Joshua J. De La Cruz
Fresno,CA
Summary
A results driven, self-motivated and resourceful engineer with an in depth understanding of all aspects of project coordination and implementation. Experience in coordinating construction projects and meeting scheduled deadlines. Managed multiple project simultaneously that have different scopes and budgets. Currently managing multi-million dollar project in the city of Bakersfield. Driven to deliver and pride myself in coming in under budget and on time.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Fiber Delivery Engineer
Microsoft
04.2023 - Current
- Established strong working relationships with clients through exceptional communication skills, fostering trust and collaboration.
- Wrote, reviewed and edited technical document in accordance with template requirements.
- Developed positive working relationships with stakeholders to effectively coordinate work activities.
- Achieved successful project outcomes by maintaining accurate documentation and meeting strict deadlines.
- Participated in formal internal design reviews of proposed products and components.
- Reduced project completion time with efficient resource allocation and effective communication strategies.
- Analyzed and interpreted data to identify trends and recommend improvements.
- Conducted research to identify and evaluate new technologies and concepts.
- Verified construction documentation to meet client requirements and vision.
- Implemented new strategies to reduce costs and improve efficiency of engineering team.
- Developed and maintained relationships with suppliers to facilitate quality and timely delivery of materials.
- Conducted technical evaluations of engineering designs and test results.
- Facilitated knowledge sharing sessions on latest engineering trends, fostering culture of continuous learning among team members.
Engineer IV; Network Engineer and Operations (One Fiber)
Verizon
10.2017 - Current
- Engineering; review and approve routes encompassing small cell sites, macro cell towers, and optical distribution networks
- Ensure routes are cost and time effective
- Ensure routes are correctly in 3GIS system and have correct attributes
- Design routes in 3GIS system and send them to the vendor to incorporate into their designs and make revisions with
- Vendor Management; build professional cohesive relationship with multiple vendors
- Train vendors in the systems they are required to use, drive vendors for accurate forecasts and delivery of milestones
- Manage workflow to multiple vendors ensuring all vendors keep pace and are delivering on objectives
- Municipality Management; build professional cohesive relationship with multiple municipalities
- Ensure vendor is following local municipality requirements and that the municipalities are working to improve their processes and procedures to meet our schedule and business needs
- Processed work orders, reviewed and approved invoices, offered guidance and input to vendors to ensure the documentation is up to the businesses standards
- Manage internal and external stakeholders; ensure updates and information is being passed to all involved parties to ensure roadblocks and hurdles are reported up
- Keep risk management log for entire project and include actions and resolutions
Outside Plant Engineer/Project Manager (Fiber Pro-Active Builds)
SEFNCO
08.2015 - 10.2017
- Engineering, overseeing & coordinating the day-to-day running of major pro-build projects and ensure that construction projects meets specific deadlines, also involved in the development, updating and monitoring of construction projects
- Compiling detailed scopes of work, quotes and setting milestones to be reached through out the construction process
- Extensive knowledge of coax and fiber plants as well as type of construction needed to extend service to the MPOE Rooms
- Site meets with City and County inspectors to ensure traffic control and pedestrian walk ways are in place and approved through Department of Transportations
- Work extensively close with contracts who perform work and relay updates to the appropriate department
- Ability to determine the cost for construction projects and if projects will make payback
- Experienced in Job Tracker, Workbench & 3GIS Spatial programs
Outside Plant Engineer/Project Manager
Cable Com LLC
01.2015 - 08.2015
- Improvise and improve procedures and meet demanding deadlines
- Tracked projects, performed walk outs, redesigned projects, input data into internal software programs, set up meet with City or County to get permit signed off
- Create detailed scope of work documentation and budget analysis for approval
- Updated multiple external and internal stakeholders to address the workflow and forecast the potential workflow for the days ahead
- Site meet with construction to outline duties needed to complete job, follow up to determine compliance
- Project cost management, monitor labor productivity and schedule development, safety compliance, quality control, and general construction administrative work
- Request funding, monitor construction progress and ensure that milestones are met on time
- Basic knowledge of Autodesk AutoCAD software
- Work under specific permitting deadlines and company deadlines
- Manage client needs and concerns through site and office meetings
- Research and development of new projects
- Job progress reporting for internal and external customers
- Update internal management regarding new projects, schedule issues
- Support Construction, and management as needed
Communication Technician 4 Engineer and Trainer
Comcast
01.2006 - 01.2015
- Coordinate and facilitate coax and fiber plant extensions and engineering, installations and preventative maintenance as well as the ability to train for the following services, Xfinity Home Security, Business class and residential services
- Inspections, testing, performance analysis and diagnostics, troubleshooting and understanding of system networks
- Monitored operation of systems for continuity, regulated/controlled output and functioning, and initiated corrective action to minimize effects of malfunctioning equipment
- Coordinated safety assurance for job functions, driving, operating equipment and energized low-voltage Testing equipment
- Vendor management; assign projects, manage schedules and milestones of the projects, ensure the project continues to make payback, reduce scope when projects exceeds budget allotments
Education
MBA -
Stayer University Jack Welch Business
03-2026
Bachelor of Science - Cyber Crime
University of Phoenix
02.2016
Associate of Arts -
University of Phoenix
09.2013
Skills
- Self-motivated
- Flexible attitude
- Adaptability
- Leadership
- Engagement
- Building confidence
- Interpersonal skills
- Communication skills
- Motivational skills
- Objective achievement
- Engineering
- Customer expectation management
- Budget management
- Schedule management
- CATV Regulatory Compliance
- OSHA knowledge
- FCC knowledge
- D-Sam meter knowledge
- Trilithic meter knowledge
- DOCSIS Cable Modem knowledge
- Termination System knowledge
- General Hand Tools knowledge
- Digital A/V Systems knowledge
- Electronic Testing knowledge
- Volt Ohm meter knowledge
- Certified sweep
- Certified splicer
- Critical thinking
- Project management
- Project planning
- Technical reporting
- Data analysis
- Engineering documentation
- System troubleshooting
- Root-cause analysis
- Process improvement
Timeline
Fiber Delivery Engineer
Microsoft
04.2023 - Current
Engineer IV; Network Engineer and Operations (One Fiber)
Verizon
10.2017 - Current
Outside Plant Engineer/Project Manager (Fiber Pro-Active Builds)
SEFNCO
08.2015 - 10.2017
Outside Plant Engineer/Project Manager
Cable Com LLC
01.2015 - 08.2015
Communication Technician 4 Engineer and Trainer
Comcast
01.2006 - 01.2015
MBA -
Stayer University Jack Welch Business
Bachelor of Science - Cyber Crime
University of Phoenix
Associate of Arts -
University of Phoenix
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