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ALBERTO A. CASTELLANO M.

Birthplace: Maracaibo, Venezuela. Venezuelan ID: 4.027.047. Venezuelan Passport: 040725934 DOB: 01/04/1966. Country: Venezuela. Marital status: Married. Address: Calle 66 con Ave. 9B, Residencias Cotoperi, Maracaibo. Venezuela. Home Phone: (0241) 6174451. Mobile phone: (0424) 4052420 e-mail:albertocastellano03@gmail.com. Twitter: albertoca990.

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE Mr. Alberto Castellano is an Engineer in Computer Science and engineering of Software Systems. He possesses more than 15 years of experience as a Senior Executive in strategies, management and administration of information technologies (IT) services. Mr. Castellano focuses on results, achievement of objectives and innovations. He also put emphasis in the organization and leadership of multicultural and multidisciplinary high performance teams; management of integrated corporate projects in the area of technology at the national and International level (Latin America). Skilled in negotiation and personal interaction at all levels of the organization; creation and maintenance of internal and external strategic alliances. Mr. Castellano is fluent in both Spanish and English. Strategies, planning, direction, management and control of projects. Management of integration, consolidation, installation and migration of various platforms and ERP systems. Audits: control of applications and security and integrity of information (Sabarne Oxley-SOX). Management of corporate procedures and guidelines. Leadership, coaching and customer service. Business continuity plans and technology recovery. SPECIALTIES Design and implementation of strategies, planning, direction, management and control of projects. Management of integration, consolidation, installation and migration of various platforms and ERP such as SAP, Oracle. Audits systems: applications and control of safety and integrity of the information management of corporate procedures and guidelines. Leadership, coaching and customer service. Business continuity plans and technology recovery.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE General de Alimento Nisa (Genica). Information Technology (IT) Manager. May 2012 - Present. Reports/Supervisor: Company President. Industrial food production company. Responsabilities: Align and focus strategies and goals of technology with financial strategies, process optimization, and service to add value to the business. Establish, implement and advise the IT governance process, submit plans and progress to the Direction Committee. Comprehensive diagnosis of platforms and technological systems to establish strategy and tactics for the renewal and updating of: infrastructure, packages, operating systems, databases and information systems. Direct diagnosis, strategic plan, implementation tactics, design and architecture of the infrastructure investment, in order to be able to guarantee the operational continuity of the business in the future with the renewal of all the technological park. (Networking: Switches. Security: Websence and Firewall. Backup & protective data, desktop virtualization, servers using VMware).

Design and set-up of two Data Center with automatic replication between them to support the recovery plan disaster. Coordinate the planning and execution of migration, optimizations and several adaptations, as an integral part of renewal technology of databases (Oracle, SAP, SQL 2008), operating systems (Win XP to Win 2007 and Win Server 2003 to Win 2012). Manage projects of systems and various applications aligned to the strategies of the financial and operational services of the company, means of electronic payments, launching new products, improvement and optimization of processes of planning, production, sales, distribution, billing using as ERP SAP, corporate audits (Cobit), increasing financial income for services or products. Planning and coordinating, under the Cobit and ITil methodology, the reduction of 50% of the incidents of systems.

Achievements: Comprehensive diagnosis of platforms and technological systems to establish strategy and tactics for the renewal and updating of: infrastructure, packages, operating systems, databases and information systems. Coordinate the planning and execution of migration, optimizations and several adaptations, as an integral part of renewal technology of databases (Oracle, SAP, SQL 2008), operating systems (Win XP to Win 2007 and Win Server 2003 to Win 2012). Manage projects of systems and various applications aligned to the strategies of the financial and operational services of the company, means of electronic payments, launching of new products, improvement and optimization of processes of planning, production, sales, distribution, billing using as SAP ERP, corporate audits (Cobit), increasing financial income for services or products. Planning and coordinating, under the Cobit and ITil methodology, the reduction of 50% of the incidents of systems.

