Experience

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  Management Online

  • Houston, Texas Area

  • Information Management Project Manager

    • 2005 - Present
    • Houston, Texas Area

    • Develop proposal, project plan, staffing requirements, and ensure project management methodologies are followed• Manage development of functional requirements, system architecture definitions, product functionality, system testing guidelines, and deployment of technical solution. • Write weekly and monthly progress reports• Manage change management and issue resolution• Write statements of work and manage all project documentation and deliverables

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  i2 Technologies

  • Dallas

  • Project Manager Professional Services

    • 2000 - 2005
    • Dallas

    • Led multinational teams to develop functional requirements, system architecture definitions, product functionality, system testing guidelines, and deployment of technical solution. • Evaluated business opportunities to setup Content Operations and eMarketplaces in Latin America and served as special advisor providing strategic analysis on multiple projects in the region • Drove effort to determine business drivers, expected benefits, ROI, and key performance indicators before implementation• Planned and managed all activities of the virtual teams to ensure that general goals regarding product capabilities, production deadlines, and budget objectives were met.• Wrote weekly reports, Statements of Work and managed all project documentation and deliverables • Managed change management processes • Negotiated scope and priorities • Managed customer expectations

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  Halliburton / Landmark Graphics

  • Houston and Venezuela

  • Integrated Information Management Project Manager

    • 1997 - 2000
    • Houston and Venezuela

    • Managed deployment of multimillion-dollar scalable solutions that included analysis and restructuring of workflow and data resources, custom software development, and integration with legacy systems• Identified and ranked a portfolio of opportunities for Landmark products and services in the region• Conducted formal business development presentations to potential strategic customers• Wrote proposals and Statements of Work• Managed pre-sales and post-sales support of Integrated Information Management solutions in the region• Completed projects through strict monitoring of scope, schedule, cost and performance• Performed data and workflow assessments and implemented changes to business processes • Carried out full software and OS installations including hardware and software configuration• Developed and implemented methodology for best practices in data management to be used by Landmark consultants world wide

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  Impoindustrial

  • colombia and Austin, Texas Area

  • Business Development Manager

    • 1994 - 1997
    • colombia and Austin, Texas Area

    Founded a global sourcing company partnering with Westinghouse International Sourcing Services and M. Sacks International, to provide capital equipment and spare parts reaching sales of $4M in the third year of operations.

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  Texaco

  • Colombia

  • Chief Geophysicist and IT Systems Mgr

    • 1991 - 1994
    • Colombia

    • Managed a group of 25 highly skilled G&G and IT professionals • Managed a budget of over $20M• Planned and set objectives for the department; • Coached, counseled and evaluated personnel periodically and recommended promotions and appropriate compensation • Worked with large contractor organizations • Assured optimal flow of information within company, partners, and with government entities • Made project and proposal presentations to senior management and partners• Provided proper training to personnel, assuring a complete pool of capabilities required for ongoing projects

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  Esso Colombiana

  • Colombia

  • Geophysical Operations Coordinator

    • 1984 - 1991
    • Colombia

    LANDMARK SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR• Conducted feasibility study for the acquisition of interactive interpretation system• Directed installation of interpretation systems and PC network, defined user policies, and provided training to end users and support technicians• Administered and supported Landmark systems GEOPHYSICAL OPERATIONS COORDINATOR • Full responsibility to control $8M operations budget• Planned and coordinated data acquisition and processing operations• Systematized all technical information and developed relational database application to normalize bidding contracts, follow up and control contract execution, and approve invoices automatically• Evaluated and selected vendors, managed contractors, administered contracts