Andres Felipe Vallejo Cubillos
IT and Innovation Manager LATAM @ GroupCOS
About
17 years of experience leading technology departments across various industries. Skilled in developing IT strategic plans and building and leading engineering teams. Recognized for driving innovation and continuous technological modernization to enhance and streamline processes. Passionate about taking on challenges that foster growth and create sustainable competitive advantages, ensuring the effective delivery of value-driven business services. My experience spans the financial services, contact center, and telecommunications sectors.
Colombia
Bogota
Information Technology & Services
Operaciones de infraestructuras de TI, Gestión de Incidentes y Resolución de Problema, Conocimientos Técnicos Especializados:, Habilidades de Comunicación y Servicio al Cliente, Capacidad de Trabajo en Equipo y Bajo Presión, Adaptabilidad y Actualización Constante, Conocimientos Técnicos de Sistemas de Impresión, Gestión de inventarios, Análisis de Reportes de Impresión, Capacitación y Soporte, Habilidad de Resolución de Problemas, Orientación al cliente, Gestión de Equipos y Proyectos, Comunicación y Colaboración, Dominio Técnico de Servidores, Gestión de Redes y Conectividad, Administración de Seguridad, Gestión de Backups y Recuperación, Resolución de Problemas y Optimización, Conocimientos Técnicos Avanzados
Experience

IT and Innovation Manager LATAM
Bogotá, Distrito Capital, Colombia
PURPOSES / ACTIVITIES - Ensure Operational and Technological Continuity: Guarantee that technological infrastructures are robust, efficient, and aligned with the company's strategic objectives across the LATAM region. - Lead Digital Transformation: Drive technological innovation projects to optimize processes, enhance customer experience, and generate competitive advantages in the market. - Manage Technological Resources: Oversee and optimize the use of technological resources, ensuring appropriate budget allocation and performance indicator compliance. - Ensure Information Security: Implement strategies for sensitive data protection and compliance with local and international regulations. - Promote Regional Innovation: Foster a culture of continuous innovation, encouraging idea generation and effective implementation through emerging technologies. - Align Technology and Business: Act as a strategic link between business and technology areas, ensuring technological developments meet operational and market needs. PROJECTS 1. Optimization of WAN Network Between Sites: - Implement a high-availability WAN network with SD-WAN backup to connect the 13 sites (8 in Colombia and 5 in Mexico). - Ensure redundancy for critical connections and centralized monitoring. 2. Implementation of Regional Security Policies: - Align operations in Colombia and Mexico with standards such as ISO 27001 or GDPR. - Deploy data loss prevention (DLP) solutions and access management tools. 3. Standardization of Processes Between Countries: - Implement operational standards to homogenize service quality across sites in both countries.

IT and Innovation Director
Bogotá D.C., Colombia
PURPOSES / ACTIVITIES • Leadership and Coaching: Lead and mentor teams in Infrastructure, Networks & Security, Telecommunications, Support, and Access Control. • Development of the IT Strategic Plan: Design and implement the technological roadmap to align with organizational objectives. • Business Continuity Management: Ensure uninterrupted operations and disaster recovery planning. • Enhance Service Quality: Drive initiatives to improve the efficiency and reliability of IT services. • Digital Transformation: Lead projects to integrate cutting-edge technologies and optimize processes. • IT Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate IT-related risks. PROJECTS • Implementation of an IT Governance Model: Establish structures and policies to align IT with business objectives. • Adoption of ITIL Framework: Facilitate the achievement of operational quality and efficiency through ITIL practices. • Agile Methodology Implementation (Kanban): Manage projects and tasks dynamically across various areas, controlling timelines and resource allocation. • Redesign of Active Directory: Enhance high availability by integrating Read-Only Domain Controllers (RODC) at each site. • File Server Reorganization: Implement content control, storage quota allocation, and access segregation by role, including SFTP deployment. • Telecommunications Redesign: Optimize SIP proxy signaling (Asterisk and Vicidial clusters). • Network Redesign (LAN, WLAN, WAN): o Deploy proprietary fiber between sites in the Puente Aranda area with 10G speed. o Centralize WiFi management with controllers and multiple SSIDs. o Implement MPLS layer 2 with redundant channels for remote sites. • Electrical Continuity Improvement: Enhance power systems with centralized UPS and generators at each site. • Support in Establishing the Information Security Area: Collaborate on the development of security policies and frameworks.

IT and Projects Director
Bogotá D.C., Colombia
PURPOSES / ACTIVITIES • Leadership and Coaching: Guide and mentor teams in Infrastructure and Development. • Development of the IT Strategic Plan: Design and implement the IT roadmap aligned with organizational goals. • Planning and Control of IT Capex and Opex: Manage the financial resources of the IT area efficiently. • Centralization of Development Projects: Oversee projects using PMI methodology, focusing on scope, time, and cost management. • Team Skills Development Plan: Foster professional growth and skill enhancement within the team. PROJECTS • Implementation of Agile Development Methodologies: Foster agile practices to improve project delivery and collaboration. • IT Governance Model Implementation: Establish IT governance structures to align processes with business strategies. • Development Project Management: o Travel Seller: Cloud application for managing travel and expenses for corporations, companies, travel agencies, and freelancers. o Hexalta: Customer service and warranty management application. o Juriversia: Legal consultation platform for Colombia and Mexico. o Predial Justo: Application for calculating the real costs of property taxes in Colombia.

