Aramco Marathon Oil

Russel Vincent U. Torres Telecommunications Cyber Security Project Construction

United Address: 134 Irmisch Ave., Lindenhurst, NY 11757, United States: Mobile - 1-929-***-**** Mobile (Saudi): +966-**-******* E-mail: **********@*****.*** LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/russel-torres-8389a58/ Professional Summary

I have 22 years of work experience in the telecommunication sector and my subject matter expertise covers vast areas, and these include 0utside Plant (OSP) designs, communications distribution design, project design – FEED, project implementation & constructions (Telecom, electrical low voltage & instrumentations), equipment installation, system configuration, repair, and maintenance, Corporate engineering standards development, technology deployment, and vendors engagement. As a telecommunications consultant, I accumulated approximately 1,000 man-hours in 2018, 2019, and 2021, which helps achieve the Department's KPIs in terms of engineering services. In addition, cybersecurity is one of my continuing competencies covering cybersecurity requirements and network information security solutions e.g., patch management, hardening procedure, managing SIEM systems (ArcSight, Splunk, and Tripwire), data diodes, active directory, backup server, antivirus management, firewall, and network management system (NMS). Furthermore, I have a thorough knowledge of telecommunications standards such as BICSI (OSP/TDMM), NEC, NFPA, IEEE, ANSI, TIA, EIA, RUS-Bulletin, ISA, and IEC. My expertise helps me to develop seven (7) Saudi Aramco engineering standards, and I value collaboration, diversity and inclusion, ethical and safe work practices, and the significance of stakeholders

Technical Skills

Outside Plant (OSP) Design Project Management Cyber security Microwave Radio Inside Plant (ISP) Design Supervisory experience Patches VSAT Comms Distribution Design Standards development Hardening UHF/VHF Radio Fiber Optics Commissioning SIEM solutions Surveillance Cameras Structured Cabling Installation and Repair Antivirus Cabling/Wiring/Termination FO cable splicing Cable Termination Active directory Rigger (Comms Tower) Local Area Network Industrial Wireless Telephony VOIP Rack/Cabinet/Conduit works Operation and Maintenance Switches / Firewall Telephony PABX/PBX HSE Works-at-Heights

Competencies

Public Speaking Technical Speaker Technical Presentation MS word/MS office/MS excel Consultancy Vendors engagement MS PowerPoint

Achievements

• Presented a technical paper in the Institute of Electronics Engineers of the Philippines, Inc. during the 71st Annual General Membership Meeting and Convention with a theme: Embracing Digital Transformation in the Time of New Normal”, on the 27th of November 2021, Philippines.

• Presented a technical paper entitled, “Optical Fiber Role in IR 4.0” in the 2019 BICSI Southeast Asia Conference & Exhibition, dated 25 –26 November 2019, SMX Convention Hall, SMX AURA Premier Mall, Taguig, Philippines

• Presented a technical paper entitled, “Saudi Aramco Engineering Standard for Grounding and Bonding Telecommunication Facilities” in the BICSI Middle East 2015 Technical Conference & Workshop held in Dubai, UAE, dated April 14-16, 2015.

Consulted on enterprise capital projects:

• Cost US$200T savings: Lead in the standard optimization, adoption, and implementation of the corporate standards of the use of non-metallic materials for communications underground infrastructure.

• Cost US$ 5M & US$ 7.6M savings: Optimization of underground telecommunication OSP infrastructure crossing hydrocarbon pipelines.

• Cost US$ 4.5M savings: Engineering design modification on the installation of OSP fiber optic cable in a common trench with a hydrocarbon pipeline.

• USD$ 600T savings: Design optimization of telecommunication grounding system for residential housing.

• USD 150T cost avoidance: Optimizing of telecommunication room design requirements.

• USD 11M savings - in adopting non-sophisticated physical security measures for telecommunication rooms. Work Experience:

Engineer II Cyber Security August 1, 2021 - Present Telecommunications July 1, 2013 – July 30, 2021

Saudi Aramco Oil Company Saudi Arabia

Job Summary:

- Consultants and Subject matter Experts (SMEs) in telecommunications engineering include OSP, ISP, building pathways & space design, and wireless technology solutions.

