Systems Engineer Computer

RAMIL BARTOLOME

La Puente, CA *****

626-***-**** - **************@*****.***

Professional Summary

Detail-oriented Computer Systems Engineer committed to improving system design and operations for reliable workflow management. Seeking a challenging position requiring demonstrated skills in Management, Technical, leadership, planning and communications skills, thus utilizing inter-personal skills with my experiences, educational qualification, management skills and technical knowledge's, Researches and implements budget-conscious security and encryption solutions to protect user privacy and increase overall network health. Creates easy-to-follow guidelines and troubleshooting documentation for non-technical staff. Meticulous Operations Engineer maintaining highly functional digital systems for uninterrupted workflows and consistent productivity. Oversees routine maintenance checks and software update schedules to reduce network downtime and likelihood of security compromises. Loves collaborating with customers and teammates to develop and implement creative technical solutions to challenging problems. Team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Skills

Seasoned professional with over 26 years experienced, has excellent expertise in Managed Services, Telco start-up, management skills & diverse expertise in telecoms planning, project management, network operations management in different wireless technologies (5G/4G LTE, WiMAX, CDMA2000, UMTS, GSM, AMPS)

Proven track record in leadership, focus driven in any technical transformation. Consistently operating at a high standard; has sustained focus and discipline on e2e processes.

Ericsson Trained and Certified RBS/RF Engineer

Ericsson certified and trained on 2G/3G/4G/5G FDLTE,TDLTE Integration, Commissioning and testing with different major mobile carriers such as Verizon Wireless, T-Mobile, Sprint and AT&T

Expertise on Small cell integration, testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, upgrade

Nokia trained on 4G FDLTE, Flexi MR EBTS, Flexi MR Node B, Node B UMTS, Flexi 2G, RU10_3G, GSM BTS, Nokia Flexi Hopper and Nokia RRI

Expertise in Fixed Wireless Broadband and Mobile Internet Technology

Expertise in BTS and Transport equipment

Expertise on Different Huawei Network Elements such as TDLTE,3G,LTE and RTN and ATN Microwave Radios

Experienced in PIM troubleshooting and testing

In-Depth experience in operational role on mobile networks with particular emphasis on LTE/GSM/GPRS/UMTS/WCDMA/Data Communications and IP networks

Participates in project planning meetings, providing guidance, as needed, and determining resolutions to any problems or issues raised during plan of day meetings at various phases of the project

Preparing various reports, analysis and presentations as necessary, including (but not limited to) status reports on progress and, if any problems, then recommends manner of handling the problem

Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Outstanding analytical and organizational skills.

Ability to manage time schedules, deadlines, multiple requests and priorities.

Planning, leading, organizing, monitoring and controlling skills.

Multi-Vendor Experiences

In-Dept experienced in the Environment such as: Microsoft Family, Nokia BTS Manager for 2G/3G and 4G LTE. Ericsson RBS Element Manager for 3G, IP, Huawei TDLTE,3G and 4G Unix

Expertise on document comprehensive per site SOW and BOM which include identification of all work types and drivers.

Support various delivery organizations with construction technical expertise.

Expertise on the site technical solution, construction standards and SOW contracted by the customer, including work packages, material requirements and final deliverables to customer

Expertise on Cell Site Construction Drawings (CD), Radio Design Frequency Sheet (RFDS), Structural/Mount Design Elements and requirements

Expertise on day to day build/outage plan and review with stakeholders (CMs, SPs and Customer) to ensure alignment

Expertise on planning and adjustment of schedules, as necessary, and work with Customer Project Manager, Market CMs and Service Providers on any necessary changes to the scope, including recommendations

Excellent understanding of 3GPP specs for 3G/4G/5G technologies

Hands on experience of Android and Apple products like smartphones and smart watches.

Experienced for more than 15 years into Mobile device testing

Experienced Field Testing - inclusive of issue investigation and representation

Communication, Team Collaboration and Technical Documentation Reporting

Computer Systems Skills set, PC Hardware and Software Troubleshooting.