IT Consultant
Bogota, Colombia
PURPOSES / ACTIVITIES • Infrastructure Consulting: Assessed the current state of IT infrastructure for the company's contact center (April 19 - July 31, 2016). • Development of Improvement and Upgrade Plan for Infrastructure: Designed and implemented infrastructure updates (August 1 - December 31, 2016). • Project Manager for Development of “Juriversia 2.0”: Leading the project from December 2016 to the present. PROJECTS • Infrastructure Improvement and Upgrade: o Verified the configuration of Asterisk, Vicidial, and GNU. o Centralized predictive dialers for all campaigns using Vicidial. o Upgraded Vicidial in cluster mode and reconfigured Asterisk to meet contact center capacity requirements. o Installed FreePBX as an administrative PBX. o Installed and configured Active Directory, DNS, and GPO on Windows Server 2012 R2. o Installed and configured UTM Sophos XG 125. o Created a guest network and reviewed the current network. o Installed and configured Nagios for monitoring networks, servers, services, and processes. o Installed and configured GLPI to manage the IT service center. o Developed IT policies. • Development of “Juriversia 2.0”: o Project Manager. o Defined project scope. o Created the project timeline. o Managed and tracked progress.

Networks and Telecommunications Coordinator
Honduras
PURPOSES / ACTIVITIES • Networks: Manage and optimize network infrastructure to ensure connectivity and performance. • Telecommunications: Oversee and maintain telecommunications systems to support organizational communication needs. • Security: Implement and monitor security measures to protect data and systems. • Contact Center: Ensure the seamless operation and maintenance of contact center technology. PROJECTS • 2017 Primary Electoral Elections Project: Collaborated with the Supreme Electoral Tribunal of Honduras on the design, implementation, and administration of the infrastructure for the electoral process.

Project Manager
Bogotá, Colombia
PURPOSES / ACTIVITIES • Centralization of Project Information: Consolidate data for executed and ongoing projects. • Project Review: Analyze and evaluate the progress and outcomes of projects. • Status Reports: Prepare and monitor project status reports to ensure transparency and alignment. • Process Review: Assess generic processes in each phase and define acceptance criteria. PROJECTS • Implementation of “UNICO” Software – UNIFIANZA (Real Estate Sector): o Role: Project Manager o Responsibilities: Define the project scope. Ensure the allocation of necessary resources. Develop the project timeline. Address technical issues and propose alternatives with the vendor, IT personnel, and UNIFIANZA staff. Participate in meetings with the software development company. Support the creation and implementation of UNIFIANZA's Project Committee.

Specialist IT Infrastructure and Services
Bogotá, Colombia
MISSION Ensure the quality of IT infrastructure services, communications, databases, and internal end-user support by scaling and planning IT infrastructure according to company guidelines, aiming to provide effective advice to internal users. PURPOSES / ACTIVITIES • Ensure communication channels are always available and plan for their expansion as needed to guarantee the company's internal and external communication. • Administer company servers, ensuring their availability and regular patch updates. • Safeguard information and infrastructure security by defining firewall rules, addressing vulnerabilities, and applying improvements to mitigate risks. • Define policies and procedures for server, network, and active directory administration to comply with corporate headquarters' standards. • Plan and oversee server maintenance and upgrades to propose infrastructure improvements. • Maintain and support the company's voice and video infrastructure (Avaya system, Asterisk server, ViciDial, Vidyo, Polycom) to ensure uninterrupted internal and external telephone communication. • Escalate issues related to services provided by third-party vendors (e.g., communications, technical support, maintenance) to regulate established contracts and ensure timely service delivery. RESPONSIBILITIES OF SUBORDINATE POSITIONS • Planning, Coordination, and Direction: Plan, coordinate, and oversee end-user support activities and vendor management, ensuring compliance with the controls established by the corporate headquarters to provide technological support for contracts and service schedules. • Technical Assistance and Support: Provide preventive and corrective technical support to company employees and ensure the efficient functioning of the available technological platform in response to requests.

