Telecommunication Engineer

Frederick C. Sesbreno

E-mail: *********@*****.***

Career Summary

Telecommunication Engineering Professional with a diversity of relevant

industry experience for over 25 years. Focuses in obtaining above

performance level target resulting to efficient and reliable network while

maintaining excellent client or customer satisfaction. Self-motivated with

effective organization and leadership skills.

Skills

. Long Distance Network Maintenance Center Management & Supervision

. Special Project Implementation

. Network Engineering & Field Support

. Installation/Commissioning/Acceptance Test

. Operation & Maintenance

. Quality Control Auditing

All above-mentioned skills are applicable for: Microwave, Coaxial Cable,

Fiber Optics, PDH, SDH, DWDM, TV Codecs & UHF/VHF Radio Systems.

Experience

Telecom Engineer (TNS-Business Unit)

DETECON Saudi Arabia

December 1, 2007 - October 8, 2013

Duties & Responsibilities:

As Project Engineer

. Responsible for running portfolio of projects under implementation.

. Undertakes formulation of strategies for contingency planning and risk

mitigation.

. Responsible for planning and scheduling project goals, milestones and

deliverables.

. Undertakes responsibility for defining resources and schedule for project

and program implementation.

. Responsible for identifying and solving project issues effectively.

. Ensures that the execution of all project is carried out according to

schedule.

. Striving for process improvements in several aspects of engineering

execution.

. Provides the management with the engineering program status and

maintaining the communication infrastructure within the organization.

. Recognizing areas for improvement and developing plans and procedures on

how to implementation.

. Performs team assessment and staff evaluations.

. Designs & maintains database for all projects undertaken by the Business

Unit. Ensures that all data critical for the invoicing process,

statistics reporting and monitoring are logged.

. Creates & reviews project implementation plan utilizing MS Project

application for a single or a portfolio of projects.

. Carry-out on-time invoicing & billing process of all completed projects

in collaboration with concerned Project Managers and Commercial

Department.

. Provides monthly report of all projects undertaken by TNS-Business Unit

to the executive management level of the company.

. Performs as Internal Quality Auditor - Ensures that all project are

implemented in accordance with customer requirements and the approved

processes, specifications and safety standards.

Duties & Responsibilities

As Commissioning Engineer

. Facilitates & monitors proper implementation of acceptance tests

procedures (PAT/FAT) for newly commissioned (SDH) Synchronous Digital

Hierarchy equipment via FOC/MW links by different Telco/Vendor.

. Reviews (MOP) Method of Procedures (Specifications & Parameters) issued

by the Telco/Vendor against the actual acceptance test results to ensure

that the newly commissioned network elements are in conformity.

. Identifies/highlights any potential OIL's (Outstanding Item's List) and

recommends immediate clearance action.

. Verifies PAT/FAT reports from the field through the Network Management

System for integrity of the data prior to finalizing Handover/Takeover

procedures of the new link.

. Updates records/progress status of all network elements, card expansions

and links undergoing Preliminary Acceptance Tests.

. Creates monthly reports to client regarding the implementation and

acceptance status including any flaws observed during the PAT and listed

as Outstanding Item's.

. Ensures to meet the monthly KPI target to avoid any risk of delays and

possible penalties.

Subscriber Radio System Engineer (Long Distance Network)

DETECON Saudi Arabia

June 1, 2003 - November 30, 2007

. Handles daily operation & maintenance activities which includes fast

fault rectification and service restoration process of SRS sites.

. Provides adequate technical supports and assistance to the field

technician whenever required to solve any technical issues.

. Monitors network status in coordination with NOC for alarms and trouble

indicators and track problems down to board level.

. Ensures that network performance are kept within the highest quality of

service and identifies significant areas that require further

improvement.

. Retrieves performance data and alarm events with monitoring system for

records and analyses to initiate action to rectify faults.

. Configures Base and Terminal Station equipment via local or remote

interface connection.

. Carries out tests and measurement on site for routine tests or trouble

shooting like Transmit/Receive levels, VSWR measurement, Return Loss, BER

tests, Frequency, and voltage tests.

. Prepares investigation reports as requested by client during outages and

abnormal situations.

. Ensures that all resources (spares, test equipments, tools, vehicles,

manpower) are sufficient and available especially in all strategic areas.

. Conducts training for newly hired Field Technicians.

Supervisor Maintenance Center (Long Distance Network)

DETECON Saudi Arabia

October 28, 1997 - May 31, 2003

. Responsible for Supervision of Maintenance Center's daily operational and

administrative activities.

. Ensures that FOC & Microwave Networks facilities are in the highest level

of standards.

. Responsible for the effective implementation of scheduled PMR (Preventive

Maintenance Routine).

. Checks PMR test results and escalate to concerned Communication Engineer

any abnormalities observed.

. Ensures that all test equipment and spares are available in stocks and

are in good working conditions.

. Ensures fault restoration in less possible time. Implement corrective

measures in the networks in case of faults or any threatening conditions

that may jeopardize the system.

