Romero Ronaldo (Ronaldo)

Telecom Design and Integration Engineer Summary: 21 years experience in IT and Telecommunications systems integration and engineering, 11 years in Oil & Gas sector and 10 years in TELCO/ISP and Industrial, with long experience in Telecom systems design and engineering, installation, integration and commissioning, fault resolution and customer training. Experience working on vendor and contractor for multinational EPC Company within multinational environment. Knowledgeable in HSE, work permit and isolation process. Specialties: Familiar with most aspects of Telecom Systems ( Fiber Optic Transmission System (SDH and PDH), WAN/LAN networking and structured cabling system, PABX/VOIP, Hotline, PAGA, CCTV, Video Conferencing and Recording System, Access Control System, VSAT, Mobile radio (Tetra, VHF), Fire and Gas Detections System, Meteorological System, UPS and Pathways design methodologies. Engineering analytical skills, theoretical and practical knowledge of a broad range of modern Telecommunication and IT technologies. Knowledgeable in practical implementation of HSE safety rules, work permit cycle, Tool Box Talk TBT and ensures that work places are safe and left clean and tidy after work completion. Summary of skills:

Extensive knowledge of telecom systems and operations for Oil and Gas Industry, Telco Plants, Industrial factories and Facilities. Familiar with International and major clients standards and recommended practices such as BICSI TDMM, CO-OSP, EIA-TIA-568, 569, 606, 795, NFPA70, SAES-T series standards, RUS/REA, NORSOK, BP. Comprehensive knowledge of data communications, network protocols such as Internet Protocol (IP) and their implementation, Voice network signaling such as SS7, ISDN, H323, SIP, R2, MGCP, MEGACO, call routing and numbering plan.

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Design, implement and support all technologies related to Voice, VoIP, and Video Over IP Technologies. Familiar with Transmission (Nortel, Alcatel-Lucent NEC and Cisco Products). Strong oral and written English communication with good interpersonal skills Possess excellent customer service skills Ability to work in a dynamic and demanding environment Good problem solver and has the ability to prioritize and make timely decisions Team player Good Leadership and can motivate a team

Educational Qualification: Achieved Bachelor's degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering - University of the East October 1986 Professional Institution and Regulation Registered Professional Electronics and Communication Engineer Former Member of Building Industry Consulting Service International BICSI

TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION Certified Alcatel- Lucent IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) engineer. Certified Alcatel-Lucent VOIP and NGN engineer Certified Lucent Voice switching and signaling engineer 5ESS. Attended the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Attended the Alcatel-Lucent ITIL Change and Defect management training Attended the Systimax Structured Cabling (Copper and Fiber) design and installation training. Attended the Cisco and Broadworks IP Telephony training. Attended the Alcatel Lucent SDH 1660 and PDH 1511 max training. Kaplan Project Management and Leadership Training C-Cure 2000 Access Control System Auto CAD 2D Saudi Aramco Safety procedure in Explosive and hazardous Environments. Qatargas Safety, Health and Environment mandatory training.

Personal Details: Address: 8 Sampaguita Street Longos Malabon City Manila Philippines Date of Birth: February 11, 1964 Nationality: Filipino Email: ronaldo_romero@yahoo.com.sg
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Mobile: +639054629167 Landline: +6329219001 Work Experience: Organization: NEC System Integration Company Philippines Duration: November 2012 - Present Designation: Lead Design and Integration Engineer (System Engineering Department) Manage and administer the engineering (bids and proposals and detailed engineering design) activities to provide an efficient operation and quality service in a timely manner. Participate in the process of negotiating and or bidding of projects with vendors/contractors for the construction/installation of plant facilities.

Handle the tasks of leading in the planning, designing and implementation of enterprise telecommunications systems.
Carry out Network and Telecom design engineering activities, including co-ordination with the Telecom and Electrical design groups. Perform engineering design duties associated with the project, duties will include equipment selection and specification, detail design in collaboration with designers and bid evaluation/ vendor document review and approval. Responsible for working within the provisions and guidelines of the Quality Assurance system Responsible for personal safety safe working practices . Understand and follow OH&S procedures. Perform responsibilities of providing advanced support for

telecommunications systems including problem determination and resolution as necessary

Serve as an advisor in areas of telecommunications technology and design Play a lead role in handling telecommunication projects Training of newly hired employees of system engineering design and business process in preparation for their new role.

