214 10th Street
Havre, Montana 59501
Tel No: (406)2651186
e-mail: reydv2003@yahoo.com


Reynaldo de Vera

Qualifications      
BS Civil Engineering, University of the Philippines, 1999
(36) Units in MSCE (Structural Engineering), University of the Philippines

Experience      
January 2006 - December 2006          
John Wilson and Partners          Australia      
Water Systems Modeler
- Built water and sewer systems hydraulic models
- Assessed and analysed capacity of water systems
- Recommended strategies and developed capital work  programs in order meet the client's Desired Level of Service (DLOS) under various planning horizons
- Determined the impact of servicing new areas
- Designed water and sewer reticulation systems


August 2004 - December 2005                  
Manila Water Company         Philippines
Associate Manager, Network Planning
- Worked with the Senior Operations Manager in the day-to-day management of operation and maintenance of the water distribution systems of San Juan and Mandaluyong City
- Developed and recommended a water supply zone master plan for San Juan and Mandaluyong City
- Developed, recommended and managed schemes to optimize network efficiency including one scheme that is expected to result in operational expenditure savings of Php 3 million (USD 60,000) per month
- Conceptualized and designed pipe laying projects worth Php 600 million                (USD 12.5 million)  resulting to Non -  Revenue Water reduction from 58% to 45% and Billed Volume growth of 123mld to 135mld
- Developed a short, medium and long -term capital expenditure plan for pipe replacement in order to meet business targets
- Developed and updated the water distribution network simulation models of Mandaluyong City and San Juan
- Managed and updated the Geographical Information System (GIS) of the water distribution network of Mandaluyong City and San Juan
- Performed other functions such as technical consultant to Territory Business Managers and Project Managers
- Handled Critical Project Reviews

January 2002 - July 2004                  
Manila Water Company                 Philippines
Senior Network  Planning  Engineer
- Developed and updated hydraulic simulation models
- Provided assistance in the establishment of Demand Monitoring Zone (DMZ) boundaries and formation of District Monitoring Area (DMA)
- Involved in the timely resolution of large-scale network problems such as dirty water, no water and low pressure  
- Evaluated applications for new service connections of commercial and industrial customers
- Involved in weekly review and monitoring of business plans and results to ensure that activities and programs are on schedule.
- Updated and managed GIS of water distribution network
- Conducted water distribution studies such as isolation of influence areas of two pumping stations and resolution of flow measurement anomalies between two business areas
- Conducted regular field inspection of pipe laying projects to ensure that specifications and standards are met  
- Composed daily network update report to keep top management informed of the important daily activities of business areas and major facilities
     
April 2000 - December 2001                
Manila Water Company                 Philippines
Territory Engineer for Technical Services
- Managed the daily operation and maintenance of water distribution network of a DMZ
- Managed and supervised service improvement projects from conceptualization, design, preparation of bill of quantities to implementation
- Supervised a team of leak repair and maintenance crew.
- Supervised and managed large and critical activities such as interconnections, mainline breakages, valve/PRV insertions, etc.
- Resolved technically related customer complaints such as no water, low pressure and dirty water.

January -  April 2000
Woodfields Consultancy Company          Philippines
Junior Structural Engineer
- Involved in the design and detailing of structural members for the Pasig River Flood Control Project
- Prepared shop drawings using AutoCADD


Examination Taken      
1999 Philippine Civil Engineering Licensure Examination
- 8th Place, 90%, Professional Regulation Commission  License No. 0089641      

Skills      
Proficient in MS Office applications, MOUSE 2005, H2OMap, EPANet, Synergee, Math CADD and MapInfo 7.5. Knowledgeable in ArcGIS, AutoCADD,  STAAD Pro and Turbo C++
     
Personal Information      
Born on 14 December 1977.Height 5'10;. Weight 170 lbs.