Godofredo Jr Olazo
Las Piñas City
Summary
Talented professional considered knowledgeable leader and dedicated problem solver. Brings 30 years of valuable expertise to forward company objectives. Attentive to detail with experience in coordinating projects, programs and improvements.
Overview
2024
2024
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Program manager – Mobile coverage
Globe Telecom Inc.
3 2017 - 10.2023
- Support coverage planning initiatives for new wireless site builds to address coverage gaps and address customer complaints
- Review/validation of site nominations from stakeholders to validate site build
- Coordination with Technical team in identifying appropriate coverage solutions to address site build requirements
- Leads technical assessment of coverage requirements to ensure optimal solution and capex
- Review cost of proposed site builds to ensure cost optimization of site builds
- Review and monitoring of site builds to ensure timely deployment of sites in collaboration with NTG Program Governance team
- Projects Handled: 2023 Mobile Coverage Program, 2022 Mobile Coverage Program, 2021 Mobile Coverage Program, 2020 Mobile Coverage Program, Baymax Mobile Coverage Build Program, Baluarte Wireless/Wireline Program, SG/EG Reactive Site Nomination Program, LGU/VIP/SLT Site Nomination Program
- Managed cross-functional teams for successful project completion within deadlines and budgets.
- Managed multiple strategic projects with numerous sub-projects or workstreams.
- Collaborated with business leadership to set priorities based on business needs, resource capacity and risk exposure.
- Established strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring support for program initiatives.
- Engaged and worked alongside cross-functional stakeholders to manage strategic initiatives.
- Met with project stakeholders on regular basis to assess progress and make adjustments.
- Implemented risk management strategies to mitigate potential barriers to project success.
- Developed strategic plans, setting clear objectives and achievable milestones for the team.
- Addressed and resolved technical, financial, and operational concerns by working with team members and directors.
- Leveraged technology tools for enhanced project tracking, reporting, and information sharing among team members.
- Enhanced project visibility with regular status updates, leading to increased stakeholder engagement.
Access Technology & Strategy Manager
Globe Telecom Inc.
07.2013 - 03.2017
- Responsible for identifying new key technologies/solutions that can be introduced in the network
- Coordinates with Technical team in preparing the technology roadmap
- Conducts trials/PoC with technology vendors to validate
- Works with PDM (Product Development Management) to ensure service creation with relation to the new technology
- Prepares strategy for network introduction of new technologies/solutions including business casing
- Projects Handled: WiFi deployment in airports, malls, event venues, and other convergence areas, Deployment of SwiftServe CDN and Ericsson UDN, Broadband Technology Strategy with Bell Labs
- Optimized resource allocation through rigorous budget management and cost control measures.
- Presented regular progress updates to senior leadership, facilitating informed decision-making regarding resource allocation and strategic direction setting.
- Built strong relationships with key stakeholders, fostering collaboration and alignment across the organization.
- Identified potential risks and developed mitigation plans, minimizing negative impacts on project timelines or budgets while maximizing overall success rates of initiatives undertaken.
- Designed innovative solutions to complex business problems, resulting in improved customer satisfaction levels.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
Sr. Solution Architect, RAN – Engagement Practice, Mobile Broadband
Ericsson Telecommunications, Inc. (ENP)
07.2010 - 07.2013
- Acted as Senior Technical expert on end to end solutions involving 2G, 3G, and LTE RAN (Radio Access Network) related opportunities and projects
- Provided support in the design and development of commercially viable end-to-end technical solution for the client based on their specifications and business requirements
- Provided technical expertise in technical sales support, analysis of customer situation, design, and delivery of customer solutions
- Initiates and participates in knowledge sharing activities as well as coaching/mentoring activities within ENP
- Worked closely with the account team in translating customer needs and technology opportunities into detailed technical offerings, solutions, and proposals
- Interacted mainly with customer’s technical group heads with a focus on conducting in-depth technical discussions to address the customer’s technology strategy and key operating challenges
- Facilitated seamless communication between technical teams and non-technical stakeholders by effectively translating complex concepts into understandable terms for all parties involved in projects.
- Delivered high-quality solutions on time and within budget through diligent adherence to project scope, timelines, and resource constraints.
- Provided technical leadership and mentoring for junior team members, fostering a supportive learning environment that promoted skill development and career growth.
Manager – Radio Access Network
Ericsson Telecommunications, Inc (ENP)
05.2004 - 06.2010
- Line Manager for both Technical Sales Support of Radio Access Network Products (Pre-sales) and Network and Technology Consulting Services for Radio Network Design (Service Delivery)
- Technical Sales Support function involves Local Product Management of Radio Access Networks (RAN) products which include the 2G/3G Radio Base Stations, Base Station Controllers (BSCs and RNCs) and related installation materials
- This includes the following functions: Product Management function for RAN products as well as local Technical Sales Support function towards the Accounts
- This involves ownership of relevant technical information pertaining to RAN products such as product descriptions, product presentations, product roadmaps and lifecycle, feature descriptions, etc
- Handles responses to RAN portion of relevant RFIs, RFPs, and RFQs including Solution Design, Statement of Compliance, and equipment dimensioning
- Preparation of Bill of Quantities for proposals using product management tools such as ECP and Verdi
- Formulation of strategies together with the Account teams to come up with the most cost effective proposals for the customers
- Network and Technology Consulting (N&TC) local resource owner for Radio Network Design (RND) Engineers
- Provide support to Project Implementation team by allocation of internal RND resources to ongoing projects
- This also includes the recruitment and supervision of subcontractors for RAN related services
- Develop and maintain the required competencies in RND engineering to support the Project teams for the Implementation of RAN related projects (such as GSM Radio Network Planning / Optimization, WCDMA Planning / Optimization, Consultancy
- Works in parallel with the project manager during actual implementation period until the site is accepted to address any problems encountered and to keep track of the changes in the actual plan
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Built high-performing teams through effective recruitment, onboarding, and talent development initiatives.
