Suliasi Devo
Kingsford,NSW
Summary
Competent Telecommunications Engineer bringing 13 years of experience installing voice, data and other systems. Expert at equipment configuration and troubleshooting. Well-organized and resourceful with superior work ethic.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
4
4
Certification
Work History
Telecommunications Engineer
Vodafone Fiji
04.2021 - 11.2022
- Coordinated installation of new users and relocations of existing users.
- Worked closely with network administrators and server engineers to deliver quality service.
- Diagnosed and resolved complex integrated customer issues for implementation, add-on, maintenance and support of voice, data, VoIP, and CTI applications.
- Interpreted electrical schematics and design documents for system installation and build-out.
- Installed, maintained and supported voice/data applications.
- Performed telecommunication and networking business evaluations.
- Initiated improvements to operational efficiency of network.
- Followed standards and procedures to maintain safe work environment.
- Worked with users to diagnose and resolve network and device problems and implemented established technical or procedural solutions.
- Tested equipment and circuits using various tools such as standard hand tools and network diagnostic tools.
- Communicated effectively with vendors to determine pricing and technical specifications for available hardware, software and services.
- Repaired cut cable of various sizes and worked with color-coded wires and cables.
- Developed cost estimates for system and component implementation and operation.
- Reviewed and interpreted facility orders, network design orders and circuit layout orders.
- Oversaw decrease in average daily number of trouble tickets by 10% after expanding helpdesk support to 24/7 operations.
- Answered questions regarding [operation] and [technical] issues, resulting in 80% fewer calls to helpdesk.
Telecommunications Technician
Energy Fiji Limited
01.2014 - 04.2020
- Collaborated with other technicians to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues.
- Installed and configured new devices and system components.
- Performed quality assurance on systems to confirm optimal performance.
- Coordinated installation of new users and relocations of existing users.
- Planned layouts and ran cable into buildings and through walls, attics, and crawl spaces.
- Performed preventive maintenance of telecommunications equipment.
- Read blueprints and schematics to correctly place equipment.
- Worked closely with network administrators and server engineers to deliver quality service.
- Researched and recommended network and data communications hardware and software.
Telecommunications Technician
Fiji International Telecommunication
03.2008 - 03.2013
- Collaborated with other technicians to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues.
- Installed and repaired network cabling, hardware and software to maximize operational efficiency.
- Installed and configured new devices and system components.
- Performed quality assurance on systems to confirm optimal performance.
- Conducted regular inspections of telecommunications systems to identify and repair any potential issues.
- Managed and prioritized customer service requests to achieve prompt resolution.
- Monitored and performed maintenance on telecommunications systems to facilitate optimal performance.
- Developed detailed documentation and technical manuals for telecommunications systems to comply with regulations.
- Installed wiring, cabling and networking hardware on customer premises.
- Performed preventive maintenance of telecommunications equipment.
- Worked closely with network administrators and server engineers to deliver quality service.
- Planned layouts and ran cable into buildings and through walls, attics, and crawl spaces.
- Implemented training programs to improve knowledge and skills of new technicians.
- Implemented security measures to protect network systems from unauthorized access and threats.
Electrical & Electonics Technician
Flour Mills Of Fiji
12.2007 - 12.2008
- Conducted preventive maintenance and troubleshooting of metering instruments.
- Performed scheduled and planned installation and maintenance duties.
- Wrote detailed service reports and maintained organized records of service actions.
- Performed repair procedures on damaged instruments and sourced replacements from approved vendors.
- Studied and interpreted equipment manuals, circuit diagrams, blueprints and schematics to determine corrective actions for repairs, calibrations and installations.
- Inspected telemetry hardware as subject matter expert in telemetry systems operation. Modified, maintained, or repaired electronics equipment or systems to achieve proper functioning.
- Used information in technical diagrams, schematics, and manuals to understand operations and make successful repairs.
- Conferred with engineers and designers to investigate and solve failure issues.
- Revamped systems and upgraded wiring, PLCs and drives to handle changing needs.
Trainee Technician
Communication Pacific Limited
02.2005 - 12.2005
- Diagnosed and repaired problems with electrical and mechanical systems.
- Checked, repaired and repacked survival equipment to meet specifications.
- Tested systems, noting issues and completing preventive maintenance.