Organization: Qatargas Ras Laffan LNG Plant Duration: October 2011 - July 2012 Designation: Senior Telecom Specialist

Carry out installation and maintenance of Telecommunication systems, Access Control System and Fire and Gas systems, VOIP/PABX system, Fibre Optic Networks, Radio TETRA systems, Access Control Systems / PA system and Structured Cabling System (Copper and Fiber). Video Conferencing and A/V systems. Testing of Telecom systems and verified if are still within specifications and safe operating conditions. Take corrective action such as re-calibration and replacing faulty components.
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Investigate causes of defective operation in systems and equipment, recommend modifications to equipment or operational conditions and discuss recommendations with direct supervisor.
carrying out pre-commissioning and commissioning activities of telecoms equipment as per engineering group's design and recommendation.

Ensure practical implementation of HSE safety rules, work permit and ensures that work places are left clean and tidy after work completion. Ensures that work is carried out at all times in accordance with technical requirements and standards.

Organization: TransTel Engineering Singapore Duration: June 2010 to June 2011 Designation: Lead Telecommunication Design and Integration Engineer Review the awarded contract in terms of scope of work, obligations to the client, schedules, and provided design and engineering solution. Attend both technical and commercial meetings with clients, vendors & subcontractors, prepare the agenda in order to discuss action plans, proposals and to negotiate viable engineering and commercial issues and solutions. Prepare the list of deliverables such as detailed design drawings (over all diagram, wiring and termination drawings), computation (power consumption, heat dissipation, noise coverage, video coverage, security cause and effects), procedures, BOM, implementation and testing schedule, etc... according to contract, which is then submitted to the client for their review and approval. Co-ordinate with the other Engineering team who will handle the assigned system and discuss with them the required action plans and committed schedules. Organize weekly review meetings with the engineering and project management team to discuss progress achieved to date as well as a forecast for the following week in addition to any other issues which need to be resolved. Review and approved the deliverables prepared by the engineering team and to make sure it will comply with the client's requirement, specifications and standards. Train customers on equipment configuration and operation of delivered products Engineering and Integration of the following systems:

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 Electronics and Security Systems (Fire Alarm, Access Control System, CCTV, Perimeter Intrusion Detection Systems , PAGA). Hot line IP Network (LAN and WAN) Telephony (VOIP and PBX) Transmission System (SDH/PDH) Structured Cabling System including pathways design for ISP and OSP (Copper and Fiber) VHF Radio / Tetra Master Clock Organization: Alcatel-Lucent Singapore Duration: July 2007 to May 2010 Designation: Technical Project Manager / Voice Engineer

Creates and executes project work plans. Identifies resources needed and assigns individual responsibilities. Manages day-to-day operational aspects of a project and scope. Reviews deliverables prepared by team before passing to client. Design, implement and support all technologies related to Voice, VoIP, and Video Over IP Technologies. Responsible for the operations of Customer's VOip infrastructure. which includes : Managing SLAs, Vendors, Provide level 2/3 problem determination, Capacity monitoring and planning, Cost optimization, Maintain voice security, Ensure Customer's voice policies are followed Cisco Voice over IP protocols and setting up Data LAN/WAN networking - Cisco Switching/Routing operations and other Voice over IP protocols (H323 / SIP )

International Traffic Routing Implement Routing changes for Customers, proactively as well as reactively Manage Route Profitability (New Lows, Future Increases) Manage real time Route Quality Route Testing Customer Trouble Answer Customer Calls and Log Faults Resolve Customer Faults Manage trouble referrals (Higher level etc) Update Customers re Fault/Trouble Ticket progress & closure International Voice Traffic Management Monitor and respond to real time traffic route degradation
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Resolve traffic degradation issues

Organization: Lucent Technologist Singapore Duration: May 2000 to August 2007 Designation: System and Network Integration Engineer Providing technical supports and assistance to Lucents ASEAN In-country team in resolving reported issues, through Lucent CARES (Assistance Request) tickets for Lucent Products. o Wire and Wireless Product (5ESS, CDMA) o VOIP (Broadsoft) and LAN/WAN o NGN (Telica) o IMS (LCP) o Transmission Equipment (ATM, SDH, PDH) Provide an ON-line (TAC) technical support in resolving customers Urgent and top priority issues ( Outages and service failure). Provide an on-site support to ASEAN in-country team during the deployment of Lucent Products such as the following: Post installation. System provisioning Initial service provisioning. Network Integration and testing providing answer to all customers query. Respond to customer requests for assistance Understand and troubleshoot customer issues Guide the customer through problem resolutions Report software issue to developer. Lab setup and simulation conducting lab bring up to reproduce customers issue and to provide immediate resolution or work around. Pre-sales support by conducting Product trial and verification on customers site. Providing technical assistance to sales team. Customer Training in system Operation and Maintenance

