Engr. Romulo B.

Maggay
Contact Info
Address : 32Pook Palaris, UP Diliman, Quezon City, 1101 National Capital
Reg, Philippines
Mobile No. : 09066490319
Email : romulo.maggay@yahoo.com.ph

Personal Particulars
Age : 26 years 6 month(s)
Date of Birth : 23 Sep 1980
Nationality : Philippines
Gender : Male
Marital Status : Single
Social Card No. : 01-1565503-6
Permanent Residence : Philippines

Educational Background
Doctorate (PhD)
Field of Study : Engineering (Computer/Telecommunication)
Major : DE EE
Institute/University : University of the Philippines, Diliman, Philippines
Grade : Incomplete
Graduation Date : Jan 2010

Bachelors/College Degree
Field of Study : Engineering (Computer/Telecommunication)
Major : ECE
Institute/University : University of the Philippines, Diliman, Philippines
CGPA : 85/100
Graduation Date : May 2002

Certification
Licensed ECE (2002)
Cisco Certified Network Academy 1&2 (2003)
Microsoft Certified Professional (2003)

Employment History

Advanced Science and Technology Institute

Position Title : Senior Science Research Specialist (RF/Microwave)
Specialization : Engineering - Electronics/Communication
Industry : R&D
Duration : Feb 2005 – Feb 2007
Work Description:
Responsibilities
*Leads a team of four (4) engineering professional and support staff in the design & development,
fabrication, prototyping and testing of wireless-based communications systems for broadband
wireless access applications

Experience
*RF system/circuit board level design, verification and validation through simulation & testing
*Knowledge of RF design methods, modeling and simulation techniques, layout rules and tools
such as IE3D, Ansoft’s HFSS, Empire, Matlab, Agilent’s ADS etc...
*Knowledge in using sophisticated RF equipment (Spectrum analyzer, Vector Signal analyzer,
Network analyzer, Signal generator, Power meters etc…)
*EMC precompliance (diagnosis, radiated/conducted emissions) testing of commercial products
with US-based training on EMC test, design and measurements
*General RF and antenna test and measurement techniques
*Experience with Active/Passive, Linear/Non-linear circuits design & development, test,
simulation, and prototyping
*Technical documentations on designs, test procedures and reports
*RF Site Survey testing for WiFi deployment

Accomplishments
*Successful design and development of a chipcon-based RF-transceiver Kit system
(programmable from 300-1000MHz) for broadband wireless access applications
*Successful design, testing and deployment of 2.4GHz WIFI/GPS/GSM antennas (PIFA’s,
Pseudo-Yagi, Parabolic) for different wireless applications such as weather monitoring devices
and data loggers
*Successful production and distribution of video demos on different RF Equipment and RF
accessories (Spectrum Analyzer, Network Analyzer, Bit Error Tester, power splitter/combiner,
directional couplers, etc…) including demos on essential RF system parameters like digital
modulation, BER measurement, noise figure, sensitivity, IIP3, 1-dB compression points, gain, and
other parameters
*Successful conduct of several RF fundamental trainings in RF/Microwave in at least 30
engineering schools throughout Philippines
*Successful FCC/EN pre-compliance test of a local power supply product including the diagnosis
in a shielded room, and its radiated/conducted emission test measurements in an Open-Area-
Test-Site environment
*Successful documentation of technical reports, technical case studies, and project proposals
*Successful conduct of RF Site Survey in at least seven (7) barangays across Rizal province

Wherewoof Inc.
Position Title : Senior RF/Antenna Engineer
Specialization : Engineering - Electronics/Communication
Industry : R&D
Duration : Nov 2005 - Jan 2007
Work Description:
Responsibilities
*Led a team of four (4) engineering professional in the design & development, fabrication,
prototyping and testing of tracking location wireless-based systems

Experience
*Top-down design/development including prototype production of a location-tracking device
including system and board level designs, component sourcing and specification,
analysis/simulation/optimization, layouting and fabrication, SMT stuffing using special micro-
soldering methods, RF operation test and measurement
*Test and measurement techniques of RF parameters including verifications to ensure that the
product comply with internal and external specifications (EMC, FCC, CISPR)
*Knowledge of RF design methods, modeling and simulation techniques, layout rules and tools
such as IE3D, Ansoft’s HFSS, Empire, Matlab, Agilent’s ADS etc...
*Knowledge in using sophisticated RF equipment (Spectrum analyzer, Vector Signal analyzer,
Network analyzer, Signal generator, Power meters etc…)
*Pre-sensitized FR4/copper cladded Duroid&Arlon (dry film photo resist) board etch and
fabrication
*Design, simulation, fabrication and characterization of RF/Microwave antennas
*Technical documentations on designs, test procedures and reports

