Ralph Lawrence Veluz
Lintown Hall, Kilkenny City
Summary
Telecommunications professional with a decade of experience in OSP design and GPON technology implementation. Demonstrated success in delivering complex projects, overseeing all phases from design to execution while optimizing costs. Skilled in GIS applications and network engineering, with a strong emphasis on quality and compliance. Experienced in leading teams and managing project timelines to achieve strategic objectives.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
QC Engineer - Design
Entegro
Kilkenny, Kilkenny
09.2023 - Current
- Verify that all telecom designs adhere to project specifications, client requirements, and local regulatory codes.
- Review and validate IFC (Issued for Construction), as-built, structural, and schematic drawings.
- Validate/Create design documents which show detailed information regarding the design which includes schematics, splicing details, port allocations , meterage summaries and SLDs.
- Reviewed and created design risk assessments to identify and mitigate potential hazards during design preparation and execution.
- Validate the quantities and specifications of all telecom packages to avoid material shortages or procurement errors.
- Coordinated with Build Team to ensure proper permits or licences were obtained prior to commencement of civil works.
Planning Engineer
Etisalat UAE
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
09.2016 - 09.2023
- Prepares cost-effective and reliable FTTx network design for green (new development) and brown (existing) areas using GIS software and AutoCAD.
- Prepares cable/duct schematic diagrams and fibre allocation sheets for the proposed network design.
- Monitored existing network capacity and proposed upgrades to the civil and cabling infrastructures.
- Supervised the project development and coordinated with contractors to ensure that the project is done within the company’s standard and delivered in a timely manner.
- Developed annual master plan for designated areas, presenting to higher management for budget allocation and expenditure planning.
- Also provides designs for feeder networks for data centres, mobile and microwave sites and inter-emirate connection.
- Managed daily customer service requests, delivering OSP network solutions to prepare clients for service, from simple home FTTH to backup scenarios for enterprise clients.
- Prepared wayleave proposals for civil construction approvals from relevant authorities, facilitating the acquisition of NOCs.
- Performed site surveys to collect accurate data for the OSP network design, relocation jobs and network maintenance/upgrades.
- Coordinates with building contractors to ensure building readiness for service before occupancy.
- Coordinate with other telecommunication companies to discuss infrastructure sharing possibilities to provide our service so that every resident and business has the option to choose.
Fiber Design Engineer
Ericsson PH
01.2013 - 08.2016
- Provides the High-Level Design (HLD) of a distribution network. Using the established engineering standards, creates efficient and cost-effective network designs that can be simulated. Each design is geographically scaled and coordinated. Platforms used are Telcordia Network Engineer, ESRI ArcGIS, AutoCAD and Google Earth.
- Provides the Low-level design (LLD) based on the encoded HLD from the Network Engineer platform which exposes a detailed representation of the design. This design is used in the implementation phase and is brought out on the site to serve as the field engineer’s reference and guide.
- Executed high-level and low-level designs for Telia (Sweden), delivering detailed schematic diagrams and corresponding BOQ to support implementation.
- Designed fibre network for Google Fiber (USA), analysing subscriber requirements and preparing initial BOQ to guide project execution.
- Qatar National Broadband Network (Qatar) - Responsible for the high level and low-level design. Provided civil works plan in detailed design with BOQ.
- Translates the network design into different types of schematic diagrams. The diagrams can show the calculated usage of fibre, duct and equipment interconnection, and the subscriber connections.
- The diagrams are used for a more detailed view and as a guide in the implementation process.
- Developed comprehensive Bill of Quantities (BOQ) for each design, detailing necessary civil works and listing materials and services required for project completion.
- Review and check the initial network design to ensure quality upon delivery.
- Propose innovations to improve quality and increase efficiency.
- Collaborate and analyze customer requirements and standards to ensure that the turnover of project documents meets the project specification.
- Train and orient new personnel on the ways of working in customer projects and inside the company.
- Executed nominal and as-built designs for the FTTH network.
- Performs various general telecom design engineering functions and standards using the most up-to-date and reliable platforms such as ESRI’s ArcGIS, Telcordia Network Engineer, and AutoCAD for local communication service providers.
- Projects Involved:
•Telia (Sweden)
- Responsible for the high level and low-level design.
- Provided schematic diagrams in detailed design with BOQ.
•Cincinnati Bell (USA)
- Responsible for the nominal and as-built Design of the FTTH network.
- Also provided the BOQs of several designs.
•Google Fiber (USA)
- Responsible for the fiber network design, subscriber requirement analysis and initial BOQ.
•Qatar National Broadband Network (Qatar)
- Responsible for the high level and low-level design.
- Provided civil works plan in detailed design with BOQ.
•Other FTTH presales design in Canada, Indonesia, and Oman
Biomedical Engineer (Internship)
De La Salle Health Sciences Institute - Office of the Continuing Education
11.2011 - 01.2012
- Performs electronic circuit troubleshooting on equipment with defects.
- Maintained preventative maintenance logs for all equipment and systems, ensuring compliance with maintenance standards and facilitating timely interventions.
- Performed scheduled preventive maintenance services on mechanical systems to ensure optimal functionality and prevent equipment failures.
- Replaced worn components to avert mechanical breakdowns and maintain operational integrity.
- Adjusted handlers’ temperature settings to ensure compliance with system standards.
Systems Analysis Engineer (Internship)
MERALCO
03.2011 - 05.2011
- Conducted voltage regulation surveys at critical points in the distribution network to assess and enhance performance.
- Compiled analysis reports from field data, recommending targeted actions to address identified problems.
- Analysed underperforming electric distribution network to identify issues affecting compliance with standards.
Education
Bachelor of Science (BS) - Electronics and Communications Engineering
De La Salle University
Dasmariñas City, Cavite PH01-2012
Elementary to Highschool
Vel Maris School
Dasmariñas City, Cavite PH01-2006
Skills
- Fiber Optic Networks
- Project Implementation
- ArcGIS
- SmallWorld
- Ericsson Network Engineer
- AutoCAD
- High Level Design
- Project Costing
- Low Level Design
- Microsoft Office
- Telecommunications
- FTT/x Technologies
- OSP Network
Certification
- Stamp 4 Visa
- Full Irish Driving License
- Electronics Engineer, Professional Regulations Commission PH, 0053240
- CCNA Bootcamp Course Certification, Rivan School of Technology Inc.
- RTA Driving License, United Arab Emirates
- LTO Professional Driving License, Philippines
References
Available upon request.
Websites, Portfolios and Profiles
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ralph-lawrence-veluz-4191a58b
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Timeline
QC Engineer - Design
Entegro
09.2023 - Current
Planning Engineer
Etisalat UAE
09.2016 - 09.2023
Fiber Design Engineer
Ericsson PH
01.2013 - 08.2016
Biomedical Engineer (Internship)
De La Salle Health Sciences Institute - Office of the Continuing Education
11.2011 - 01.2012
Systems Analysis Engineer (Internship)
MERALCO
03.2011 - 05.2011
Bachelor of Science (BS) - Electronics and Communications Engineering
De La Salle University
Elementary to Highschool
Vel Maris School