Manager Electrical Engineering

ALAN MAXFIELD

**** **** ***** *****, *********, TX 78028

********@*****.*** 210-***-****

Internationally recognized Project Manager, Engineer, and Telecommunications Leader with 30+ years of accomplishments in the planning of highly sophisticated worldwide multibillion-dollar, large-scale, multiyear, high-visibility infrastructure projects, always on time and within budget generating massive profits, outwitting and exploiting technology commercialization

Engineering and Field Team Leadership Multibillion-dollar Budgets Subject Matter Expert Continuous Improvement Best Practices Multiple Professional Certifications including Project Management Professional (PMP)

Profile

In-depth knowledge of numerous cutting-edge technologies, with the know-how to turn vision into reality

Experienced in leading and coordinating multiple simultaneous projects from inception to completion, including finances and supply chain. Worked hand-in-hand with numerous professionals including designers, engineers and laborers, as well as upper management

Extensive global experience and results in managing design and building a wide range of engineering projects, including electronic and mechanical systems, cabling, fiber optics, cell phone networks and sites, microwave technology, testing, installation, integration, operations maintenance and repair, as well as neon, power, communication, signaling, graphic and digital displays, low-voltage intelligence systems, air traffic control systems

Led the planning and implementation of complex telecommunication infrastructure projects costing billions of dollars worldwide with sophisticated strategies to meet demands of customers and security concerns, determining the most cost-effective approach, meeting all standards for quality and safety, all requirements for budgeting and target completion leading as many as 500 project members plus outside subcontractors

Demonstrated skill in working in multidisciplinary and multicultural environments with tens of thousands of subcontractors under tight timeframes and budgets, working effectively with engineers, construction workers and IT personnel

Exceptional experience doing successful business in China and other Asian countries, including contract negotiations for multibillion-dollar programs in China, Japan, and the Philippines, as well as the Pacific Rim. Persuaded the World Bank to offer $750M to build telecom infrastructure for a Hong Kong-based aeronautics company

Extensive experience and accomplishments in China, including generating $100s of millions from one manufacturing deal with the Chinese Army

Reputation for innovatively exploiting new concepts for commercial gain, such as in advising Hong Kong Electric, which was installing fiber optics, to resell bandwidth, which was not permitted but they did it a year later and produce revenues of $10M per month

Experienced interacting with people of numerous international backgrounds, including organizational leadership and government bureaucrats

Extensive experience in the Telecommunications and Oil & Gas industries

Leadership Value, Expertise, Experience

Controlling costs, ensuring consistency with contractual obligations, protecting assets against fraud, waste, and abuse

Leveraging expertise in electrical engineering, electronics, and high voltage electricity to provide valued technical advice and assistance on high-profile projects

Enhancing equipment reliability, maintainability, and logistical supportability through managing and improving telecommunications systems, procedures, requirements and essential data regarding trends in industry and technology

Controlling and designing technical solutions for communications network architecture configuration

Recommending new communications technologies to meet emerging needs, considering capacity planning and security

In-depth knowledge of telecommunications engineering, construction management, and best practices

Preparing technically sound documents with illustrations, graphs, tables, photographs and scientific charts to support recommendations

Provide ongoing communications with internal and external stakeholders, including clients, contractors, colleagues, and local and high-level government and foreign officials, maintaining working relationships with people of varying cultures, languages, backgrounds, education, familiar with international contract and negotiating protocols

Display cultural sensitivity in delivering presentations and interacting with different groups embodying the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) philosophy of cultural sensitivity, diversity, model inclusiveness and constructive conflict resolution

Consulting with specialists, contractors and professionals on all project matters, ie, requirements, capabilities, costs, timeframes, eliminating deficiencies and boosting efficiency

Building mutual understanding to address project issues, often under difficult, high-pressured, and/or controversial circumstances

Interpreting and applying international laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and guidance, including NEC, local codes, ANSI/TIA/EIA, and the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE)

Providing authoritative guidance on applicable laws and guidelines on security, safety, and best practices

