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Rafael Tase

Redlands,CA

Summary

Experienced in fiber optic network design and implementation, with a proven track record of optimizing network routes and minimizing costs. Skilled in managing full project rollouts, strategic planning, and cross-functional team coordination. Ready to leverage expertise as a Senior Telecommunication Engineer to support and enhance network expansion and efficiency.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Fiber Optic Specialist

Vodafone Albania
09.2020 - 03.2025
  • Company Overview: Company Overview: website:www.vodafone.al
  • Execution of multiple fiber optic infrastructure projects
  • Fiber optic Backbone Deployment
  • Optimized Network Routes
  • Minimized costs
  • Enhanced Overall efficiency
  • FTTH Shkoder Project
  • Managed full rollout of FTTH for the City of Shkoder, Albania
  • Oversaw planning, field operations and contractor coordination
  • Expertise in network architecture & civil works
  • Communicated with cross-functional teams, contractors, stakeholders
  • Hands-on leadership skills & strategic planning
  • Website:www.vodafone.al

Fiber Optic Team Leader

Tirana Sh.P.K Company
02.2014 - 09.2020
  • Company Overview: Company Overview: website:www.itirana.com
  • Part of the Network Management Team.
  • Responsible for coordinating the Fiber Optic Team.
  • Installation, troubleshooting and maintenance of the Core Fiber Optic Network.
  • Measuring the signal of the internet connections using OTDR, light source and Power Meter to ensure adequate performance.
  • Maintenance of the Network PoPs.
  • Working and coordinating with the Network Team to plan and restore outages within time allowed.
  • Device Maintenance (OTDR, Power Meter, Fusion Splicer)
  • Documenting the Fiber Optic Network.
  • Provide training to new team members.
  • Website:www.itirana.com

Fiber Optic Technician

Tirana Sh.P.K Company
11.2009 - 02.2014
  • Company Overview: Company Overview: website:www.itirana.com
  • Part of the Fiber Optic Team
  • Installation, troubleshooting and maintenance of the Core Fiber Optic Network.
  • Installation, troubleshooting and maintenance of the last mile Fiber Optic Segment (from the PoP to the customer's office).
  • Measuring the signal of the internet connections using OTDR, light source and Power Meter to ensure adequate performance.
  • Rack Placement on the Network PoPs.
  • Electrical System installation (including back up power supplies) of the Network PoPs.
  • Website:www.itirana.com

Fiber Optic Technician

IT Tel Sh.P.K
11.2008 - 11.2009
  • Part of the Fiber Optic Team.
  • Installation of the last mile Fiber Optic segment (from the PoP to the customer's office).
  • Troubleshooting and splicing the last mile Fiber Optic Segment (from the PoP to the customer's office).
  • Measuring the signal of the internet connections using OTDR, light source and Power Meter to ensure adequate performance.
  • Wiring devices (Servers, Routers, Switches etc)
  • Rack Placement on the Network PoPs.

Education

BS - Electronic Engineer

Polytechnic University of Tirana

Skills

  • Fiber Optic Network Design (FTTH, FTTB, Backbone)
  • Cable Installation (Fiber, Cat 5E, Cat 6 & Connections)
  • Fusion Splicing & OTDR Troubleshooting
  • Equipment Installation & Diagnostic
  • Team Leadership
  • Network Expansion & Upgrades
  • Equipment Specification & Procurement
  • CAD & Network Mapping Tools (AutoCAD, Visio)
  • Fusion Splicers (Fujikura S90)
  • OTDR, Power Meter, and Light Meter Testing
  • AutoCAD
  • Microsoft Visio
  • Google Earth
  • GPON/EPON Provisioning Systems

Languages

Albanian
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working
Spanish
Elementary
Italian
Elementary

Affiliations

  • IEEE Member, Communications Society
  • Fiber Broadband Association

Timeline

Fiber Optic Specialist

Vodafone Albania
09.2020 - 03.2025

Fiber Optic Team Leader

Tirana Sh.P.K Company
02.2014 - 09.2020

Fiber Optic Technician

Tirana Sh.P.K Company
11.2009 - 02.2014

Fiber Optic Technician

IT Tel Sh.P.K
11.2008 - 11.2009

BS - Electronic Engineer

Polytechnic University of Tirana

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