- Mentored junior team members for career advancement, fostering a pipeline of future leaders within the organization.
- Organized professional development programs for staff, leading to improved performance and skill sets.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
Sr. Radio Network Design Engineer
Ericsson Telecommunications, Inc. (ENP)
08.2000 - 04.2004
- Product Management for RAN related products such as 2G/3G RBSs, BSCs, and RNCs
- This includes pre-sales technical sales support towards the Account teams as well as dimensioning and BoQ preparation during RFQs
- Develop and design solutions to improve customer’s radio network quality and coverage
- Supervise and assist the sub-contractor in planning and designing the radio network for project implementation
- Scope of works include; desktop planning, site surveys, provision of complete radio network plan (channel loading plan and frequency plan), and optimization of existing radio network
- Preparation of a final cell plan for system installation, including the preparation of Cell Design Data (CDD)
- Works in parallel with the project manager during actual implementation until the site acceptance
- System tuning and monitoring after the system has been installed to determine how well it meets customer’s demand
- This involves drive testing to check if the final plan was implemented successfully, evaluating customer complaints and to check if network performance is acceptable
- Projects Handled: Globe Telecom Phase 9 – BSS expansion of South Luzon and Vismin, Philippines, Globe Telecom Phase 8A - BSS change out in South Luzon and expansion of Vismin BSS, Islacom Project 84 - BSS expansion in Vismin
- Evaluated emerging networking technologies, staying current on industry trends to make informed recommendations for future investments strategically.
- Mentored junior engineers, sharing best practices for effective network design and fostering a collaborative team environment.
Senior Product Marketing Engineer – Network Solutions
ERICSSON TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC. (ENP)
02.1997 - 08.2000
- Technical Manager for Globe Telecom Viking Phase 1 Project (BSS Change out in SL and Vismin)
- Control all product technical information available with regard to GSM /GPRS
- Responsible for mobile networks dimensioning of GSM and GPRS nodes
- Conduct system/product presentations for both external and internal customers
- Prepared technical reports regarding latest product updates, customer inquiries, and technical descriptions
- Collect market and competitor information
- Advertise and promote key product
- Act as ENP’s interface towards 3rd party suppliers of equipment and services, as well as to other Ericsson companies
- Coordination of the technical team in providing marketing support during tender preparation
- Prepare Statements of Compliance (SoC) to technical specifications in RFQ/RFP
- Projects Handled: Globe Telecom Viking Project Phase 1 – BSS Changeout in Visayas and Mindanao (VisMin), Globe Phase 2 – BSS Expansion in VisMin, Globe Telecom GPRS Project Phase 1
- Drafted clear technical documentation, detailing product design specifications.
OMC-S Engineer 2
Isla Communications, Inc (Islacom)
01.1995 - 12.1996
- Responsible for the operation and maintenance of the D900 system
- Responsible for handling the network elements (HW and SW) of the D900 SS, which includes the MSC, VLR, HLR, BSS, etc
- Deals with the troubleshooting of defective modules and other peripherals of the D900 SS as part of the standard operation procedure for fault clearance
- Handles the retrieval of daily trunk traffic measurement for monitoring trunk congestion
- Responsible for the administration of the database of D900 SS, i.e
- Creation, activation and modification of subscriber database
- Monitors and saves the automatic message accounting for billing purposes; History File for recording alarms, Application Program System for system back-up in case of D900 failure in routine and quarterly saving
Computer Engineer
Integrated Computer Systems, Inc. (ICSI)
01.1993 - 01.1995
- Provided after sales support including troubleshooting of both hardware and software problems in computer systems and its peripherals
- Conducts preventive maintenance activities for related computer systems
Education
Bachelor of Science - Electronics and Communications Engineering
Mapúa University
01.1987 - 01.1992
Skills
Team leadership and direction
Performance monitoring
Budget coordination
Team training and development
Problem-solving abilities
Project Management
Risk Management
Reporting and documenting
Collaborate cross-functionally
Timeline
Access Technology & Strategy Manager
Globe Telecom Inc.
07.2013 - 03.2017
Sr. Solution Architect, RAN – Engagement Practice, Mobile Broadband
Ericsson Telecommunications, Inc. (ENP)
07.2010 - 07.2013
Manager – Radio Access Network
Ericsson Telecommunications, Inc (ENP)
05.2004 - 06.2010
Sr. Radio Network Design Engineer
Ericsson Telecommunications, Inc. (ENP)
08.2000 - 04.2004
Senior Product Marketing Engineer – Network Solutions
ERICSSON TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC. (ENP)
02.1997 - 08.2000
OMC-S Engineer 2
Isla Communications, Inc (Islacom)
01.1995 - 12.1996
Computer Engineer
Integrated Computer Systems, Inc. (ICSI)
01.1993 - 01.1995
Bachelor of Science - Electronics and Communications Engineering
Mapúa University
01.1987 - 01.1992
Program manager – Mobile coverage
Globe Telecom Inc.
3 2017 - 10.2023
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