Always current in telecommunications and electrical engineering best practices

Led and mentored dozens of people worldwide including managers and subcontractors

Designed, installed, tested and commissioned vital airport systems, coordinating between passenger terminal, airfield and ground transportation systems for major international airport projects, including Major Access Control and Detection, LAN, Truck Mobile Radio, Public Address, Microwave, Master System Integration, Voice and Data Cabling, Loading Bridges, Master Building Systems, and SCADA (Supervisor Control & Data Acquisition)

Providing solutions to vendors to meet all material needs worldwide

Key Competencies

Strategic Planning / Project Management Best Practices with Milestones & Metrics / Quality Assurance & Improvement / Culturally Sensitive International Communications / Negotiations / Project Tracking, Monitoring, Inspecting / Project Lifecycle Analysis / Project Risk Control / Mark Assessment / Best Pricing & Contractual Terms / Technical Reviews, Analyses, Reports & Presentations / Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis / Blueprint and Schematic Comprehension / Risk Analysis / Currency Risk Management / Due Diligence / RFPs and SOWs for Multimillion-Dollar Subcontracts /

Select Accomplishments

Recognized for successfully leading the $70B modernization of Hong Kong Airport encompassing 45 contracts and 45,000 contractors, directing state-of-the-art telecommunications and security systems

Key role on several major projects to provide fresh water to those with limited access to drinking water in countries facing that health crisis

Planned and directed the $100 Billion Special Airport System (SAS) and Electrical Low Voltage (ELV) services for Terminal 3 at Dubai International Airport

Built the structural cable network for a 2.35 million square foot airport and emergency medical clinic, applying best practices in telecommunications, electronics, and security

Managed voice, data, and video switching through AX324 equipment

Implemented a tailored SCADA system redesign, leading a team of 60 site engineers, overseeing outside contractors

Personally negotiated a contract with the Chinese Army which controls all country airports to form a joint venture to manufacture in mainland China, for which company was rewarded with 8% rebate/fee from all airline tickets, equating to roughly $100B made $100s of Millions on that one deal

Evaluated and managed 16 intelligent mechanical electrical systems in public terminal areas, including life, safety, fire, control and emergency medical systems, in managing a JV for Bangkok’s Suvamabhumi Airport, identifying and resolving system vulnerabilities and conflicts

Evaluated and made recommendations to improve network and security design for the Metro Train Railroad Corporation

As their systems were incompatible and did not meet FCC specifications, acclimated Ericsson to the U.S. telecommunications market and spearheaded transition of systems to FCC compliance, with functionality compatible with like systems in the U.S. marketplace Introduced to the U.S. market. Renegotiated the base contract and won a supplemental 10-year maintenance contract

Successfully negotiated a contract between Ericsson and the University of Missouri for $110M

Established safety inspection standards and criteria for 168 sites in 10 months for China Light & Power of Hong Kong

Recommended to Hong Kong & Chinese governments to install cable in existing underground train tunnels to increase capacity, spurring a 35% increase, and a 14-fold surge in cellular usage from 500,000 to over 7 million, worth $120M per year [Hong Kong MTR]

Supervised 58 detailed engineering change orders for a total value of $100M [Hong Kong International Airport]

Uncovered the elusive technical problem behind an excessive signal-to-noise ratio problem, replacing a substandard off-the-shelf part with military-grade, a solution praised by the Saudis [Aramco Oil & Gas]

Soon after President Clinton approved GPS for civilian use, won a lucrative contract from China City Bus Company, Hong Kong after recommending its installation as well as onboard computers and LCD video displays for tracking buses

Career History

Nelson Group - Hong Kong, China 2007 to Present

Director of Engineering

Habtoor Takenaka Joint Venture - Dubai, UAE 2004 to 2007

Section Manager

ITO Joint Venture, Suvamabhumi Airport, Bangkok, Thailand 2002 to 2004

Mechanical Electrical Communication Coordination Manager

Siemens Ninoy Aquino International Airport - Manila, Philippines 2001 to 2002

Quality Assurance Manager

Project Team: Power Generation Mechanic, Wind Operations Specialist: GE

General Electric infrastructure and energy, (wind turbines)

Westinghouse Electric Corp,/ Siemens Power Systems (kwu) wind turbines

Texas Instruments – China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Korea, Philippines terminal iii / Dubai U.A.E.

