C u r r i c u l u m
V i t a e
Rico O. dela Cruz
Unit 2A-512 Chateau Elysee Condominium
Doña Soledad Avenue Extension Don Bosco Village
Parañaque City, Philippines
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PROFILE
A hard working and self motivated I.T. Infrastructure business sales consultant and an ITO
Project Manager seeking a challenging career that will offer further personal and professional
development Has extensive experience in IT infrastructure consultative technical and
commercial guidelines and project management solutions for the design, implementation and
successful completion Demonstrates proven ability to meet timelines to ensure company and
customer objectives are achieved Has strong leadership, analytical and problem solving skills
KEY SKILLS
IT Knowledge and Experience:
– Designing and accomplishing Data Center requirements in
telecommunications, architectural, electrical and mechanical systems
– ADC KRONE Design and Installation of Structured Cabling System
– Switches/Hubs: HP Procurves, Linksys, D-Link
– Microsoft: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Project, Visio Professional
– AutoCAD 2000
– PRE & POST Sales management
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Project Management:
– Defining pre-requisites and securing appropriate resources
– Project Initiation, Planning, Execution, Controlling & Closing
– Analysis, Preparation of work resources and logistics
– Project presentation to clients including risk mitigation and capacity management plan
Communication:
– English Proficiency with both written and oral communication
– Liaison and negotiation with proponents and stakeholders
– Relates well at all levels
– Staff management and training
– Meeting facilitation
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ACHIEVEMENTS
Successfully implemented and managed server transition and transformation of a specific
business unit of different Data Centre location into a consolidated centralized Data Centre.
Managed each business opportunities through comprehensive sales and technological
qualifications, clarifying the business needs, designing appropriate solutions and managing
resources for deliverance.
Introduced wired and wireless outdoor network connectivity resulting in better and faster
deployment of I.T infrastructure from one place to another.
Successfully implemented VLAN and Network Monitoring Tools for optimisation and
management of all network devices across LAN and WAN
Profitably designed, managed and implemented Data Center Infrastructure projects of business
major clients.
Gainfully managed and implemented the supply and installation of Security Access control
systems and CCTV, IP-cameras of business clientele.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Able to work within or lead a team
Diligent
Works well under pressure
Enjoys new challenges
Excellent time management
Sincere
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Nascent Solutions Corporation
September 2000 to September 2020
Technical Sales Director
Develop programs for both sales and technical team for more effective and efficient
operation of the corporate management structure
Design appropriate solutions as per business client needs pertaining to the products and
services of an organization (such includes Uninterruptible Power Supply, Structured
Cabling System, Network switches, PBX telephone systems, surveillance security access
control system and CCTV, IP-cameras)
Conduct research and provide analysis on upcoming and recommended business
improvements.
Hewlett – Packard Philippines Corporation
June 2009 to February 2010
ITO Project Manager (Through Emerio Philippines Corp.)
Successfully completed and managed the overall direction, coordination and execution of
transition and transformation of different critical servers (HP-UX, UNIX, Wintel, AS400,
MS SQL Database servers) from a specific business unit of different Data Centre location
into a consolidated Data Centre.
Successfully completed and managed the overall direction in terms of network routing
and change of IP addresses of different servers relocated, may it be private or public.
Successfully completed and managed server consolidations ( Application and Database
servers )
Successfully implemented Disaster Recovery solutions.
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Provide project plans with the inclusion of risk management thereby creating a mitigation
plan in server migration and IP re-addressing.
Successfully completed and managed new business centres opening, income generating
business from project build-up, execution and implementation in terms of I.T.
infrastructure.
Forecasts revenue, profitability, margins and utilization on every project.
Ensures OLA’s and third party supplier agreements are aligned and capable of delivering
services within the contracted timelines.
Effectively managed, control and ensures projects are delivered within the agreed time
and within the financial plan.
New Covenant Marketing Corporation
March 1997 to July 2000
Sales Manager / Sales Engineer
Provides support to CEO in ensuring that all responsibilities in relation to all work
requirements of the sales department. That includes workload dissemination of all sales
personnel
Coordinates with AVP for operations in monitoring projects and organized new business
development program
Created and presented campaign strategies to clients.
Complied, analyzed and presented projects statistical findings.
Closely monitor sales personnel daily itineraries and movements to fast track
whereabouts in cases of urgent requirements from clients.
Organized regular sales meetings, including preparation, distribution and monitoring of
action plans agreed or resolved therein.
Coordinates various administrative support services intended for the company's growth.
Responsible for proper disbursement of the Sales Department's petty cash flow.
Assist the purchasing to speed up supplier's service and organized stockpile.
Develop proposals and prepare statements of work.
Arrange workloads such as preparation of bidding proposals, quotations and ensure
accuracy of meeting deadlines for submission.
Perform other related functions that maybe assigned.
COMFAC Corporation
March 1995 to March 1997
Systems Engineer
Managed installation and testing process of routers, switches, hubs and modems.
Provide support for minor software and hardware desktop problems.
Perform surveys and provide recommendation for site preparation Data Centre projects
such as structured cabling systems, managed power systems, precision cooling systems,
surveillance security and safety systems, structural, civil and mechanical works.
Supervise work and monitor cabling projects.
Present network setup, plans and design proposals to prospective clients.
Ensure customer satisfaction by adhering to all proper escalation processes and
procedures and maintaining proper documentation and reporting.
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EDUCATION AND TRAININGS
1990 – 1994
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
AMA COMPUTER UNIVERSITY (formerly AMA Computer College)
1998
CERTIFIED TECHNICAL SALES for GAMATRONIC Uninterruptible
Power Supply Systems
Science Based Park, Jerusalem Israel
2001
CERTIFIED MASTER DESIGNER AND INSTALLER for ADC KRONE
Structured Cabling System
Dusit Hotel Makati City, Philippines
2010
CERTIFIED TECHNICAL SALES FOR ACTI ACE PROGRAM IP
Security Surveillance Systems
La Salle Graduate School RCBC Plaza Ayala Avenue, Makati City
Trainings:
ITILv3 Foundation training, Project Management Excellence by HP
SEA Program & Project Management Office, Computer Networking
by BANYAN VINES, Trends in Microprocessor by INTEL PHIL’S MFG.
INC, Internetworking by 3COM Singapore, Air-conditioning and
ventilation systems training, Basics of Selling and Marketing and
Building Management Systems (BMS) by COMFAC CORPORATION,
CLIPSAL Structured Cabling Installation and Connectorisation
Program Training, Sales and Technical Seminar for SOCOMEC
SICON UPS and IREM AVR products by COMPUTER SUPPORT
CENTER, INC.
REFEREES
Available on request
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