Alfie dela Cruz, Converged Technology Engineer

Alfie dela Cruz

Converged Technology Engineer

Emirates Computers

Location
United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
Education
Bachelor's degree, Computer Engineering
Experience
10 years, 9 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :10 years, 9 Months

Converged Technology Engineer at Emirates Computers
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • July 2008 to April 2011

Coordinate to the client/site in charge about status/update of the project.
Supervises and assist implementation/installation of proposed structured cabling system (using SYSTIMAX/R&M/BRAND-REX), video conferencing system (using TANDBERG/CISCO), IP video/camera system (using INDIGOVISION/PELCO/ AXIS/SONY), access control system (using MIDITEC), and A/V system using latest equipment on clients.

Configures & commissions Video Conference Networks over IP/H.323 and ISDN/H.320 protocols.

Conduct testing and commissioning procedures as required by client.

Assist in servers, switches, and wireless access points installation.

Assist Pre-Sales Personnel regarding proposed projects.

Provides post-technical support and maintenance on completed projects.

Major Projects Involved:
ADEC GTZ School A/V System, Al Ain & Madinat Zayed
Al Wahda City Access Control & CCTV System, Abu Dhabi
BMW Showroom Structured Cabling & CCTV System, Abu Dhabi
Bridgeway Structured Cabling System, Abu Dhabi
City Seasons Hotel Structured Cabling, Abu Dhabi
Ghuweifat Border CCTV System, Ghuweifat
ICT Structured Cabling System, Abu Dhabi
MOI - Al Sadar Jail CCTV System, Abu Dhabi
MOI Main Office Fiber Optic Network, Abu Dhabi
MOI Main Office Data Center E-Rack Interconnections, Abu Dhabi
Saadiyat Al Manarat Structured Cabling System, Abu Dhabi
TRANSCO Structured Cabling, Sub Stations & Pump Stations (17 Sites)
UPC Structured Cabling & A/V System, Abu Dhabi
Zayed University Wireless Network, Abu Dhabi
Zadco Video Conference System, Abu Dhabi

IT/Network Support at Saudi Media Systems
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • January 2005 to May 2008

Maintenance of servers, email, internet connectivity, and storage/ backup devices.

Manage network security and equipment maintenance.

Install and configures workstations, user’s operating software and application software such as: Windows 2000/XP Workstations.

Install and configures servers such as Windows 2000/2003 Servers.

Troubleshooting of system either hardware or software.

In-charge in various network and video conferencing related projects.

Manage installations of TANDBERG endpoints and infrastructure products such as Codec MCU (Multi Control Units), MPS (Media Processing Systems), Gatekeeper, Border Controller, Gateways, Content Server, and Management Suite software.

Assist marketing in conducting demonstrations and presentations for clients; setup of demo rooms and providing wide range of training to the clients.

Designs, estimates and implements proposed LAN and WAN using CISCO equipment on clients.

Designs, estimates and implements proposed video conferencing system using TANDBERG equipment on clients.

Designs, estimates and implements proposed IP video/camera system using INDIGOVISION equipment on clients.

Provides post-technical support and maintenance on completed projects.

Network Administrator at Comfac Corporation
  • Philippines
  • May 2002 to November 2004

Recommend network platform to use.

Consider security control over the network.

Configure and maintain the servers (Firewall, Proxy, and Email servers).

Recommend network operating system use by the company.

Assign user/s who can access the servers (Firewall, Proxy and Email Servers).

Assign IP address to all workstation, servers and network equipments.

Recommend operating system use for workstations.

Assign username and email address.

Assign username right in the email and proxy servers.

Monitor all users in browsing to the Internet.

Monitor all incoming and outgoing email to the email server.

Supervise technical support in configuring workstation.

Manage and monitor network equipment (hubs and switches) and connection.

Network Engineer at Comfac Corporation
  • Philippines
  • February 2001 to May 2002

Designs and estimates a proposed LAN and WAN using 3COM, CISCO,
DLINK equipment on clients such as CHED Central & Regional Offices,
NAIA Terminal 3, Batanes Provincial Capitol, Davao Medical Center, etc.

Assist Sales Personnel regarding proposed projects.

Configure workstations, user’s operating software and application software
such as: Windows 95/98/XP and Windows NT.

Fiber optic cable termination (LUCENT, AMP, Alcatel and Siemons Technologies) and testing on clients such as NorthGate, SmithKline/Glaxo.

Troubleshooting of system either hardware or software.

Major Project Handled:
Makati City Hall’s migration from Fast Ethernet to Gigabit Ethernet.
Implemented the network upgrade of Government Service Insurance System (GSIS).
Designed and Implemented the network for Glaxo Smithkline.
Implemented the network for Baguio City Hall.
Implemented implemented the new network setup of COMFAC Global Group.
Deployed Small Business Server 2000 of New Food Coatings, Philippines

Technical Support Officer at I-Quest Corporation Ltd.
  • Philippines
  • April 2000 to November 2000

Provides 24-hour technical support.

Installs internet connection in hotels such as Makati Shangri-la, Dusit, Hyatt

Regency, Manila Peninsula, Mandarin, etc.

Install operating system and other software.

Provides preventive maintenance to client’s computer.

Repairs/troubleshoot computer parts and peripherals.

Assist office and hotels employees in software application.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Computer Engineering
  • at Adamson University
  • March 2000

Specialties & Skills

Video Conferencing
Technical Support
Estimates
Servers