Luis Alejandro Colmenarez Veliz

Experience

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  Britcomms de Venezuela

  Oct 2009 - Jan 2010

  Drive test engineer

  Drive Test Engineer for UMTS Deployment Project. Perform Drive test on sites and clusters assigned by customer, perform the data analysis on site and deliver configurations recommendations of the sites.

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  JDA Comunicaciones

  Mar 2011 - Feb 2012

  Implementation Engineer

  Implementations supervisor, validate the engineering documents modifications on this documents according to the projects demands.

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  Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.

  Feb 2012 - Jun 2017

  Cloud Core Technical Director focus on Design and implementation CS/IMS/VoLTE solutions based and NFV-I Architecture. Schedule and Execute the maintenance Activities for Core network Elements. Implementation of the vMSC, vIMS, vEPC, Cloud Core/Cloud Edge Based on NFV Architecture for one of the biggest operators in Argentina. Covering:NFVI Level: Software Installation of FusionSphere and Vertical integration: FusionSphere OpenStack based on OpenStack Juno Huawei FusionManager VNFM-MANO, Huawei vCMM, Huawei CloudOperaVNF Level: VNF deployment (vMSC, vIMS, vEPC) VNF interconnection to Other NE such as: HLR/HSS, STP, DRA, NGIN, etc,. Mostrar menos Part of the CS/NGN/IMS Implementation and Maintenance team, the main responsibilities for this position can be divided in two areas: Implementation: - VoLTE Trial Deployment based on NFV architecture.-CS equipment Expansion on the Live network (UMG, MSOFT, STP). -NGN Expansions on SSx, UMG. Delivery of Professional services based on customer requirements. -Ability to write down test cases for the new scenarios to be deployed, deliver the final reports to customer after the activity completion. Maintenance: - Risk handling on live network equipment. - Health Checks which includes data collection, report creation and assessment.- Contingency plan design. - Implement rectifications on the live network following the company and customer's security regulations.- Able to determine which services could be presented to customer as a sell opportunity. Mostrar menos Part of the SEQ Analyst Deployment Team. - Specialist in analysis of internal KQIs/KPIs for the customer. - Give onsite instructions on how to manage the SmartCare tools and platforms- Focused on CEM and SQM and SOC related Delivery Services. - Report to local Delivery Management team and HQ team the SOC issues demarcation and problem resolution. - Specialist of working with the Data Base of the SEQ Analyst Tool. - Working on monitoring KPIs and KQIs for the PS network. Mostrar menos Equipment installation.Responsible of design , implementation, and integration to the network of MSCs and UMGs. Responsible of hardware and software ATP’s. Coordinate the integration of CS equipment to other product line equipment, (BSC’s, RNC’s, STP’s, ETC).Responsible of Upgrade of CORE equipment (MSC, UMG) to be compatible with CSFALLBACK Feature.Cooperate with the integrations test with the MME (LTE).Responsible of elaborate and load the Script's for modernization of Locals Exchange and Digital Exchange (Planning and migration of logical routes SS7, R2, VO/IP). Responsible of integration and test of CORE Equipment (circuit Switch, UMG), integration to the network and commissioning. Responsible of logics migrations between Softswitchs of UA5000 (Access Media gateway’s). Installation, troubleshooting and commissioning of servers in core equipment.CS SWAP (services SWAP to others vendor MSC to MSC Huawei) Coordinate with the Engineering department the migration of services 2G- 3G. (Migration of BSC’s y RNC’s). Perform services test and ATP’s of the migrations to MSC Huawei. Mostrar menos

  • CloudCore Technical Director

    Jan 2016 - Jun 2017

  • Senior CS CORE Network Integration Engineer

    Jan 2015 - Jan 2016

  • SOC SmartCare Engineer

    Oct 2014 - Jan 2015

  • Senior Core Network Engineer

    Feb 2012 - Oct 2014
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  AT&T, México

  Jul 2017 - Jul 2019

  NFV / CS CORE Solution Architect

  Involved in the solution analysis, solution design for End to End Cloud Solutions• Provide and drive solutions, covering several domains and layers on the network systems.• Participate design and implementation on complex Cloud/Virtualization/Datacenters projects• Participate design and implementation of virtualization in Enterprise IT environment.• Familiar with different Cloud business/service/operational models• Capability to understand the requirements and convert the technical requirements into solutions• Know the concept of Network function virtualization and the value argumentation of virtualization Mostrar menos

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  Wireless DNA Network Optimization Services

  Sept 2019 - Mar 2021

  PM Technical Leader
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  MATRIXX Software

  Jun 2021 - Mar 2023

  Sr. Support Engineer

  • Create and perform production operational tasks, MOP (Method of Procedure) execution andprovide guidance on best practice to the wider team regarding platform operation.• Perform Business-As-Usual (BAU) type pricing configuration change on the OCS, test and verifychanges and support the deployment of the updates into the production environment.• Follow customer and vendor MOP precisely, taking accountability for documentation andaudit compliance.• Undertake BAU type application configuration changes (both functional and non-functional)and support the process of verification of such in a test, development and pre-productionenvironment.• Limited out of hours support work on scheduled activities and high severity productionissues/incidents.• Establish and maintain a highly professional and ‘trusted advisor’ position with the customer.• Identify, communicate, and drive improvement initiatives for the processes and tools relatingto your role. Mostrar menos

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  NextGen | GTA: A Kelly Telecom Company

  Mar 2023 - Jan 2024

  Senior Delivery Engineer

  - Develop configuration manifests, manage deployments using Helm charts.- Software image management across environments.- Infrastructure configuration validations Such as Firewall rules, Tenant configurations, namespaces definition. - IAM user management.- ELK stack administration for centralized logging and monitoring, Kafka broker/publisher handling for messaging infrastructure.

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  Red Hat

  Jan 2024 - now

  Senior Infrastructure Architect - Telco

  - Implement and integrate Red Hat's open hybrid cloud solutions, encompassing Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) and Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) technologies. This includes deployment and configuration of Red Hat OpenStack Platform, Red Hat OpenShift, and Red Hat CloudForms.- Architect and recommend solutions leveraging cloud technologies, adhering to best design principles, identifying integration points, and implementing automation methodologies.- Develop and execute automation and integration strategies for cloud and systems infrastructure solutions, tailored to meet specific customer requirements.- Lead and mentor a team of consultants dedicated to the continuous evolution and improvement of customer cloud network platforms.- Architect and define the scope of delivery projects, guiding consulting teams through successful customer pilot programs and production deployments.- Develop and deliver technical content to empower Red Hat's broader organization in selling, servicing, and supporting Container Network Functions (CNF) and Virtualized Network Functions (VNF) solutions at scale.- Collaborate closely with product business, engineering, consulting, support, and sales teams to ensure exceptional customer experiences with Red Hat's product offerings. Mostrar menos