Integration and Deployment Engineer: Install and configure Alcatel-Lucent products solutions in larger projects within tight deadlines
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Travel to Customer site as service contract or circumstances dictate Train customers on equipment configuration and operation of delivered products Support customers in the installation, modification and repair of Alcatel-Lucent products. Identify and report failure modes encountered when in the field and determine the cause of these failures Isolate and rectify equipment installation problems and provide reports on these issues Solve communication and networking problems at customer site Interact with customers by phone/ face to face depending on the level and type of support required Collate field failure results and symptoms for analysis and provide to Service Manager Interact with the end-user to explain the failure mode in detail Compliance with all safety policies, practices and procedures at all times

Organization: Western Electric Saudi Arabia Duration: October 1997 to April 2000 Designation: Voice and Data Design Engineer Responsible for executing all aspects of telecom related scope delivery and optimization of the design in most cost effective manner to the satisfaction of the Contractor and Client for FEED (Define). Prepares and compiles necessary technical information for procurement in compliance with Client specifications / engineering data sheets and standards in the premise of budgeted man-hour and project schedules. Responsible to ensure that the optimized design meets performance, safety, reliability and functional requirements of the Client, and that the product delivered is of acceptable quality. Responsible for providing prime technical interface and interaction with Client for successful resolution of discipline related scope and technical issues. Responsible for planning, managing, prioritizing and scheduling workload and various project activities related to discipline scope.
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Responsible for engineering activities and deliverables, modeling inputs, project reporting and design integrity checks/reviews to ensure that all key issues are identified and mitigated. Responsible and quotation of procurement activities starting from technical inquiry requests (Inquiry Requisitions) to vendors; participate in the technical evaluation of vendor bid offers. Direct and provide guidance in the Technical Bid Evaluations (TBE) to order placements, budget/schedule monitoring and vendor communication. Responsible for maintaining the technical quality of the documents and ensure their delivery in a timely manner. End user training of the newly installed system. Create detail engineering design to guide the construction and implementation of the following;

Power distribution, grounding and protection. PABX (Definity) Structured Cabling System for Copper and Fiber DSL prequalification and verification testing. Digital Microwave Transmission system.

Organization: National Engineering Services and Marketing (NATEL/PANNESMA) Saudi Arabia Duration: January 1992 to March 1997 Designation: Electronics Engineer (Design and Project Engineer)

To provide technical support Design and Proposal creation to corporate customers. To plan, schedule and update progress for assigned projects
To coordinate with other parties to ensure timely and high quality deliverables

To verify and manage the possible risks of the projects in different phases
To conduct pre-implementation testing and post-implementation review To prepare and present management reports on the projects regularly To support operational handover, skill transfer and training Project inspection and preparing the project progress report. System commissioning and provisioning.

End user training of delivered system. Design and Project Engineering of the following system: OSP Fiber Optic hauling for Saudi Aramco Electronic security system IDS/SACS/CCTV for
Company SCECO/

Saudi Consolidated Electric

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Saudi Naval Base Navigation System Maintenance

Digital Instrumentation and Telecom facilities for Saudi Aramco Riyadh Oil and Gas Refinery.

Power distribution and protection. Digital Microwave and Fiber Optic Transmission system - Saudi Telecom Organization: Electro-System, Makati Philippines Duration: October 1991 to February 1992 Designation: Design Engineer (Building Automation and Fire Alarm Systems) Responsible in interpreting of customers need into system specification at the outset of the project. Document technical requirements and obtain customer written approval. Attend customers meeting and provide technical assistance to customers query. Conduct a site survey, collect information on site. Prepare the bill of materials, baseline drawings and scope of work. Project inspection and prepare the project progress report. System commissioning and provisioning. Design and Engineering of the following Building Facilities: Electronic security and fire alarm system. Building Automation Systems Paging and CATV system. PDS.

Organization: AAI Establishment - Saudi Aramco Contractor Community Maintenance Department Dhahran KSA Duration: August 1989 to July 1991 Designation: Electronics Foreman Responsible in day to day team activities, such as maintaining the following facilities inside Saudi ARAMCO community in Saudi Arabia; Fire and Gas Alarm system Building and Plant security systems. Uninterrupted Power Supply Unit and Commercial Power Electrical Instrumentation. Response immediately to work orders requested by ARAMCO Community Departments. Engineering review and preparation Preparing the BILL of Materials and requisition. Project supervision, Project coordination and reporting

References: Will be pleased to provide upon request.

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