MELQUIADITO J. FALLER

(Telecommunications Professional)

B3-L9, Central Plain Village, Quirino Ave. Mobile Number: +63-919-*******

Digos City, Davao del Sur, Philippines Email Address: aczdob@r.postjobfree.com

QUALIFICATION SUMMARY

More than twenty-one years of working knowledge and experience in the telecommunications industry wherein twenty years of it are devoted to wireless communication in which the last seventeen years are in GSM and partly in UMTS and LTE technologies.

Knowledge and experience in Nortel Node B, Alcatel-Lucent Multi-standard Base Station (MBS), Siemens Base Station Sub-system (SBS), Siemens CTR190/CTR210 Hot-standby Digital Microwave Radio System and Motorola D900 Mobile Communication System.

Highly experienced in project technical support (TAC) and Operation and Maintenance of Siemens Base Station Sub-system and in optimizing network coverage and quality of service.

Highly experienced in the implementation of Siemens Base Station Sub-system such as installation supervision, commissioning, integration, acceptance and upgrade of BSC, TRAU and BTS.

Highly experienced in the Operation and Maintenance of Motorola D900 Mobile Communication System and of Siemens CTR190/CTR210 Hot-standby Digital Microwave Radio System.

Knowledge and experience in tools and test equipment for measurement, testing and troubleshooting Siemens Base Station Sub-system and Motorola D900 Mobile Communication System.

Knowledge with minor experience in Alcatel-Lucent low/medium capacity Digital Microwave Radio System (9400AWY and 9500MXC), Siemens low capacity Digital Microwave Radio System (SRA-L XD), Siemens SDH Digital Microwave Radio System (SRA 4), Siemens Surpass HiT7070 and Siemens TransXpress SMA1K Digital Multiplexers, Eltek Rectifiers and Power-One Power Supply System.

Knowledge and experience in planning, design and implementation of TETRA and WLL wireless communication systems.

Knowledge in the evolution and realization of the 3rd Generation Mobile Communication System (IMT-2000), like in UMTS from GSM/HSCSD/GPRS/EDGE, as well as of the 4th Generation Mobile Communication System (IMT-Advanced), like in LTE from UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+.

EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT / PROFESSIONAL ELIGIBILITY

Degree: Bachelor of Science in Electronics and Communications Engineering (BSECE)

Cebu Institute of Technology - University (CIT-U)

Cebu City, Philippines

School Year 1985 - 1990

License: (Philippine) Professional Regulation Commission (PRC)

Professional License # 0009275

Registered on May 2, 1994

Garnered 6th place nationwide - PRC Board of ECE Licensure Examination on November 6&7, 1992

WORK EXPERIENCE

Nokia Solutions And Networks Al-Saudia Ltd.

Riyadh, Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia

< Second Line Technical Support > October 2011 to June 2016

Network operations, preventive and corrective maintenance, implementation and upgrade of Siemens and NSN Base Station Sub-system (SBS).

Project Deployment:

STC Al Jawal MS Project

October 2011 to June 2016

Technical Support / SLM Engineer

Managed Services’ second line O&M support for STC Al Jawal network.

Perform weekly, monthly, quarterly, half-yearly and yearly PMR and health-check for cBSC/eBSC/FlexiBSC.

Manage PMR system scheduling and data upload using WFMS SW tool.

Execute CMR for cBSC/eBSC/FlexiBSC and cTRAU/eTRAU where and when needed within SLA.

Attend network trouble tickets generated by MNOC/GNNCC.

Manage referred and assigned trouble tickets using RTTS SW tool.

Perform fault analysis through alarm indicators and history patterns, NE system performance and network KPI’s, and systematic NE HW/SW manipulation and management.

Initiate multi-vendor coordination and interworking procedure for network interconnectivity trouble resolution.

Execute diagnostic and troubleshooting procedure for fault clearance.

Prepare TIR on high impact network service troubles.