Server Administrator
Bogotá, Colombia
PURPOSES / ACTIVITIES • Ensure the availability of communication channels and plan their expansion based on requirements. • Administer the company’s servers, ensuring their availability and regular patch updates. • Safeguard the infrastructure’s security by defining firewall rules, addressing vulnerabilities, mitigating risks, and applying improvements. • Define, schedule, and execute contingency mechanisms related to the infrastructure. • Establish policies and procedures for server and network administration. • Ensure regular backups and restoration processes for information systems. • Manage Active Directory policies effectively. • Plan and monitor storage capacity growth. • Plan for server expansion to meet organizational needs. • Oversee the physical maintenance of servers. • Propose and implement infrastructure improvements. • Supervise and guide technical support staff. • Escalate issues related to services provided by third-party vendors. PROJECTS 1. Infrastructure and Design for Call Center Service Center: o Development and configuration of systems using Asterisk and Vicidial. 2. Configuration of Dual Providers for Branches Using MPLS: o Ensure redundancy and reliability through multiple provider setups. 3. Proxy Migration: o Transition from ISA Server to Fortinet for enhanced proxy performance and security. 4. Global Interconnection via ISONET Channel: o Configure interconnection channels for worldwide connectivity. 5. Network Segmentation with VLANs: o Design and implement VLAN configurations to enhance network segmentation and efficiency. 6. Open Source Monitoring with Nagios: o Configure Nagios for real-time monitoring of servers and network performance. RESPONSIBILITIES OF SUBORDINATE POSITIONS • Provide preventive and corrective technical assistance to company employees and maintain the technological platform based on submitted requests.

IT Coordinator
Enlazamos Ltda.
Bogotá, Colombia
PURPOSES / ACTIVITIES • Define and implement technical architectures for various Information Systems. • Responsible for the deployment and operation of the CRM system. • Supervise, monitor, and address all technological needs required for the organization’s operations and provide effective solutions. • Manage quality processes, including training, onboarding, and identifying training needs. • Fulfill technological requirements for ongoing and future projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. • Support billing management using the TARIFICADOR and monitor call durations, addressing any detected issues. • Ensure all call center technological tools are operational and facilitate interconnectivity between current and upcoming projects. • Administer, control, and safeguard all organizational information. • Assess and manage connectivity capacity for technology, voice, and data, implementing necessary modifications to avoid congestion and ensure smooth operations. • Respond efficiently and effectively to requests from internal and external customers. • Act objectively, ethically, and professionally in all circumstances.

Support Engineer
Enlazamos Ltda.
Bogotá, Colombia
PURPOSES / ACTIVITIES • User and Access Management: Administer user accounts and system access credentials in accordance with user profiles and established policies. • Software Administration and Updates: Ensure software remains in optimal operating conditions, resolve user queries, and liaise with vendors as needed. • Server Administration: Manage servers including Active Directory, Asterisk, applications, data storage, firewalls, security policies (GPO), and Omnivista 4760. • Backup Management: Execute, review, and restore backups for base programs and organized server data. • Network Management: Configure, administer, monitor, and maintain the company’s internal IT network. • Technical Support Campaigns: Develop processes and provide support for technical support campaigns. • Extension Management: Administer, configure, and support physical, logical, and IP extensions. • Reporting and Billing: Generate reports and billing for campaigns. • Technical Support Leadership: Direct the technical support campaign for Politécnico Grancolombiano’s distributed education program. • Application Development: Create tools for technical support operations using Access. • Process Optimization: Enhance technological processes for the call center. • Backup Management: Ensure daily backups of the server. • Network Setup and Support: Set up and support LAN/WAN networks. • Corporate Email Management: Create and administer corporate email accounts. • Communication Channel Monitoring: Monitor ISP communication channels. • CRM Development Analysis: Conduct information analysis for CRM application development. • Quality Process Compliance: Collect and prepare information for ISO 9000 quality processes. • Technology Inventory Management: Administer the inventory of technological assets. • User Support: Provide technical support for hardware and software to users.

Print Management
FESA S.A.
Bogotá, Colombia
PURPOSES / ACTIVITIES • Management of Printing Points: Administer 46 national printing points while on assignment at MAPFRE Seguros Colombia. • Printing Reports: Generate and manage printing operation reports. • Inventory Administration: Oversee inventory to ensure seamless operation. • Technical Support: Provide phone and on-site technical support. • Printer Maintenance: Perform regular maintenance of printers. • Print Server Installation: Set up print servers and configure user access. • Training: Conduct operational and equipment usage training for all Bogotá branches. • Printing Control Applications: Manage and utilize printing control applications such as Markvision Professional and Pharos Blueprint.

Technical Support
Bogotá, Colombia
PURPOSES / ACTIVITIES • Technical Support Agent: Provide telephone technical support for customers in Colombia, Venezuela, Argentina, Mexico, Chile, Panama, El Salvador, Guatemala, and Uruguay. • Client Support: Assist residential, SME, and corporate customers via phone. • Network Support: Provide telephone support for ADSL and dedicated link connections. • Modem Configuration: Configure Ethernet and USB modems for clients. • Customer Service for Premium Lines: Attend to customers using premium (900) lines in Mexico, Venezuela, Argentina, and Colombia. • Information and Sales: Offer information and sales support to customers.
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