Work History

07/2020 to 10/2020 RBS/RF Field Integration Engineer -T-Mobile Projects

LSA/Ericsson – North East

11/2020 to 05/2023

RBS/RF Field Integration Engineer -T- Mobile Projects

Velex/Nexius – South California Los Angeles

•Network data provisioning scripting for capacity expansion services (L600, L1900, L2100, NR600, N25, and N41) and troubleshooting on Ericsson LTE RAN, Ericsson UMTS, Ericsson GSM, Ericsson Anchor (MImo), Ericsson Small cell products with associated OSS interfaces

•Responsible for troubleshooting, maintenance & installation of LTE 600, LTE700, LTE1900, LTE2100, NR600, N25, N41, B25, AWS technologies and sector adds

•Responsible to ensure quality standards and adherence to project plans, RFDS, Site design, and RF design

•Responsible for identifying RRH, RET, IXRE router, Sectors, Dargonwave, Microwaves, GPS, SAU and SCU issues

•Responsible to work with Tower foremen, on-site crews, CM, and in-office support

•Responsible for Call Testing of Anchor (2.5) Call testing, G-Net Tracker Pro Voice calls, Live 911, Ping testing, PSAP testing, software-based testing Mobility & Stationary using the app s SRS by Ericsson & Airview by Nokia projects

•Responsible for mechanical installation & SW commissioning, integration and call testing of Ericsson 2G,3G,5G,4G LTE nodes

•Responsible for Mobile device testing particularly on Apple and Android devices

•Responsible on Field Testing - inclusive of issue investigation and representation

•Installation and integration of IXRE, SAR- M, SAS-M Router Changer outs, Router Configuration and GSM Configuration

•Responsible for removal, installation, reconfiguration, integration of BB6630 and other Ericsson BBU & Router RTR 6675- AT&T Customer

•Integration using ECI Box and Manual - Call Test E911

•Laying and connection of fiber optic or Electrical (RJ45), from Cisco ASR 901 to port BB 6630, troubleshooting, fiber cleaning and provisioning of port s for transport

•Trail Anchor s Sites -Installation Router Nokia 7250 - 7750-IXR and Ericsson BBU 6648

•Provide Support to Anchor Project – Ericsson BBU6648, 6630, 6651

•Swapping of LTE DUS41 to BBU6630

•Troubleshooting Alarms and re-configuration ports activity, Includes the different scenarios BBU6630, DUS 41 + XMU

•Responsible for COP s final delivery

•Worked on 5G (NR600/NR700), 4G (L600/L700), L1900 and UMTS / CDMA / GSM - L2500 and NR 2500 GC field support work such as cabinet prep IXRE cut over migration and trouble shooting

•Worked on Auto-integration web configuration of OSF onsite and LTM integration as well as EAMS and ECI box autointegration

•Integration and commissioning of T-Mobile and Sprint Anchor 2G,3G,5G/4G using L600/L700/2100/1900 and N25 spectrum

•Performed different router migration from SAR to Nokia IXRE

•Also includes 1st through 5th carrier LTE, 1st through 5th carrier UMTS, including DUW's/DUL's/DUS's/XMU's/BB5216's and DAS sites

•Other duties include troubleshooting node alarms, RF & transport issues for AT&T Verizon Wireless and T-Mobile and Sprint Anchor

•Responsible for Integration, Commissioning, Installation and Testing, Power Upgrade of 4G,5G equipment on a NR600/L600/L700 spectrum and attend trouble response on outages, alarms clearing and preventive maintenance on all related network elements and different transport elements such as fiber optic and microwave transport

•Performed CW testing, spectrum analysis, segment and system sweep testing as well as PIM and OTDR testing, as required.

•Experienced in small cell deployment, installation, commissioning, configuration, bandwidth upgrade, migration, troubleshooting, testing and maintenance.

