Sr Project Manager and Business Analyst

• Aug 2023 - Present

As a distinguished member within the Office of Finance, I drive pivotal initiatives shaping financial operations, data analysis, and help leadership make strategic decisions. I undertake responsibilities including but not limited to: Project Leadership: I orchestrate cross-functional projects, ushering them from conception to seamless execution. Defining project parameters, formulating realistic timelines, establishing milestones, and navigating resource management and risk mitigation. Business Analysis: Bridging internal stakeholders and technology teams, I delve into business requisites, translating them into tangible project strategies and technological solutions. Data Analysis: I harness advanced data analysis to gain insights from intricate financial data sets. This generates actionable recommendations and strategic insights for executive-level decision-making. Change Management: I catalyze the integration of new processes, systems, and technologies, steering change management strategies, equipping users with essential tools and training, ensuring seamless assimilation of transformative changes. Stakeholder Engagement: Nurturing robust relationships with stakeholders, including finance leaders, tech experts, and executives. Communicating updates, milestones, and impediments, fostering alignment and transparency. Continuous Improvement: Identifying avenues for process optimization, automation, and efficiency enhancement to amplify the efficacy of Office of Finance operations. Risk Management: I perform comprehensive risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies. Proactively countering potential challenges, developing contingency plans for project success. In this distinguished capacity, I help support and advance FHL Banks' strategic vision. Harnessing my skill set to navigate complexities, drive innovation, and enhance operational efficacy. With a resolute commitment, I contribute to the tech-driven transformation of our financial landscape. Show less

Sr. Product Delivery Manager

• Dec 2020 - Aug 2023

Helping multi-million dollar companies manage complex projects delivering successful results in fintech, nuclear energy, aerospace engineering, education, innovation, and technology. In 2022 with the help of my team, we added value generating +200% growth for our clients and stakeholders, coordinating with onshore and offshore timelines and deliverables, solving issues, and managing risks. I coordinated Lean Product Accelerator (LPA) and Discovery sessions, leading project meetings, and delivering complete features and applications that exceeded our client's expectations, leading to acquisitions, strategic partnerships, and contract renewals. I provided transparency to senior leadership and worked with design, development, information security, and other product development teams to ensure goals were met, communicating difficult/sensitive information tactfully and resolving or escalating issues in a timely fashion. This unique position (Sr. PDM) requires adapting to fast-paced environments and different cultures and processes across organizations, switching from product ownership to business analysis, project management to strategic partnership and business development, and understanding and validating product requirements, and deliverables as provided by stakeholders. Requires a strong background in multiple disciplines including leading development, agile framework, team building, resource allocation, risk, and data analysis and testing as well as having the ability to create and maintain project plans, and product roadmaps prioritizing product requirements backlogs. Requires strong knowledge of the software development life cycle (SDLC) (whether it be software development, content, release management, or other requirements). I have over 10+ years of experience in SCRUM/Agile development. As a leader, I provide a positive environment of ethical responsibility, encouragement, and accountability, where we work for each other to succeed together. Show less

PSPO | CSPO | Product Owner

• Mar 2020 - Oct 2020

Responsible for the development and enhancement of the product catalog, working alongside the Director of Product in collaboration with a diverse range of teams that generate increments of value that continually improve the effectiveness of learning for IT professionals, with special focus on the needs of enterprise teams including learner management, development, customer happiness, and reporting. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the prioritization of multiple team backlogs, implementation of a clear vision of the product taking into account the learner and all stakeholders. The position requires a deep understanding of both the engineering and business side of the software tools, applications, and services that are mission-critical to the success of CBT Nuggets initiatives. Show less

CSPO - Principal Product Owner - Core Platform

• Mar 2019 - Mar 2020

Primarily responsible for directing operational processes and implementation of strategies, enhancements, and increments of value for the core platform and the diverse range of digital products that define the Genius Plaza portfolio. Assisting the CEO and Business Manager in the adoption of Agile Methodology identifying high level functional and non-functional requirements, communicating those requirements to the development team and prioritizing tasks for the best ROI supervising the full project life cycle (SCRUM based).Managing multiple complex products in partnership with world-class companies like Google, Johnson & Johnson, Morgan Stanley, Spotify, Uber, and others. Show less

