Wendell Hilario, ECE

Experience

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  Suncellular

  Oct 2006 - Sept 2010

  - Led the planning, engineering and implementation of all the NSS network elements in Sun Cellular’s network.- Develop network interconnection diagrams for both IOT and commercial integration- Participates and configures on the STP side’s problems and issues encountered all through out the acceptance test.- Supervises the acceptance testing, integration, commissioning and commercial testing of the various Ericsson, Alcatel and Huawei Equipments.- Issues Work Order for all alterations and modifications of the exchange data in the network including the data for the number analysis, charging and traffic routing data.- Coordinates with Huawei on the capacity requirements of the MSC. HLR and SG systems whenever there is a need to expand.- Works with Network Operations in troubleshooting and resolving major service-impacting issues.- Conducts the Operations & Maintenance, Database Translation and Management of TEKELEC Eagle and HUAWEI SG7000 StandAlone Signaling Transfer Points (STP), Huawei MSS, HLRs and Ericsson MSS during their implementation phases in Sun’s GSM network. Show less - Specialization (with training) on both the Huawei SG7000 and Tekelec EAGLE Stand-alone Signaling Transfer Points (STP) which uses both SIGTRAN and SS7 protocols and specialization on SIP, H.323, MEGACO, TCP/IP, Routing protocol, Voice protocol, SIGTRAN and SS7 Signaling Protocols.- Leads in the planning, engineering and implementation of TEKELEC Eagle 5AS STP and Huawei SG7000 in Sun Cellular’s network and Attends regular coordination meeting with Tekelec and Huawei ensures timely delivery of implementation requirements based on contractual obligations.- Prepares and evaluates acceptance test documents to be carried out in the acceptance of the TEKELEC Eagle 5AS STP and Huawei SG7000, interoperability test, and specification documents.- Proposed migration and integration plan of the additional Huawei SG7000 in Sun Cellular’s signaling network- Implements various signaling features in the network to ensure efficient transport in the signaling network.- Led Phase 8A and 8B Huawei migration/expansion of following Network Elements from Tekelec STP to Huawei Signalling Gateways: Migration of Huawei SGSN (M3UA links) to Huawei SG Migration of Alcatel RCP (TDM links) to Huawei SG Migration of Huawei SMSC (M3UA links) to Huawei SG Migration of Huawei AIP (TDM links) to Huawei SG Migration of Huawei IN (M3UA links) to Huawei SG Migration of Huawei GEMALTO USSD (TDM links) to Huawei SG Show less

  • Senior Core Network Engineer

    Feb 2008 - Sept 2010

  • Signaling Engineer/STP Specialist

    Oct 2006 - Feb 2008
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  Angola Telecom

  Oct 2010 - Dec 2010

  Alcatel/Lucent Technical Expert/Adviser

  - Led the planning, engineering and implementation of all Alcatelswitches to be migrated from TDM to NGN.- Performed SSP and SCP features migrations from ALUS12/TDM to this Huawei NGN equipments.- Conducts the Operations & Maintenance, Database Translationand Management of ALU S12 switches.

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  Roshan (TELECOM DEVELOPMENT COMPANY AFGHANISTAN)

  Jan 2011 - Aug 2011

  Core NSS Engineer (Technical Consultant)

  § Manage planning of expansions in the NSS network with all itssub components capable of delivering voice, data andinterconnection between various network elements as per thebusiness plan requirements and commercial short and long termforecasts§ Set guidelines and timelines for implementation plan§ Working in coordination with Network engineering anddeployment, manage identification, technical evaluation andshort listing of new NSS products and vendors, suitable for usein Roshan telecom network/services expansion projects§ Manage identification of needs for the expansion in operationalnetwork elements based on the traffic analysis, actual call model§ Manage redesigning of the NSS network and its architecture asper the changing needs§ Manage technical evaluation of tenders/bids/solutions for NSSnetwork in coordination with Network engineering group§ Manage decision of network design parameters and theirupdates as per periodic analysis of the actual traffic/call models§ Allocate technical resources to meet NSS network project’sactivities.§ Manage availability of up to date NSS network connectivitydiagrams and site profile information database. This includes as-built diagrams/drawings, site infrastructure and hardware configurations etc§ Ensure best utilization of available human, material and financialresources§ Assist in counseling and motivation of NSS network planningwork force§ Manage preparation and submission of department periodicactivity reports Show less

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  Smart Communications, Inc.

  Aug 2011 - Nov 2018

  § Invents new standards and technology capability roadmap forthe platform design, patent framework, and applicabletechnologies for platforms or systems implementation to offernew business opportunities.§ Provides effective strategic direction to enterprise-wide platformdesign and initiatives.§ Recommends technology solutions to enable the organization'sfuture-state business capabilities that, in turn, drive theorganization's targeted outcomes.§ Leads the platform architect, infra architect and developers forenterprise-wide project implementation.§ Provides consulting support to technical architects within projectsto ensure the project is aligned with the overall enterprisearchitecture§ Assesses the relative merits of architecture design andimplementation of technology maturity against business need.§ Evaluates/pilots new technologies, assesses the results, andidentifies how they integrate with the platform design andimplementation.§ Conducts procurement for platform hardware and services.§ Develops enterprise-wide architectural and design documentsincluding the Cost-benefits analysis of required HW & SW.§ Major Project handled include the ff; PCRF Roadmap, VGSRoadmap, VGS Capability Projects, All InternationalRoaming Services projects, One Horizon Project, OTADMRoadmap Roadmap, Huawei LIS expansion and all Datarelated capability projects. Show less § As assigned, lead or assist in the planning, implementation andintroduction of projects for new systems and technologies.Lead planning and execution of projects.§ Participate in the design and/or testing phases.§ Facilitate the definition of project missions, goals, tasks, andresource requirements; resolve or assist in the resolution ofconflicts within and between projects or functional areas; developmethods to monitor project or area progress; and providecorrective supervision if necessary.§ Responsible for assembling the project staff; for their technical orfunctional development, performance, and/or termination duringthe projects.§ Manage project budget and resource allocation.§ Facilitate the definition of service levels and customerrequirements. Interact regularly with existing or potential clientsto determine their needs and to develop plans for improvingdelivery. Advocate on behalf of clients and represent clients'needs as appropriate to senior management.§ Present oral and written reports defining plans, problems, andresolutions to appropriate levels of management.§ Provide mentoring, coaching and direction setting to teammembers and among project managers.§ Ensure project team, staff and manager training anddevelopment for the new release technical projects. Show less

  • Senior Solution Architect (Strategic, Tactical & Special Projects)

    Jan 2016 - Nov 2018

  • Solution Architect and Platform Manager/Platform Owner

    Jan 2013 - Dec 2015

  • Senior Technical Project Manager

    Aug 2011 - Dec 2012
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  Globe Telecom

  Nov 2019 - now

  Technical Project Manager