Manage and facilitate MDT/EMDT/TCN request, approval and execution when needed.

Coordinate with and support to MNOC Front/Back Office, Performance Management, and Network Optimization teams for trouble ticket fault analysis and resolution, and with Configuration Management and Radio Access Care teams for new network implementation and upgrade.

Extend diagnostic and troubleshooting support to ADM/DXX/FOC transmission facility, MSC/SGSN core, and RC/OSS NOC teams.

Interface and interwork with other vendors, such as Alcatel-Lucent, Ericsson, Tellabs, Huawei, Cisco, etc., on administrative and technical planning and execution of equipment interconnectivity and interoperability.

Carry out necessary NE HW expansion and reconfiguration prior to commencement of network upgrade.

Perform network upgrade from RG10 MP3.0 to RG20 MP1.0 operating SW.

Facilitate execution of BSC migration procedure from one MSC/SGSN core network to another.

Manage BSC decommissioning and dismantling activities.

Implement BTS re-homing/re-balancing and BSC loading/offloading procedures.

Extend BTS swap support and coordination to other vendors.

Perform pinging and trace-routing procedures for BSC GBOIP/NSVCIP connectivity to SGSN.

Facilitate NMS NetViewer visibility on isolated NSN MW system through NUC creation in the BSC.

Extend support for Gemini project.

Manage cBSC/eBSC/FlexiBSC and cTRAU/eTRAU HW spare pool for SLM Core Kit.

Management and technical support to FLM engineers on high profile BTS activities and troubles.

Periodic preparation and submission of administrative and technical reports to NSN management and to STC customer.

Extend management support to NSN managers when needed in dealing with STC customer on some administrative and technical issues.

Working respectively on RG10.0 and RG20.0 BSS operating SW.

Fault Administrator (Delegated)

Manage as well as facilitate coordination and direction up to the final resolution of both SLM and FLM trouble tickets.

Constant monitoring and regular reporting to managers in hierarchy of the status of all MNOC generated trouble tickets.

Manage SLM Core Site Kit and FLM Car Kit HW spares and incorporate smooth and systematic spare flow.

Facilitate HW replacement and HW replenishment requests to HWS through FR documentation along with the required RMA serial numbering scheme for efficient HW tracking.

Institute and implement an orderly HW spare inventory procedure for regular reporting and submission to HWS.

District Operations Manager (Delegated)

Ensure continuous network operation through strategic and efficient team action in attending network troubles.

Safeguard network trouble resolution commitment by maintaining and even minimizing the required system MTTR that is well within the contracted SLA.

Manage all trouble ticket escalations and effect immediate and sensible resolution.

Periodic coordination and reporting to higher management and to customer on the status of the network’s operation.

Enable and direct all team members to a well-managed and well-executed workflow and establishing a desirable working environment and an excellent teamwork among team members that are instrumental in achieving the projected work outcome for the continuity of the network operation with a high QOS.

Freelance Consultancy

Saudi Networkers Services Ltd. Co.

Riyadh, Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia

< Telecom Consultant > September 2010 to July 2011

Network operations, preventive and corrective maintenance, implementation and upgrade of Siemens Base Station Sub-system (SBS).

Project Deployment:

Nokia Siemens Networks - K.S.A.

STC (Al Jawal) GSM MS Project

September 2010 to July 2011

Siemens SLM Access Engineer

Operation and maintenance of STC Al Jawal GSM network.

Perform weekly, monthly and yearly PMR and health-check for BSC.

Manage PMR system scheduling and data upload using WFMS SW tool.

Execute CMR for BSC and cTRAU/eTRAU where and when needed within SLA.

Attend network trouble tickets generated by MNOC/GNNCC.

Manage referred and assigned trouble tickets using RTTS SW tool.

Perform diagnostic and troubleshooting procedure for fault clearance.

Prepare TIR on high network service impact troubles.

