Wireless Communications,Network Infrastructure, Microwave Links, VoIP, Security, Mobile and Fixed Satellite Services, Cloud Services, End-point Solutions

Business Development for Mobile Satellite Services including Inmarsat, Iridium and VSAT.

• Nation-wide Engineering Department management and organization.• Deployment of a Technical Case Reporting System according to the support contracts acquired with customers.• Pre-sales engineering, sizing of network infrastructure, M2M, voice, data, validation of new technical requirements and tender preparation.• Wireless Networks (AEROHIVE), Network Security (FORTINET), Satellite Networks (INMARSAT, IRIDIUM & VSAT) consulting, deployment and support according to customer’s requirements like Universidad Central, Fundación Universitaria del Area Andina (FUAA), Whitney International University System, RENATA, Presidencia de la República, Fuerza Aérea Colombiana (FAC), Concejo Colombiano de Seguridad (CCS), Clínica Barraquer de América, among others.• Managed the firewalling, wireless network and network optimization for large clients nation-wide.• High density and high speed Wireless Networks Field Acceptance Test surveys.• Performed regular audits in the telecommunications industry.• Microwave links and VSAT deployment management, including VSAT HUB administration.• Integration of a wide range of technologies including VoIP, Video, Data, and high-level networking in order to provide a full and customized solution for all the customers.• Prepared monthly reports.

• VSAT voice and data network design. Installation, operation and maintenance of iDirect and Gilat technologies.• Space Segment administration and remote monitoring.• Government telecommunication network installations mainly for Colombian Army, based on high-level requirements of operation.• Installation, operation, maintenance and upgrade of the iDirect’s Satellite Network at the Miami SIMS-USA Teleport, including SCPC infrastructure and IP Backbone.• Manage inventory.• Managed all the services provided to customers in terms of Satellite Communications (IRIDIUM, INMARSAT, VSAT & SCPC) and the integration of these services with existing network infrastructure.

• Engineering and HUB/NOC Team Leader.• VSAT voice and data network operation and administration for SkyEdgeII, SS360E & DialAway infrastructures.• HUB maintenance and network optimization.• Space segment administration and monitoring.• Budget preparation and provisioning of network services.• Constant contact with long-term clients, technology providers, HQ (Israel), Program Managers, Logistics, Finance, Legal, Customer Care and Government departments.• Managed the installation and fine-tuning of the SkyEdgeII HUB services and migration from the legacy SS360E infrastructure to offer high-level network performance and end-user experience.• Managed the RF optimization for new equipment installation based on Satellite Providers requirements.

• Hardware and software solutions’ designer for voice and data transmission applications that support fleet control, administration and dispatch, telemetry and AVL systems.• Managed the pre and post-sales Customer Service and Technical Support of two-way trunked and conventional radio systems and microwave links.• Tender preparation and project documentation.• Permanent communication with nation-wide customers and worldwide third party technology suppliers in USA, England, Spain, Australia, New Zealand, China, Taiwan, Czech Republic, Austria and Slovakia.• Design and sizing of VSAT solutions for voice and data transmission.• Managed the design and implementation of the IPTV platform for nation-wide testing using current satellite networks.• Designed and executed the expansion plans and commissioning, and supported the TAIT’s MPT1327 radio infrastructure owned by Carbones del Cerrejón LLC (Guajira–www.cerrejoncoal.com) to provide solution to voice traffic and coverage issues in the mining area, railway and boarding port (7 sites, 64 base stations, 2 nodes and redundant control network).• Designed, implemented and supported the voice and data transmission systems for companies like FENOCO, METROAGUA y RENFE/ADIF at Santa Marta (CO), TRANSMILENIO S.A., ETMA and ETRA in Bogotá D.C. (CO), and INECO in Caracas (VE), among others.• Performed the propagation studies (Radio Planning), design and installation of VHF-UHF radio systems, and microwave linking characterization for PDH-SDH/SONET networks including all the equipment needed to build them. Designed the linking system for the nation-wide Trunked Radio Network owned by Consorcio Trunking S.A. in Colombia.• Supported the TAIT’s MPT1327 Trunked Radio Network owned by BP (British Petroleum Company) in Yopal-Casanare (CO).• Hold the positions as Development and Project Engineer, Technical Director (E), Laboratory Director and Customer Support Engineer.