•Experienced in RF (Radio Frequency) principles and propagation characteristics, RF testing, and interference analysis and troubleshooting using RF blanket and other tools

•Experienced with fiber optic installation, termination, troubleshooting and testing.

•Experienced in troubleshooting network issues and resolving service disruptions in dealing with SLA (Service level agreement) and MTTR (Mean time to restore)

•Coordinates and managed all aspects of small cell construction projects, including budgeting, material planning, scheduling, and resource allocation.

•Supervised a small team of GC construction workers, subcontractors, ensuring that they adhere to safety protocols and quality standards of operator and vendor.

•Provides guidance, training, and support to ensure the successful completion of projects.

•Performed site surveys to assess the feasibility of small cell, macro site installation. Evaluate site conditions, verify accuracy of permits, and address any potential challenges or obstacles.

•Coordinates and performed the installation of macro and small cell equipment, including antennas, radios, power systems, backhaul connections and traffic control requirements. Ensure that all equipment is installed correctly and according to specifications of vendors and carrier

•Performed regular inspections to ensure the quality of workmanship and compliance with project requirements before site acceptances, addresses any issues or deficiencies promptly and implement corrective actions as necessary.

•Provides regular and daily updates on project status, timelines, and milestones

•Provides regular, accurate and detailed documentation of project activities, including JHA's, daily logs, progress reports, and change orders.

•Submits reports to management, highlighting project status, issues, and recommendations.

•Expertise in documenting project progress, equipment configurations, and maintenance activities accurately.

•Experienced to detail in maintaining records and reports related to small cell deployments and SLA compliance.

•Troubleshooting, testing and correction of antenna, cables, connectors and other variables with PIM issues

•Performed other duties and obligations mandated by management on preventing network related outages, kpi, optimization, opex reduction, man power distribution and administrative works

•Leveraged third-party applications and middleware to develop integrations.

•Attended meetings and took on leadership role as point of contact or stakeholder for projects.

•Developed tools, systems and processes to improve product supportability or overall support productivity.

•Consulted and negotiated with internal stakeholders to develop sound regulatory positions.

•Established and implemented policies, procedures and technologies to support system integrity.

•Expertise managing delivering cell site construction and technology upgrades

•Expertise with providing site design solutions and guidance of order of operations

•Expertise reviewing construction documents, determining site feasibility, as well as site design consulting as needed

•Ensures accuracy of constructions drawings and RFDS meeting scoping requirements

•Expertise of general construction processes & procedures and on-site safety requirements

•Expertise on cell site construction and equipment installation material requirements

•Expertise of cell site structural design and modification requirements

•Direct knowledge of rigging and crane requirements

•Experience in construction scope estimation, managing and directing general contractors, generating bill of materials, etc. (Civils, Ground, L&A, Backhaul, MW)

•Experienced and ability to enforce Ericsson or vendor quality standards.

•Expertise of troubleshooting practices and techniques, including sweep testing concepts.

•Direct knowledge of contracts (leasing, vendor facing, customer facing)

•Ability to solve common problems effectively, on time and within budget

•Strong ability to learn quickly and multitask in fast paced environment across business units and customers

•Strong ability to communicate and work with multiple professional skill levels effectively

•Adheres to all safety standards and complete approved OSHA 10-hour course for telecommunications industry and OSHA 30-hour course.