CSPO - Product Owner - Growth & Traction

• Nov 2018 - Mar 2019

Overseeing the development of product catalog in partnership with world-class companies like Google, Johnson & Johnson, Morgan Stanley, Spotify, Uber, and others, responsible for full project life cycle (SCRUM based).Directing operational processes and implementation of strategies for growth and traction on the diverse range of digital products that define the Genius Plaza portfolio. Assisting the CEO and Business Manager in the adoption of Agile Methodology identifying high level functional and non-functional requirements, communicating those requirements to the development team prioritizing tasks for the best ROI. Show less

Senior Video Production Specialist - Film Director - Strategic Partnerships

• Aug 2018 - Oct 2018

Responsible for managing the content creation team, the production and delivery of multiple complex products in partnership with world-class companies like Google, Johnson & Johnson, Morgan Stanley, Spotify, Uber, and others. Includes the production of digital films assisting the vice president of strategic partnerships driving ideas, concepts, and execution of projects while upholding the highest standards of aesthetic and innovative excellence with strategic impact. The position is responsible for the coordination of a broader integrated team of content creators that include the core production team of specialists in digital animation, film, social media, press, project management and services other departments as needed in delivering content. Show less

Project Director - Video Production Specialist - Strategic Partnerships

• Aug 2017 - Jul 2018

Responsible for the production and delivery of video and digital films for multiple complex products in partnership with world-class companies like Google, Johnson & Johnson, Morgan Stanley, Spotify, Uber, and others.Under the direction of the Head of Marketing, Production, and Strategic Partnerships, driving ideas, concepts, and execution while upholding the highest standards of aesthetic and innovative excellence and strategic impact. The position sits on a broader integrated marketing team that includes the core production team of specialists in digital animation, film, social media, and services other departments as needed. Show less

Director Of Communications

• Apr 2016 - Jul 2017

As Director of Communications for FHRC and CANF, responsibilities included but were not limited to: Planning and development of products and campaigns targeted at the foundation internal and external audience; working directly with a multidisciplinary team of activists and coordinators, designers, community managers and social media specialists gathering, updating, and creating content on all our platforms and channels of communication, as well as refining our existing products for traction and growth. Responsible for the supervision and oversight of efficient internal and external processes of communications, social media strategy planning and execution, coordinating teams of developers on the creation of apps, blogs, web pages and digital products. Conceptualizing projects for the benefit of the cuban population in close collaboration with pro-democratic activists in Cuba, training and educating communities and teams in telecommunications, computer programming and skill development in close partnerships with international companies. The flagship project “Connect Cuba” made efforts to provide censorship-free internet to the island of Cuba and was praised by honorable members of the United States Congress like Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen and Congressman Bob Menendez. The project was also featured on the cover of Times Magazine Special Edition with in-depth coverage. Part of the responsibilities of the role included identifying and tracking the most recent news about Cuban-American relations and its effect on the political hemisphere, how it affected products and strategies on the long and short term, adjusting requirements, and making fast decisions to the projects and products. Show less

Creative Director

• Oct 2015 - Jun 2017

Responsible for implementing strategies, and producing content that exceeded expectations for optimal success for the company goals, I was expected to work and think as a content strategist to implement and improve content plans and the overall direction of the campaigns. Responsible for producing content in a variety of formats implementing editorial standards and workflow for all content types working with content management to oversee content through all phases of production contributing to the overall achievement of the department and organizational goals, creating monthly content calendars; contents that included long-form features, lists, inspiration pieces, and photographic essays, assigning stories to writers to supervise their work, ensure all stories follow a proper editorial style guide, tone, voice, approving stories prior to publication. Show less

