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Paula Andrea Torres Florez

Mississauga,ON

Summary

Digital Centre Performance Owner with 18 years of experience in telecommunications, specializing in mobile and fixed networks as well as people management. Proven track record at Comunicacion Celular Comcel-Claro Colombia, enhancing operational efficiency and team collaboration. Expert in leading high-stakes projects, demonstrating exceptional problem-solving and adaptability skills. Achieved significant improvements in partner performance and SLA compliance, leveraging knowledge sharing and continuous learning for process optimization

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Digital Centre Performance Owner at Mintic

Comunicacion Celular Comcel-Claro Colombia
01.2020 - 09.2024
  • Coordinated the area and managed direct and indirect personnel, ensuring compliance with contracted SLAs.
  • Designed transmission (TX) routes to connect Base Stations to Digital Centres and supervised the installation of equipment and cross-connections at connection points.
  • Planned and organized action plans for emergency, corrective, and preventive maintenance, as well as managing PQRs for Digital Centres and Base Stations.
  • Monitored and controlled partner performance indicators, conducting data analysis to evaluate performance, identify areas for improvement, and optimize operations.
  • Managed budget control, reviewed partner billing, handled requests 24/7, and prepared reports to ensure accountability for the area.

O&M Support Engineer (Site Owner) and Fiber Optic

Comunicacion Celular Comcel -Claro Colombia
04.2012 - 01.2020
  • Supervised and controlled the operation of networks (2G, 3G, 4G) in the southwestern region, ensuring compliance with SLAs and managing remote configurations.
  • Managed fault resolution and corrective maintenance for base stations, coordinating contractors and utilizing specialized applications.
  • Conducted field inspections and addressed PQR requests from property owners, ensuring operational stability and service continuity.
  • Lead fibre optic projects for SME, Corporate, and HFC clients, including the creation of new routes, fault resolution, preventive maintenance, and information gathering.

Fiber Optic Project Engineer

Dico Telecomunicaciones, Redcom and Gerencia Inter
12.2006 - 04.2012

I worked for Comunicacion Celular Comcel - Claro Colombia for five years under an outsourcing arrangement, where my services were provided through various external contractors such as Dico Telecomunicaciones, Redcom, and Gerencia Interventoría y Consultoría.

• Performed oversight and supervision of fibre optic networks, handling maintenance requests 24/7. • Led fibre optic projects for SME, corporate, and HFC clients, including the creation of new routes, fault resolution, preventive maintenance, and information gathering

Education

Systems Engineering

Francisco De Paula Santander University
Cali- Colombia
02-2011

Technologist in Information Systems - Information Systems Technology

Tecnología Autónoma Del Pacífico
Cali - Colombia
08-2005

Technician in Mechatronics Engineering - Mechatronics Engineering Technology

Tecnología Autónoma Del Pacífico
Cali - Colombia
04-2003

Skills

  • Lead a team
  • Teamwork
  • Problem-solving
  • Adaptability
  • Continuous learning
  • Empathy
  • Customer service
  • Risk management
  • Knowledge Sharing
  • Process improvement

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Elementary

Certification

  • [Name of Certification] [Issuing Organization] [Year Month]
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

Additional Information

  • Office Suite: Excel, PowerPoint, Word
  • Other Software: Smallworld, CRM, Netact, Maximo, Quality and Management, U2000, PNMCJ, Workforce Management, RT, Power BI, CNMaestro
  • English Language Program (ELP) at ILAC (International Language Academy of Canada) - Virtual option.
  • Seminar on Administrative Skills and Leadership
  • Vhub Training Course
  • ITIL Foundation Course
  • Diploma in Hydraulic and Pneumatic Robotics
  • CCNA Exploration - Basics of Networking
  • CCNA Exploration - Routing Concepts and Protocols
  • CCNA Exploration - Wireless Networks and LAN Switching
  • Seminar on ISO Standards and Project Management
  • Seminar on PDA Programming
  • ASP.NET Seminar
  • Seminar on Networking and Telecommunications
  • Working at Heights Training Course
  • Time Management Course
  • Emotional Well-being Workshop

Timeline

Digital Centre Performance Owner at Mintic

Comunicacion Celular Comcel-Claro Colombia
01.2020 - 09.2024

O&M Support Engineer (Site Owner) and Fiber Optic

Comunicacion Celular Comcel -Claro Colombia
04.2012 - 01.2020

Fiber Optic Project Engineer

Dico Telecomunicaciones, Redcom and Gerencia Inter
12.2006 - 04.2012

Systems Engineering

Francisco De Paula Santander University

Technologist in Information Systems - Information Systems Technology

Tecnología Autónoma Del Pacífico

Technician in Mechatronics Engineering - Mechatronics Engineering Technology

Tecnología Autónoma Del Pacífico
Paula Andrea Torres Florez