Deloitte. Project Manager (freelance). Apr 2011 May 2012. Reports/Supervisor: IT Manager. Project Manager, leading and managing teams to the successful execution of implementation projects including SAP ERP, Microsoft Dynamics, etc, using the standard defined in PmBook (PMI), structuring of Departments of Systems Implementation Technology platform (servers, networks, telecommunication systems processes and procedures, policies and rules of operation of systems and applications, audits of computer systems), both in Venezuela and Latin America. Responsibilities: Serves as primary point of contact with the customer of the project and keeps customer appraised of project progress. Planning the operation of the technology area, directing the human resources allocated, ensuring professional development and training of it. Work closely with cross functional departments. Manage all aspects of a project, including planning, organization, and implementation of project activities that ensure the quality of the results. Plan and manage the budget, controlling the development, maintenance and implementation of hardware, software and systems according to corporate requirements. Initiation, Planning, Execution, Closing, Tracking, and Project Control using the PMI standard. Realize proposal preparation, including standards of work and specifications, estimation of product and service costs. Ensure the confidentiality and security of organizational information, as well as the guarantor of fixed assets allocated to the area of technology. Implement, manage and ensure the activities related to fixed telecommunications, mobile and internet. Lead our project identification and evaluation of opportunities to improve business processes supported by information technology.

Documentation of all stages of the project. Analysis of vulnerabilities. Risk Management Methodologies computer.

Accomplishments: Implementation of the SAP ERP system, as a result the administrative and operational efficiency increased by 55%. Implemented the development of all corporate policies of security and access to information systems. Decreased operational risk through the implementation of the plan of continuity disaster. Implemented indicators of management by 65 %.

SIKA VENEZUELA. S.A IT Manager. Mar 2007- Mar 2011. Reports/Supervisor: Country Manager Venezuela. Sika's product lines feature high-quality concrete admixtures, specialty mortars, sealants and adhesives, damping and reinforcing materials, structural strengthening systems, industrial flooring as well as roofing and waterproofing systems. Worldwide local presence in 74 countries and some 13.500 employees link custormers directly to Sika and guarantee the success of all partners. Sika generates annual sales of CHF 4.4 billion. Responsibilities: Implementation of the strategies, standards, policies and objectives at the national and regional levels. Manage the recruitment strategy and negotiation with local and international suppliers. Planning corporate projects and regional technology. Management of annual budget of $ 2MM. Coordinate, manage and control information system projects. Administrative process reengineering, financial, logistics and production. Implementation of Key Performance indicators.

Achievements: Led projects for the implementation of SAP ECC 6.0 ERP in Argentina with subsequent implementations in Venezuela, Colombia, Peru, Mexico and Ecuador increased administrative and operational efficiency by 75%. Directed the system's regional project "Customer Resource Management" CRM for effective sales force, including the migration of Sybel, could increase by 25% sales growth in Latin America with a 10% savings on licenses and 1 year less than expected time. Led the standardization of first class services helpdesk outsourcing Sika Group AG, in the Latin America, consolidating and improving service quality and lower costs U.S. $ 15MM. Led the standardization and consolidation of 3 simultaneous communication platforms, services and applications, Sika AG Group, Latin America in 6 different locations, consolidating and strengthening the financial transmission process of the company with savings of 20% in the costs. Developed all corporate security policies and access to information systems. Decreased operational risks through the implementation of disaster continuity plan.

EDS & HP Company. (General Motors Venezuelan Account). Head of Computer Operations. Mar 2003 Mar 2007. Reports/Supervisor: Latin American System Director.

HP, the world's biggest technology, simplifies the technology experience for consumers and businesses with a portfolio that spans printing, personal computing, software, services and IT infrastructure. Responsibilities: Design the work plan and implementation methodology to each project according to requirements. Establish, monitor and take action to improve the management indicators, such as time, quality and quantity of resources, costs and profit margins of the project. Ensure compliance with project management methodology. Evaluate the best strategic alternative solutions. Provide technical support, providing recommendations according to the requirements posed. Ensure the implementation of the systems development methodology selected for each of the projects within its portfolio. Ensure that each activity is completed in time, quality and cost planned in order to maintain quality and profit margin of the project throughout the implementation. Provide support to those responsible for implementing project activities in the different phases of projects.