Accomplishments
*Successful design and development of the RF system of a wireless tracking-location device that
operates in the ISM bands 900MHz & 2.4GHz including the RF front-end, SoC Transceiver,
external PA/LNA/RF switch, and antenna structures
*Successful design and prototype production of a Doppler-based tracking-location device
including its antenna structure (RF system)
*Successful design, simulation, fabrication and characterization of several microwave circuits that
includes printed bandpass filters, wilkinson power divider and combiners, directional couplers,
hybrid couplers, rat race couplers, CPW-Microstrip-Slotline matching transitions, uniplanar
baluns, printed passive components, and the following microwave antennas below;
-novel double-stacked 6 element common director dual-beam planar yagi antenna
 -novel 12 sectors, uniplanar CPW-fed quasi-yagi dipole
-novel 6 sector, uniplanar, 360 deg, dual-beam, common director antenna
-novel cardioids generating antenna using hybrid of planar and chip antenna elements
-quasi-yagi planar/dipole-based antenna
-butler/patch phased array antenna (4-8 elements)
-UWB/Doppler antennas

Digital Telecommunications, Philippines

Position Title : Engineering Internship
Specialization : Engineering - Electronics/Communication
Industry : Telecommunication
Duration : Jun 2004 - Dec 2004
Work Description:
Experience
*Support of the switching department in their troubleshooting and maintenance routines, including
hardware and software installation of 2 AXDSL modules
*Installation and termination of subscriber lines in the MDF switching and Radio room
departments

AMA Computer College

Position Title : Engineering Instructor
Specialization : Engineering - Electronics/Communication
Industry : Education
Duration : Jun 2003 - Feb 2005
Work Description:
Responsibilities
*Engineering Area coordinator
*Sports coordinator
*RF/Digital Laboratory head
*Instructor for major subjects in electronics and communications field
*Engineering thesis adviser

UPEEE Communications Engineering Laboratory

Position Title : Student Assistant
Specialization : Engineering - Electronics/Communication
Industry : R&D
Duration : Oct 2001 - Oct 2002
Work Description:
Responsibilities
*R&D on general RF/Wireless
*Operation and maintenance of laboratory equipment

Experience
*Systematic design of a technical system
*Usage of RF equipment like Spectrum and Network Analyzers, Signal Generators
*Mixed RF/Digital layout, fabrication, test and measurement

Accomplishments
*Design and characterization of VCO’s, power amplifier, transmitters and receivers, Phase
Locked Loop Frequency Synthesizer, Log periodic dipole array antenna (1-2GHz)
*Design and prototype production of several microwave elements including printed bandpass
filters, power dividers/combiners, directional couplers, 0/90/180 degree hybrid couplers, rat race
couplers, matching components(tapered/quarterwave/chebyschev) and others
Top Skills
(Proficiency: Advanced - Highly experienced; Intermediate - Familiar with all the basic
functionalities; Beginner - Just started using or learning the skill)
Skill Years Proficiency
technical project
3 Advanced
management/supervision
RFsimulationSoftware(ADS2005,
3 Advanced
HFSS9.2,IE3D)
Schematic/Layouting(ADS2005a,
2 Advanced
ORCAD)
presensitized/copper clad board
2 Advanced
fabrication
SMT-based component stuffing 2 Advanced
computer hardware/software
2 Advanced
repair/troubleshooting
networking(LAN/WAN) 2 Intermediate
assembly
1 Intermediate
programming(Zilog,PIC)
High-level programming(C,Java) 1 Intermediate

Languages
(Proficiency: 0=Poor - 10=Excellent)
Language Spoken Written
Filipino 10 10
English 9 10

Additional Info
Summary of Qualifications
*Almost 4 years of intensive R&D engineering experience in the fields of RF/Microwave,
Wireless Communications, Antennas, and Electronic engineering
*Almost 4 years of exposure to RF parameter testing and measurements utilizing sophisticated
equipment in addition to EMC Pre-compliance testing experience
*Almost 3 years of experience in leading technical team in the RF engineering field
*Top-notch educational training in electronics and communications engineering
*Continuous pursuit of post-grad education

Miscellaneous
Availability : Immediately after notice period of 4 weeks
Willing to Travel : Yes
Willing to Relocate : Yes
Possess Own Passport : Yes

Awards:
DOST Scholar: 1997-2001
UP EEE Financial Assistance Scholar: 2001-2002

Personal Strengths:
Highly motivated and driven, with strong desire to excel, Never say die attitude, Most persevering,
patient, team player, Technically resourceful, independent, Ability to work long/hard hours, Ability
to work under tight schedule and pressure

References
**Submission upon request.