- Successful implementation of cyber security requirements for the Gas Plant facility, both the Process Control System (PCS) and the Plant Administration (PAN) networks. Major Achievements:

• Adhered to cyber security requirements as per Saudi Aramco standards and procedures, such as hardening, patch management, password management, active directory, NMS, Anti-virus, Backup servers, OPS servers, DSC ESD, and MPS. Also include network configurations such as L2 /L3 switches, Data Diode, Firewalls, and SIEM solutions (Splunk, ArcSight, Tripwire).

• Voted for the office of Vice-Chairman for the corporate communication standards committee (2016-2019 & 2019-2023).

• Analyze and evaluate telecommunications scope of work for corporate projects in terms of design details, installation details, operation, and maintenance services, and make decision making based on my sound engineering judgment for changes and improvement, e.g. (Front-End Loading -FEL, project proposal, detailed design, and design basis scoping papers (30%, 60%, 90%).

• Conducted multiple site visits, traveled, and worked on-site to support projects. Also, worked with stakeholders, and contractors and build relationships to resolve common telecommunications issues and ensure effective telecommunications system operations.

• Achieved the implementation and development of new technologies, such as technical evaluation of the products, or services in collaboration with the stakeholders, contractors, and vendors. And to determine the applicability of telecommunication hardware, equipment, and systems to the company.

• Presentation and endorsement of the improvement, revision, and development of the corporate telecommunications engineering standards from the year 2014 to 2021. o SAES-T-624: Telecommunications-Fiber Optic cables for OSP and Inter-Intra Building Applications o SAES-T-629, Telecommunications Outside Plant (OSP) Copper Cable o SAES-T-632, Telecommunications splicing Copper Cables, Fiber Optic Cables & Types of Splice Closure o SAES-T-795, Grounding, Bonding and Electrical Protection of Telecommunications Facilities o SAES-T-911, Telecommunications Outside Plant (OSP) Pathways, and Spaces Design o SAES-T-916, Telecommunications: Building Cable Systems, Pathways, and Spaces o SAES-T-928, Telecommunications OSP Buried Cables o SAES-T-, 555, Video Surveillance System

Lead Telecommunication Engineer, Offshore Construction February 14, 2012 – June 7, 2013 IMCO Engineering and Construction Company W.L.L. Doha, Qatar Job Summary:

Led a team of electrical and telecommunications engineers and technicians through the end-to-end life cycle of the telecommunications enterprise project. Such as the PAGA/CCTV/phone system, and the SCADA substation communication range with the enterprise customer (Qatar Petroleum). Major Achievements:

• Accountable for installing and repairing data cables, telecommunications cables, electrical cables, instrumentation cables and their peripherals, such as the layout of conduits; installation of cable trays and control panels; racks, cabinets, wirings, cable glands, and cable termination; and troubleshoot and resolve technical problems (PAGA/ CCTV/Telephone system) arise.

• Fulfills responsibility for planning and organizing day-to-day work-related activities of the project and 3-weeks look forecast schedule.

• Achieved the responsibilities for the installation and repair of data and telecommunications cabling and equipment of the project for 80 site locations, including water pump stations, GOSP plants, fire office buildings, manifolds, processing plants, etc.

• Analyzed and evaluates operations and recommend improvement where necessary through my technical creative or innovative thinking and sound engineering judgment to comply with stakeholders’ requirements.

• Telecommunications construction knowledge by carrying out a task in performing site-walked inspection, generating punch lists, and troubleshooting & resolve technical problems. This includes data collection, measurement, and photographs to support the designs/drawings. Lead Telecommunication Engineer, Offshore and Onshore August 25, 2008 – Aug. 8, 2011 JLP Engineering Solutions Ltd. Luanda, Angola, West Africa Job Summary:

Led a team that participated in the client’s telecommunication projects, including detailed design, site survey, construction, installation, configuration, operation, troubleshooting, repair, replacement, maintenance, and structured cabling.

Major Achievements:

• Accountable for installing and repairing telecommunications cables both voice and data with clients, e.g., Haliburton, Pride International, and United Nations companies for the fiber optic cable, structured cabling, and PABX (add, move & change) projects.

• Supported ESSO-Angola and Sonanggo companies in the operation and maintenance of telecommunication facilities and equipment, both onshore and offshore (rig facility)

• Coordinated VSAT operation and maintenance of Angola VSAT Communication project with multiple VSAT system providers (Orange VSAT, RigNet VSAT, Stratos VSAT) and contracting companies

• Executed structured cabling system (SCS) projects; installed PVC conduit, pull box for cable run and protection, UTP/STC twisted-pair copper (horizontal and vertical runoffs), and test.