Manage and facilitate MDT request, approval and execution when needed.

Coordinate with and support to MNOC Front/Back Office, Performance Management and Network Optimization for trouble ticket fault analysis and resolution, and with Configuration Management and Radio Access Care for new network implementation and upgrade.

Carry out necessary NE HW expansion and reconfiguration prior to commencement of network upgrade.

Perform network upgrade from BR9.0/2108 to RG10 MP3.0 operating SW.

Execute Omal/Olink trace capture through BSC IPLI using Netgear Smart Switch and Wireshark Network Packet Analyzer.

Facilitate NMS NetViewer visibility on isolated Siemens MW system through NUC creation in the BSC.

Perform NE audit for BSC and cTRAU/eTRAU.

Manage BSC and cTRAU/eTRAU HW spare pool for SLM (Core Site Kit) and BTS/MW HW spare pool for FLM (Car Kit).

Manage BTS site audit reports and BTS site PMR reports done by FLM engineers.

Management and technical support to FLM engineers on high profile BTS activities and troubles.

Implementation support through commissioning and integration, and operation and maintenance of special coverage COW sites.

Technical & administrative support to especial government GSM-R project.

Periodic preparation and submission of technical and administrative reports to NSN management and to customer.

Extend management support to NSN managers when needed in dealing with customer on some administrative and technical issues.

Working respectively on BR9.0 and RG10.0 BSS operating SW.

Freelance Consultancy

Penta Consulting Limited

Surrey, United Kingdom

< Telecom Consultant > November 2004 to July 2009

Project implementation and technical support for Siemens Base Station Sub-system (SBS), and optimization of network coverage and quality of service. Project implementation of Alcatel-Lucent Multi-standard Base Station Sub-system (MBS) and Nortel Node B.

Project Deployment:

Alcatel-Lucent - Qatar

Vodafone GSM Project

April 2009 to July 2009

Telecom Engineer

BSS implementation of Vodafone’s phase1 roll-out.

TI installation supervision of rooftop, greenfield, RDU and COW sites for both BTS (Evolium A9100 MBS) and Node B (9311 Macro ID2, UMTS BTS 12020, UMTS dBTS 2U & 9341 RRH) indoor and outdoor solutions.

Documentation and BOQ preparation of completed sites.

Perform site clean-up and rectification in preparation for site acceptance.

Execute site acceptance procedure for PAC and FAC.

Conduct site audit of RDU and COW sites.

Execute sweep test procedure and troubleshooting for BTS antenna system VSWR consistency using Anritsu Site Master.

Conduct site survey for SHR and preliminary TSSR, and for eventual site acquisition and final TSSR.

Experienced in commissioning and integration procedure of Evolium A9100 MBS (MBI-3, MBI-5, MBO1E & MBO2E).

Extend assistance to civil works team in carrying out tasks for the completion of the site and be on RFI status.

Nokia Siemens Networks - Azerbaijan

Bakcell GSM Project

April 2008 to June 2008

Siemens BSS Implementation Engineer

BSS implementation of Bakcell’s phase2 roll-out.

Installation supervision and BOQ preparation for different BSS network elements such as BSC’s, TRAU’s and BTS’s.

Commissioning and integration of high capacity step2 BSC’s, high capacity TRAU’s and of BS240XLII, BS240II and BS82II BTSE’s.

Perform clean-up of phase1 sites in preparation for site acceptance.

Execute preliminary and final site acceptance procedure with the customer respectively for PAC and FAC.

Perform HW inventory procedure through upload and download of IDF.

Perform BTS functional and HMO back up procedure.

Perform HW reconfiguration for TRX addition and in accordance to customer’s standard.

Execute sweep test procedure and troubleshooting for BTS antenna system VSWR consistency using Anritsu Site Master.

Perform diagnostic and troubleshooting procedure for deficiency and fault clearance.

Extend technical support to colleagues and to customer.

