Position in Sao PauloWhat type of job are you looking for? A position in the area of telecommunications. What nationality are you? American & Brazilian What languages do you speak (and at what level)? English, Portuguese, Spanish, French(little). What country or area are you looking to work in and why? Brazil, originally I am from Brazil. What countries have you worked in? Brazil, Japan, Nigeria, USA. What countries do you have a visa to work in? Brazil, USA What field do you currently work in? Telecommunications, networking in general. What fields have you worked in before? I work in telecommunications for 30 years. What qualifications do you hold? Degree from Catholica University of Rio de Janeiro, and several pos-gruation courses at UCLA - California. I worked in design, management, implementations of data networks in Brazil, Nigeria, Japan, and USA. Which do you consider more valuable? Formal education or skills and why? Both. Formal education gives you the opportunity to learn how to learn by yourself when you face the need to an equipment and/or situations in the job. Skills are very important for you to be able to manage and provide guidance in the field. Describe the benefits of working with others All jobs involve inter-relationships among all to produce good results. Atitute, listening, understanding the issues are crucial items to accomplish goals. Describe the benefits of working alone Sometimes we do need some time to learn, search, research, and come with ideas, diagrams, plans, for farther feedbacks from peers, above and below your position. What was your worst working experience? I do not recall any terrible situation, but when I have to face an authoritative person, mainly if the person does not listen it becomes a bad work experience. What is the most important lesson you have learnt throughout your career? Listen first, come with a solution that best satisfies economical aspects, reliability and functionality. What unique skills do you have? I can understand complex networks, manage, provide cost analyses, network implementation guidance, positive attitude towards company goals. What would you consider as your 'dream job'? To work with honest people, and produce great results. What are the most interesting aspects of your field? Without networks it is impossible to communicate in all aspects of our society, person to person, person to machine, machine to machine. What are the least interesting aspects of your field? When people do not communicate well. What type of position do you like to pursue? A position in Sao Paulo, where I can participate in a positive manner to the goals of the company. In the area of management, implementation, search in best solutions, and it might be related to marketing. How can potential employers contact you? Through email: luizleyva@yahoo.com or luizleyva@gmail.com. Also a letter to my address: 1112 Brigth Glen Circle, Westlake Village, CA 91361, USA. My cell phone: 805-660-7771. | 