07/2019 to 06/2020

RBS/RF Field Integration Engineer -AT&T and Verizon Projects

Ericsson/Amatel – South California Los Angeles

Tasks include mechanical installation & SW commissioning, integration and call testing of Ericsson 2G,3G,5G,4G LTE nodes

Responsible for Integration, Commissioning, Installation and Testing, Power Upgrade of 4G,3G equipment on a L700 and other frequency spectrum and attend trouble response on outages, alarms clearing and preventive maintenance on all related network elements and different transport elements such as fiber optics

Also includes 1st through 5th carrier LTE, 1st through 5th carrier CDMA, including DUW's/DUL's/DUS's/XMU's/BB5216's and DAS sites

Other duties include troubleshooting node alarms, RF & transport issues for AT&T Verizon Wireless

Troubleshooting Alarms and re-configuration ports activity, Includes the different scenarios BBU6630, DUS 41 + XMU

Responsible for COP s final delivery

Worked on Auto-integration web configuration of OSF onsite and LTM integration as well as EAMS and ECI box autointegration

IXRE troubleshooting and call testing on E-911 for speed and live call test

Responsible to work with Tower foremen, on-site crews, CM, and in-office support

Responsible for Call testing, G-Net Tracker Pro Voice calls, Live 911, Ping testing, PSAP testing, and software based testing

Installation and integration of IXRE, SAR- M, SAS-M Router Changer outs, and 9Router Configuration

FE equipment delivery, removal, installation, reconfiguration, integration, BB6630 Ericsson & Router RTR 6675- AT&T Customer

Integration use ECI Box & Manual - Call Test E911.

09/2014 to 04/2019

Field Operations Manager (Radio Access Network)

Smart Communications Incorporated Philippines

Responsible for supervision and manning of staff and on deployment, schedules of field engineers during trouble response on outages, alarms clearing and preventive maintenance on all related network elements such as 2G/3G/4G/LTE/broadband and different transmission elements such as fiber optic cables and microwave radios

Responsible for supervision, deployment and project management of contractors and subcontractors on field subject for 2G/3G/4G/FDLTE/TDLTE roll outs, corrections, alarms clearing, restoration and other related network activities

Responsible for leading a Subcontracts Team, which includes approximately 10 Subcontract Specialists, who direct and manage the cost, schedule, and performance requirements of their subcontracts

Responsible and act as the main focal point to the Program for all Major Subcontract related activities within their portfolio, escalating issues to Supplier Senior Level management as needed, brief internal executive management and the Customer on the status/issues affecting performance or cost, and conduct program reviews with the Subcontractor and Program Office

Coordinates and collaborates with key partners such as contracts, engineering, quality, supplier development, planning, operations, program and end-users.

Identifies strategies and opportunities to reduce cost, improve efficiency and manage risk through strategic and targeted negotiations.

In conjunction with quality organization, evaluates and monitors supplier quality and reliability, as well as supplier/Contractor ability to support required delivery schedules.

Performed other duties and obligations mandated by management on preventing network related outages, kpi, optimization, opex reduction, man power distribution and administrative works

Responsible for 24/7 restoration, alarms clearing and other special cases on network related activities such as 2G/3G/4G/LTE Broadband etc on which needed special treatment and attention to clear problematic alarms and restore down network elements

Internal Consultant for different network related activities such as outages, alarms clearing on different network elements the likes of Node B 3G/LTE 4G /2G and different transmission equipment wireless or wired transmission such as fiber optic cable, microwave radio or leased line transmission

Provides oversight and direction for the operation of the network, including maintaining desired staffing levels

Provides Management oversight of vendor partnerships that provide operational, integration related and maintenance support

Provides Guidance for both short- and long-term network functionality and operational management practices

Provides and induced development of operational policies and processes that allow the team to provide best in class network services

Overall management of the deployed radio network, its maintenance, well-being and necessary upgrades when required

Ensures site integration readiness of the wireless network through site inspections, alarm verification and application of necessary software releases as needed in coordination with National Operations and RF Engineering teams

Provides and developed technical contingency plans for network operations events, force majeure events, natural disasters for man made challenges

Establishes strong rapport within team members, support national practices that drive employee engagement and productivity

Works with the region/national operational team in review of expenses; manage expenses and budgets to maximize margins and achieve targeted financial objectives

Coordinates with regional teams for projected need for additional project support as workload requires.

