Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada
Detail-oriented GIS and Technical Lead with 15+ years of comprehensive experience in GIS analysis, GIS Data Management, Infrastructure solutioning and design, process optimization, and project management, primarily in the Telecommunications field. Proficient in leveraging advanced GIS technologies (ESRI ARCGIS, etc.) to deliver robust spatial solutions, infrastructure design, and analysis and streamline data workflows. Skilled in leading (managerial) cross-functional teams, providing strategic direction, and ensuring successful implementation of complex GIS projects. Recognized for exceptional communication and leadership abilities, adept at driving innovation and achieving operational excellence. Committed to delivering high-quality GIS solutions that support objectives and enhance decision-making and support business processes in fast-paced environments. History of Telecommunication Technical Specialist 15+ years of comprehensive experience in large, open-access, active, and passive network and infrastructure environments (L1, L2, L3). Telecommunication networks - Last Mile and Backbone Networks, (Install, Commission, Implement, Service Provisioning). Expertise in leading open-access infrastructure solutions, including planning, build, delivery, network optimization, process optimization, and project management. Skilled at operating as an individual specialist technician, or within a team, or leading cross-functional teams, providing strategic direction, and ensuring successful and timely implementation. Recognized for exceptional communication and leadership, adept at driving innovation and achieving operational excellence. Committed to delivering high-quality network implementations that support the brand.
● Successfully demonstrated proficiency in the use of ESRI GIS Tools for planning, feasibilities, infrastructure analytics, network and infrastructure optimization, strategic decisions, new products, and asset management ● Spearheaded GIS integration and automation projects to support operational efficient initiatives, eliminate reworks, and achieve 99% data quality on automated data processes by reducing manual user intervention ● Project Owner on Marlin Digital Twin Fiber Management Software implementation ● Oversee GIS data quality management efforts by setting company standards, collaborating with stakeholders, and achieving a data quality KPI of 95% within the first year, marking a 30% improvement ● Establish automated data quality dashboards and reporting for mission-critical GIS data and collaborate with GIS data owners and capturers to maintain high data quality standards ● Developed and implemented a GIS data model (Smart Capex) to identify high-revenue locations with low capex expenditure rollout, detect the absence of competitor network presence, and support feasibility studies ● Implement the Real-Time Feasibility application by utilizing GIS and product rules in data analysis and integration tools, achieving a 90% automation rate in the sales portal for quotes ● Managed company spatial data by centralizing GIS information in a spatial database, ensuring it is readily available and easily accessible ● Demonstrated understanding of network architecture on Layer 1, 2, and 3 with the design of passive and active infrastructure with consideration of core, aggregation, and access network architecture ● Spearheaded Non-Standard or Customer Specific Product network solutions team as a technical specialist to design feasible and strategical fit networks for customers (service provider companies) in the mobile, FTTB, FTTH, and public sector domains ● Telus Install & Repair Technical on Telus network
● Spearheaded active and passive network GIS designs for mobile, ISP, and private sector customers, considering Core, Aggregation, and Last-mile architecture, optimizing network redundancy and latency ● Specialized in the design of a revenue-optimized, build-and-owned open access network for active (leased bandwidth) and passive (leased dark fiber) product suites to be able to accommodate 200+ customers (service provider companies) in the mobile, FTTB, FTTH, and public sector domains using common infrastructure ● Led and trained a 15+ member Infrastructure Planning team and Solution Architect team, guaranteeing adherence to technical standards, feasibility rules, use of GIS platform, while implementing company strategy ● Orchestrating GIS analytics for Bulk feasibilities and business strategical initiatives ● Established and migrated 4 regional offices for infrastructure Planning teams, enabling independent operations while maintaining HQ technical support and fostering new team development opportunities ● Approved civil infrastructure for optical fiber routes across 13,000 km projects valued at up to $750 million, ensuring alignment with technical, feasibility, and strategic requirements for optimized deployment ● Successfully investigated, surveyed, designed, and proposed new startup infrastructure in international markets, including collaboration with potential customers and authorities
● Achieved on-time and within-budget delivery of telecommunication transmission connectivity to mobile sites and FTTB customers using self-provide microwave or fiber, and leased network from third-party providers ● Steered the seamless integration and acceptance of network infrastructure into active networks, ensuring updated NMS and GIS databases ● Led the provincial rollout of mobile and FTTB networks, including capacity expansions and connectivity for voice and data networks, mobile base stations, and data center interconnectivity ● Directed rapid deployment and commissioning of mobile base stations within 24-48 hours, handling site establishment, power, temporary tower, transmission connectivity, and GSM radio installation ● Planned and delivered 200+ mobile, tower, FTTB, and data center infrastructure projects, including 300 km of fiber routes, covering civil fiber routes, fiber entries, power, racks, cabling, equipment, and brackets ● Successfully collaborated with tribal communities in Africa to establish infrastructure needs and delivery
● Technical lead and supervised a national team of 10+ for service provisioning and record updating, achieving SLA compliance (99.5% / 99.95% / 99.995%), fostering teamwork, and meeting objectives ● Executed system commissioning and service provisioning using Terminal, CLI, or NMS (Network Managing System) software for seamless integration into active networks ● Identified and resolved telecom system faults during commissioning and maintenance using diagnostic tools and troubleshooting techniques, significantly enhancing operational reliability ● Installed and cabled infrastructure at facilities – AC and DC power distribution, twisted pair and optic fiber cabling, rack and shelf erection and fitment, outdoor radio units – complete transmission room refurbishment ● Ensured proactive planning of materials and tasks for extended projects in rural areas, optimizing efficiency and project execution – working away from office and store