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JAMES DE LARA JR.

JAMES DE LARA JR.

Dasmarinas, Province Of Cavite

Summary

Adept at leading teams and managing telecommunications projects, I excel in RF optimization and fostering client relations, as demonstrated during my tenure at One Commerce International Corporation. My proactive approach has significantly enhanced project efficiency and client satisfaction, leveraging my expertise in technical implementation and project management.

Experienced with project planning, timeline management, and budget oversight. Utilizes resource allocation skills to ensure project efficiency and risk mitigation. Knowledge of coordinating cross-functional teams to achieve project milestones.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Project Manager

One Commerce (Int'l) Corporation
02.2023 - Current
  • Assisted in the successful completion of projects by coordinating tasks, monitoring progress, and maintaining documentation.
  • Ensured client satisfaction through consistent communication, providing updates on progress and addressing concerns promptly.
  • Planned, monitored and analyzed project costs to meet financial goals.
  • Managed subcontractor relationships effectively to ensure quality workmanship within deadlines and budgets.
  • Supports bidding team by creating Bill of Materials (BoM) and Bill of Quantity (BoQ)

Project in Charge

One Commerce (Int'l) Corporation
01.2022 - 01.2023
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions for complex engineering challenges.
  • Optimized resource allocation, managing budgets and timelines for multiple projects concurrently.
  • Established safety protocols, ensuring a secure work environment for all personnel.
  • Solved complex problems through data-driven analysis and strategic decision making in various engineering projects.
  • Efficiently managed resources by allocating manpower according to task priority level.
  • Provided technical support during installation phases, ensuring seamless implementation of engineered solutions onsite.
  • Collaborated with other departments to facilitate successful project completion.
  • Managed subcontractor relationships effectively to ensure quality workmanship within deadlines and budgets

Project Implementation Engineer

One Commerce (Int'l) Corporation
01.2019 - 12.2022
  • Performed Site Survey, RFI Scanning ,Installation of Telecom Equipments and Commissioning
  • Working at Heights
  • Fault Finding and troubleshooting
  • Performed various tests on processes and prepared documents.
  • Provides written report and update the status of the project
  • Prepares materials, manpower and other resources required for the Project
  • Coordinates with customers on a daily basis to ensure continuity of activities
  • Supervise teams and subcontractors onsite.
  • Provides documentation such as Technical Site Survey Report, Test Plan, Test Result, As Built Plan and Troubleshooting Reports
  • Conduct Basic Functionality Test (Pre Test and Post Test)

RF Drive Test Engineer

Glotech Philippines Pvt Limited Inc.
05.2018 - 01.2019
  • Perform Single Site and Cluster Drive Testing

● Perform tests to measure and assess the coverage, capacity, and performance of mobile radio network

● Perform site full audit by checking physical setting of all RF antenna installed in the sites.

● Conducting radio frequency parameter testing as per the standards and requirements

● Setting up testing equipment and developing testing systems

● Optimizing and validating RF Drive and post processing of data

● Coordinating the Drive Test Analyst and support the rigger during physical rectification/optimization.

● Conducting signal testing through final post drive for final report.

RF Drive Test Engineer

Philko Ubins Ltd
02.2018 - 05.2018

● Perform site full audit by checking physical setting of all RF antenna installed in the sites.

● Data gathering by means of testing the signal behavior through pre-drive test and update the physical status and location of cellular site.

● Coordinating the Drive Test Analyst and support the rigger during physical optimization

● Post processing log files through Genix Assistant and record all the data gathered and place in a KPI templates that dictates whether it improves or not.

● Conducting signal testing through final post drive for final report.

RF Consultant

Elabram Systems Inc.
10.2016 - 04.2017

● Performed Single Site Optimization and Cluster Optimization (2G,3G and 4G)

● Conducted initial Drive test mobilization for the whole cluster to identify the problematic area with poor RX LEVEL and RX QUALITY for 2G and RSRP, RSRQ and SINR for LTE using Nemo Analyzer version 7.2.

● Check the coordinates, azimuth, tilt and antenna height of the sites inside the cluster and the neighbor sites.

● Identify the coverage with poor RF condition and high traffic cell causing low throughput in the area and check the cause of degradation, congestion and provide recommendation.

● Recommend physical adjustment to optimize the whole cluster such as Azimuth, Mechanical tilt and Electrical tilt to solve the area with poor RF condition.

● Support the rigger for the physical adjustments and Make sure all recommended physical adjustment is properly implemented to make sure improved coverage area.

● Manage Drive test Engineer and Provide drive test route for the initial and post drive test.

● Monitor daily KPI such as Call drop rate, Accessibility and Mobility to check the status of the site.

● Prepare the Cluster acceptance comparison report with other network and present to the customer TRUEMOVE.

Telecommunication Engineer

Carenett Philippines Inc.
01.2016 - 10.2016
  • Team Leader
  • Performed Site Survey, RFI Scanning ,Installation of Telecom Equipments and Commissioning
  • Working at Heights
  • Fault Finding and troubleshooting
  • Performed various tests on processes and prepared documents.
  • Provides written report and update the status of the project
  • Prepares materials, manpower and other resources required for the Project
  • Coordinates with customers on a daily basis to ensure continuity of activities
  • Provides documentation such as Technical Site Survey Report, Test Plan, Test Result, As Built Plan and Troubleshooting Reports

Telecommunications Engineer

Novesys Inc.
08.2014 - 05.2015
  • Performed Site Survey, RFI Scanning ,Installation of Telecom Equipments and Commissioning
  • Working at Heights
  • Fault Finding and troubleshooting
  • Performed various tests on processes and prepared documents.
  • Provides written report and update the status of the project
  • Prepares materials, manpower and other resources required for the Project
  • Coordinates with customers on a daily basis to ensure continuity of activities
  • Provides documentation such as Technical Site Survey Report, Test Plan, Test Result, As Built Plan and Troubleshooting Reports

Education

Bachelor of Science - Electronics And Communications Engineering

Rizal Technological University
Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila, Philippines
05-2013

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Project Monitoring
  • RF optimization
  • Working at Heights
  • Fault Finding and Troubleshooting
  • Telecommunications equipment
  • Technical implementation
  • Client relations
  • Test equipment
  • Team leadership qualities
  • Site surveys
  • RF drive testing
  • Engineering documentation

Certification

  • Mandatory Eight Hours Health and Safety Seminar
  • Working at Heights, Tower Climbing, Rope Rescue and Rigging
  • Advance and Modern Surveying Instruments of DJI Matrice 350K RTK with Zenmuse L2 Payload and DJI Terra Software


Languages

English
Upper intermediate (B2)
Filipino
Advanced (C1)

Timeline

Assistant Project Manager

One Commerce (Int'l) Corporation
02.2023 - Current

Project in Charge

One Commerce (Int'l) Corporation
01.2022 - 01.2023

Project Implementation Engineer

One Commerce (Int'l) Corporation
01.2019 - 12.2022

RF Drive Test Engineer

Glotech Philippines Pvt Limited Inc.
05.2018 - 01.2019

RF Drive Test Engineer

Philko Ubins Ltd
02.2018 - 05.2018

RF Consultant

Elabram Systems Inc.
10.2016 - 04.2017

Telecommunication Engineer

Carenett Philippines Inc.
01.2016 - 10.2016

Telecommunications Engineer

Novesys Inc.
08.2014 - 05.2015

Bachelor of Science - Electronics And Communications Engineering

Rizal Technological University
JAMES DE LARA JR.