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R ESU M E
E L IZALDY A. MACAYAN
T EL ECO M I M P L E M E NTAT ION ENG I N EER
#** ****** ***** **., ********* Village, Fortune,
Ma r i kina City, M. M anila, Philippines.
Mob: +63-920-***-****/+632-***-****
Email: z ****.*******@*****.***
NSN PT I D: 0029780
CAREER SUMMARY
Over 17 years technical experience in telecommunications industry particularly telecom engineering works and
technical support roles of telecom equipments and systems. Had worked in both contractor and vendor
environments.
Relevant Experience:
Recently worked as Field Manager in swap project of Vodacom South Africa NSN Flexi Multi-radio (FMR),
including implementation of its LTE services.
Relevant Qualifications:
o NSN Academy-trained for implementing NSN systems, particularly its Flexi BTS range.
o Had handled UMTS BTS equipment such as Flexi Multiradio and Flexi EDGE/WCDMA BTS. Others
such as Ultrasite EDGE, FlexiPacket/hub, microwave radios, repeaters, multiplexers, and various test
instruments, e.g. Site Master, spectrum analyzer, etc.
o Knowledgeable in BTS antenna and transmission systems (IP/PDH - fibre, copper, or RF).
Relevant skills:
o Professional-quality BTS installations whether indoor, outdoor, and IBS.
o Commissioning and integration of FMR BTS. XML creation and setting up of transmission
parameters/link.
o Performance verification checks such as test calls, handover tests, data test, and external alarms
connections and simulations. Pre-integration checks such as feeder line RF sweeps.
o Troubleshooting RF issues like VSWR alarms and other feeder line problems, swap sectors, antenna
orientation, RX Level/RSSI, etc.
o Transmission troubleshoots such as legacy PDH/ATM and IP-based network.
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o Site survey and line-of-sight verification.
A committed professional who understands project deliverables whilst maintaining quality and safety.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES
VODACOM-NSN FLEXI MULTIRADIO SWAP PROJECT
Lemcon Likusasa
Western Cape, South Africa
Sep 2012 – Feb 2013
FIELD MANAGER
o Supervised installation of FMR and decommissioning of existing BTS.
o Commissioning and integration of NSN Flexi Multiradio
o Connecting external alarms/simulations, conducting test calls, data test, and BTS/transmission
troubleshooting.
o Performed quality checks prior to acceptance inspection of Vodacom.
o Clearing trouble tickets and post-swap troubleshooting.,
CELL C-NSN FLEXI MULTIRADIO SWAP PROJECT
Lemcon Likusasa
Gauteng, South Africa
Sep 2011 – June 2012
PROJECT TEAM LEADER
o Installation team-lead of NSN Flexi Multiradio BTS.
o Commissioning and integration of NSN Flexi Multiradio to Cell-C network, including its new 900MHz
UMTS 3G band.
o Connecting external alarms, conducting test calls, data test and troubleshooting.
o FPH Ax200 installation and commissioning.
o Performed quality checks prior to acceptance inspection of Cell-C.
o Responsible for preparation, completion, and submission of site folders.
VODACOM-NSN Flexi EDGE
Lemcon Networks
Nampula, Mozambique
May-June 2011
T.I. PROJECT ENGINEER
o Commissioning and Integration of NSN Flexi EDGE to Vodacom network.
o Test calls and performance checks.
o External alarms connections and simulation tests.
o Clearing of trouble ticket of NSN Flexi EDGE BTS.
o QA and clean-up prior to site acceptance of Vodacom.
VODACOM-NSN 3G SWAP PROJECT
Lemcon Networks
Bloemfontein, South Africa
Dec 2010 - Mar 2011
T.I. PROJECT ENGINEER
o Supervised installations of Flexi WCDMA BTS according to Vodacom MOP and decommissioning of
Siemens Node B BTS’.
o Commissioning of NSN Flexi WCDMA BTS and NSN FlexiPacket radio/Ax200 hub including XML
creation, software updates, configuration file uploads, and services creation.
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o Integration to Vodacom network, troubleshooting, and testing of NSN Flexi WCDMA BTS and NSN
FlexiPacket radio/Ax200 hub.
o Setting up transmission link between Tellabs multiplexer and Flexi WCDMA BTS.
o Performed acceptance and quality checks prior to acceptance inspection of Vodacom.
o Site folders preparation and submission..
GULFNET
Riyadh, KSA
July 2009 – September 2010
TELECOM PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION CUM MAINTENANCE ENGINEER
As Project Implementation Engineer:
o Team lead installer and integrator for Saudi Telecom Company (STC) WBTS/Node B projects.
o Site survey and site preparation.
o Performed installation and mounting of fixed railings, racks, plinth, Flexi WCDMA modules, panel
antennas, feeder cables, FlexiHopper/FTFA/FIU19E microwave radio, solar power supply, batteries,
fire alarm/suppression system, and security/access system
o Performed inter-module cabling, transmission links cabling, labeling, and shelter & tower grounding.
o Performed pre-acceptance antenna and feeder cabling test, microwave alignment test, and earth
testing.
o Commissioned Flexi WCDMA including system parameter configurations such as ATM cross-
connection, IP addresses, PDH interfaces using Nokia BTS Site Manager.
o External alarms simulation tests and error troubleshoots.
o Site acceptance with operator’s representative.
