Armando Lopez
Fort Lauderdale,Florida
Summary
Seeking a career that fully utilizes my skills and expertise in my area of competence, while also allowing me to further enrich my knowledge and contribute towards the growth of the organization. Competent Telecommunications Technician bringing 27 years of experience installing, integration of wire and wireless mobile, voice, data, and other systems. Expert at equipment configuration and troubleshooting. Well organized and resourceful with superior work ethic.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Telecommunication Technician
Service Electric Co. - LUMA Energy Puerto Rico
04.2024 - 08.2024
- Perform fiber optic assessment and testing in Telecommunication projects
- Knowledge in fiber optic test and splicing
- Responsible for troubleshooting network communication and response outages in telecom network using a related set of test equipment including a Volt/Ohm meter, Fiber optic Identifier, VFL, OTDR/iOLM, and Optical Power meter
- Deploy new telecom equipment including installation and turn up and maintenance of existing equipment
- RTU evaluation before migration in protocol conversion from CDC to DNP3 and TCP-IP signaling protocol, such as stand-alone modem concentrator and channel circuits, and RTU/IED such as Analog/Digital Input and Output
- Perform communication path end-to-end testing with Modem and RTU equipment
- Install Ethernet Fiber Optic Media converter to facilitate RS232 communication protocol interface for RTU
- Perform wirings, configure, and cross-connect channels in the local terminal and End-user multiplexers AFC-UMC1000, Megaplex4100, Cisco SONET, AVIAT Microwave Radio, and Fiber Optic Communication Network
- Installation of Rectifier Unit, battery bank, Rack, and cable tray
- Installed and configured new devices and system components.
- Efficiently troubleshot fiber-optic connections resulting in quicker restoration of services following outages.
- Installed and repaired network cabling, hardware and software to maximize operational efficiency.
- Monitored and performed maintenance on telecommunications systems to facilitate optimal performance.
- Conducted thorough site assessments to identify potential hazards, ensuring a safe working environment for all personnel involved in field operations.
- Trained new technicians on standard operating procedures, ensuring consistency across the team.
Microwave Radio Technician III - National Operations
Mastec Network Solutions
10.2022 - 02.2024
- Turnkey project upgrading and migration, installation provisioning, and integration of Microwave Radio Link and Cell Site Router including Ethernet Transport backhaul with various microwave Radio carriers
- Knowledge and Experience in standard quality Installation for AT&T wireline Central Office and mobility microwave Hub site Installation
- Knowledge and experience in Ericsson and Nokia platform-based transceiver cell site cabinets
- Perform Installation AC/DC Power plant, Sweep test Return Loss/DTF, LOS, Path Fading test / RF receive signal Level and Alignment, RFC2544 Test-throughput Latency, Pocket Loss & BER test
- Responsible for testing, and integrating the fiber network and Microwave Radio Link
- Support Tower works and ground installations and perform site pre-construction walk.
- Trained new technicians on standard operating procedures, ensuring consistency across the team.
Field Technician – II Engineering and Operation
T-Mobile USA
10.2019 - 11.2022
- Responsible for operating and maintaining RAN network elements including Ericsson and Nokia radio base station platform.
- Installed and repaired network cabling, hardware and software to maximize operational efficiency.
- Monitored and performed maintenance on telecommunications systems to facilitate optimal performance.
- Perform troubleshooting for wireless cellular GSM, UMTS, LTE4G/5G technology.
