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ToptalDirector of Engineering - Enterprise
May. 2022Quito Metropolitan Area- Lead and collaborate with a globally distributed workforce, managing complex software development projects for clients ranging from agile startups to Fortune 500 corporations.
- Engage with clients to deeply understand their technical and business challenges, leveraging the latest tech trends such as AI, cloud computing, and digital transformation to propose cutting-edge solutions.
- Strategically match clients with top-tier engineering talent from Toptal’s global network, ensuring optimal team alignment for complex, high-stakes projects.
- Oversee the entire project lifecycle, from concept to deployment, ensuring delivery of scalable solutions that meet and often exceed client expectations.
- Stay at the forefront of emerging technologies, continuously innovating and integrating best practices to drive successful outcomes across diverse industries.
ToptalDirector of Engineering - SMB
Apr. 2021 - May. 2022• Work closely with clients worldwide, focused on SMB and Startups, to help them with their digital transformation efforts.
• Match clients with the best possible technical team within Toptal.
• Oversee the execution of projects to ensure clients receive the agreed-upon value.
• Constantly inspired by innovative ideas from clients.
PagoPluxFinTech Payments & Project Management Advisor
May. 2020 - Feb. 2021I advise Kruger Corp on their new FinTech business, PagoPlux, including fraud prevention, security, and operational processes, also helping them to obtain regulatory authorizations
CSSTTANDINAITSM Itil & Project Management Advisor
Jan. 2019 - Feb. 2021LatamHPE Project Management and IT Service Management Advisor. I have trained several engineers around the region.
Wire Latam Inc.Principal Program Manager - Partner
Sep. 2018 - Mar. 2021United States / Ecuador• I manage remote project teams to deliver great products and services to the clients. I focus in Startups and innovative companies implementing new technologies. • Management consultant specialized in digital transformation, agile methodologies, IT strategy and program management. Supporting companies from various sectors on their way to digitalization and the successful execution of their high visibility-impact projects.
• I manage integral consultancy processes as well as product strategy, project management, training, monitoring, and control engagements. I also help clients to migrate to the cloud (Azure, AWS, Google).
Wire Latam Inc.Advisor - Partner
Sep. 2016 - Sep. 2018Help structure the project delivery team
MinsaitOperations and Technology Director
Feb. 2014 - Aug. 2018Quito• As the Operations and Technology Head, I was in charge of the payments processor that manages billions of USD worth of transactions. • I managed the new core system implementation and the project team. • I delivered process improvement, mission-critical systems operation, including infrastructure and compliance (government, PCI, VISA, MasterCard). In the business side, I managed the fraud prevention, customer service center and card personalization center departments.
Tata Consultancy ServicesInfrastructure Project Leader
Aug. 2013 - Feb. 2014• I managed complex IT infrastructure initiatives for financial institutions, including the successful consolidation and migration program to move a mission-critical data center (+300 servers) for the largest Bank in Ecuador.
NovartisProgram Manager
May. 2012 - May. 2013Quito, Mexico, Bogota, Caracas, Lima• I managed a regional shared services center implementation in Mexico, including the new SAP platform.
• I was part of the design and implementation of global HR processes and systems, with a matrix team distributed among Mexico, Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Brazil; with extensive travel along the region.
NovartisCountry IT Head
Oct. 2008 - Jan. 2012Quito, Ecuador• As the ICT responsible for Novartis Ecuador and Peru, I delivered several local and global programs for two countries in the areas of finance, commercial and human resources, including ERP (SAP), CRM (Salesforce, Veeva), purchasing (Basware), among others. I acted as link between business and regional service centers.
• I was in charge of the IT operation and compliance (government, SOX, GxP), working with internal and outsourced IT teams.
Airports Worldwide, Inc.Head of IT
Feb. 2006 - Oct. 2008Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador• I was in charge of the IT area of the Mariscal Sucre Airport in Quito, delivering several IT projects in conjunction with business partners from USA and Canada.
• I managed airport mission-critical systems with 24x7 operation, including hardware, software and communications infrastructure.
Information Technology ServicesIT Manager
Jan. 2000 - Oct. 2005Leader of the technical department, providing information security consulting, services, projects and training, direct relationship and negotiation with suppliers and customers. Technical and commercial expertise with products from many vendors. Project management for medium and large customers at government and private sectors, integrating hardware, software, and communications.
InlandesQuality Coordinator
Mar. 1999 - Jan. 2000Leader for ISO certification project, training, and coordination with certification company and internal teams. ISO training and certification.
DHL Worldwide ExpressSystems Analyst
Apr. 1997 - Mar. 1999In charge of implementation and administration of PC network and Windows based servers, customer service, solution and system vendor coordination, application development, website management. ISO internal auditor. Technical training.
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