As Maintenance Engineer:
o (24/7) on-call maintenance engineer for Saudi Telecom Company (STC) BTS’.
o (24/7) on-call maintenance engineer for Saudi Railway Organization (SRO) signaling BTS’ and internal
2G network.
o Includes monitoring and conducting preventive and corrective maintenance of all equipment at the
site.
o Responding to faults and troubleshooting reported problems. Clearing reported trouble tickets with
NOC.
TELECOM CONTRACTOR/ENGINEER – Freelance
Metro Manila, Philippines
September 2008 – June 2009
o Works under short term contract (freelance) for various telecom implementations projects particularly
in integrating Nokia UltraSite EDGE at Smart Communications.
• Conducted installation and mounting of cabinet, UltraSite modules, feeder cables, FIU19E, and
FlexiHopper microwave radio.
• Conducted cabinet cabling, transmission links cabling, and labeling.
• Performed pre-acceptance antenna and feeder cable test, microwave alignment test.
• Commissioned (configured system parameters) UltraSite Edge using Nokia BTS Site Manager.
• Commissioned FlexiHopper microwave radio thru Hopper Manager.
• External alarms simulation tests and error troubleshoots.
• Assisted contractor during site documentation and acceptance.
SUNLEY INC.
8F RCI Bldg., 105 Rada st., Legaspi Village,
Makati City, 1229 Makati City, M. Manila
July 2002 – August 2008
SENIOR SUPPORT ENGINEER
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o The main person in the company handling pre-sales technical support of all products and services.
Products such as SDH/PDH multiplexers, line extenders/modems, GSM/3G repeaters, antennas,
microwave radios, fibre optic cables, RF components, TETRA radio, RF test and measurements.
o Provide/design solution according to customer needs and recommend appropriate product or system.
Interfacing with clients with all levels of organization.
o Conducting Proof-of-Concept (POC), equipment/system demonstrations, field trials, end-user
trainings, and similar type approval (TA) activities.
o Directly responsible for equipment installation, integration, commissioning, and project implementation.
SUNLEY INC.
April 1996 – June 2002
SERVICE ENGINEER
o Provided post-sales technical support (i.e. install, repair, upgrade, training, commission, maintenance,
etc.) to all products supplied by the company.
o Post-sales support to products such as PABX, Datacom transmission equipment, RF, mobile, and
TDM test equipments.
RADIUS BUILDERS AND CONSTRUCTION CORP.
23 Seminary Road, Quezon City
July 1995 – February 1996
TELECOM IMPLEMENTATION PROJECT ENGINEER
o Project team leader during roll-out of Piltel/Smart Philippines.
o Logistical support for materials and resources needed at site
o Key responsibilities:
• Site survey and verification
• Mounting of fixed railings, racks, and cabinets. Installation of BTS radios and inter-cabinet cabling.
Installation of microwave ODU/IDU
• Rigging and panning of microwave and cellular antennas
• E1 DDF terminations, power on and alarm simulations testing
• Feeder cable rigging, connector terminations, earthing/grounding, etc.
• Antenna and feeder cable pre-acceptance testing, and earth testing.
• Preparation of technical documents, as-built plans, reports, etc.
TRAININGS AND SEMINARS
Networking Fundamentals (Parts 1 & 2) – November 2011
Lemcon Networks – Midrand, South Africa
LTE – Technical Introduction and Overview – August 2011
Lemcon Networks – Manila, Philippines
NSN Flexi Multiradio Installation, Commissioning, & Integration – September 2011
NSN Academy., Midrand, South Africa.
NSN FlexiWCDMA & Installation, Commissioning & Integration – November 2010
NSN Academy., Midrand, South Africa.
Orientation on Installation and Commissioning of Nokia WBTS and AXC – October 2009
Gulfnet, Riyadh, KSA.
In-Building Signal Enhancement and 3G/2G Repeaters Product Training – 13-20 May 2006
Shyam Telecom, New Delhi, India.
Data Communications & CTC Products Training – June 2004
CTC Union, Taipei, Taiwan.
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SS7 Signaling & Okeford Protocol Switch Installation/Commissioning Training – September 2001
Telesoft Technologies, Dorset, England
RF Measurements, Product, and Service Training – 18 May – 9 June 1998
IFR Ltd. (Marconi Instruments), Stevenage, Herts, England.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth : July 20, 1971 Citizenship : Filipino
Status : Married Height : 1.7 meters
Weight : 57 Kg Language : Fluent in English.
EDUCATION
COLLEGE : Mapua Institute of Technology
B.S. Electronics & Communications Engineering
Muralla, Intramuros, Manila, Philippines
1995
CERTIFICATION
Certified Professional Electronics & Communications Engineer by Professional Regulation Commission
(PRC - Philippines) on September 1995. Electronics Engineer Professional License Number: 0011686.
NSN Academy PTID: 0029780 (Multiradio/WCDMA/EDGE)
Fall Arrest Technician (US 229995) Certificate: FA2630
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