Working on BR9.0 BSS operating SW.

Nokia Siemens Networks - Pakistan

Telenor GSM Project

February 2007 to December 2007

Siemens BSS Implementation TAC-2 Engineer

Commissioned as second level implementation TAC engineer to perform high level BSS (BSC/TRAU/BTS) analytical, diagnostic and troubleshooting tasks.

Network optimization support to RNP group through DT and DT result analysis (HO, signal strength & quality, etc.), KPI acquisition (network performance data like traffic and control channel allocation success rates, etc.), DB parameter scrutiny (values and settings) and HW troubleshooting (antenna system mechanical/electrical tilting and height, sectorization and equipment performance).

BSS implementation of Telenor’s phase3++ and phase4 network expansion roll-out.

Commissioning of high capacity step2 BSC’s and high capacity TRAU’s.

Preparation of BSC commissioning database, integration database and test call database.

Perform MW (SDH/PDH), Leased Media and FOC link verification and DDF cross-connection for high capacity step2 BSC and high capacity TRAU integration.

Integration of TRAU’s into respective BSC’s.

Integration of BSC’s into respective MSC’s for CS voice call and data functionalities, HSCSD and other core related functionalities and management; into respective SGSN’s for PS data or GPRS/EGPRS functionalities; and into RC for O&M and BSS network monitoring.

Carry out RF (BSS) and A-interface (MSC) TS test call procedure prior to commercial launching and operation.

Perform Abis and Asub traces using Tektronix K1297 protocol tester.

Re-homing of BTS sites from one BSC to another.

Perform BSS upgrade procedure from BR7.0/45B to BR8.0/03 and eventually to a variety of subsequent BR8.0 operating SW.

Extend technical support to colleagues and to customer.

Extend management support to BSS implementation area managers.

Conduct special instructions to local colleagues on SBS and telecommunication basics and on project technicalities.

With acquired knowledge in eBSC and eTRAU when first introduced at later part of the project.

Working on BR8.0 BSS operating SW, and partly on BR9.0.

Siemens - Pakistan

Telenor GSM Project

December 2005 to February 2007

BSS Implementation Engineer

BSS implementation of Telenor’s phase2, phase3 and phase3+ network expansion roll-out.

Commissioning and integration of high capacity step2 BSC’s, high capacity TRAU’s and of BS240XLII and BS82II BTSE’s.

Perform unit acceptance procedure for BS240XLII and BS82II BTSE sites.

Perform MW link verification and DDF cross-connection prior to NE integration.

Perform HW inventory procedure through upload and download of IDF.

Perform BTS functional and HMO back up procedure.

Perform diagnostic and troubleshooting procedure for deficiency and fault clearance.

Extend technical support to colleagues and to customer.

Extend drive test support to RNP optimization group.

Extend management support to BSS implementation area managers.

Conduct classroom and hands-on training and special instructions to local colleagues on SBS and telecommunication basics and on project technicalities.

Provide on the job training assistance to Siemens-employed expatriate.

Working on BR7.0 BSS operating SW, and partly on BR8.0.

Siemens - Pakistan

Telenor GSM Project

November 2004 to March 2005

BSS Implementation Engineer

BSS implementation of Telenor’s phase1 roll-out.

Installation supervision on different BSS network elements such as BSC’s, TRAU’s and BTS’s.

Commissioning and integration of high capacity step2 BSC’s, of high capacity TRAU’s and of BS240XLII BTSE’s.

Perform unit acceptance procedure for BS240XLII BTSE sites.

Perform MW link verification and DDF cross-connection prior to NE integration.

Perform HW inventory procedure through upload and download of IDF.

Perform BTS functional and HMO back up procedure.

Perform test call procedure.

Perform diagnostic and troubleshooting procedure for deficiency and fault clearance.

Extend technical support to colleagues and to customer.

Conduct special instructions to local colleagues on project technicalities.

