Paola Rojas
Cypress,TX
Summary
PMP-certified Senior Network Analyst with over 8 years of experience in leading complex infrastructure and modernization projects in regulated environments. Expertise in Telecom Transport Planning & Design, complemented by a Cisco CCNP certification, ensures technical proficiency and effective program delivery. Proven track record in managing multi-million-dollar initiatives, optimizing capacity planning, and establishing governance frameworks for enhanced transparency. Committed to continuous improvement through Agile methodologies, fostering collaboration, and aligning projects with strategic business objectives.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Network Analyst Telecom Transport Planning & Design
CenterPoint Energy
Houston, United States
03.2023 - Current
- Drove network capacity planning and optimization efforts, enhancing high-availability infrastructure across 70+ active radio links.
- Lead planning and execution of enterprise telecom transport modernization initiatives within a ~$3.5M annual capital program portfolio.
- Facilitate cross-functional alignment across engineering, operations, regulatory, and vendor partners to prioritize scope, manage dependencies, and remove delivery impediments.
- Established governance routines with recurring status reviews, risk tracking, and accountability checkpoints to ensure schedule and budget integrity.
- Translated complex technical requirements into structured execution plans and milestones, delivering stakeholder-ready reporting.
- Coordinate vendor performance and installation readiness activities to reduce deployment delays and improve execution cadence.
- Develop and maintain standardized design frameworks and documentation processes to improve scalability and operational consistency.
Telecom Network Tech III
CenterPoint Energy
Houston, United States
09.2017 - 03.2023
- Provided operational oversight within the Network Operations Center (NOC), ensuring real-time monitoring and rapid incident response for critical telecom infrastructure.
- Led troubleshooting and resolution efforts across LAN/WAN and internetwork environments, minimizing downtime and improving service reliability.
- Facilitated deployment and configuration of network upgrades and system enhancements to enhance operational capabilities.
- Partnered with engineering and project teams during implementation phases to ensure operational readiness and seamless transition to production.
- Developed trend analysis and performance reports to guide strategic network planning decisions.
- Oversaw budget tracking and cost forecasting in SAP, identifying variances to maintain financial accountability.
Scheduler - Network Engineer
CryoSys LLC
Houston, Area
12.2014 - 09.2017
- Developed and maintained detailed project schedules using Microsoft Project and Oracle Primavera P6 for multi-phase network initiatives.
- Identified critical path activities and managed task dependencies across engineering, procurement, and execution phases to support on-time project delivery.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to monitor progress, track milestones, and prepare monthly performance reports, ensuring alignment with project objectives.
- Liaised between technical teams and project management to facilitate logical sequencing and readiness for execution, enhancing communication and workflow.
- Supported cost tracking and cash flow projections, aligning schedule performance with financial planning.
Scheduler - Network Engineer
Sancus Energy & Power
Houston, Area
07.2012 - 12.2014
- Collaborated with project managers to create and maintain comprehensive project schedules using Microsoft Project and Primavera P6, ensuring alignment with project goals.
- Coordinated schedule updates among engineering and execution teams, facilitating milestone adherence and timely project delivery.
- Assisted in IT troubleshooting and operational activities, enhancing project planning efforts and overall team effectiveness.
Network Engineer
Petrex S.A.
, Venezuela
08.2009 - 06.2012
- Managed Cisco routing and switching configurations, system maintenance, and infrastructure troubleshooting.
- Provided LAN/WAN network support and configuration for enterprise clients across Venezuela and Latin America.
- Supported cross-regional projects requiring coordination across distributed teams.
Internship
PDVSA Petroleos de Venezuela S.A.
, Venezuela
06.2008 - 10.2008
- Project: Design of a Wireless Network based in WIMAX Technology, software used: Path loss V-4.0.
- District San Tome - Venezuela.
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Telecommunications Engineering
Universidad Nacional Experimental Politecnica
Venezuela01.2008
Skills
- Network optimization and telecom infrastructure
- Project scheduling and management
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Stakeholder engagement and facilitation
- Budget management and resource allocation
- Network monitoring tools proficiency (NetBrain/NNMi)
- Adaptability to change
- Estimation techniques
- Effective customer communication
- Verbal and written communication
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Agile methodologies
- Kanban framework knowledge
Certification
• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Cisco Certified Network Professional - Routing and Switching (CCNP)
• Cisco Certified Specialist - Enterprise Advanced Infrastructure Implementation
• Cisco Certified Network Professional - Enterprise
• Cisco Certified Specialist - Enterprise Core
• Cisco Certified Network Associate - Routing and Switching (CCNA)
• Cisco Certified Network Professional - Routing and Switching (CCNP)
• Cisco Certified Specialist - Enterprise Advanced Infrastructure Implementation
• Cisco Certified Network Professional - Enterprise
• Cisco Certified Specialist - Enterprise Core
• Cisco Certified Network Associate - Routing and Switching (CCNA)
Personal Information
Title: Senior Network Analyst | PMP | Agile Delivery Leader | Cross-Functional Program Execution | Cisco CCNP
Languages
- Spanish
- English
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Senior Network Analyst Telecom Transport Planning & Design
CenterPoint Energy
03.2023 - Current
Telecom Network Tech III
CenterPoint Energy
09.2017 - 03.2023
Scheduler - Network Engineer
CryoSys LLC
12.2014 - 09.2017
Scheduler - Network Engineer
Sancus Energy & Power
07.2012 - 12.2014
Network Engineer
Petrex S.A.
08.2009 - 06.2012
Internship
PDVSA Petroleos de Venezuela S.A.
06.2008 - 10.2008
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Telecommunications Engineering
Universidad Nacional Experimental Politecnica