Jorge Baez

Experience

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  Petroquímica de Venezuela, S.A.

  Jan 2008 - Apr 2008

  Industrial Instrumentation Intern – Ana María Campos Petrochemical Complex

  Assisted in the instrumentation department, supporting the selection, calibration, and documentation of industrial control systems (Internship)

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  CORPOELEC

  Jul 2014 - Oct 2014

  Electrical Maintenance Intern – Thermoelectric Plants

  Supported electrical maintenance activities in thermoelectric power plants, assisting with inspections, repairs, and documentation of critical systems (Internship)

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  Coplan, C.A.

  Nov 2015 - Feb 2017

  Industrial Instrumentation Engineer

  As an Industrial Instrumentation Engineer, I was responsible for instrumentation and control engineering for Oil & Gas and petrochemical projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards and project specifications.Key Responsibilities & Expertise:• Experience in engineering, specification, selection, and integration of industrial instruments for instrumentation and control projects, • Developed detailed technical documentation, including - Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID) - Process Flow Diagrams (PFD) - Instrument Location Drawings - Installation & Construction Details - Loop diagrams - Electrical connection diagrams,• Prepared Bills of Materials (BoM), selected equipment, cables, and conduits in line with project requirements.• Experience in designing fire detection and alarm systems, ensuring safety compliance in hazardous industrial environments. Show less

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  Corporación Digitel

  Feb 2017 - Jan 2019

  Network Operations Specialist

  As a Network Operations Specialist, I was responsible for operation and maintenance of cellular and microwave network infrastructure, ensuring high service availability and performance across 3G/4G LTE networks. During this time, I gained hands-on experience in configuring, troubleshooting, and maintaining telecommunication infrastructure devices.Key Responsibilities & Expertise:• Cellular Network Configuration & Maintenance – Configured, monitored, and maintained BTS, NodeB, and eNodeB equipment to support reliable mobile services.• Microwave Radio Configuration – Experience with Ericsson, Huawei, Ceragon, and Nera microwave radios, ensuring seamless integration and high-performance transmission.• Network Management Tools – Skilled in the use of Mini Link Craft, U2000, M2000, and other network monitoring and management tools for real-time performance analysis and troubleshooting.• Collaborated with field teams to diagnose and resolve network incidents, improving service continuity and reducing downtime. Show less

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  CenturyLink

  Jan 2019 - Sept 2019

  Network Support Engineer (Technical Service Center)

  As a Network Support Engineer, I was responsible for the diagnosis, troubleshooting, and resolution of service failures reported by customers, ensuring high network availability and reliability. My role required hands-on experience in configuring, operating, and maintaining a variety of telecommunication and networking technologies, including routers, switches, microwave radios, satellite receivers, among others.

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  Ceragon Networks

  Oct 2019 - now

  As a Proposal & Solution Engineer for the Offshore Oil&Gas and Maritime market, I specialize in designing and delivering tailored engineering solutions tha ensure reliable and uninterrupted microwave and wireless links to offshore oil & gas platforms and maritime vessels, such as ship-to-ship communication or connectivity to offshore Oil&Gas platforms. My work integrates advanced radio frequency engineering, antenna stabilization systems, stakeholder collaboration and compliance with hazardous area standards to meet the stringent requirements of offshore operations.Key Responsibilities & Expertise:• Offshore & Maritime Connectivity Solutions – Design and implementation of ship-to-ship communication systems and microwave links for offshore Oil&Gas platforms, including floating and rotating assets (FPSO) that require antenna stabilization systems to counteract the sea movement.• Microwave Link Design & Planning – Expertise in designing and planning point-to-point and point-to-multipoint microwave networks for offshore environments.• Hazardous Area Classification – Knowledge of IECEx and ATEX standards for explosive atmospheres and classified zones, ensuring safe and compliant network operations.• Antenna Stabilization & Communications Systems – Design and implementation antenna stabilization systems to ensure reliable communication for vessels and offshore platforms.• Technical Advisory & Sales Collaboration – Serving as the trusted technical advisor to customers and sales teams, providing expert guidance on solution design, product selection, and competitive positioning.• Proposal & RFP Management – Leading pre-sales activities, bid and proposal efforts, technical presentations to customer, and RFP/RFI responses while preparing detailed Bills of Materials (BoM) for cost-effective, reliable solutions. Show less As a Proposal & Solution Engineer at the company’s headquarters, I design and deliver microwave and wireless connectivity solutions for global clients, supporting both telecom and enterprise projects from pre-sales engagement to proposal submission. My role combines deep technical expertise in radio frequency engineering with stakeholder collaboration, RFP/RFI management, and the development of strategic solutions that address connectivity challenges.Key Responsibilities & Expertise:• Microwave Link Design & Planning – Expertise in designing and planning point-to-point and point-to-multipoint microwave links across various configurations (single polarization, XPIC, space diversity, hot standby) and frequency bands (from 4 to 40 GHz, V-band 60 GHz, E-band 90 GHz) using Pathloss design software.• Unlicensed Band & TDD Link Design – Delivered network solutions in the 5.8 GHz unlicensed band using Cambium Networks radio equipment, leveraging Cambium LINKPlanner tool for accurate design.• Technical Advisory & Sales Collaboration – Serving as the trusted technical advisor to customers and sales teams, guiding the solution, product selection, and competitive differentiation.• Pre-Sales & Proposal Management – Leading technical presentations to customers, solution design, and RFP/RFI responses and bid evaluation, ensuring accurate, compelling submissions in collaboration with cross-functional teams.• Solution Costing & Bill of Materials (BoM) – Developed optimized, cost-effective proposals with detailed BoMs, balancing technical feasibility, reliability, and commercial competitiveness. Show less

  • Proposal & Solution Engineer - Offshore Oil & Gas and Maritime Market

    Nov 2021 - now

  • Proposal & Solution Engineer - Headquarters

    Oct 2019 - now