RALPH LAWRENCE VELUZ
Kilkenny City,Co. Kilkenny
Summary
I am an experienced Site Engineer with over 10 years of expertise in managing civil works and telecommunications infrastructure projects from planning through execution. I have a strong background in coordinating subcontractors, supervising site activities, conducting inspections, and ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
Overview
17
17
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 licenses were obtained prior to commencement of civil work.
- Projects designed & implemented all over Dublin, Athlone, Kilkenny and Carlow
Site Engineer
Etisalat UAE
Dubai, Dubai
09.2016 - 09.2023
- Regularly coordinated with civil works contractors, cabling teams, utility providers, and other subcontractors to ensure projects progressed according to schedule and met technical and quality requirements.
- Supervised civil construction activities and coordinated contractors to ensure projects were delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with company and regulatory standards.
- Developed annual infrastructure master plans for designated service areas, supporting capital expenditure forecasting, budget allocation, and longterm network expansion strategies.
- Managed infrastructure service requests and delivered civil engineering solutions for residential, commercial, and enterprise developments.
- Prepared wayleave applications, permit documentation, and NOC submissions to obtain approvals from government authorities and utility stakeholders.
- Conducted site surveys(Total Station/theodolite), route assessments, and field inspections to collect engineering data for new infrastructure projects, relocations, maintenance works, and network upgrades.
- Collaborated with utility providers and telecommunications operators to evaluate infrastructure-sharing opportunities and optimize the use of existing civil assets.
- Prepared civil and utility construction drawings, duct bank layouts, cable route schematics, and infrastructure allocation plans for telecommunications networks.
- Designed cost-effective and reliable FTTx infrastructure for greenfield and brownfield developments using GIS and AutoCAD, ensuring compliance with civil engineering standards and utility corridor requirements.
- Designed feeder network infrastructure supporting data centers, mobile sites, microwave facilities, and inter-city telecommunications connectivity.
- Accomplishments: Implemented telecommunications infrastructure serving more than 30,000 residential and commercial units across Dubai. Managed the implementation of over 30 km of civil infrastructure works, including duct networks, chambers, and associated utility installations, enabling service delivery across Dubai.
- Telecommunications company in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
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 fiber network for Google Fiber (USA), analyzing 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 fiber, 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 in the ways of working on 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), Cincinnati Bell (USA), Google Fiber (USA), Qatar National Broadband Network (Qatar), Other FTTH presales design in Canada, Indonesia, and Oman.
Systems Analysis Engineer (Internship)
MERALCO
01.2011 - 06.2012
- 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.
- Analyzed underperforming electric distribution network to identify issues affecting compliance with standards.
Biomedical Engineer (Internship)
De La Salle Health Sciences Institute - Office of Continuing Education
01.2010 - 12.2010
- 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.
Education
Bachelor of Science (BS) - Electronics and Communications Engineering
De La Salle University
01.2011
Primary to Secondary School - undefined
Vel Maris School
Skills
- Project Coordination
- Project Supervision
- Site Surveying
- Project Implementation
- Total Station
- Fiber Optic Networks
- AutoCAD
- ArcGIS
- SmallWorld
- Ericsson Network Engineer
- 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
Languages
English
Personal Information
- Work Permit: Stamp 4 Visa
- Visa Status: Stamp 4 Visa
- ID Type: Electronics Engineer, Professional Regulations Commission PH
- ID Number: 0053240
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
QC Engineer - Design
Entegro
09.2023 - Current
Site Engineer
Etisalat UAE
09.2016 - 09.2023
Fiber Design Engineer
Ericsson PH
01.2013 - 08.2016
Systems Analysis Engineer (Internship)
MERALCO
01.2011 - 06.2012
Biomedical Engineer (Internship)
De La Salle Health Sciences Institute - Office of Continuing Education
01.2010 - 12.2010
Bachelor of Science (BS) - Electronics and Communications Engineering
De La Salle University
Primary to Secondary School - undefined
Vel Maris School