- Perform the operation and preventive maintenance of cell site equipment in the wireless network including base station equipment such as Ericsson MixMod BBU-6648, BBU-6630, and Nokia Flexi Multiradio platform, various RF base transceivers, 11Ghz Ericsson Minilink and Ceragon-IP20, AVIAT, and short-range microwave Radio link and cell site Router including Ciena 10Gbps Fiber Optic Network transport
- Responsible for the deployment of BBU, RRU, and troubleshooting of configurations before migration and conversion of Ericsson Excalibur projects such as turn-up, uploading CV files, commissioning and integration of eNodes MixMod baseband BBU-6648 LTE4G/5G and BBU-6630 2G/3G layer
- Responsible for trouble tickets, and engaged in core network switch technician for enhanced troubleshooting
- Perform Installation, provisioning, and integration of cell site router including VLAN Ethernet port
- Perform tests and troubleshoot Fiber Optic connections using OTDR/iOLM in various wavelengths
- Responsible for installation and troubleshooting of GPS synchronization
- Troubleshooting of traffic interferences caused by RSSI and validating VSWR and RET issues
- Responsible for installing and integrating the Ericsson SAU alarm unit in the 6160 compact cabinet enclosure
- Responsible for integration, upgrading, and troubleshooting for 11Ghz Ceragon-IP20C Microwave Radio link and 10Gbps backhaul circuit in Fiber Optic Network transport
- Perform routine preventive maintenance and site audit, updating asset liability on assigned cell sites to identify potential issues during network monitoring and general site inspections such as Radio Base Station, site support cabinet, AC/DC rectifier power plant, power breaker distribution panel, battery, local site generator and such other site compliance and industry-standard directives to maintain network performance, traffic service availability, cell site optimization and enhance efficiency
- Perform troubleshooting on call out in the field and escalation with the site issue before dispatch vendors and Tower crew
- Support in commissioning and integration in the deployment of site acceptance, including site-local generator hardening acceptance tests, external alarms, site construction walk and site Audit, Punch List, and clarification.
Senior Field Technician
Telecommunication Technology Services
07.2019 - 09.2019
- Responsible for Commissioning and integration of the new build site of L700/ N600 4G /5G.
- Perform upgrading of cell site router backhaul and field operations to support daily routine activity.
- Calibrated new and existing equipment for optimal performance.
BTS Field Engineer
WAVSYS Technical LLC
06.2018 - 05.2019
- Nokia FSM4 Airscale 4G-LTE/5G LTW T-Mobile bundled build-out project.
- Commissioning and integration of BBU Airscale LTE 4G /5G LTW, Migration of 4G LTE L2100/L1900/L700 and add L600 bandwidth and integration of GSM-2G,3G UMTS1900/2100
- Upgrade cell site router 7705 to 7210 SAS-M 1-10Gbit/s platform.
- Perform Airview stationary test, Mobility, and e911 validation test.
- Clearing and validation of site external alarms.
BTS Field Engineer
First Point Group LLC
04.2018 - 04.2018
- Verizon –Dallas TX (Lemcon North Americas)
- Turn up, Install, commission, and integrate Nokia FSM4 LTE AirScale /ALU-BBU site migration
- Includes stationary test, Mobility test, e911 and site external alarm test, and Antenna RET test
- Monitored construction methods and installations, inspection, and testing processes.
DAS/BTS Technician
Betacom Inc.
12.2017 - 02.2018
- AT&T Mobility, DAS/BTS Modernization
- Site build and upgrading Install, commission, and integration of e-Node BTS/ DAS-small cell
- Maintained a safe work environment by strictly adhering to established safety protocols and guidelines.
- Trained new technicians on standard operating procedures, ensuring consistency across the team.
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment.
BTS Field Engineer
RighTech LLC
07.2017 - 12.2017
- Verizon Wireless mobility-FSM4/SMM Nokia LTE-AirScale BBU baseband Nokia Turnkey project, Verizon eNode migration
- Turn up, Install, commission, and integration of Nokia AirScale LTE/ALU BBU, Technical Site Survey (TSS) call test including stationary test, Mobility test, site external alarm test, and Antenna RET test
- Update bill of materials and closeout package document.
- Monitored construction methods and installations, inspection and testing processes.
Field Technician
WAVSYS Technical LLC
08.2016 - 03.2017
- Company Overview: Miami, FL
- As Field Technician support field operations in a daily basis routine activity, Project construction coordinator, Site audit, and asset lifecycle maintenance.
