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Work History
Education
Skills
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Timeline
SeniorSoftwareEngineer
Joao Da Cruz Barros

Joao Da Cruz Barros

Cabinda,Angola

Summary

Skilled Telecom Engineer with technical knowledge and training to meet customer specifications and project goals. History maintaining clear and complete documentation, investigating and solving issues and correcting performance problems. Understands and meets technical requirements.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Telecommunications technician

MOVICEL
Cabinda, Angola
01.2009 - 02.2010
  • Troubleshot and repaired cable signal issues by replacing faulty cables, power supplies and associated equipment.
  • Connected, disconnected and relocated cables for high-functioning telecom provisions.
  • Responded quickly to customer complaints, providing positive solutions to maintain satisfaction.

IT ON SITE SUPPORT

SCHLUMBERGER OIL FIELD SERVICES
CABINDA, ANGOLA
03.2010 - 09.2012

Responsible for Maintaining, Supporting and Enhancing Systems and Infrastructure.

User Support: Operating systems installation and repair, software troblessooting and installation, Hardware repair and system commissioning.

Administration of all Servers and Associated Applications.

TOIP administration and configuration.

DHCP and File Server administrations

IT SYSTEMS ANALYST

SCHLUMBERGER OIL FIELD SERVICES
Cabinda, Angola
09.2012 - 12.2014
  • Established and maintained robust links between systems.
  • Monitored system performance using recognised and agreed criteria.
  • Consults with the Onsite Support, Service Desk and Supply Chain departments regarding user concerns.
  • Partners with Onsite Support and Service Managers to ensure networks and security systems are up-to-date.
  • Tracks all requests via the designated Event Management system.
  • Implements, supports, uses, and communicates existing best practice policies and procedures.
  • Works with decision makers, stakeholders, and clients to define business requirements, system goals and help resolve client issues.
  • Acts as a mentor to junior members of the team or contractors.



IT SUPPORT-TEAM LEADER

SCHLUMBERGER OILD FIELD SERVICES
Cabinda, Angola
12.2014 - 08.2015
  • Organised financial and operational data to help with yearly budgeting and planning.
  • Investigated issues affecting group operations, prepared reports and helped correct problems.
  • Coached team members through new or difficult workflows.
  • I was responsible for leading and managing a project team in auditing and implementing improvements to all the IT software and procedures from the front end to network security. Also involved in managing, planning, scheduling & reporting on project activities.
  • Project managing new stock system
  • Improved network reliability and scalability.
  • Managing Remedy system for tickets logging
  • Manage IT Dashboard to monitor all the KPOs ✓ Manage IT reporter system to monitor all our site and device connectivity.
  • Organize and control all Schlumberger computer Assets.

Telecommunication Critical Operations

BP Angola
Luanda FPSO PSVM BLOCK 31, Angola
08.2015 - 07.2019
  • Supported system users, applying relevant organisational policies.
  • Completed inspections at manufacturing sites for compliance assessments.
  • Assessed telecommunication systems operations to check safety and performance and recommended improvements.
  • I am responsible for Monitor/ analyze/ Maintain and carry out repair on all telecoms/ IT system on board Block 31 such as:
  • UHF Trunked Radio / VHF AM & FM Radios.
  • GPS System, Fleet 77 and Mini C Satellite Phones.
  • TAOMS ( Tank approach offload Management system)
  • Process Control Network (PCN) / ICSS interfaces to network.
  • Met ocean System ( Weather System) and PAGA (Public address General Alarm) system.
  • Radar & MOB System / VSAT system.
  • TNMS (Telecommunication Network Monitoring System)
  • CCTV (Closed Circuit Television)
  • ACMS (Access Control and Mustering System) System.
  • Voice and Digital Data Network ( DDN)
  • GMDSS (Global Maritime and distress safety system).
  • Gyro (Gyrocompass).
  • NDB (Non directional Beacon).




Telecommunications supervisor

Actemium, TOTAL Energy subcontractor
Luanda, Angola
03.2020 - Current
  • Met project goals by working cohesively with design and marketing teams to drive results.
  • Planned and delivered projects to spec, on time and meeting internal quality standards.
  • Analysed data and information to identify issues and create tailored solutions.
  • Completed customer orders with speed and accuracy.
  • Applied critical thinking to analyse problems, evaluate solutions and select best decisions.
  • Monitored and updated stock levels and inventory databases.
  • Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Responsible for projects and operation Offshore Block 17 as well as to monitor and carried out repairs on the following systems:
  • VSAT System / Fiber optic infrastructures.
  • UHF Trunked Radio system / VHF Aero and Marine Radio
  • system
  • Voice and Digital Data Network ( DDN)
  • ANALOG PHONES infrastructure.
  • Network administration.
  • Radar and AIS.
  • Gyrocompass. and NDB
  • 4G Systems.
  • GMDSS (Global Maritime and distress safety system).

Education

Diploma of Higher Education - Telecomunication engeneering

Triumphant College
Namibia
02.2006 - 12.2009

High School - Electronic and telecommunication)

Instituto Politecnico de Cabinda
Cabinda/Angola
02.2002 - 12.2005

Skills

  • C#
  • High-value project management
  • Multitasking
  • Continuous Integration (CI)
  • Highly motivated
  • Team building
  • Leadership
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Communication skills
  • Knowledge of [Software]

Languages

English
Fluent
Portuguese
Native
French
Beginner

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Telecommunications supervisor

Actemium, TOTAL Energy subcontractor
03.2020 - Current

Telecommunication Critical Operations

BP Angola
08.2015 - 07.2019

IT SUPPORT-TEAM LEADER

SCHLUMBERGER OILD FIELD SERVICES
12.2014 - 08.2015

IT SYSTEMS ANALYST

SCHLUMBERGER OIL FIELD SERVICES
09.2012 - 12.2014

IT ON SITE SUPPORT

SCHLUMBERGER OIL FIELD SERVICES
03.2010 - 09.2012

Telecommunications technician

MOVICEL
01.2009 - 02.2010

Diploma of Higher Education - Telecomunication engeneering

Triumphant College
02.2006 - 12.2009

High School - Electronic and telecommunication)

Instituto Politecnico de Cabinda
02.2002 - 12.2005
Joao Da Cruz Barros