• Led a team in communication tower climbed; supervise work-at-height activities complying with the Company Standard Safety Procedure (equipment installation). Telecommunication Engineer, Offshore and Onshore Feb. 27, 2006 – August 15, 2008 Wood Group: Marathon Oil Company and EGLNG Equatorial Guinea, West Africa Job Summary:

Operated and maintained the company’s telecommunication facilities for voice and data both onshore and offshore; laid end-to-end structured cabling, UHF/VHF/Tetra radios, microwave radios, and VSAT system. Major Achievements:

• Champion for the operation and maintenance of the PBX systems – add, move & change (Nortel Meridian – Digital and VOIP system, UHF/VHF Motorola - base station & handheld radios, and VSAT link); CISCO network switches; microwave links; and telephone repair and replace.

• Executed fiber optic fusion splicing, connections, terminations, and fault findings.

• Planned the layout and installed communication closet, racks, cabinets (4 or 4 legs), patch panels; structured cabling installed, termination and testing procedure, UTP/STP, and installed distribution points (MDF/IDF).

• Led a team in communication tower climbed; supervised work-at-height activities complying with the Company Standard Safety Procedure (equipment installation).

• Executed structured cabling system (SCS) projects; installed PVC conduit, pull box for cable run and protection, UTP/STC twisted-pair copper (horizontal and vertical runoffs); CATV cabling (RG-6 cable and connectors such as F, N, & BNC).

Telecommunication Engineer / IT Specialist March 2003 – October 2004 Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia Islamabad, Pakistan Job Summary:

Managed operations of telecommunication equipment and technology. Major Achievements:

• Lead the operation and maintenance of facility PABX systems – add, move & change (Nortel Norstar, AT&T Merlin, Panasonic, Siemens Hipath, and voice mail), telephone installation, and repair, troubleshoot, and replace.

• Successfully manage the programming of hardware and software applications for telephone equipment including access levels, PINs, and other specialized applications, and oversees the operation and maintenance of the voice mail and billing system.

• Executed structured cabling system (SCS) projects; installed PVC conduit, pull box for cable run and protection, UTP/STC twisted-pair copper (horizontal and vertical runoffs), and test. Telecommunication Engineer Jan. 23, 2001 – Feb. 15, 2003 Baud Telecommunication Company Riyadh, KSA

Job Summary:

Participated in the complete Lifecycle of multiple countrywide Saudi Telecommunication Company for the telecommunication transmission projects (Digital Data Networking and Structural Cabling System). Major Achievements:

• Conducted site surveys; designed, planned, implemented the installation, terminated, and maintained Tellabs- Maris DDX equipment.

• Executed fiber optic splicing (Fusion machine &Hot-Melt connection), including transmission link and fiber optics testings using the Fluke test set, and FIS equipment

• Successfully manage the installation of 100 plus units of telecom closets such as cabinets, and racks (2 or 4 legs), including trays, conduit, cable ladder, and MDF/IDF cabling and termination.

• Executed structured cabling system (SCS) projects; installed PVC conduit, pull box for cable run and protection, UTP/STC twisted-pair copper (horizontal and vertical runoffs), and test using fluke (Omni scanner). Telecommunication Technician

Bayan Telecommunication Inc. General Santos City, Philippines Mar 2000 - Sep 2000 Mati Telecommunications Company Davao Oriental, Philippines Jan 1997 - Dec 1997 Job Summary:

• Successfully executed in maintaining and managing the outside plant (OSP) worked; telephone repair and installation, pole & ladder climbed, telephone line and wireless local loop troubleshooting, test, cabling, splicing, and overhead wiring installation. In addition, includes the inside plant (ISP) worked; telephone system (add, move & change), termination, installation, executed splicing, and testing (PBX system: Siemens 382/392, Lucent 5ESS switches).

Education, License and Certification:

Degree: Bachelor of Science in Electronics and Communications Engineering / Completion date: March 1996 University of San Carlos, Cebu City, Philippines

Licenses: Professional Electronics Engineer – Philippines, license # 0001281 ASEAN Engineering Registry (AER), license # 8902

Registered Master Electrician – Philippines, License # 0045246 Certifications: Certified Fiber Optics Technician (CFOT) – CFOT #: 7160186 Belden Networking Certified Designer and Installer, 2020 Work-At-Height Certified, Singapore

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