Field Technician II
WAVSYS Technical LLC
08.2015 - 06.2016
- Company Overview: Birmingham, Alabama
- Turn up, Commissioning & Integration of a new site build Nokia Flexi Multi-Radio BTS platform AWS/PCS 3G UMTS1900/2100 and 4G LTE L2100/ /L700/600
- Upgrade U1900 mid-band, add LTE 1900 spectrum to existing L2100 FSMF system module
- Responsible for cell site router commissioning and integration including AAV upgrade Ethernet VLAN over the Microwave Radio Link and Fiber Network Transport backhaul
- Integrate 2G GSM MLPPP-PWE cutover and Ethernet migration
- Responsible for cell site router commissioning and integration including AAV upgrade Ethernet VLAN over the Microwave Radio Link and Fiber Network Transport backhaul
- Integrate 2G GSM MLPPP-PWE cutover and Ethernet migration and VLAN speed upgrade, BTS site alarm clearing, and e911 drive testing under maintenance window.
Field Technician
Orin-USA
06.2011 - 08.2011
- AT&T - ETTCS network and eNode-B upgrade
- Ethernet migration, install, and commission/integrate Cisco Router Smart Integrate Access Device (SIAD)
- T1 Iub augment, install, extend, and test T1’S circuit at Ericson UMTS Node-B and NTE fiber network
Field Technician
NeoCom Solutions Inc.
07.2010 - 09.2010
- Install and integrate Nokia/Siemens Flexi Multiradio BTS UMTS Node-B
- Install GPS for Ericsson LTE-6000 series
- Install WiMax RF outdoor unit and perform distance to fault system sweep test
- Installation of AC/DC voltage and ground system, Rack/Cabinet, patch panel, distribution frame, and cabling
- Decommission of non-existing equipment
Senior Telecommunication Technician
Qatar General Electricity and Water Corp.
01.2009 - 12.2009
- Involved in turnkey projects of Telecom equipment including voice and data communication networks to adhere to the operations of SCADA/RTU and Substation Communication Control System.
- Conducted regular inspections of telecommunications infrastructure, identifying areas for improvement or repair.
- Deploy new telecom equipment and maintenance of existing equipment, Teleprotection utility communication of various feeders achieved over the following media, Fiber optic synchronous transport network SDH/PDH STM-n, DWDM technology, ATM switch, Microwave Radio, Power Line Carrier and Fiber optic ISP/OSP and various multiplexers
- Perform Fiber Optic Assessment and OTDR testing.
- Improved network performance by installing, configuring, and maintaining telecommunications equipment.
- Project Implementation of GTC-125/144, includes upgrading and migration of Fiber optic communication network, Utility communication, and SCADA/Remote Telemetering Unit.
Assistant Commissioning Engineer
ABV Rock Group KB
02.2006 - 02.2008
- Procurement, and Construction of Oil & Gas strategic project
- Project implementation Install and commission various Telecommunication systems.
- Enhanced equipment efficiency by developing and implementing commissioning procedures.
- Reviewed proposed work orders to confirm jobs followed scope of services and budget.
- Distributive Control System, SCADA/RTU, and Security and control system includes AV - CCTV Camera and Two-way Trunk Radio.
- Managed escalations from direct reports during testing and commissioning phase of project.
- Developed technical documentation including, Mechanical completion dossier, System Commissioning Acceptance Test, Maintenance and Operating Procedures, As-built documentation, and drawing
- Clarification and equipment punch list, Site walk, and materials inventory
- Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - Engineering, Procurement, and Construction of Oil & Gas strategic project.
Telecommunication Technician
Dubaib and Sulaim Company (DSCO)
02.2001 - 06.2005
- Project implementation of various Telecommunication system Voice and Data communication networks to adhered to the operation of SCADA/RTU’S pipeline, Storage and Refinery Plant, GAS/OIL separation plant, and remote substation over the fiber optic synchronous transport network system SDH/PDH STM-n, and Microwave Radio, VSAT, DWDM – Multiplexer, telephone wireline, and signaling circuits it includes IP addressable AV - CCTV Camera.
- Installed and configured new devices and system components.
- Efficiently troubleshot fiber-optic connections resulting in quicker restoration of services following outages.
