliers meet all the technical specifications with respect to and customer specs, etc.

¨             Conducted field inspection to ensure all, Abovenet, Federal, Local and customer safety guidelines specification and construction procedure are enforced during the entire CW phase.

¨             Prepared, developed and maintained OSP relocation & implementation project plan schedule, identified appropriate resources needed and assigned individual responsibilities, assessed all project phases in alignment with contract delivery due dates and customer requirements, ensure that all tasks are completed and reported as committed.

¨             Lead, planned, arranged and hosted a team building in executing of projects tasks which result in improved communications within the office, provided assistance and technical support in the development and design of new projects, managed vendors/providers as required meeting the goals.

¨             Proactively managed changes in project scope, identify potential issues/risks, and devise contingency plans. Participate in the preparation and settlement of change order proposals and claims including compilation of necessary supporting documentation for time extensions.

¨             Assessed and controlled charges to agreed design. Increased profit margins, maintained project financial tracking, contain budgets overages by researching ways to reduce expenses related to network deployment, reduce expenditure and increase efficiency, diligent tracking any/all incurred change orders and cost associated to achieve project objectives and meet customer expectations.

¨             Hands on asset management, performed inventory adjustments, validate received equipment, accountable for RMA’s.

Projects: Fortune 500 companies

 

COX Communications                                         VA

4/06 – 10/07: Fiber Coordinator

¨             Lead internal resources and cross-functional teams, provided technical support for upgrade, extension, restoration, relocation and troubleshooting of all fiber optic projects.

¨             Verified serviceability, reviewed plans and ensure proposed construction design deliver the cost efficient circuit routing and balance system deployment limitation. Managed legacy database systems associated with fiber optic mapping.

¨             Planed and coordinate all FO allocation in COX NoVA system for MDU’s, commercial customers, CATV expansion nodes, city I-net and other FO circuits as needed.

¨             Produced technical documentation SEP’s, SOW and MOP’s for splice contractors.

¨             QC construction drawings, as-built documentation and validated optical certification documentation (OTDR) submitted by contractors.

Projects: Small - Medium businesses, MDU’s, I-net

                                   

KCI Technologies                                 MD / DC / VA

10/05 – 4/06: Senior Facility Designer

¨             Produced CD’s, cross section profiles, permitting drawings, easement drawings for new telecom duct.

¨             Performed construction inspection on behalf of Verizon - Washington DC area.

Projects: engineering & construction– Verizon, Qwest, MFN

 

Selectek                    MD / DC / VA

3/05 – 9/05: Designer/CADD (Contractor)

¨             Produced CD’s for “Cingular UMTS Baltimore – Washington Corridor Upgrade” project - based on approved structural, RF configuration datasheet, scope documents and photo log.

¨             Calculated 1 phase/3 phase power panels load schedule. Identified, located/relocated existing/proposed: equipments, antennas, TMA’s, ret systems, grounding, and power/telco layout - inside shelter, outdoor platforms/concrete pad and elevations (rooftop, monopole tower).

Projects: AT&T Mobility

 

JJB Network Technologies                                       MD/ DC / VA / East Coast

2/01 – 2/05: OSP Engineer

¨             Prepared AutoCAD ED’s/CD’s, splice diagrams, site surveys, feasibility studies, map routing, facility access points, power supply for equipments, cable and drop wire selection process, sketches & site photo log for new conduit design

¨             Hands-on experience in troubleshooting and emergency FO restoration, various types of tests and inspection equipment, including an OTDR and light source /power meter setups.

¨             Prepared ring cuts on live backbone cables, spliced (fusion and mass-fusion) any cable construction up to 864ct in any environment and type of splice enclosures (Raychem, Coyote, Keptel, 3M, Lucent).

Projects: engineering & construction – MFN, OCTO, Comcast, Level 3, I-net.

splicing/testing - Qwest, MFN, MCI/WorldCom, VDOT (I395/I66 - MTLS), StarPower, Cox Communications NoVA, Comcast, Level 3, Adelphia, Arbros, RCN Communications, TWC, eSpire.

 

Comproiect                                     RO

7/99 – 8/00: Project Engineer

¨             Designed and engineered natural gas distribution systems to supply Copper Wall - Mounted Gas Fired

¨             Boiler for Central Heating and Hot Water Production with Electronic Flame Ignition and Control (Hydronic Heating) for Single and Multi-Dwelling Units, Commercial, Light Industrial, Schools, Museums, Churches, Hospitals and Hotels.

¨             Designed, verified and approved natural gas distribution piping systems.

¨             Prepared bidding documents, proposals & cost breakdowns, reviewed plans & specifications.

¨             Technical expertise in metallic jointing, pressure pipes splicing and testing.

 

ERICSSON                                    RO

9/96 – 7/99: Civil Work and Cable Engineer Supervisor

¨             Served as primary liaison with prime contractor country supervisors, partners and vendors.

¨             Identified and escalate minor’s conflicts, negotiate costs and performance to meet budget goals and project requirements.

¨             Prepared executed work plans for all phases of the project.

¨             Executed segment testing and acceptance tests for telecom duct, fiber optic cable and equipment in accordance with the valid project specification stated in the contract.

¨             Organized and directed teams of engineers, surveyors, drafters and workmen.

¨             Produced redline drawings, approved modification of proposed design and routing for compatibility, submitted site orders and coordinate assets movements.

 

References Available Upon Request