Milap Patel
Balcatta,Australia
Summary
As an Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering Technologist with a Master of Science in Microelectronics, I possess extensive expertise in project development and troubleshooting. Through my roles as a Controls & Rail Communication Specialist, Telecommunication Technologist, and Lead Technician, I've gained a profound understanding of railway and telecommunication systems. My strengths lie in time management, collaborative teamwork, technical proficiency, effective communication, and leadership. Known for my attention to detail, organizational skills, and commitment to meeting deadlines, I thrive in fast-paced environments. As an enthusiastic team player, I am eager to contribute to the success of any organization. Detail-oriented, organized and meticulous employee. Works at fast pace to meet tight deadlines. Enthusiastic team player ready to contribute to company success.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Engineer – Communications
MGC Solutions/ Evolve Bayswater
05.2023 - Current
- Implement communication systems according to PTA standards and rail industry standards.
- Conduct testing to ensure compliance with standards and specifications.
- Oversee different communication systems such as structure cabling (IPBN), fibre backbone network, building access system, long-line public address system, radio telephony, passenger information system and CCTV
- Ensure compliance with PTA protocols including FAT (Factory Acceptance Test), SAT (Site Acceptance Test), SIT (Site Integration Test), and EIS (Enter into Service).
- Conduct quality checks to ensure adherence to standards.
- Raise field change requests or non-conformances as necessary to address issues.
- Manage subcontractors and clients, understanding their needs and requirements for the projects.
- Handle material procurement, inventory management, and purchasing through company processes
- Maintain work packages, provide support to construction activities
- Execute activities within dedicated timeframes and budgets
- Perform testing and commissioning of communication and control systems to ensure functionality and reliability.
Controls & Rail Communication Specialist
MGC Solutions
01.2020 - 05.2023
- (PTA Rail Network) Worked on FAL (Forrestfield Airport Link Project), Thornlie-Cockburn Link Project, Bayswater Turnback Projects
- Design and Installation knowledge of various rail infra system such as Signaling, Fiber network, Structure cabling, CCTV etc.
- Managed few team members to achieved project goal and meet organization deadlines.
- Distributed antenna system (DAS) installation and commissioning.
- RF Network Installation and testing as per industry standard.
- Hands on experience in Fiber splicing and testing.
- Understand technical diagrams, schematics, and manuals for various communication and network systems.
- Sound knowledge of Operational Technology such as SCADA, HMI related to rail and infrastructure projects.
- Prepare and develop project related documents to support team, for work quality, safety and audit purpose.
- Resolved project operational problems to minimize delays and unexpected cost increases.
- Applied diagnostics and testing tools to systems, quickly identifying issues and implementing completing resolutions.
- Created and finalized designs to meet project requirements.
Lead Telecommunication Technician
MGC Solutions
07.2018 - 01.2020
- Looking after Telecommunication Projects of the Company for the Client like Downers, Service Stream, Vision Stream, Fulton Hogan, Hitachi, Arc Infrastructure, PTA.
- Performing Fiber splicing and testing, follow design and drawings to build network.
- Arrange required material, preparation of technical details, specification, and tenders for project.
- Involve in copper jointing and worked upon technologies like FTTN, FTTH and FTTC.
- Make necessary changes in the design in way to look for a solution.
- Prepare a Workbooks for ICSS stage 2 fibre works.
- Team management and planning for team as per projects requirement.
Telecommunication Technician
Orangestream Pty Ltd
12.2012 - 02.2018
- Worked under Downer, Visionstream, Servicestream and Fulton Hogan
- Expert level understanding of different telecommunication network system, such as Copper, coaxial, fiber, structural and wireless
- Installation, testing and troubleshooting of FTTC (Fiber to the Curb), FTTP (Fiber to the Premises), FTTN (Fiber to the Node) work
- Installed and configured new devices and system components
- Switch configuration, Updates, and installation at internal office project
- Worked closely with network administrators and server engineers to deliver quality service
- Researched and recommended network and data communications hardware and software
- Cable hauling, DPU Installation, Testing performed on various site across WA
- Paperwork, Upgrade Plans and Network drawings for clients and for end users
- Fixed Telecommunication Network planning, Validation work
- Copper Network Improvement Work
- Advanced knowledge and hands on experience in copper cable jointing
- Leading small team and provide guidance to trainees
- Fault finding, network restoration using knowledge and skills
- Perform Cut-ins for FTTC, auditing FTTC Cut-ins work from Pillar or at cabinet
- SD2-Boost project knowledge and installation
- Copper fusion work and pillar rehabilitation work.
