EDGARDO ATIENZA
Quezon City,Philippines
Summary
Experienced telecom specialist with 23 years in the industry, proficient in technical operations and management, consistently achieving project targets through effective problem-solving and skill enhancement.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
FREELANCE SUBCONTRACTOR
Globe/ Smart (Huawei-ZTE Project)
09.2023 - Current
- Accomplished Power supply Project of GSM cell site ahead of schedule with limited resources through coordination of RFI, TSSR, site access, materials pre-pat, and site acceptance, saving manpower time and mobilisation costs for Huawei Globe Turnkey Project.
- Completed projects on time and within allocated budget.
- Managed project budgets meticulously, tracking expenses and implementing cost-saving measures.
- Implemented risk management strategies to minimise potential delays and cost overruns.
- Coordinated with engineers and subcontractors to ensure efficient project execution.
- Built and maintained strong client relationships, providing regular updates and promptly addressing concerns.
- Maintained daily communication with vendors to drive forward progress of project.
- Conducted regular on-site inspections to maintain high standards of quality and safety compliance.
- Conducted site inspections to maintain compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Maintained safe work environment with zero accidents or lost work days.
- Enhanced project deliverables by implementing effective changes during the final review phase. by incorporating designated changes.
- Contributed to assigned area of project with a mindset of producing high-quality, efficient work.
- Applied quality assurance processes to raise standards of work.
IMPLEMENTATION COORDINATOR
L SERVE CORP. assigned to (Ericsson Philippines)
Makati City, Philippines
06.2021 - 06.2023
- Managed project planning and implementation of Project Management Plan, optimising service delivery performance against operational KPIs including SLA, time, scope, and quality for CEF-FOC and ATP projects.
- Contributed to achieving project targets outlined in PTA through effective scheduling, forecasting, and progress tracking.
- (2 Yrs.)
QA ENGINEER
CHINA COMSERVICES
Metro Manila
03.2019 - 03.2021
- Managed quality assurance documentation, ensuring compliance and traceability throughout processes.
- Maintained compliance with Telecom Standard Installations for indoor and outdoor equipment, including RRU, CPRI, power cable, grounding cable, outdoor rectifier, and node; conducted periodic site inspections to quickly resolve minor rectifications and minimise backlog.
- Delivered project SLAs and KPIs based on Civil works material test results and Telecom Standards agreed by Ditto Partner and Huawei; resolved minor escalations through periodic site inspections and strict policy adherence, minimising backlog.
RF ENGINEER
CONEC INC.
Makati City
03.2017 - 02.2019
- Executed Globe Wireless Expansion Project, installing Huawei LTE and GSM equipment in various indoor and outdoor environments, adapting to changing geographical conditions that impacted project delivery, including material and manpower requirements.
- Conducted site surveys for AVIAT IP PDH MW link installations, including RFI scanning and testing of equipment and fibre cables, as well as surveys for FE and GE data communication upgrades and new installations for Huawei, Tellabs, Nokia, and Lucent Alcatel.
- Documented one year and eleven months of relevant experience in telecommunications projects.
SR. ELECTRICAL ENGINEER (SECTOR LEAD)
HOUSSAM CONTRACTING COMPANY (EADS)
Riyadh
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Successfully managed Regional Maintenance Operation of the Eastern Region in Saudi Arabia with no SLA issues; achieved duties with limited resources through technical know-how and strategies, which resulted in the Project Manager's good standing in the entire region of Saudi Arabia.
- Conducted thorough testing and maintenance on electrical equipment, reducing downtime and operational costs.
- Developed and implemented compliant manufacturing processes aligned with global engineering codes and standards.
- Provided detailed electrical system documentation, facilitating smooth handovers and future maintenance work.
- Re-planned service delivery proactively to ensure compliance with SLA and KPI, utilising verified schedules and forecasts.
- Collected and analysed service delivery performance data, comparing actual outcomes with established baselines.
FREELANCE SUBCONTRACTOR
Smart (Huawei- Project)
01.2013 - 11.2014
- Managed Huawei LTE and GSM indoor and outdoor installations, ensuring timely completion and quality standards.
- Oversaw the resolution of unexpected site issues, applying creative problem-solving to minimise disruption.
- Installed antennas, RRU, CPRI cables, power cables, rectifiers, and batteries at various sites.
- Coordinated online pre-installation quality checks for multiple South Luzon sites daily.
- Maintained communication with vendors to facilitate project progress and address any arising issues.
- Led team meetings to review project milestones, tackle challenges, and plan future actions for enhanced project delivery.