Founder | Creative Director

• Nov 2012 - May 2017

The Creative Director fulfills a role in the Creative department under the direction of the Head of Marketing, driving ideas, concepts and execution while upholding standards of aesthetic and innovative excellence and strategic impact. The position sits on a broader integrated marketing team that includes the core Marketing team of specialists in Digital, Editorial, Social, Press, Project Management, AV/Photography and services other departments as needed in delivering content. The Creative Director upholds the brand look and feel, working to make sure that all creative output adheres to a consistent look, tone, and brand guidelines. The position, in collaboration with integrated marketing team, keeps the team of designers, copywriters, photographers, video producers/editors, and production specialists inspired, and ensures that their creative output adheres to brand standards and delivers on business results─all while understanding strict timeliness and budgets. | Creative Content Agency | | Digital Film | Photo | Art & Design | Motion | Social | Web. Show less

Creative Director

• Jan 2014 - Apr 2017

Founder | Creative Director

• Nov 2014 - Jul 2015

Creative Director of the Azul & Naranja company. Dedicated to event planning, catering and sales on foodtrucks and mobile stands. Responsible for producing content in a variety of formats as needed for the promotion of events on different formats, social media. Work with content management group to see content through all phases of production. Contribute to the overall achievement of the department and organizational goals. Creative Director of the Azul & Naranja company. Dedicated to event planning, catering and sales on foodtrucks and mobile stands. Responsible for producing content in a variety of formats as needed for the promotion of events on different formats, social media. Work with content management group to see content through all phases of production. Contribute to the overall achievement of the department and organizational goals.

Founder | Film & Digital Production Director

• Jan 2013 - Aug 2014

Founder, and director of Visual Arts and Digital Cinematography. Production and CoProduction of audiovisual projects, and development of multimedia strategies for brand promotion and advertising. Founder, and director of Visual Arts and Digital Cinematography. Production and CoProduction of audiovisual projects, and development of multimedia strategies for brand promotion and advertising.

Product Owner

• Jan 2011 - Dec 2013

Project management & system development of business process software (inventory, production chain, CRM). Managing teams in different areas from concept to execution, user experience, user interface, backend infrastructure, frontend development, quality assurance, and implementation. Project management & system development of business process software (inventory, production chain, CRM). Managing teams in different areas from concept to execution, user experience, user interface, backend infrastructure, frontend development, quality assurance, and implementation.

Associate Professor Fermín Toro University

• Jan 2012 - Jan 2013

Professor in matters of Communication aesthetics, deontology, philosophy and audiovisual arts. Professor in matters of Communication aesthetics, deontology, philosophy and audiovisual arts.

Co-Founder

• Jan 2008 - Jan 2012

Co Executive Producer

• 2007 - 2008

Production of Tv and Web Series. Pre Production of "Pura Pinta" Co Produced with Weyce Films, company in charge of directing the project for RCTV International. The successful series was commercialized in more than 10 countries and dubbed into several languages. As Co Executive Producer the responsibilities included being in charge of thePre-Production of the project and overseeing the production of the material. Production of Tv and Web Series. Pre Production of "Pura Pinta" Co Produced with Weyce Films, company in charge of directing the project for RCTV International. The successful series was commercialized in more than 10 countries and dubbed into several languages. As Co Executive Producer the responsibilities included being in charge of thePre-Production of the project and overseeing the production of the material.

Junior Sales Executive

• Jan 2004 - Mar 2005

Seller of insurance protection and savings, funds from 10 years in advance, financial retirement plans and life insurance. Seller of insurance protection and savings, funds from 10 years in advance, financial retirement plans and life insurance.

News Producer - UFT Televisión

• Feb 2001 - Jan 2004

Producer and newscaster for the informational segments in the news channel of Fermin Toro University. Producer and host to a wide number of informational segments like documentaries and investigative journalism specials. Producer and newscaster for the informational segments in the news channel of Fermin Toro University. Producer and host to a wide number of informational segments like documentaries and investigative journalism specials.