- Improved network performance by diagnosing and resolving complex telecommunications issues.
Telecommunication Field Engineer
Bhavesh Enterprises
12.2015 - 11.2017
- Worked under various organizations such as WBHO, SERVICE STREAM, ISGM
- LNDN Work, Pit and Pipe, Network expansion, Fiber Network design
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity
- Saved thousands of dollars by implementing cost-saving initiatives and addressed long-standing problems
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere
- Identified issues, analyzed information, and provided solutions to problems
- Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently
- SDU works, Installation and commissioning of various telecom equipment
- MDU works, civil work performed by managing small team
- Network plans, reading and knowledge of understanding Networks
- Leading team in various projects
- Documentation and up gradation of plans and Network diagrams.
Education
Engineering Degree assessed as an Engineering Technologist by Engineers Australia. - Engineering Technologist
Engineers Australia
Perth, WA08.2019
Master of Science - Microelectronics
University of Newcastle Upon Tyne
Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK05.2013
Bachelors of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering University of PUNE, Maharashtra, India. - Electronics And Communication Engineering
University of Pune
Pune, India05.2011
Diploma of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering The Oxford polytechnic, Karnataka Board of Technical Education. - Electronics And Communication Engineering
Oxford Polytechnic
Bangalore, India05.2008
Skills
- MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, spreadsheet, databases, Microsoft Team)
- Basic Assembly language
- CadSoft Eagle Professional
- PLC Programming
- Copper Jointing
- Fiber Splicing and testing
- Itwocx
- Problem Solving
- Communication
- Time Management
- Technical and Soft
- Blueprint Reading
- Team Collaboration and Leadership
- Project Estimation
- Performance Evaluations
Tickets
- White card
- RIW card
- TAP card for Arc Network
- Fiber Splicing and Testing
- BWTM Accredited
- Valid C class driver’s license
- ACMA Open cabling licenses
- Copper Jointing License - Advanced Copper Jointing
- Licensed cabler - 2023-2026
- Cert – III in Telecommunications technologies
- Rail Protection Officer level 1
- First-aid & CPR
- High risk license for EWP over 11m
- Working at heights
- Confined Space
References
- Dallas Hyde, Commissioning Manager – RailAbility/EBA, +61 427 988 880, Dallas.Hyde@evolvebayswater.com.au
- Ben Growth, Project Engineer (Communications) – OMTID (PTA), Ben.Groth@pta.wa.gov.au
- Len Markey, Senior Engineer (Communications) – Rail Systems Australia (RSA), +61 432 359 301, Len.Markey@railsystemsaustralia.com.au
Volunteer Experience
Member of Engineers Australia since 2018.
Timeline
Project Engineer – Communications
MGC Solutions/ Evolve Bayswater
05.2023 - Current
Controls & Rail Communication Specialist
MGC Solutions
01.2020 - 05.2023
Lead Telecommunication Technician
MGC Solutions
07.2018 - 01.2020
Telecommunication Field Engineer
Bhavesh Enterprises
12.2015 - 11.2017
Telecommunication Technician
Orangestream Pty Ltd
12.2012 - 02.2018
Engineering Degree assessed as an Engineering Technologist by Engineers Australia. - Engineering Technologist
Engineers Australia
Master of Science - Microelectronics
University of Newcastle Upon Tyne
Bachelors of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering University of PUNE, Maharashtra, India. - Electronics And Communication Engineering
University of Pune
Diploma of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering The Oxford polytechnic, Karnataka Board of Technical Education. - Electronics And Communication Engineering
Oxford Polytechnic
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