Airports worldwide focusing on high voltage applications from 5 to 500 kv. as well as design and supply substation repairs, while continuing to support worldwide transmission and distribution line material on 8 international airports, including a wind turbine factory in mainland China

Societe Internationale de Telecommunications Aeronautiques, Hong Kong, China 1998 to 2000

Region Manager for Pacific Rim Telecommunications

Previous Experience –

University of California, Research Medical Hospital, La Jolla, CA

Senior Manager of Telecommunications

Technical Skill Sets

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) / Database Management Software: MS Access, Oracle / Accounting software: QuickBooks, Peachtree / Project Management Software: Project, Primavera / Operating Systems: Microsoft / Honeywell (Experion plant scape TDC 3000 /Emerson Rs 3 /Delta V / Yokogawa- Centum CS 3000 / Centum V P / Foxboro 1A / Siemens PCS 7 / Rockwell ALLEN-BRADLEY / Modicon Quantum / Siemens S 7 / Honeywell HC 900 / Bus Technologies such as Field Bus, Mod Bus, ProfiBus /DeviceNet

High and low voltage wiring, electrical panels, conduit, motors, ballasts, fluorescent lights, breakers, magnetic starters, switches, microwave systems, airport loading ramps, receptacles, incandescent lights, telephones, computers, fiber optics, copper twisted pairs, antennas, co ax cables, access control, fire alarm systems, reconciliation systems, baggage display, baggage control systems, truck mobile radio networks, public address systems, R.F. Propagation, coverage of R.F. wireless (microwave and cellular telephone), CAT5/ CAT5E/ CAT6/ CAT7 wiring, S.A.S. (Special Airport Systems), F.I.D.S./ B.I.D.S./ CUTE/ CUSS/ A.O.D.B./ P.A.S./ CCTV/ Access Control/ Security Systems, Screening Integration System / CYM Electrical Calculation Software

Education & Development / Certifications

Strayer University - Alexandria, VA

Executive MBA

RCA Institute - New York, NY

Bachelor of Science, Major: Electrical Engineering 1974

Onondaga Community College - Syracuse, NY

Associate of Science, Major: Electrical Engineering 1972

Professional Certifications

Air Traffic Control Course, FAA, 16 Lifetime Certification

Federal Communication License, FCC

HAZMAT certification, 2009

Basic Disaster Certification, 2009

Cambridge CISCO Router Certification, 2006

Project Management Professional (PMP), 1996

First Class Federal Communication, 1972 to Present

General B Contractor License, California, 1983 to Present

FORTRAN, C+C, 1976

Professional Training

FAA Academy electronics training equivalent to Bachelor of Science degree: RADAR A & B principal; ARTS-II Fortran software and hardware computer

I.T.T. Air to Ground Digital Radio; Bright -4 C.R.T. Display

I.F.F. I.D friend or foe Beacon APX-72; Radar ASR-7 also ASR-8 (2 MEG WATTS); Radar ASR-6 as well as ASR-5 (30K watts of R.F. Power; I.B.M.

FDEP Fight Line printers as well as computer I.B.M.

Negative Logic

24-hour tape recorders

100-watt High Frequency Radio

Digital Logic

Amp & R.O.T.

Copper Communication Cable C-1117

Fiber Optic Fiber Cable Single Mode 1310nm & 1550nm as well as multimode 850 nm

CAT-5 CAT-5E, CAT-6 & CAT-7 Twisted pair high speed DATA Video cable

C.C.T.V.

Fire Control & Monitor

Access Control & monitor

Trunk Mobile Radio

Cellular Telephone GSM, CDMA, EAMPS, ETRANs

Air bridged

Multilingual Mandarin Chinese, Arabic, Tagalog

Relocation Willing to locate within the U.S. or to Asia

Clearance Secret

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