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OBJECTIVE
To obtain a national or international position in which to apply the experience, skills, competencies and abilities acquired in management and administration of Information Technology, Computer Systems areas and Project Management.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
26 years experience in Information and Computer Technology as analyst, project manager, director, manager, consultant and advisory of private and government companies.
15 years experience in professionals groups and technicians in technology, telecommunications, systems programming, business systems engineering and application management.
Ability to speak and conduct business in Spanish, Italian and English
Extensive experience in Information Technology strategic planning and Request for Proposals Application. Systems installed: General Ledger, BPCS, Bankvision, Data Warehouse.
Experienced in analysis, evaluation, definition, administration, management and quality control of technology and computer projects.
Qualified in management of information systems administration and maintenance.
Experienced in analysis, evaluation, design and administration of security and controls in computer information systems
Strong ability in information systems design and elaboration of supporting documentation.
Experienced in preparation, design and setting in operation of contingency plans for computer science areas.
Familiarity with design, planning and construction of computer centers.
Experience in human resource administration and management of information technology in the computer science areas.
Able to lead others in high-demand situations, to prioritize and operate proactively and combine patience, determination, and persistence to solve problems and or situations.
Excellent worker as a team member as well as independently, culturally sensitive, confident, articulate, and professional speaking abilities (and experience).
Proven adaptability to different cultural and business environments, history of improving operations and increasing profitability and leadership and organizational abilities. Remains calm in stressful situations
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
* Project Methodologies
* Project Planning, Management and Execution
* Strategic Planning and Leadership
* P&L Management
* RFP Process and ISO Standards
* Productivity and Efficiency Improvement
* Policies and Standards Design
* Information Systems Implantation
* Information Systems and Technology Integration
* Change Management, Methods and Processes
* Control Analysis Process (CAP)
* Customer Satisfaction
* Business Process Diagnostics
* Decision Making
* Cross-functional Team Building and Leadership
* Organizational Design and Development
* Information and Infrastructure Management
* Performance Management and Quality Control
WORK EXPERIENCE
Computer Technology Advisor, Marquitex Ltd., Bogotá, Colombia, 01-2004 to Date
Supervised support and maintenance of existent applications and installation and normalization of software packages.
Revised information systems set in operation and the appropriate training to the users.
Improved existent procedures and created necessary ones to guarantee the dependability, opportunity and security of all the processed and produced information.
Guaranteed whole in use software and hardware protection.
Defined and installed necessary software controls.
Coordinated with Management Office development plans for short, medium and long term and their execution and control.
Evaluated objectives, work schedule and adjustments for 2006 and 2007 implementation.
Information Systems Advisor, R.T.L. Technics Representations Ltd., Bogotá, Colombia, 01-2004 to Date
Supervised support and maintenance of existent applications and installation and normalization of software packages.
Revised information systems setting in operation and the appropriate training to the users.
Improved existent procedures and were created necessary ones to guarantee the dependability, opportunity and security of all the processed and produced information.
Guaranteed whole software and hardware in use protection.
Defined and installed necessary software controls.
Coordinated with Management Office development plans to short, medium and long term and their execution and control.
Made objectives evaluation, work chronogram and adjustments for 2006 implementation.
IT Manager Consultant, Royal Radisson Hotels, Bogotá, Colombia, 03-2005 to 12-2005
Guided IT Management in the process of making the summary of information on the current computer situation of Hotels Royal.
Identified the company areas in which to focus the project scope.
Elaborated detailed plan for project development.
Designed and elaborated all the documents to support the outlined strategy.
Fulfilled project delivery plan and products.
Completed and assured the transfer of technical and functional knowledge to the committed areas, in the scope reach.
Project Manager Consultant, Credibanco Visa, Bogotá, Colombia, 08-2003 to 11-2003
Revised in detail project planning (objectives, schedule, results, resources, etc.)...
Reorganized and assigned resources required by the project.
Coordinated necessary administration steps to improve project execution.
Controlled project and primary objectives execution.
Executed advance control and redefine optimal resources use.
Created Executive Project Committee with the control purpose and evaluate the project advance
Defined and maintained an appropriate outline project communications
Proposed technical project focus and approved intermediate and final products
Collaborated in relationships with the external entities to the project (advisors, distributors, services companies, third parties, etc.),
Redefined with IT Management the project advance with the rest of the company (parallel activities, change of priorities, etc.).
Participated with the Executive Project Committee in the installation plan, organization and presentations (advance, discussion, search of consent, final, etc.) related with the development and project results.
Different groups of problems and inconveniences were solved were presented in the course of the project.
Standards and Normativity Consultant, Cadastral Bogotá Government City Administration, Bogotá, Colombia, 08-2002 to 01-2003
Defined new organizational structure for computer science's area and elaborated organization detailed profile jobs and structure documentation manuals.
Developed a strategy to implement a users attention model (help desk) for computer science's area and elaborated corresponding documentation manuals.
Defined a BCP contingency plan for the Computer Center and elaborated corresponding documentation manuals.
Defined the processes, procedures, profiles and protocols of Computer Center service and elaborated corresponding documentation manuals.
Identified minimum requirements for the computer center operation, related to services, teams, programs, security, environment and civil work and elaborated corresponding documentation manuals.
Elaborated policies and developed backup procedures and systems recovery for cadastral geographical information and the pattern of exchange of information and elaborated corresponding documentation manuals.
Developed document guides to identify norms and legal mark of elements of information and object for the pattern of exchange of information.
ADDITIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE HISTORY
President Information Technology Advisor, Catholic University of Colombia, Bogotá, Colombia, 05-2001 to 07-2002
Organization and Computer Systems Director, Synthesis Laboratories Ltd. S.C.A, Bogotá, Colombia, 08-1998 to 06-2000
Software Engineering Director, Systematizing And Technical Services Gov. District Center, Bogotá, Colombia, 05-1997 to 07-1998
Computer Systems, Operations and Procedures Advisor, The Coffee Axes Real State Consortium-Cindec Ltd., Bogotá, Colombia, 08-1996 to 05-1997
Information Technology Modernization National Manager, Agricultural and Miner Credit Bank, Bogotá, Colombia, 03-1994 to 06-1996
Logistics and Systems National Manager, International Editorial Planeta-Agostini, Bogotá, Colombia, 09-1992 to 02-1994
Projects Director, Superior Bank of Colombia-Diners Club International, Bogotá, Colombia, 03-1989 to 08-1992
Computer Systems, Operations and Procedures Advisor, Associated Professionals, Bogotá, Colombia, 10-1988 to 02-1989
Systems Analyst I,II,III, Security and control Systems Coordinator, International Colombia Petroleum Company (EXXON), Bogotá, Colombia, 12-1981 to 09-1988
Systems Information Manager Assistant, Acerías Paz del Rió Steel and Cement Corporation, Bogotá, Colombia, 05-1979 to 11-1981
Mathematics Professor, Papal Javeriana University, Bogotá, Colombia, 01-1975 to 12-1988
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, Papal Javeriana University as Mathematician- Bogotá, Colombia-1977
Continuous education in Seminars and Courses of Upgrade in Computer science and Technology.
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