Customer oriented used to work on customer premises. U. S. Citizen. Secret Security Clearance

Hector.Velasco@colorado.edu http://hector.velasco.me Tel. (858)699-8811

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  Designed solution for aeronautical ISR missions using steerable beam on Ka-band. Modeled coverage using steerable beams in STK. Performed antenna Rf measurements used on government projects.
  
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  Responsible for maintenance and performance of SOCOM hubs in Middle East for aeronautical missions.
  

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  Analyzed capacity, coverage and interference in a multi-satellite network aeronautical application that provides In-Flight Entertainment (IFE) worldwide. The network uses USAT terminals on Ku band, panel antennas, and iDirect Automatic Beam Switching (ABS). Principal engineer responsible for the design of maps that drive the beam switching within the network. Responsible for identifying root causes that affected Rf performance.
  
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  Responsible for analyzing and measuring metrics that affect SLA, and evaluating ground segment performance in teleports around the world using iDirect technology, in what was the largest commercial aeronautical satellite network
  

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  Engineered end-to-end solutions and proposed new applications by identifying technology and trends for commercial and government customers that will drive the design of new generation satellites using Ka-band.
  
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  Researched government acquisition processes and architected new solutions for the procurement of commercial satellite resources by DoD, based on the foresight of capacity demand
  
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  Analyzed the performance of commercial terminals for COTM and AISR using link budgets and analytical tools in order to align satellite design with current and future capacity needs.
  
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  Participated in the architecture of innovative solutions that include Ka band, spot beams, DVB-S2/RCS, IP based broadband solutions, ultra small antennas, multi-satellite networks and commercial modems. Supported proposal development for commercial and government missions. Analyzed Rf and interference issues for aeronautical applications.
  
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  Participated in internal R&D initiatives proposing GSO and NGSO architectures considering geometries that could avoid or minimize interference. Extracted information from ITU space network systems databases. SATMEX
  

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  Engineered VSAT architecture for the FLOTV network for broadcasting digital TV content, resulting in a robust solution reducing potential downtime in the network, including Rf analysis, trade-offs and link budgets
  
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  Acted as SME on SATCOM issues; trained and coached junior members on satellite communications technology
  
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  Evaluated and selected COTS equipment for satellite IP backhaul, including antennas for mobile and fixed applications, tracking antennas and IP over satellite platforms
  
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  Responsible for site construction, commissioning and hand-over to operations, including HVAC, tower work, A&E, antennas and in-doors electronic equipment.
  
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  Tested, commissioned and handed-over to operations group over 1 million dollars in equipment and assets per site on a bi-weekly basis, in a 300+ sites deployment.
  
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  Developed strategy and metrics for the Field Engineering group based on a Business Performance Excellence (BPE) quality model that reduced the deployment time.
  
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  Managed schedules and bug tracking for the development of hardware for mobile satellite communications platform, including ultra small antennas for COTM (OmniTracs)
  
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  Acted as liaison between customer and different departments within the company
  
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  Implemented a knowledge base that reduced field reworks and reduced learning curve for new team members
  

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  Facilitated meetings with customers and technical staff resolving issues in a timely and effective manner
  

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  Created strategic plan for start-up company entering the Latin America market, based on a Business Performance Excellence (BPE) model where metrics were aligned with the vision/mission of the organization
  
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  Evaluated wireless products and applications to implement in Latinamerica. Identified third party vendors and carriers for mobile applications, using a well balanced mix of technical background and business strategy understanding.
  
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  As a result of a disciplined strategic analysis, potential customers were narrowed down, avoiding time wasted on non-critical customers or on services that were not part of the scope of the company. First customers were identified in a quick manner and to this point they remain as company customers. Applied knowledge in Latin-American culture in order to avoid cultural barriers and effectively negotiated partnerships
  

Titan Wireless, San Diego, CA. 4/2001 –12/ 2001

Technical Program Manager

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  Managed concurrent satellite communications projects in Guatemala and Africa in a cross-functional environment
  
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  Managed engineering, procurement and deployment efforts for a Wireless Local Loop for VoIP project in Africa, with satellite teleports in Africa and the U.S.
  
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  Responsible for deployment schedules, budget control, risk analysis and approval of technical requirements; participated in process improvement initiatives.
  
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  Demonstrated intercultural awareness facilitating communication and empathy with customers.
  
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  A well balanced of technical background and business strategy understanding allowed me to communicate well with customers and technical personnel, undertaking systems engineering tasks as required
  

Comtech EFData, Tempe, AZ. 12/1997 – 4/2001

Systems Engineer / Project Engineer

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  Pre and Post sales engineering responsibilities. Performed Rf analysis, end-to-end solutions, network optimization, capacity, traffic and trade-off analysis in satellite networks for customers worldwide.
  
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  Responsible for training customers worldwide on company products and satellite technology
  
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  Responsible for testing satellite communications equipment on large uplink and downlink facilities
  
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  Gathered customer’s requirements in order to work with R&D, operations and systems engineering teams to implement and test new solutions.
  
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  Performed and directed testing at a systems level on equipment for satellite networks
  
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  Implemented solutions for a diverse range of applications such as, maritime, telemedicine, TV teleports, VoIP
  
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  Built strong relationships with overseas customers applying skills in intercultural communications. Spent long periods on customer premises working with their team
  
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  Managed and led customer’s technical team overseas where I did not have direct authority.
  

Satellite Communications Engineer Contractor 1/1995 – 11/1997

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  Integrated and deployed gateways and control centers for satellite communications networks
  
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  Rf testing of large earth stations and VSATs ( 0.9 to 10 m antennas ) for diverse applications such as TV teleports, gateways, news gathering, telemedicine, DTV-DTH broadcast, cellular backhaul, voice and data.
  
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  Companies served during this period were: Scientific-Atlanta, IDB, SDS, Samart (Thailand), CTI (Argentina), PEMEX (Mexico), El Marin (Sweden), Deutsche Telecom (Germany), and TSA (Mexico)
  

Sistemas Infinity, Mexico 10/1993 – 1/1995

Operations Manager/Co-Owner

Installation and maintenance to VSAT terminals

EDUCATION

Masters of Engineering Management University of Colorado, Boulder

Masters of Science in Telecommunications University of Colorado, Boulder

Electrical Engineering Degree Tec de Monterrey, Mexico

Stanford Advanced Project Management (SAPM) Stanford University

Professional Project Management Cert University of Colorado, Boulder

Black Belt, Six Sigma University of Colorado, Boulder
MANAGEMENT METHODOLOGIES and TOOLS

Six Sigma, Project Management, Business Process Excellence, Strategic Planning

SOFTWARE, HARDWARE, TECHNOLOGIES and BRANDS

MS Office suit, Visio. FDMA, TDMA, DAMA, SCPC, OFDM, WCDMA, GSM, WAN, LAN IP protocols, DVB, MPEG, IRD, T1/E1, Routers, Amplifiers, Up converters, Down converters, BUCs, antennas, GPS, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, VSAT, C/Ku/Ka bands, Prodelin, Patriot, Vertex, Channel Master, Scientific-Atlanta, SweDish, Cisco, Codan, Comtech, EFData, Comstream, Tachyon, Direcway, iDirect, MIDAS, STK.

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