. Conducts regular site inspections to ensure that facilities are

maintained properly and working within the acceptable parameters.

. Prepares Technical Reports to LDN HQ or STC on a Daily, Weekly, or

Monthly basis as required.

. Ensures proper handling of filling systems in all incoming and outgoing

correspondence.

. Ensures that Technicians and Support staffs are observing proper work

ethics and reporting protocols.

. Ensures cleanliness of workshop, sites and office.

Field Technician (Microwave, Coaxial/Fiber Optic Transmission Network)

SARTELCO & DETECON Saudi Arabia

August 27, 1988 - October 27, 1997

. Prepares and organize daily operational activities which includes

coordination with NOC to find out status of the sites/networks.

. Isolates and localize faults systematically with minimum amount of time.

. Ensures availability of complete tools, test equipment, technical

manuals/diagrams and spare parts in the vehicle before proceeding to

sites. Maintains readiness at all times for any emergency dispatch when

necessary.

. Carry-out scheduled Preventive Maintenance Routines for Microwave Radio,

Coaxial Cable Transmission Equipment, Multiplexers, TV-Encoders and all

related AC/DC Power Supplies including Telemetry & Surveillance System.

. Performs corrective action in case of any fault in less possible time to

minimize outage duration.

. Escalates any abnormalities observed related to equipment operational

status to avert potential system breakdown.

. Submits technical reports to Supervisor/Engineer during outages and any

technical issues encountered.

. Attends maintenance downtimes and traffic re-routings as necessary.

. Observed safety and cleanliness of sites and other work locations.

Installer/Tester (Digital Microwave Transmission Equipment)

Armed Forces of the Philippines - Communications Electronics Service

October 3, 1984 - August 25, 1988

. Performs installation, testing, and commissioning of complete new digital

microwave radio sites, this includes the following: Radio, Multiplexers,

IDF, DC Power Systems, Antenna & Waveguides, and Grounding systems.

. Ensures that installation are carried-out with highest quality and

standards and in accordance with installation drawings/plan.

. Ensures that testing procedures are properly carried-out and the results

are within the required parameters as per the installation test

procedures.

. Executes activation and testing of new E1's and channel links as per

circuit work orders.

. Performs fault rectification down to card level.

. Submit completion report & test results to the Officer in Charge.

Education

College (Technical) : Graduate 1979

Radio Communications Technology

Valiente Institute of Technology

Naga City, Philippines

1977 to 1979

Secondary : Graduate 1977

Calabanga National School of Arts

& Trades

Calabanga, Camarines Sur,

Philippines

1973 - 1977

Primary : Graduate 1973

Calabanga Central Division Pilot

School

Calabanga, Camarines, Sur,

Philippines

1967 - 1973

Career Training

ISO 9000:2008 Internal Auditor Training

Quality & Environmental Management System (EMSI), Riyadh Saudi Arabia

November 2 - 3, 2010

Advance Computer Hardware Assembly & Troubleshooting

COMSOFIL, Riyadh Saudi Arabia

January 2010 - March 2010

Networking Fundamentals

COMSOFIL, Riyadh Saudi Arabia

July 2007 - September 2007

Microsoft Access Foundation Level

COMSOFIL, Riyadh Saudi Arabia

January 2006 - April 2006

SDH System Operation & Maintenance

DETECON, Saudi Arabia

March 26 - 28, 2000

Digital Communications System

Joint United States Military Assistance Group, Philippines

February 5, 1988

Microwave/Satellite Repairer (29M10) Course

United States Army Signal Center

Fort Gordon, Georgia, U.S.A.

January 08, 1986 - July 16, 1986

. 2&8 GHz Digital Microwave O&M Course

Armed Forces of the Philippines

April 02, 1984 - June 15, 1984

AVANTEK Digital Microwave Radio O&M Course

Armed Forces of the Philippines

May 18 - 22, 1987

Digital Microwave Systems Installer Course

Armed Forces of the Philippines

February 09 - 22, 1985

Digital Central Office Administration

Electronics Specialist Inc. Philippines

April 04, 1983 - May 13, 1983

Radio Technician Course

Philippine Army Electronics Institute

March 18, 1981 - 18 September 1981

Basic Electronics Course

Armed Forces of the Philippines

January 12, 1981 - March 17, 1981

Licenses & Certifications

CompTIA (A+) Certified Professional

Computing Technology Industry Association

26 November 2009

CompTIA (Network+) Certified Professional

Computing Technology Industry Association

13 March 2010

. First Class Commercial Radio Telephone Operator

National Telecommunications Commission, Philippines

Second Class Commercial Radio Telegraph Operator

National Telecommunications Commission, Philippines

Appreciations

. Exceptional Performance as a Maintenance Center Supervisor

Awarded by the Long Distance Manager, Saudi Telecom Company

Tabuk District, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on 28 August 2000

. 15 Years of Continues Outstanding Service to the company

Awarded by the Executive Director, DETECON Telecom Company

Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on 19 September 2004

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