09/2000 to 01/2014

Supervisor/Specialist for Radio Access Network

Smart Communications Incorporated -Philippines

Responsible for deployment and manning of staff for the immediate restoration of different BTS equipment such as LTE, Flexi MR EBTS, Flexi MR Node B, GSM, UMTS WCDMA/3G Technology, BSC, RNC, Wi-Fi, WiMAX, Mobile Internet Connection operations

Extensive experiences from site Survey, Supervision, Installation, Commissioning, Testing, Integration and Quality Audit of Nokia Node B,LTE, Flexi MR EBTS, Flexi MR Node B, Flexi hopper,RU10, Flexi 2G, Flexitalk, BTS Ultrasite, Metrosite, Connect site, Insite and Intratalk,Ericsson RBS 3206/3106

Extensive Experiences in Installation, Commissioning, Testing, Integration and Expansion of ERICSSON RBS3206, 3106, 883, 883M and 889

Providing 24/7 on call duty on attending network outages due to hardware, software of LTE/Flexi EBTS/Flexi MR Node B/3G/UMTS/2G and other transmission faults

Performs daily routine of alarm checking for BTS 1800, 900 3G,4G,FDLTE,TDLTE on Alarm monitor and interrogation using MML command and performs appropriate action

Handles and performs Antenna Sweeping, TRX power measurements, e1/t1/FE testing and terminations

Integration, commissioning, upgrade, downgrade and expansion of NSN and Ericsson RBS equipment

Extensive experiences on different MW Transmission equipment such as NSN Flexihopper, Ericsson Mini- link, Harris Stratex and the likes Huawei RTN, Huawei CEN NE40,Ceragon MW Radios, TRX power measurements test and E1/T1 Testing and Termination

DACS, ADPCM, Line Drivers and PDH Mux

Handled the operations, corrective maintenance, installations, commissioning of Huawei BTS 3900 and different transmission equipment such as RTN 620,950 and ATN 950

Handled the Operations and Maintenance of North Metro Manila composing of 250 Cell Sites and 8 Base Station Controller (BSC 7, 57,110,134,53,183,199 and 158) for GSM and 14 Radio Network Controller (RNC 101,102,103,105,107,109,501,502,510,511,512,604,605, and 609) for 3rd Generation Mobile UMTS (3G/WCDMA), 136 Ericsson RBS 3206/3106 UMTS and its Transmission facilities

Performed Installation, Commissioning, Integration, RF Sharing and Testing for FDLTE/TDLTE both for all NSN equipment, Ericsson and Huawei equipment

Performed daily routine of alarm checking for Flexi MR EBTS, BTS 1800, 900 and Flexi MR Node B, Flexi 3G using Alarm monitor and interrogation using MML command and conduct appropriate action

Performed immediate corrective actions on block, alarms and worst dropped calls and devices on Both RBS, BTS and 3G equipment generated by the MSC, BSC, RNC, MSS, Cell Planning, Optimization and Traffic engineering group maintaining the 99% voice channel and data availability

Responsible for the installation, integration, commissioning, troubleshooting and restoration of different microwave links equipment such as Huawei RTN,Huawei CEN, Ceragon,,ATN, Motorola Canopy Point to point IP Radio, Alcatel Lucent Microwave Radio ALU, DMC M-series, DMC Spectrum II, MAS XP4, Nera XP4, Siemens Digital microwave, Harris Microstar Digital Radio, Harris Stratex Eclipse Digital Radio, Nokia Flexihopper, Ericsson Mini link, Fiber Optic facility such as ECI XDM 100 SDH,ECI FS, Siemens SDH, Tellabs 6320, 6325, 6340 and 6350

Transmission facilities line drivers, namely Nokia DNT 2M, Telindus crocus 3P, Telindus SHDSL, Nokia ACL2, Hi-Gain SHDSL, Word SHDSL, Adtran, Nokia 2X34 MUX and Nokia ADPCM

Responsible for the restoration of transmission equipment (DMC Microwave Equipment and ECI SDH STM-1 Equipment)

