RAFAEL ALMONTE
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Hartford, Connecticut 06106
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EDUCATION
POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY OF PUERTO RICO - San Juan, PR
Bachelor in Science in Electrical Engineering, 2004
STEVENS INSTITE OF TECHNOLOGY - Hoboken, NJ
Master's Certificate in Project Management, 2008
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EXPERIENCE
2005- Pres. HAMILTON SUNDSTRAND - United Technologies Corp - Windsor
Locks, CT
Sr. Project Manager
Led cross-functional teams of 20-30 members to investigate and
correct multiple component issues, leading to NPV savings of up to
$150K. Managed closure of root cause investigations, leading to
increased customer satisfaction and statistically proven reduction
in field issues. Managed annual budgets of over $800k with on-
time completion of both schedule and budget commitments.
Collaborated in High Impact Quality teams, tasked to optimized and
streamline production, engineering and quality processes.
Planned, approved and tracked engineering changes resulting in
cost, safety and design improvements.
o Managed F119 Military Engine FADEC EMI and Qualification
Testing - F22 Raptor Aircraft
o Managed the Commercial Engine Certification of PW617F and
PW535E EEC617- Embrear Phenom 100/300 Aircraft
1999-2005 RA ELECTRONICS & COMMUNICATIONS, INC. - Carolina, PR
Operations Manager
Directed a technical and operational team of 10 members.
Managed communication equipment installation schedules. Developed
and implemented communication site maintenance programs. Planned
tower space utilization and expansion. Developed a disaster
preparedness plan. Scheduled, coordinated, and monitored
installations; Monitored service desk; Established electronic shop
repair priorities. Dispatched and tracked repair services.
Established installation project objectives and milestones.
Analyzed voice, data, and alarms requirements conferring with 900
- 1000 users. Developed government bid specifications for
telecommunication systems, equipment, and networks that increased
companies revenues.
o Managed private and government public safety radio
communication services
Telecommunications Specialist
Installed, maintained and repaired telecommunication equipment.
Collected and studied terrain, roads, and demographics data for
system designs. Validated measurement data, including location,
radiation center above ground, antenna placement, and line of
sight conditions.
o Provided telecommunication system field support to state and
federal government agencies
1997-1998 COMTECH COMMUNICATIONS - Cata o, PR
Telecommunicatons Account Executive
Established networks and contacts. Gathered marketplace
information on new products, pricing structures, services, sales
campaigns, discounts. Planned and organized call schedules.
Provided demonstrations and business case presentation to
prospective customer executives.
o Assist company director to plan and produce marketing and
promotion events.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
. : Spanish (Fluent), English (Fluent)
. Awards: UTC Peer Award 2010
. : Hispanic Leadership Forum, HS Young Professional Organization, SHPE
CT Corporate Relations Chairman 2007, Amateur Radio Licensee WP4KEW,
Mentes Puertorrique as en Accion a Harvard-MIT Puerto Rican Caucus,
IEEE Member
. : World Travel, Golf, Reading, Mountain Biking, Hiking, Snowboarding,
Boating, Music Production