José M. Ramírez
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Professional Summary
Experienced Project Manager, IT Consultant and Architect; with more than 20 years as Project and Program manager of innovative IT solutions in the context of large projects; including IT infrastructure, Hardware deployment, Software development, Core systems and Payment systems integration, Business processes re-engineering, Processes automation and optimization. PMP® #2206109. Scrum Master.
Core qualifications
Program/Project Management.
Web-based and mobile Systems.
PMO setup.
IT infrastructure.
Security infrastructure.
PMI PMBOK (PMP) standards.
Agile methodologies.
Systems integration.
Time management.
Effective communication.
Experience
09/1995 Director / Program manager
Current Adverweb Consulting Group – Venezuela, Dominican Republic, USA
Senior consultant, Project and Program manager, PMO creator and consultant, leading the projects initiation, planning, design, development, testing, and implementation phases of the web and mobile division initiatives for 20+ years, using SDLC, PDLC, PMI-PMBOK and Agile frameworks.
Project manager for the initiation, requirements, design, development, testing, and implementation of UbiBroker, a web and mobile solution for investments firms. Cloud infrastructure, Java-based solution, Agile methodologies. Dominican Republic, Panama and Curacao. 4 years (current).
Project manager of a very large web-based and mobile Internet banking solution, including interface with core and payment systems (Visa, Mastercard and Amex) for the largest bank in Venezuela (BOD). 5 contractors, 3rd party vendors, 120+ people. The role involved the design of the IF infrastructure: 15 servers in a hybrid architecture, relocated and cloud-based servers, integration with third-party cloud-based applications on AWS. Oracle, Java (JSF), WebLogic, Agile methodologies. 3 years.
Leader of the design, development and deployment of the Web and mobile solutions for BBVA Provincial, including the Internet banking, mobile banking, corporate intranet and extranet. Very large hybrid infrastructure, deployment of the SOAP service layer and front-end layer.
Leader and architect of the Web and mobile architecture for Bancaribe, including the Internet banking, mobile banking, P2P and P2C services. Very large hybrid infrastructure, deployment of the SOAP service layer, gateways with payment switches and front-end layer. In Bancaribe I defined and started the first PMO of that organization, in 2003.
Integration of the financing system for vehicle purchase and customer service for Toyota Services. Java and PHP on Oracle services to deploy web-based and mobile Apps.
Project manager for the development of the new IT strategy of Telefónica Movistar, a world leading communication company. Including the development of the mobile tracking system with interface with security and insurance companies. Very large distributed infrastructure based on Oracle technology.
Leading of 15+ successful e-commerce projects, including integration of On-Line payment systems (Visa, Mastercard, PayPal), interface with logistic companies (DHL and FedEx) and ERPs (SAP and JD Edwards).
01/1991 Director
01/1994 Paradigma, C.A. – Venezuela
Director of IT strategies.
Definition of technology strategies and consulting practice.
Project manager for Information systems develop and deployment.
01/1988 Department head – Special projects
01/1990 Venalum, C.A. – Venezuela
Leader of the IT R&D projects of the organization.
01/1985 Senior consultant and instructor
01/1988 Arthur Andersen – Venezuela
Senior consultant at the Consulting services division.
Supervisor and Instructor at the world center for education of Arthur Andersen in Chicago, Il.
Education
Scrum Master
Scrum.org - USA
Training based on the Scrum guide.
Certification as Professional Scrum Master.
Project Management Certification
PMI – South Florida Chapter - USA
Courses based on the PMI curricula.
Certification as Project Manager Professional.
Diploma of advanced management: IMS
IESA – Venezuela
Advanced management program with emphasis on IT.
One of the most prestigious business schools in Latin-American.
BSc in Computer science
IUNP – Venezuela
Computer Programing, Mathematics and Operating Systems.
Top-5 GPA.
Professional Affiliations
PMI member: 5259801.
Venezuelan-American Chamber (VenamCham).
Scrum.org
Languages
English (second language).
Spanish (native).
Italian (intermediate).
Personal interests
Tennis.
Photography.
Trekking.
Additional information
US Permanent resident.
Open to travel.