Conducted preventive and corrective maintenance using Local Maintenance Facilities (LMF) terminal software under Unix Solaris 2.5 forx86

Installed and assisted contractors during the commissioning and integration of different electronic and electrical equipment such as Nokia PSSS, Nokia EM 1100, Power One, Benning and Eltek Valere Rectifiers

Performed Installations, Integration and commissioning of Wi-Fi and WiMAX (Motorola Canopy, Sendfar and IBM Routers 3650,Bosser etc.) fixed wireless broadband Connection

Troubleshoots and maintains Wi-Fi and WiMAX Wireless Internet Broadband System from network peripherals such as AP's (access points),SU's(subscriber units)to CPE(costumer premises equipment such as PC's, Routers

10/1997 to 09/2000

RFU Field Maintenance/Phone Print Monitoring Engineer

Pilipino Telephone Corporation -Philippines

Responsible for the first line, corrective and preventive maintenance of Radio Frequency Unit Analog Phone Print Systems (Anti Cloning Equipment) at SCC (Signal Control Center) on a regular basis support for Field Operations Group

Responsible for the first line maintenance of RFU Analog Phone print systems (Analog Anti cloning equipment) at SCC (Signal Control Center) on a regular basis support for Field Operations Group

Isolation and Correction on Equipment such as Hard Disk Drive, Digital Signal Processor Cards (DSP), Antenna Attenuator, Signal Filters, RF Cables, Connectors and other basic parts

Implemented and set-up of full E1/T1 (G.703, G.704) Transmission facilities as well as sub-rate/PCM transmission utilizing HDSL, ADPCM, V.35, V.24 interfaces

Performs software Configuration of NOKIA (V.24 &V.35), DIU2M, DM2 Cards prior to integration of Phone Print System to Analog Cellular Systems

Installed, Commissioned, Integrated, and Tested RFU (Radio Frequency Unit) to prevent and eliminates Analog Cellular Cloning.

Academic Credentials

Bachelor of Science in Electronics and Communications Engineering

University of the East Kalookan City, Philippines

Certified Network Professional Program (Network Installation and Configuration)

Special Awards

Quality Award (In House BTS Installation Projects)

Tower Award (Outstanding Network Engineer) 2012

Mr. Zero Alarms (Zero alarms project awards for 2G,3G,4G and other network elements)

Outstanding Network Engineer 2015

Certifications

MSI Project Management Essentials Certified

MSI Lean Six Sigma White Belt Certified

MSI Business Management Essentials Certified

Ericsson RBS Installation Quality Checklist Training

Ericsson Smart Laptop Introduction

Ericsson Smart Laptop Overview-Integration

Ericsson Certificate Air 5121 Overview

Ericsson Certificate Baseband 6630 Overview

Ericsson Certificate EAMS

Ericsson Certificate EF&I COP Refresher

Ericsson Certificate GIRT Tool Process

Ericsson Certificate MANA Field Inventory Management System

Ericsson Certificate Nokia IXRE

Ericsson Certificate OHS Supplier Training

Ericsson Certificate OMT IDB Overview

Ericsson Certificate SRS Troubleshooting

Ericsson Certificate SRS User Training

Ericsson Certificate Telecom Installation Documentation

Ericsson Certificate Telecom Installation Quality

CPR-AED-First-Aid-Certification-Course-National-CPR-Foundation

OSHA_Certificate_19816872

Certification-Radio Frequency-RF-Awareness

California Sexual Harassment and Abusive Prevention Certificate

RF Safety Awareness

Construction Rigger and Carne Signal Person

Mobile Elevated Work Platform

Dirt Equipment Operator

Bloodborne Pathogens Awareness

Flagger Training

OSHA Construction Safety and Health

CPR, AED, and First Aid for Adults-HSI

TMO_718p-28644_Certificate of Completion IXRE

TMO_719p-28584_Certificate of Completion GC Academy

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