Alfonso A. Rodríguez
La Bonita, Caracas, Miranda, 1017, Venezuela Cell:+58-416-******* ********@*****.***
Alternative Address: Walters Av 2023 Northbrook, IL 60062, USA Cell: 847-***-****
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Project Manager; with over 12 years’ experience in energy, telecommunication and civil works projects, in
multifunctional and multicultural environments, mainly in EPC, Wireless Networks, Infrastructure and Site
Implementation and Outside Plant (SIOP) projects.
For the past 6 years I have been working in a major infrastructure Fiber Optics project, where I have worked as
Project Manager for the final customer, as well as Project Controls Manager (scheduling) for Alcatel Lucent (one of
the major subcontractors).
I have a Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering and a Master s Degree in Engineering Management. I m
PMP Certified as well as in financial and operations deployment.
I speak both Spanish and English, and in case is necessary I have the Spanish and Venezuelan citizenship.
CORE QUALIFICATIONS AND KEY SKILLS
Project and Rollout Management Knowledge/designed/managed:
Proposal Development MPLS, TCP/IP, Wireless Networks, RF optimization,
CDMA Network expansion, GSM/UMTS Upgrade, IPTV,
Resource and Cost Optimization
Satellite Infrastructure, Fiber Optics, DWDM, Network
Cross Cultural Communications Operation Center, Energy, Air Conditioning, Electrical
Installations, among others.
Logistics and Supply chain management
Technical aptitude in one or more standards based wireless
Problem Resolution
air interfaces, including CDMA, EVDO, GSM, Wi Fi, and
Scheduling (MS Project and others)
LTE.
WORKING EXPERIENCE
Project Controls Manager
March 2012 – Current
ALCATEL LUCENT DE VENEZUELA
Caracas, Venezuela
Planned, Integrated, and Controlled a USD
99.000.000 optical fiber s EPC project,
Acted as the key customer interface for project related
kpi,
Developed project plans, maintained and controlled
cost, schedule, scope and quality of WBS activities so
that the project run within budget, time, scope and
quality constraints and meet agreed customer
requirements and standards,
Ensured that all deliverables of the project were on
schedule and budget,
Monitored risks and evaluate related financial and
customer satisfaction impacts,
Project Manager
December 2008 – February 2012
CANTV Caracas, Venezuela
Managed project activities related to the deployment
of a turned key EPC project, which consisted in the
execution of 5796 km of optical fiber infrastructure’s,
with a budget of USD180.000.000.
Planned, Integrated and Controlled project
milestones, activities and deliverables.
Managed contract execution (claim management and
change management) with the Account teams.
Acted as the key customer interface for project related
kpi,
Monitored risks and evaluate related financial and
customer satisfaction impacts,
Procurement Project Manager
September 2007 – December 2008
CANTV Caracas, Venezuela
Developed and negotiated the final proposal to
construct 6.609 km of fiber optics, a Network
Operation Center (NOC) and 211 shelters fully
equipped, with an amount of USD 320.000.000.
Planned and conducted the procurement process to
select an end to end Integrator for the deployment of
digital video services as part of the scope of Cantv’s
IPTV project. USD 20.000.000.
Planned and conducted the procurement process of
the necessary elements to support the Venezuelan s
satellite system (Venesat 1). USD 98.000.000
Designed and implemented a proposal to improve the
logistics processes of the procurement system of
Cantv.
Wireless Project Engineer
September 2001 September 2007
CONATEL Caracas, Venezuela
Conducted RF site surveys and installations.
Worked with outside vendors and internal
organizations to have RF site surveys performed and
required equipment installed.
Resolved client’s RF connectivity, interference, and
coverage issues.
Assisted in preparing cost estimates for projects.
Managed inventory of RF equipment.
Provided technical leadership in the development and
integration of new wireless technologies
Lead comprehensive technical studies, trials, and
evaluations of new air interface technologies,
infrastructure, and performance monitoring tools
Prepared and published technical guidelines and
results of technical studies
Worked with RF vendors to evaluate and chart
Venezuela's roadmap for current and future RF
technologies
EDUCATION
Universidad Metropolitana
Master of Science: Engineering Management
Caracas, Venezuela, 2009.
Universidad de Los Andes
Bachelor of Science: Electrical Engineering
Merida, Venezuela, 2001.
CERTIFICATIONS
PMP (Project Management Professional) conferred
by Project Management Institute (PMI)
Financial Management conferred by Universidad
Metropolitana
Operations Management conferred by Universidad
Metropolitana