- Maintained strong focus on safety and efficiency to provide comprehensive support to personnel performing skilled repairs.
- Managed maintenance activities, supervised staff and inspected equipment.
- Demonstrated to customers proper methods for operating equipment after it had been installed.
Education
Certificate IV - Project Management
03.2017
Diploma Electrical & Electronics - Computer Networking And Telecommunications
04.2007
Skills
- Aviat Networks
- Air Mux
- Tait VHF & UHF Radios
- T-96 SR Data Radio
- Cisco 2900 Switches
- Cisco 3560
- Cisco 3580
- Mitel(VOIP)
- Guardian Data Radios
- NOJA Recloser(Telemetry)
- Troubleshooting Testing
- Writing Reports
- Project Management
- Network Configuration
- Network Troubleshooting
- Fiber Optic Splicing
- Switches and Routers
- Load Generators
- Network Field Installations
- Structured Cabling
- Network Tracing
- High-Speed Internet Installation
- Timely Project Completion
- Preventive Maintenance Management
Certification
- 9th-11th November 2016-FOA Certified-Fibre Optic Technician(CFOT# 7650083).
- 19th-20th March 2019-FOA Certified- Certified Fibre Optic Design(CFOS-D#7650083)
- 8 September (2022)-7 September(2025)-Certified Kacific Ka Band Terminal Installer.
- Aug 12, 2013 -CCNA-Routing Protocols and Concepts.
- Oct 14, 2013-LAN Switching and Wireless.
- Jan 23, 2014-Accessing the WAN.
Professionals Development
- 04-07 July,2017-PacNOG-IPv4/IPv6 Network Routing Workshop.(Network Startup-Resource Centre/ICANN/APNIC/Pacific Islands Telecommunication Association.
- PacNOG -Campus Network Design & Operations Workshop(Network Startup- Resource).
- Safety Training Professionals Australia-RIIWHS204D Work Safely at Heights-Certificate Number: S 1541/4961.
- Safety Training- Professionals Australia-Tower Top Rescue Site Specific-Certificate Number:1542/4961.
- Capital Safety Group(Australia)-Pole Top Rescue-Certificate No: 10031.
- Yamasaki Fiber Optics-Test & Measurement.
- Fluke Battery Analyzer Training.
- Certificate in Basic Industrial Automation.
- Fire Warden Training-National Fire Authority of Fiji(Certificate No:37005)
- Pacific First Aid & CPR.
- CATE Authorization(Authorization to work in both Power Station and Sub Stations(Energy Fiji Limited)
- Defensive Driving Course.
- Fleet Policy Manual Training
- Human Resources Polies,Procedures and Process(Energy Fiji Limited)
- Pole Access Authorization Training(Energy Fiji Limited)
Testing Equipment's Used.
- OTDR-Fluke,Kingfisher,Yamasaki,
- Splicing Machine-Sumito Fusion Splicer,Yamasaki Fusion Splicer,Kingfisher Splicer.
- Power Meter & Light Source.-Fluke,Yamasaki,Kingfisher.
- TV Analyzer.
- Fluke Networks Local Area Networks Tester.
- E1 Data Tester.
- Link Runner-Fluke Networks.
- Batterry Analyzer-Fluke Network.
- Spectrum Analyzer.
Projects
Vodafone Fiji Limited.
- Supervising Civil Contractors-Trenching Works,Laying of Conduit & Backfilling.
- Supervising Contractors on Fiber Hauling.
- Carried out Slicing Works.
- Testing & Commission.
Vodafone Papua New Guinea-Fiber Works Last Mile
- Slicing Works
- Testing & Commissioning.
- Rollout of 800Megahert.(Installation of RRU,Laying of Fibre Cables,Testing and Commissioning).
Energy Fiji Limited
Sigatoka Power Station Emergency Power Plan Upgrade.
- Wiring of Axion Remote Terminal Unit Station-to be monitored and operated remotely from National Control Centre.
Nadi Power Station Emergency Power Plan Upgrade.
- Wiring of Axion Remote Terminal Unit Station to be monitored and operated remotely from National Control Centre.
Rokobili Power Station Emergency Power Plan Upgrade.
- Wiring of Axion Remote Terminal Unit Station to be monitored and operated remotely from National Control Centre.
EFL Ring Topology Central Division.
