Julian Santos
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Credentials
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Learning Python
LinkedInNov, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
SQL Essential Training
LinkedInNov, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
LinkedInNov, 2019- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Connect IT Conference
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Canada
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Information Technology & Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Conference Operations
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Nov 2018 - Present
- Led 2019 Annual Conference maintaining attendee satisfaction at 96% and staying under $50K budget by 9.5%- Supported and collaborated with project managers by preparing detailed time tables and schedules for corporate operations- Communicated with multiple vendors, sponsorship partners, venue partners and speakers to ensure their needs were met- Responsible for planning and executing all segments of the conference successfully while ensuring an outstanding delegate experience to over 200+ delegates. - Demonstrated teamwork and leadership ability by supporting a team of 18 dedicated student leaders to organize and execute the largest student-run IT conference in Ontario, hosting up to 240 students, alumni, faculty members, and industry professionals - Generated Microsoft PowerPoint Presentations to deliver ideas for the conference to the executive team
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Conference Specialist
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Sep 2018 - Nov 2018
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CGI
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Canada
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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700 & Above Employee
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Business Consultant, Digital Wealth
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Sep 2020 - Jan 2021
- Managed projects and served as primary liaison between client and multiple internal groups to ensure clarity of goals, total quality, and adherence to deadlines.- Coordinated and managed process improvements by documenting current process and communicating to the managers- Supported projects through the entire SDLC lifecycle ensuring on time delivery and release implementation Responsible for developing, tracking and maintaining detailed project deliverables in Microsoft Project- Provided support on compiling PowerPoint deck for weekly meetings with selected clients - Assisted with improving project administration processes by identifying inefficiencies and recommending solutions
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CIBC
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Canada
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Banking
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700 & Above Employee
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Information Technology Project Control Officer
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Jan 2020 - Apr 2020
- Developing and maintaining project artifacts including the charter, resource plan, integrated plan and other Project Management artifacts- Monitoring projects, defining and tracking project milestones and recommending adjustments to senior PMs while developing and maintaining delivery schedules- Accountable for about 10 team members while acting as the prime on low/medium level complexity projects and assisting senior PMs on larger projects.- Leading weekly status meetings to review progress while representing the interests of the project in cross-functional teams. - Identifying, managing and tracking project issues and risks. Ensuring risks, assumptions and constraints are communicated appropriately and escalated when necessary - Managing financial forecasts and providing up-to-date settlements of resources and other project expenditures- Maintaining project financials over 2 million dollars
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Apple
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United States
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Computers and Electronics Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Technical Specialist
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Oct 2019 - Apr 2020
- Participate in a team effort to ensure inventory accuracy and control. - Provide the top customer experience, following the APPLE Steps of Service.- Monitor and persists inventory, and check for variances in inventory. - Constantly innovating on both the store and backstage layouts to maximize performance and customer service. - Conducting and preserving direct relationships with customers.
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Ted Rogers Students' Society
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Canada
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Breakthrough Program Mentee
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Sep 2018 - Jun 2019
The breakthrough program is a program run by the Ted Rogers Students Society to bridge the gap between university and secondary education for students entering the Ted Rogers School of Management and I had the privilege to be a part of the 2018-19 group. - Chosen from over 600 first year business students to be one of the 50 first year students applicants starting their undergraduate careers at the Ted Rogers School of Management- Attended personal development sessions that ranged from networking etiquette to public speaking to case competition prep as well as be mentored by outstanding student leaders at Ted Rogers School of Management- Given the opportunity for personal, professional and academic growth, while developing a strong foundation that was of benefit for me as a business student
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Education
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Ryerson University
Bachelor of Commerce - BCom, Business Technology Management -
Newton's Grove School