Execute network first call and commercial launching.

Working on BR7.0 BSS operating SW.

Etsi Technologies, Inc.

(A Siemens AG Joint Venture Co.)

Metro Manila, Philippines

< Senior Telecom Engineer > March 2001 to September 2004

Project implementation and technical support for Siemens Base Station Sub-system (SBS). Perform installation supervision, commissioning, integration, acceptance, upgrade, troubleshooting, and operation and maintenance of different BSS network elements such as BSC, TRAU, and BTS.

Project Deployment:

Siemens - Algeria

Orascom (Djezzy) GSM Project

June 2004 to August 2004

BSS TAC-2 Engineer

Project BSS TAC-2 support.

BSS system upgrade of Djezzy’s network from BR5.5/32 to BR7.0/06A operating SW.

Perform BSC FW, SW and HW upgrade procedure.

Execute test cases and system acceptance of BR7.0 BSS features and functionalities.

BSS implementation and technical support to colleagues and to customer.

Commissioning, integration and acceptance of standard and high capacity step1 BSC’s, of high capacity TRAU’s and of various BTSE’s such as BS240XLII, BS240XL, BS240II, BS240, BS240XS and BS82.

Site/network expansion, TRX reconfiguration and upgrade from single band to dual band.

Perform HW inventory procedure through upload and download of IDF.

Perform diagnostic and troubleshooting procedure for deficiency and fault clearance.

Working respectively on BR5.5 and BR7.0 BSS operating SW.

Siemens - Kuwait

NMTC (Wataniya) GSM Project

September 2003 to March 2004

BSS Implementation Engineer

BSS implementation of Wataniya’s 850K phase5 network expansion roll-out.

Commissioning, integration and acceptance of standard and high capacity TRAU’s and of various BTSE’s such as BS240XLII, BS240XL, BS240II, BS240, BS82 and BS60.

Carry out off-air Transmitter/Combiner power output and Receiver/Multicoupler gain measurement tests using MA10 Abis Simulator and HP Spectrum Analyzer.

Verify database consistency with the actual BTS HW configuration.

Perform MW link verification and DDF cross-connection prior to NE integration.

Supervise HW installation during BTS swap, BTS reconfiguration and BTS upgrade from single band to dual band.

Re-homing of BTS sites from one BSC to another.

Implement HW/TRX addition and reconfiguration for capacity expansion.

Perform HW inventory procedure through upload and download of IDF.

Perform BTS functional and HMO back up procedure.

Perform RF TS check and intra-cell/inter-cell call HO test procedure using Ericsson TEMS.

Perform diagnostic and troubleshooting procedure for deficiency and fault clearance.

Extend technical support to colleagues and to customer.

Carry out BSC HW upgrade in preparation for the eventual system migration from BR5.5 to BR6.0.

Working respectively on BR5.5 and BR6.0 BSS operating SW.

Siemens - Kuwait

NMTC (Wataniya) GSM Project

May 2002 to November 2002

BSS Implementation Engineer

BSS implementation of Wataniya’s phase3 and phase4 network expansion roll-out.

Commissioning, integration and acceptance of standard TRAU’s and of various BTSE’s such as BS240, BS82 and BS60.

Carry out off-air Transmitter/Combiner power output and Receiver/Multicoupler gain measurement tests using MA10 Abis Simulator and HP Spectrum Analyzer.

Perform MW link verification and DDF cross-connection prior to NE integration.

Supervise HW installation during BTS swap, BTS reconfiguration and BTS upgrade from single band to dual band.

Re-homing of BTS sites from one BSC to another.

Implement HW/TRX addition and reconfiguration for capacity expansion.

Perform HW inventory procedure through upload and download of IDF.

Perform BTS functional and HMO back up procedure.

Perform RF TS check and intra-cell/inter-cell call HO test procedure using Ericsson TEMS.