SENIOR NETWORK IMPLEMENTATION ENGINEER
LBP SERVICE CORPORATION (SMART COMMUNICATION)
Makati city
08.2008 - 12.2012
- Completed planned base station roll-out from various vendors, ensuring activation of subscriber lines within agreed SLA to enhance service availability. Implement the contractor management program. Delivered first and second-line aftersales support within agreed SLA, maintaining high customer satisfaction. Coordinated vendor technical support initiatives to resolve issues promptly and improve overall service reliability. CAPEX and OPEX Management
- (1 Yr. 4 Months)
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to ensure projects were delivered on time, within budget, and to specification.
- Managed troubleshooting and problem resolution, significantly reducing system downtime and maintaining high service levels.
- Monitored system performance post-implementation, making adjustments to optimise operations.
TELECOMMUNICATION ENGINEER
AI- HASHEMIAH Contracting Corporation (HATCO)
Riyadh
02.2004 - 05.2011
- Coordinates the implementation of the approved Mobile Networks BSS projects in the assigned areas, monitors and reviews the implementation with respect to the project milestone. Conducts in documentation controls for (technical) BTS, installation of cabinets, SAT sites with customers, sub-contractors for project areas with technical site issues
- Executed upgrade and cutover of Siemens ONU 600 FTTC to MSAN Fast-link, DSLAM, enhancing network performance. Upgrade to MSAN Surpass Hit 7030 with STM-4 capacity
- Saudi Telecom-Nokia GSM E7 Dismantling and Redeployment Project Dismantling and re-installation and commissioning of Nokia BTS 900 & 1800 indoor and outdoor equipment including Microwave transmission link.
- (7 Yrs. 3 months)
BSS IMPLEMENTATION SUPERVISOR/ COMMISSIONING ENGINEER
NOKIA PHILIPPINES (External Employee)
Makati City
01.1999 - 01.2004
- Initiated installation with team, implemented approved Mobile Networks BSS projects in assigned areas, and conducted testing and commissioning of RF equipment, ensuring alignment with project milestones.
- (5 Yrs.)
- Resolved customer complaints swiftly, turning negative experiences into positive outcomes.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness and organisation in the workplace.
- Gave clear staff instruction to achieve production output.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
Technological Institute of the Philippines
Skills
- Telecommunications installation
- Commissioning and testing
- Telecom project management
- Project coordination
- Risk management
- Quality control
- Site safety management
- Construction safety compliance
- Client relationship management
- Adaptive problem solving
TRAININGS AND SEMINARS ATTENDED
- ERICSSON ACADEMY GROUP FUNCTION PEOPLE
- The Invitation-Anti Corruption Training July 23,2021
- Privacy 3.0 July 22,2021
- Be Security Aware July 22,2021
- Occupational Health and Safety Induction Aug. 16,2022
- ERICSSON SMART PROJECT (TDD LTE Training) Oct. 20, 2014
- HUAWEI GLOBE PROJECT (FDD LTE Training) June 8, 2014
- HUAWEI SMART GSM FTK Project (TNP Site Survey Training) Jan 12-13, 2011
- HUAWEI SMART GSM FTK Project (RNP Site Survey Training) Jan 10-11, 2011
- ANDREW INSTITUTE (Connector Attachment Training) March 23, 1999
- SYSTRA (System Training for GSM/DCS course) March 16-19, 1999
- Contents of the course /Introduction to GSM/Traffic Management/Signaling/Network Planning/Nokia
- Implementation/Intelligent Network
Timeline
FREELANCE SUBCONTRACTOR
Globe/ Smart (Huawei-ZTE Project)
09.2023 - Current
IMPLEMENTATION COORDINATOR
L SERVE CORP. assigned to (Ericsson Philippines)
06.2021 - 06.2023
QA ENGINEER
CHINA COMSERVICES
03.2019 - 03.2021
RF ENGINEER
CONEC INC.
03.2017 - 02.2019
SR. ELECTRICAL ENGINEER (SECTOR LEAD)
HOUSSAM CONTRACTING COMPANY (EADS)
01.2015 - 01.2017
FREELANCE SUBCONTRACTOR
Smart (Huawei- Project)
01.2013 - 11.2014
SENIOR NETWORK IMPLEMENTATION ENGINEER
LBP SERVICE CORPORATION (SMART COMMUNICATION)
08.2008 - 12.2012
TELECOMMUNICATION ENGINEER
AI- HASHEMIAH Contracting Corporation (HATCO)
02.2004 - 05.2011
BSS IMPLEMENTATION SUPERVISOR/ COMMISSIONING ENGINEER
NOKIA PHILIPPINES (External Employee)
01.1999 - 01.2004
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
Technological Institute of the Philippines