Resume of:
JULIUS CATRAL
Residence: **** Biscayne Dr., Plano, Texas 75075
Email: ******.******@*****.*** Cell: +1-214-***-****
Position applied for:
PROFILE:
Experienced - over 15 years experience in a technical and/or managerial role working with various electronics and communication technologies in different countries
Expressive - communicate and interact effectively with a broad range of people and personalities in a multi-cultural environment; excellent inter-personal skills
Adept - expert in wireless and RF engineering concepts, able to learn and adapt to emerging new technology and concepts in the communication industry
Organized – highly developed skills in project management, presentation and training.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:
Sr. Solutions Architect Jan 2013 – Jun 2024
InfoVista Technologies – 600 Technology Park Dr., Suite 100. Billerica, MA 01821, USA (InfoVista acquired Mentum)
Service Account Manager for PTC220 system for Railroad companies and their contractors
Deliver professional services in all phases of wireless network deployment including design, propagation model calibration and network optimization of 4G LTE – (Commercial and Private), 5G NR and other proprietary wireless systems
Conduct presentations, proof of concept studies and demos in support of pre/post sales activity.
Develop and conduct training courses for technical managers and engineers. Mostly in the use of InfoVista products including PlaNet.
Technical/Principal Consultant Oct 2007 – Dec 2012
Mentum Wireless US Inc., Plano, TX (Ericsson sold TEMS Group to Mentum)
Technical/Principal Consultant Jun 2006 – Sept 2007
TEMS, Ericsson, Plano, TX (Ericsson acquired Marconi)
Technical/Principal Consultant Feb 2000 – Jun 2006
Engineering Services, Marconi Wireless, Richardson, TX
Reports to VP for Professional Services
Deliver professional services in all phases of wireless network deployment including wireless network design of Macrocells, Microcells and Indoor building DAS systems, network deployment, optimization and operation including 2G, 3G, 4G LTE 5G NR; design of transmission systems including MW, VSAT and fiber optic systems.
Supports program and project managers in coordinating, managing and training consultants assigned in projects.
Develop and conduct training courses for technical managers and staff.
Provide second level customer/technical support.
Product Manager Nov 1996 – Jan 2000
Product Group, MSI-Mobile Systems International, Inc., Docklands, UK
Reports to the Vice President for Product Management.
Manage product development for MSI products mainly PlaNET.
Conduct product presentations to customers.
Coordinate with customers regarding future product requirements.
Write technical specifications used in the development of RF planning tools.
Perform competitor analysis for MSI products
Senior Consultant July 1996 - October 1996
Engineering Services, Mobile Systems International, Inc., Richardson, Texas
Reports to the Program/Practice Manager for Engineering Services.
Provide engineering services to wireless carriers and vendors.
Support design, build-out, optimization and operation of wireless systems including Cellular, Microwave, LMR, 1st, 2nd generation wireless systems
Department Head for Mobile Networks April 1995 - June 1996
Public Switching / Mobile Networks, ETSI - Electronic Telephone Systems Industries
(A SIEMENS AG joint venture company), Metro Manila, Philippines
Reports to the Vice President for Mobile Networks.
Manage project implementation activities for Public Switching Special Projects and Mobile Networks.
Manage multiple teams in the roll out of SIEMENS EWSD switches; GSM Cellular system using SIEMENS D900 MSCs, SIEMENS Transmission Systems and MOTOROLA Base Stations.
Lead Project Engineer September 1993 - April 1995
Operations Division, ERICSSON, Makati, Philippines
Reports to the Division Manager for Operations.
Assists the division manager in project planning, implementation and management activities for the Inside Plant Division.
Lead deployment of ERICSSON AXE10 MSC and Radio Base Stations
Lead deployment of AXE10 and Operator Systems for International Gateways Facility and Transit Switch.
Communication Engineer Consultant August 1986 - May 1993
Signal Corps, Ministry of Defense and Aviation, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Reports to the Regional Military Commander of the Signal Corps
Civilian-in-charge of the Communications Operation Control Center for the Saudi Arabian Armed Forces in the Northwest Region.
Support the deployment, installation, operation, maintenance and repair of military communication equipment in the region.
Train military personnel on rapid deployment of communications networks in the battlefield. Participated in Operation Desert Storm
Department Head July 1979 - August 1986
Quality Assurance, Veterans Electronics & Communications, Inc. (VETRONIX)
Fort. Bonifacio, Metro Manila, Philippines
Reports to the Vice President - Quality Assurance Division.
In charge of the quality control of all materials, assemblies and products for manufacturing of sophisticated military communication equipment.
Support installation, commissioning and testing of wireless equipment for the military and service providers.
EDUCATION:
BS Electrical Engineering 1977 - 1982
Central Colleges of the Philippines, Quezon City, Philippines
BS General Engineering 1975 - 1977
University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines
TRAINING & SEMINARS:
ERICSSON Leadership Program, Subang, Malaysia, Feb ‘95
SIEMENS EWSD System Architecture & OAM, Beijing, China, Mar ‘96
MSI Technology Update Seminars, Dallas, TX, Jul’96 – Mar’97
Technical Writing Course, Dallas, TX, Jun ‘97
Advanced 3G Workshop: RCR Global Wireless, Dallas, TX, Jun ‘01
3G Training by Scott Baxter, Dallas, TX - Feb ‘02
Nortel Trainers Training Series for GSM, Richardson, TX – Mar ‘02
Nortel Trainers Training Series for CDMA, Richardson, TX – April ‘02
Ericsson WiMAX Design and Optimization, Ottawa, ON - Dec,06
Mastering LTE by Award Solutions, Richardson, TX – Jan ‘09
5G Course, Award Solutions, Richardson, TX Feb ‘19