Transmission Specialist
Philippine Telegraph and Telephone Corp. (PT&T)
07.1996 - 02.2001
- Project implementation of fiber optic backhaul synchronous transport network includes installation, integration, and commissioning of fiber optic platform system, Synchronous Transport system SDH/PDH-STM-n, Microwave Radio network backhaul, TDM multiplexer voice and data communication equipment, telephone wire line
- Responsible for preventive maintenance and diagnostic faults and troubleshooting of Network Elements
- Local Exchange Carrier (PSTN/Local Exchange Carrier)
- Implemented efficient scheduling practices that allowed for increased productivity without sacrificing quality or customer service standards.
- Collaborated with team members to complete complex transmission repairs, ensuring timely project completion and customer satisfaction.
Education
Certificate - General Radio Electronics Communication
Samson College of Science and Technology
Skills
- Wireless Mobile RAN / Radio Base Station, DAS/Small cell
- Wireless Access Point
- SDH/SONET Transport Network
- Microwave Radio RF
- VSAT
- PSTN/LEC
- Router/Switches
- ISP/OSP telecommunication facilities
- CCTV camera
- MS Windows environment
- Network Element Management software tools
- Voice/data BER test
- RFC2544 test/Ethernet VLAN
- Site Master sweep test
- Spectrum analyzer
- Fiber optic test OTDR/iOLM
- Fiber Optic cable splicing
- Configuring equipment
- Low voltage /Electrical Wiring
- Installing equipment/Cabling, MDF termination
- Safety practices
Certificatesandtraining
- Ericsson Architecture Baseband MIMO Combined Training /ENM20.Q4 RAN LTE-5G MIMO Operations
- Nokia Flexi Multi-Radio BTS (2G/3G) LTE-4G Commissioning and Integration. (PTID#001ADSA0044768)
- Nokia AirScale Commissioning & Integration Level 3, Installer Level 1 (PTID#001ADZW0044768)
- Telecoms Signaling, Electronic Measurement Technology, W&GPA41 Frame Signaling Analyzer
- Digital Transport network, Practical training of Digital Multiplexer SDH/PDH Optical transport technology
- Optical Transport Network, ABB Switzerland Ltd / PS-BT, Utility Communication Systems
- Anritsu Site Master- Line sweep and PIM master testing.
- OSHA 30 training courses.
- Work Permit Receiver Course, Saudi Aramco Oil Company Communication & Computer Dept.
- National Telecommunication Commission, Radio Communication License Certificate
Timeline
Telecommunication Technician
Service Electric Co. - LUMA Energy Puerto Rico
04.2024 - 08.2024
Microwave Radio Technician III - National Operations
Mastec Network Solutions
10.2022 - 02.2024
Field Technician – II Engineering and Operation
T-Mobile USA
10.2019 - 11.2022
Senior Field Technician
Telecommunication Technology Services
07.2019 - 09.2019
BTS Field Engineer
WAVSYS Technical LLC
06.2018 - 05.2019
BTS Field Engineer
First Point Group LLC
04.2018 - 04.2018
DAS/BTS Technician
Betacom Inc.
12.2017 - 02.2018
BTS Field Engineer
RighTech LLC
07.2017 - 12.2017
Field Technician
WAVSYS Technical LLC
08.2016 - 03.2017
Field Technician II
WAVSYS Technical LLC
08.2015 - 06.2016
Field Technician
Orin-USA
06.2011 - 08.2011
Field Technician
NeoCom Solutions Inc.
07.2010 - 09.2010
Senior Telecommunication Technician
Qatar General Electricity and Water Corp.
01.2009 - 12.2009
Assistant Commissioning Engineer
ABV Rock Group KB
02.2006 - 02.2008
Telecommunication Technician
Dubaib and Sulaim Company (DSCO)
02.2001 - 06.2005
Transmission Specialist
Philippine Telegraph and Telephone Corp. (PT&T)
07.1996 - 02.2001
Certificate - General Radio Electronics Communication
Samson College of Science and Technology
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