Jonathan Forneas
Htech Corporation
Yuma
1
Language
31
years of professional experience
Results-driven Network Operations and Systems Architecture specialist with a proven record in operational compliance and support. Experienced in remote Network and Telecom installations, focusing on technical support and issue resolution. Adapts quickly to diverse environments, ensuring efficient project execution.
Work History
President of Operations
7 Years 11 Months- Managed cross-functional teams to achieve organizational objectives effectively.
- Developed and implemented process improvements, resulting in streamlined workflows.
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement through team training and development initiatives.
- Monitored financial performance and implemented measures to enforce compliance with budgetary standards.
- Concurrently as Head of Technical Operations, ensured our 24/7 Network Operations Center could manage multiple client networks
- Made sure both our System and Network are operating at optimal performance to be able to handle sudden network outage and be able to resolve the issue the soonest possible time
- Developed and tested new products that we can offer to the market
- Focused on government contracts doing installation for Geographically Isolated Municipalities across the Philippines under the Dept of Information, Communication and Technology
- Used Ka-band VSAT and Starlink as internet uplink and Outdoor boxes that include power protection systems and Wifi 5/6 APs for distribution
VP of Network Operations
17 Years 4 Months- Oversaw technology integration, enhancing operational efficiency across global networks.
- Designed and Implemented a fully redundant network utilizing all available International Private Leased lines (IPL) from Manila to the US and Asia
- Have worked with multiple Data Centers in the US including One Wilshire, Equinix San Jose and Newark sites and other Colocation facilities in HK and Singapore
- One of the few clients of the old Guam-Philippine Cable system during the time US IPL were connected via Taiwan and Japan. This major move protected our network with major Internet outages when an earthquake hit Taiwan in the early 2000s.
- Supported the Implementation of the "Check21 Act" in One Wilshire Data Center with the installation of full server suite to support our in-house developed system
- First implementors of Voice over IP network from the Philippines via US interconnecting with Verizon and AT&T. This led us to support the major move of Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) in the Philippines in the early 2000s.
Manager, Network Operations Center
1 Year 7 Months- A Pioneer employee, first Network Engineer hired and got promoted to Senior Network engineer then to Manager in 1 year
- Worked on implementing the whole wireless backbone network of the company using a Linux-based router with a T3 interface
- Learned Linux as a Network Administrator which eventually helped me develop my skills in System Administration
- System Admin functions included Web, Mail, DNS build using Red Hat linux
- Learned basic database query sets using MySql
- As a startup company, we were able to implement the 1st Wireless Network using licensed 3.5ghz Point to Multipoint Radio system for Corporate clients only with capacities ranging from 8kbps to 64kbps
- Utilized and Managed BGP networks to the US via an asymmetrical network using fiber outbound (request) and 9m Ku-band VSAT inbound
Senior Electrical Engineer
4 Years 5 Months- Main engineering team to analyze issues related to SCSI Hard drives
- Trained for almost a year in Japan at multiple factories
- Developed electrical component matching to improve production capacity. This includes matching a different Magnetic head vendor to the magnetic disk. This is the result of an in-depth investigation of issues that cause our production yield to drop
- Investigation tools include the use of Oscilloscopes (Analog and Digital) to detect voltage variances on electronic components, Spectrum Analyzers to monitor speed frequency of spindle motor at different stages, Digital microscopes to detect particles on the Hard drive components, and Spectrometer to find out what type of particle is causing the device failure and Implement a Technical Change order
- Main engineer in charge of New Technology transfers from Japan to our Philippine production site. We go to Japan to get trained on new Hard Drive technology and models. Trained from SCSI type hard drives for servers to the development of ATA and SATA drives for desktops
- Mentored junior engineers, fostering skill development and knowledge sharing within the team.
- Trained as an Internal Quality Auditor to maintain our ISO 9001 certification
- Trained and certified in basic Japanese communication and reading/writing
Education
Bachelor of Science - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering
Skills
Operations management
Network and System Architect
Productivity optimization
Analytical thinking
Critical thinking
Attention to detail
Reliability
Excellent communication
Adaptability and flexibility
Multitasking
Troubleshooter and Problem-solver
Accomplishments
- Helped developed the 1st wireless network in the Philippines for Corporate clients and eventually used the same technology for Consumers (Smart Bro) this when Internet on homes or phones are not yet widely availble during the early 2000s
- Was the only major company in the Philippines that was not affected by the 2006 Taiwan eartquake that cut Internet access to 40% due to the foresight of getting the Guam-Philippine cable system. This cable system is one of the oldest cable system at that time.
- 1st Private company in the Philippines to establish VOIP facilities in the US and HK to support the growth of the BPO industry
- Helped developed a Telco-product called Globe US DUO. This enables a Globe Mobile Phone to get a matching US number. This is a direct competitor of Call cards used by Filipinos in the US to call their loved ones in the Philippines. If a US relative is living in California, they can subscribe to a similar CA number that will connect to their relatives Globe mobile phone.
- Received multiple awards in helping the government during Disasters through our Disaster-ready VSAT systems. This system includes a 1.2m KA-band dish, Wifi, Power and a quick-connect VSAT base system in a BOX. This enabled the government to transport these on trucks or military planes to provide connectivity to disaster affected areas.
- Modified and developed our own Vending machine thats focused on Marketing or new product launch. This includes developing our own game system using Kinect and TV on old Vending machines. Launched products for Proctor and Gamble for their new Coffee flavors and Coca-Cola for their University Marketing drives.
- In 2011, we developed the 1st interactive Billboard in the Philippines for Globe Telecoms. They wanted us to replicate the Interactive billboard made by Forever21 in New York. Our team was able to replicate the system using Machine Vision technology with me as lead Systems architect. Sourced out multiple camera systems that will be able to do Machine vision programming.
- Developed a mobile app for a Telco in the Philippines to support a Silent Movie/Party by using their mobile phones to hear the movie/music as seen on big billboards. Developed a system that was able to achieve real-time voice/music sync. This was developed using Voip and a modified codec to support realtime and good quality audio over wifi.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
President of Operations
Htech Corporation
09.2018 - CurrentRead More
VP of Network Operations
Globalreach E-Business Networks
05.2001 - 09.2018Read More
Manager, Network Operations Center
Meridian Telekoms, Inc
10.1999 - 05.2001Read More
Senior Electrical Engineer
Fujitsu Computer Products of the Philippines
05.1995 - 10.1999Read More
De La Salle University
Bachelor of Science from Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering
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