Perform diagnostic and troubleshooting procedure for deficiency and fault clearance.

Extend technical support to colleagues and to customer.

Working on BR5.5 BSS operating SW.

Siemens - Yemen

Sabafon GSM Project

July 2001 to October 2001

BSS TAC-1 Engineer

Operation and maintenance of Sabafon’s newly launched GSM network.

Customer technical support (TAC-1).

Commissioning, integration and acceptance of BS240 BTSE sites.

Perform periodical test calls for network monitoring.

Extend assistance to MW group in enabling SRA-L tributaries to be used for BTS integration.

Working respectively on BR5.0 and BR5.5 BSS operating SW.

Saudi Oger Limited

(Royal Palace Overlay Network)

Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

< GSM RSS Technician > February 1999 to November 2000

Operation and maintenance of Motorola D900 Mobile Communication System (GSM) and Siemens CTR190/CTR210 Hot-standby Digital MW Radio System for the Royal Palace Overlay Network. Perform both on site and remote (OMC-R) alarm monitoring and handling and equipment management. Execute diagnostic and troubleshooting procedure, as well as routine equipment check up and periodical test measurements and calibration for preventive maintenance. Carry out occasional installation, commissioning and decommissioning of both satellite-linked mobile and transportable BSS.

Liberty Broadcasting Network, Inc.

(Liberty Telecoms)

Metro Manila, Philippines

< Network Planning Engineer > July 1996 to February 1999

Strategic planning of Liberty Telecoms’ nationwide wireless communication network including MW backbone and both TETRA and WLL services. Perform pathprofiling procedure and analysis, link budget planning and design, frequency planning and channel loading, coverage optimization, HW configuration, billing of materials and installation supervision. Carry out topographic map analysis for eventual site survey and site acquisition, as well as network interconnection study with other telecommunication service providers. Extend technical support to marketing group on service coverage for subscribers and coordination with service maintenance group for subscribers’ technical complaints.

Tec-Optics Corporation

(Tel-Tec Engineering Co.)

Metro Manila, Philippines

< Engineering Assistant > March 1996 to May 1996

Outside plant design engineering of various LEC operators. Perform demand forecasting and secondary cable detailed design with acquired capability in cabinet sizing, in fundamental cable and conduit planning and in primary cable and conduit detailed design.

Philippine Cable Network

& Construction, Inc.

Metro Manila, Philippines

< Engineering Assistant > May 1995 to March 1996

Outside plant design engineering of various LEC operators. Perform demand forecasting and secondary cable detailed design with acquired capability in cabinet sizing, in fundamental cable and conduit planning and in primary cable and conduit detailed design.

Vis-Min Infosearch Services

Cebu City, Philippines

< Field Researcher > April 1991 to September 1991

Market research. Conduct store surveys and product sale inventories.

TECHNICAL TRAINING

On The Job Training

(SBS BR7.0 System Upgrade) - May 10 - 31, 2004 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Antenna Installation and SRA-L

Commissioning Workshop - March 25 - 31, 2003 Metro Manila, Philippines

BSS OAM Training for OMS-B - June 25 - 29, 2001 Shanghai, China

SBS On-the-Job Training

(SBS System Commissioning) - May 28 - June 22, 2001 Beijing, China

SBS Installation Test Procedure - May 23 - 25, 2001 Shanghai, China

SBS OAM Procedure - May 14 - 22, 2001 Shanghai, China

SBS System Overview - May 9 - 11, 2001 Shanghai, China

Internetworking TCP/IP

on MS Windows NT4.0 - April 30 - May 4, 2001 Metro Manila, Philippines

Supporting MS Windows

NT4.0 Core Technologies - April 23 - 27, 2001 Metro Manila, Philippines

UTRAN OAM Procedure - March 19 - 28, 2001 Munich, Germany

Unix (Linux) OS Overview

& System Administration - March 12 - 16, 2001 Metro Manila, Philippines

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