Achievements: Successfully led project to install structured cabling and data grid, valued at $ 100 Million General Motors plant Valencia, Venezuela. Project managed the Business Continuity Plan (Business Continuity Plan Methodology DRII). Managed and controlled the project installation and operation of technology services, infrastructure (Tier 1), communications, telephony and information in the corporate office-based General Motors Andean going for 4,500 employees. Project managed the technological upgrading of the platform servers and workstations for General Motors Venezolana.

Coats Cadena Venezuela C.A. IT Manager. Jul 1999 -Mar 2003. Reports/Supervisor: Company President. COATS CADENA Venezuela, is part of the multinational Coats, a company founded 250 years ago and is now present in nearly 120 countries, concentrates his activity on the manufacture of textiles for industry and commerce. Responsibilities: Plan, direct and control strategies that maximize the productivity of business processes and the maintenance of the infrastructure that supports these processes. Ensure the receipt and stability of the platform and technology assets of the company. Ensure compliance with policies, regulations and standards in security processes. Plan, direct and control the execution of the investment budget and expenses allocated to its management. Ensure monitoring and control of the different ongoing projects. Plan and coordinate the implementation of policies and strategies for staff. Manage and monitor the technological resources and operation of Local Area Network.

Achievements: Led all projects for technological upgrading both hardware and telecommunications, as well as project coordination for the Implementation of the Product Suite SAP R / 3. Project managed the technological upgrading of the platform servers and workstations for Coats Cadena Venezuela.

Chrysler of Venezuela. Technology Consultant. April 1997-June 1999. Reports/Supervisor: IT Director. Chrysler de Venezuela is engaged in assembling and marketing the products of the Chrysler-Jeep and Dodge in the Venezuelan market, supported by a strong dealer network, which represents its main business partners. Responsibilities: Management of technology operations. Training of other consultants and to review the various processes and applications.

Achievements:

Led all projects for technological upgrading both hardware and telecommunications. Led successfully proposed new structured cabling network for voice and data valued at Valencia plant. Jeep Venezuela and Caracas offices.

Grupo Pino Cauchos, C.A. IT Manager. May 1994- Mar 1997. Reports/Supervisor: Company President. Pino Cauchos Group, a company dedicated to trade and wholesale and retail services with branches in major cities in the country dedicated to the marketing of tires, wheels and related items. Responsibilities: Define, implement and monitor plans and strategies on the technology platform and business applications to ensure the proper functioning of technology. Prepare reports requested by the Corporation. Purchase and / or maintenance of the technology platform. Advise and provide information to the Steering Committee on the use of innovative technologies for the rational use of resources allocated and gain their support in acquiring new equipment. Coordinate and ensure training in information technology for business users.

Achievements: Management of all projects for the technological upgrading of infrastructure networks, Enterprise Servers and telecommunications. Created maintenance plans of the computer equipment of the organization. Management project for the Implementation of the new SAP ERP Small Business. Led a project to keep all systems free from viruses and harmful content.

Grupo Siderpro, C.A. IT Manager. Oct 1989- Mar 1994. Reports/Supervisor: General Manager. Siderpro is a manufacturer of steel pipes which has three plants (Sideroca, Proacero and Siderpro).

Responsibilities: Plan, develop, install, maintain and update computer systems. Evaluate systems and applications developed by external agents or develop and recommend improvements. Develop applications in management information systems. Promote the use of technology in organizations to minimize costs and / or maximize the return on investment of the company. Optimize the productivity of business processes and their maintenance. Ensure compliance with policies, regulations and standards in security processes. Plan to direct and control the execution of the investment budget and expenses allocated to its management. Management of projects of BPCS ERP system implementation.

Achievements: Created management systems, defining its organizational structure and managing all projects for technological updating of the group. Led projects to implement the corporate ERP BPCS for full automation of all critical business processes.

