CATALINO V. PUZON, JR.
717 Sunkist Lane
Plano, Texas 75025
Telephone No. (972) 729-5769
E-mail: cvpuzon@msn.com
Cell Phone No. (214) 477-0540
SUMMARY:
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Extensive telecommunication experience in the areas of digital and analog transmission up to and
including optical, microwave, cable carriers, switches, power and operation.
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Excellent record in technical vendor and program management for SONET and SDH based
transmission systems.
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Very sound engineering knowledge and application of network synchronization.
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Highly experienced in creating and producing technical documentation for equipment
requirements, network integration, installation and field applications.
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Expertise in project budget distribution, equipment cost comparison analysis and interaction with
vendors and users.
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Solid engineering background in Telco plant noise analyses and mitigation techniques.
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Good working knowledge of Gigabit Ethernet cross-connect applications.
PROFESIONAL EXPERIENCE:
MCI – WorldCom 1984 to 2002
Sr. Engineer – Vendor Technical Manager (Cross-connect Engineering)
Vendor Technical Manager (VTM) for the selection and implementation of SONET and SDH based
cross-connect systems for the MCI-WorldCom network. The equipment included:
A. Narrowband (DS0 Matrix) - Tellabs 5320, 5320L, 532E and Alcatel 1630 (DS1 to DS3 rates
including subrates)
B. SONET Wideband (VT1.5 Matrix) – Tellabs 5500, 6400 and Alcatel 1631 (DS1, DS3, OC3
and OC12)
C. SDH Wideband (VC12 Matrix) - Marconi MSH 83 and 84 for international gateways (E1, E3,
DS3 G747, STM-1, STM-4 and STM-16)
D. Broadband (STS1 matrix) - Alcatel 1633 and 1680 (DS3, STS1, OC3, OC12 and OC48)
E. High Density Broadbands - Ciena CoreDirector and Sycamore SN16000 (OC3, OC12 and
OC192)
F. Ultraband (STS48 Matrix) - Tellium AOS (OC48 and OC192)
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Responsibilities:
A. Coordination with engineering planning, operations group and back office systems
developers in generating software and hardware requirements for the above systems that will
be provided to the appropriate vendor(s) for development.
B. Responsible for producing Vendor Test Requirements Document (VTRD) for new load
verification, and Product Integration Document (PIRD) to ensure that both incoming software
and hardware are compatible with existing equipment in the network such as OADM’s,
ADM’s, DWDM’s, routers, switches and other cross-connect systems.
C. Responsible for ensuring that appropriate equipment can support line protection and
restoration schemes such as linear APS (1+1, 1:N, 1:0), UPSR, 2/4 fiber BLSR and MESH.
D. Project managed the first SDH gateway cross-connect for the MCI-WorldCom international
network. This included equipment selection, pricing, feature functionalities, testing,
installation and cut-over.
E. Acted as a technical consultant and VTM for Narrowband and SDH systems for the MCI
Mexico Avantel project. Saved the project $1.8 million for recommendations leading to proper
system cable routing as well as DC power and grounding arrangements.
F. Responsible for the statistical calculation and recommendations of cross-connect hub spares
for the company wide management sparing initiative.
Sr. Engineer – Network Systems
Engineered and implemented the first MCI synchronization network 2 months ahead of schedule and
on budget. The project included the following responsibilities:
A. Representation to the ANSI T1X1.3 sync. working group
B. Determination of synchronization islands and equipment stratum hierarchy
C. Analytical testing of various synchronization sources including Cesium, Rubidium based
clocks, Loran-C and GPS receiver systems.
D. Field tech training on proper equipment synchronization application and procedures
Program Manager for Nortel DMS 250 switch E-CORE/E-IOC expansion program
Headed the Site Performance Evaluation Program (site performance quality control)
American Satellite Co. (Subsidiary of Continental Telephone) – 1981 to 1984
Central Office Engineering Manager
Managed the daily work activities of 15 engineers in the design, equipment selection, cost analysis,
construction and expansion of ASC’s central offices.
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Continental Telephone Corp. - 1973 to 1981
Transmission Engineering Manager – International
Managed daily activities of 5 transmission engineers assigned to the Middle East project. The group
was responsible for the design of the first fiber optic system and hybrid digital radios for Jubail, Saudi
Arabia. Developed and implemented a comprehensive power and protection program for the area
Central Offices.
Network Systems Administrator
Planned and developed system wide transmission, protection and power maintenance program. The
program included Central Offices (DMS 10, 100 and 200, Vidar ITS 4 and 5, Stromberg DCO and
NEC NEAX 61, Digital Microwave Radios, Cable Carriers, Subscriber Carriers, Channel Banks,
Rectifiers and Battery Plant.
Provided technical assistance to field related transmission and protection issues, up to and including
commission complain investigations.
Plant Transmission Engineer
Responsible for cable acceptance for VF, FDM and PCM systems applications. Mitigated
discrepancies found in commercial power system affecting plant performance. Evaluated and
recommended solutions to various plant transmission and protection issues in the state of Virginia.
Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. - 1967 to 1972
Transmission Engineer
Engineered Line-of -Sight backbone and light route microwave systems. Supervised radio and tower
installations. Performed noise mitigation and resolved grounding issues. Co-engineered the first
double passive reflectors in the Far East. Company instructor for digital transmission.
EDUCATION
1967 - Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (B.S.E.E.)
FEATI University – Manila, Philippines
1970 to 1972 - Graduate studies towards Master of Science in Management Engineering
(M.S.Man. E) - FEATI University – Manila Philippines
Others:
MCI Management Training
MCI Construction Management System
Digital Telephony Application – George Washington University Extension Course
Logic Design - GTE
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