J O S E R O D R I GUEZ
O S P E N G I N E E R
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Columbus, OH, USA
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SUMMARY
Telecommunications Engineer with 12 years of experience specializing in fiber optic network design, fielding, and permitting. Strong background in network implementation, project management, and field operations, with extensive expertise in planning and executing fiber infrastructure projects. Skilled in coordinating multidisciplinary teams, streamlining permitting processes, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Bilingual in English and Spanish, with a commitment to delivering efficient and high-quality engineering solutions across diverse markets in the United States Core Competences
• Network Design & Management
• Technical Drafting (Aramis, AutoCAD, BstCad, Ms Telco)
• Field Mapping (Katapult – Arc GIS)
• Fiber Optics & Microwave Links
• Project Management, Permitting & Fielding
• Telecommunications Operations
• Leadership & Team Management
• Bilingual Communication (English/Spanish)
Education & Training
Santa María University
B.S. Degree in Engineering in Telecommunications (2013) Additional Certifications & Training:
• ARAMIS-DT for Engineering
• CCNA1-Network Fundamentals (Cisco Certified Network Associate).
• Microwave links. Seragon Group
• Grounding System, EATON C.A.
• Electric Risks, La Italiana Construye C.A.
• Course of CCTV: Closed Circuit Television. S.I.C.C.A. Professional Experience
DPF Tech Group Co. (12/23 – 1/25)
Project Manager & Consultant
Dublin – OH
• Managing and consulting for DPF Tech Group, an engineering services firm specializing in outside plant design, planning, project management, inspection, and data collection.
• Coordinated nationwide projects to enhance communication infrastructure, utilizing advanced technologies to deliver top-quality results.
• Managed a diverse portfolio of services, including GIS mapping, field data collection, designs, and permitting for large-scale engineering projects, ensuring timely and efficient completion. Field Engineer III – (01/21 – 12/23)
Congruex – CHC Consulting
Columbus – OH
• Responsible for aerial and underground data collection while validating a viable cost-effective path for engineering, making decisions to take into consideration value engineering and the impact on construction, installation and future maintenance
• Collect relevant Pole Information and accurately document existing measurements and placement.
• Determine ideal locations for new above ground facilities and equipment.
• Conduct Underground/Buried Cable layout surveys.
• Develop accurate fiber/optical network construction surveys.
• Conduct new substructure site surveys and site walks.
• Determine existing and new locations for fiber optic cables.
• Inspect the work of construction contractors.
• Accurately depict new construction route opportunities.
• Take pictures of job sites, pole conditions and other relevant structures or landmarks.
• Make layouts sketches of recommended engineering design while in the field or facility.
• Upload clear images, files and sketches, and edit for quality and cohesiveness. Design & Field Supervisor – (10/20 – 04/23)
Entel Engineering Solutions
Columbus – OH
• Led and managed fiber optic projects, supervising design and quality control processes.
• Worked extensively on AT&T’s LightGIG initiative, ensuring all designs met client and industry standards.
• Supervised and reviewed the fielding work performed by fielders in the field for analysis and delivery.
• Specialized in drafting work prints using ARAMIS, BSTCAD, MsTelco, and AutoCAD. Permit Manager – (06/18 - 01/21)
Byers Engineering Company
Columbus – OH
• Project Design & Permitting: Led fiber optic installation design and permitting, ensuring regulatory compliance and securing city approvals.
• Technical Drafting: Created detailed work prints using ARAMIS, BstCad, and AutoCAD, ensuring accuracy and project- specific compliance.
• Regulatory Compliance: Kept up with telecom regulations, guiding teams on legal and safety standards.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Coordinated with project managers, field engineers, and legal teams to align project design with client needs and regulations.
Engineer of operations – (2015 – 2016)
Telefonica - Movistar
Abroad (Venezuela)
• As an Operations Engineer specializing in telecom maintenance, I have managed radio station bases across the Greater West region of the country. My responsibilities include resolving faults in mobile telephony across various technologies such as GSM and UMTS. Proficient in managing microwave links, I have experience with Ceragon IP-10 and IP-20, Siae, Ericsson TN, Mini-link, Huawei RTN, PTN, Alcatel, and addressing issues related to power banks and ensuring energy backup generator functionality.
Implementation Engineer – (2014 - 2015)
Servysis c.a
Abroad (Venezuela)
• Engineer of implementation, migrations, directing, alignment, installation and execution of microwaves links
(Movistar, Digitel and Movilnet) and corporate links [movistar - NE40, PTN, SAR8]. Installation of Huawei Radios, Ericsson, Alcatel, Ceragon, Cisco routers configuration. Resource Management – (2013- 2014)
Neuronet technology C.A.
Abroad (Venezuela)
• Manage resources of the communication network
• Design and realize solutions at level of networks for companies or clients of MOVISTAR to a corporate level.
• Implementing the most viable solution for the good service of the network. Links MPLS, dedicated Internet, Telephone Centrals (CPA).
• Assignment of devices and logical ports in telecommunication equipment. NOC Specialist (Network Operation Center) – (2013) Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd
Abroad (Venezuela)
• Overseer of networks, verification of alarms or conditions that require special attention.
• execute troubleshooting (corrective) to avoid impact on the performance of the networks and the service of MOVISTAR (Mobile carrier).
Supervisor of Operations (2011- 2012)
S.I.C.C.A. (Integrals Communications System C.A.)
Abroad (Venezuela)
• Execute and supervise labors of installation and maintenance of equipment for telecommunications. (CCTV, PBX private cell phone centrals, Ethernet networks).