Suva Substation-Knolly Substation-Vatuwaqa Substation-Kinoya New Power Station-Kinoya OLD Power Station-Kinoya Substation-ICT Room-Cunhniham 132 Substation-Wailoa 132KV Substation(Towards Western Division).
Scope of Works:
- Supervision of Civil Contractors.
- Supervision of Contractors Fibre Hauling
- Testing of Fibre after Hauling
- Slicing
- Testing & Commissioning.
- Configuration on Cisco Switches(Interface,Vlan)
- Testing on Layer 2 showing all connected Neighbours.
Network Upgrade(Kinoya ICT-Kinoya Office-Kinoya Stores-Kinoya Substation/Kinoya Power Station Office).
- Upgrading Distribution Switches from 2960 to 3650
- Configure all 2960 to be Access Switches.
- Interface,Vlan,Trunk,Data & Voip etc)
Data Radio Upgrade.
- Upgrading of EFL Data Radio from T96SR to Guardian 100-Configuring and Installation,for all RTU end including Reapeater end.
- Testing & Commissioning.
Fiji International Telecom's(FINTEL).
- Decommissioning of Ericson Switch and Installation of the Next Generation Networks(Sonus).
- Decommissioning of V-Sat System.
Flour Mills of Fiji.
- Installation Testing and Commissioning of Weight Bridge.
Communication Pacific Limited(Compac)
NAHINA APARTMENT-SUVA.
- Structured cabling for Voice & Data Solution.
- Termination of outlets,Patch Panels and Patching from panel to Network Switches.
- Wiring and Termination of intercom System.
- Wiring and Termination of Cardax(Access Control).
- Wiring and Termination of MATV System.
- Commissioning of Project.
SOFITEL DENARAU-NADI
- Structured Cabling for Voice & Data Solutions.
- Termination of Outlets,Patch Panel.
- Installation of Communication Rack.
- Patching from Patch Panel to Network Switch.
- Trunk Ports are Connected via Fibre Patch.
- MATV Solutions-Wiring and Termination of Outlets.
- Commissioning of Project.
PARASHOTAM LAWS-SUVA
- Relocation of Panasonic PABX System.
- Structured Cabling Voice & Data Solution.
- Patching from Panel to Network Switch.
- Commissioning of Project.
TELECOM FIJI REAPEATER SITE-TAMAVUA.
- Decommissioning of Repeater(Radio UHF/VHF) from TFL Sites and Installation at COMPAC Repeater Sites.
- Cabling for all DC supplies,power up equipment.
- Installation of Dipoles,Laying of RF cables from antennas to Filters and to Radio.
- Mounting VHF & UHF Filters.
- Commissioning of Project.
Referees
1.Mr. Vilimone Qioniwasa
Team Leader Telecommunication.
Energy Fiji Limited
Mobile contact: +6799999263
2.Mr. Petro Kamoe.
Manager Network Technologies.
FINTEL-Fiji International Telecommunication.
Email:pkamoe@fintelfiji.com
3.Josefa Tawake
Manager Operation & Projects
Vodafone Papua New Guinea
Mobile contact: +675-81100302
Email:Josefa.tawake@vodafone.com.pg
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Timeline
Telecommunications Engineer - Vodafone Fiji
04.2021 - 11.2022
Telecommunications Technician - Energy Fiji Limited
01.2014 - 04.2020
Telecommunications Technician - Fiji International Telecommunication
03.2008 - 03.2013
Electrical & Electonics Technician - Flour Mills Of Fiji
12.2007 - 12.2008
Trainee Technician - Communication Pacific Limited
02.2005 - 12.2005
University of The South Pacific (TAFE) - Certificate IV , Project Management
Fiji Institute of Technology (FNU) - Diploma Electrical & Electronics, Computer Networking And Telecommunications
- 9th-11th November 2016-FOA Certified-Fibre Optic Technician(CFOT# 7650083).
- 19th-20th March 2019-FOA Certified- Certified Fibre Optic Design(CFOS-D#7650083)
- 8 September (2022)-7 September(2025)-Certified Kacific Ka Band Terminal Installer.
- Aug 12, 2013 -CCNA-Routing Protocols and Concepts.
- Oct 14, 2013-LAN Switching and Wireless.
- Jan 23, 2014-Accessing the WAN.
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