Estirenos del Zulia Systems Manager. Nov 1980- May 1984. Reports/Supervisor: General Manager. Estizulia, Polilago, Plastilago and Indesca (Pequiven joint ventures) are a group of Venezuelan joint venture companies, whose aim is the production of styrene resins of high quality and competitive prices. Exports to Colombia, Brazil, Peru and Chile. Responsibilities: Plan, control and monitor development projects of information systems. Develop annual plan for information technology and support the team. Optimize the productivity of business processes and their maintenance. To ensure receipt, stability of the platform and technology assets of the company. Ensure compliance with policies, regulations and standards in security processes. Plan to direct and control the execution of investment and expenditure budget allocated to management.

Achievements: Led project systems and manufacturing processes, marketing, finance and logistics. Created the infrastructure for data and telecommunications networks of the organization. Implemented mechanisms for monitoring the operation in telecommunications solutions.

Lagoven, S.A. Petrleos. Systems Analist May 1978-Oct 1980. Reports/Supervisor: IT Manager. Lagoven, Inc. Venezuelan oil company was a subsidiary of Petroleos de Venezuela, which operated the business of exploration, production, refining and marketing of oil and derivatives in Venezuela for 22 years.

Responsibilities: Carry out analytical work, modeling and design. Programming and implemented information systems. Maintain standards for analysis, design, programming, implementation and Testing of information systems according to established methodologies Implementation of activities to update and / or maintenance of information systems.

Achievements:

Design and implementation of the following projects: Commissaries control system, a system for managing work orders, system for inventory control in supply depots.

EDUCATION University of Washington School of Technology. Engineer in Computer and Software System Engineering. Class of 1989. Tacoma, Washington, USA. LANGUAGES Spanish (Native Language), English (Advance Professional Level) .

TRAINNING AND KNOWLEDGE SQL/plus-pl/sql. Structured System Analysis, Oracle De Venezuela. Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer. Universidad de Carabobo Venezuela. (Carabobo University, Venezuela) Instalation Maintenance Windows 2003. Windows server 2003 Network Infrastructure. Windows Server 2003 Administration. Universidad Tecnolgica del Centro Venezuela. (Central Technological University of Venezuela) Project Management Methodology. Advanced Management Services. Venezuela. IT Project Manager Luortec/fundauc. Venezuela. La/Wan and VPN Networks. Proxys, firewal, routers, DNS, DHCP, Active Directory, Broad Band, X.25 Network, Frame Relay, ATM, Voice over IP, Communication Protocols, TCP/IP, Internet Dial-UP, Broad Band Internet, Intranet. Windows NT/2000/2003 Server, Servidores Proliant de HP, centrales telefnicas Ericsson y Siemens, Oracle, Sap/R3, SQL Server. Plataformas: Client / Server, Unix HP9000, AS/400 y Windows NT. BAAN ERP, Backup Exec (certificated), C/C++, DB2, Director, Optic Fiber, Firewalls, Frame Relay, FTP Servers, HP Open View, Hubs & Switches, IPX/SPX, JDEdwards, Lotus Notes, Mail Servers (certificated), Mainframe, Modems, MS Access, MS Exchange, MS Project, MS SQL Server, Novell Netware (certificated), Object Oriented Programming, ODBC, Oracle, Oracle Financials, OS/400, Palm OS, PeopleSoft, Proxy Servers, Microsoft Dymamics Axapta, Instalacin, AS/400,COBIT, ITIL, PMO/PMP Y SOA. Implementation of ERP SAP, Abap, AIX, ARC Server (certificated), ASP, AS/400 (certificated), Backup Exec, Cableado, C/C++, Firewalls, Frame Relay, FTP Servers, HP Open View, Hubs & Switches, IPX/SPX, JDEdwards, Lotus Notes, Mail Servers (certificated), Mainframe, Modems, MS Access, MS Exchange, MS SQL Server, Novell Netware (certificated), Object Oriented Programming, ODBC, OS/400, Palm OS, Proxy Servers, SAP (certificated), Siebel ERP (certificated).

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