Experiencied Telecommunication Engineer

Toni Kolici

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Calgary, AB T2W 3L6

Cell 403-***-****

Home 403-***-****

E-mail: **********@*****.***

PERSONAL SKILLS

• Highly organized and efficient

• Flexible and versatile team player who will work hard and excel in any environment

• Conscious of duties and responsibilities

• Eager and willing to learn

• Dedicated and committed

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS:

• Experienced in hardware and software installation, implementation, system integration and maintenance of CDMA and GSM equipment

• Experienced in RF power management and performance tests

• Experienced in testing and debugging of CDMA terminals and mobile equipment

• Experienced in call processing of CDMA voice 1xRTT and data 1xEVDO.

• Experienced in PBX, IP Telephony and LAN/WAN systems installation, implementation, maintenance and support

EDUCATION

1990 – 1995 Bachelor Degree in Electronics Engineering

Polytechnic University of Albania

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

April 2008 - present: Nortel Networks Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Product Verification Engineer in Research and Development Department

• Verified products from a customer perspective of major new areas of product functionality through test planning, test case creation & system level test plan execution on end to end CDMA voice 1xRTT and data 1xEVDO network using BSSM (Base Station Subsystem Manager), DO-EMS (Data Optimised – Element Manager Subsystem)

• Expertise in system integration, configuration management and network administration (TCP/IP) of MTX, BSC and BTSs.

• Prepared test cases, documented steps, estimated time to execute, prioritize and maintain test plans.

• Prepared test reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing product requirement and documented the results.

• Worked closely with and assisted development groups with troubleshooting, debugging, and ultimately closing product issues.

• Estimated labour requirements for project schedules and delivered to meet key milestones.

• Inventoried, setup and maintained equipment necessary for testing in lab environment.

• Provided product qualification for the new 450 MHz BTS

• Provided training and support for Product Verification engineers in China

Nov 2007 – April 2008: Nortel Networks Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

RF Systems Engineer

• Conducted RF power management and performance tests on BTS systems based on IS-2000 and IS-856 standards by following tests plans.

• Configured test setups and run tests on RF systems for voice and 1xRTT and data 1xEVDO.

• Performed FR power level accuracy tests, noise figure management and other RF measurements.

• Collected test data using automated software applications such as LabView, custom software and lab equipments.

Dec 2006 – Aug 2007: Geomant Polska Sp. z. o.o., Warsaw, Poland

PBX and IP Telephony Engineer – Avaya Products

• Implemented, installed, configured and maintained PBX, IP Telephony and LAN/WAN systems for Avaya products at customer site

• Installed and configured Computer Telephony and VoIP applications

• Worked with databases

• Provided daily and on-call technical support and consulting for customers

Apr – Dec 2005: English Business Language School of English, Warsaw, Poland

English Language Instructor

• Taught English in the Ministry of Internal Affairs and “Eldruk” Printing House

Sept 2002 – Aug 2004: VODAFONE ALBANIA Sh.A in Tirana, Albania

MTX Engineer at Network Management Centre of the Technical Department

• Monitored, configured and maintained GSM network and switching equipment

• Performed network upgrade with new BTS-s by performing switching hardware connectivity and software configuration.

• Detected disturbances and faults in backhaul network, switching equipment and software applications

• Assisted in debugging faults and coordinated work with other departments

• Performed operational tasks using Eriksson’s AXE-10 (Multi-application Digital Switching System for Hardware and Software Control), OSS (Operation Support System), DXX Manager, Mini-Link Manager and Marconi’s EM-OS (Equipment Management Operation System for Managing PDH and SDH Transmission Equipment)

Jul 1999 – Sept 2002: SPAHIU_Shpk, Tirana, Albania; (Subcontractor for KESH – Albanian Electro-Energetic Power Corporation)

Technical consultant, translator and interpreter

• Monitored and analyzed electrical issues in power systems

• Sustained relations with domestic and foreign business partners

Aug 1996 – Nov 1997: POWER STATION ENTERPRISE COMPANY, Fier, Albania,

Regional Dispatcher

• Monitored and controlled production and distribution of electrical energy

• Coordinated work duties between various departments

• Inspected and participated in installation and testing of new electrical equipment

PROFESSIONAL COURSES

• 2002 October, 2002 November - “AXE 10: Survey, O&M Platform in GSM, Operation Handling in GSM, Hardware Maintenance in GSM” in EUROCOM EXPERTISE S.A, Training Programmes and Services, Athens, Greece.

• 2003 February - “DXX Manager” in Vodafone Albania Sh.A, Tirana, Albania

• 2003 May - “SDH Fundamentals” in Vodafone Greece, Athens, Greece

• 2003 December - “MINI-LINK Manager” from Ericsson Education Europe in Tirana, Albania

• 2004 March - “Total Quality Management” in Vodafone Albania Sh.A, Tirana, Albania

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATES

• Avaya Certified Associate ACA - Implement: IP Telephony

• AXE 10, Survey – LZU 108 775

• AXE 10, O&M Platform in GSM – LZU 108 3683

• AXE 10, Operation Handling in GSM - LZU 108 3684

• AXE 10, Hardware Maintenance in GSM - LZU 108 3700

• MINI-LINK Manager

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