Project Management Cyber Security

Driving Transformative Initiatives Across Industries / Delivering Exceptional Stakeholder Satisfaction / Resolving Complex Challenges

With over three decades of success in project and program management, specializing in AI and automation, I deliver transformative solutions that optimize operations and drive innovation. Recognized for leading multimillion-dollar initiatives, exceeding expectations in scope, budget, and timelines, and fostering data-driven decision-making. Bilingual in Spanish, with a passion for collaboration and continuous improvement, known for solving complex challenges with precision and impact.

Led implementation of advanced network infrastructures and scalable cloud solutions Managed global projects valued up to $15M

Successfully built and operated Compliance and Governance workflow Seamlessly ran up to 40 concurrent projects

Saved $2M+ and lowered operational run rate 90% while improving NERC CIP quality Eliminated 2 hours of weekly labor for 118+ FTEs

Core Competencies

Global Project Management Project Scopes Risk Mitigation Operational Efficiency Customer Satisfaction Contract Negotiations Creative Problem-Solving Strategic Planning Innovative Solutions Requirements Gathering Datacenter Development User Stories Business Development SDLC Management Program Design Cost Estimating Budget Oversight Pricing Strategy Site Development Systems Analysis Change Management Project Schedules Vendor Management Process Optimization Contract Administration Technical Specifications Progress Reports Procurement Business Cases Project Scheduling Requirements Management System Analyst Asset Management AI, Automation Governance, Risk and Compliance Expert Data Visualization (PowerBI, Tableau) Safety/Code Compliance Cross Functional Team Leadership Recruitment of Staff Programming in several languages EMS Scada Data Governance Compliance Frameworks Healthcare Analytics Utilities

Professional Experience

KForce (FPL) – Juno Beach, Florida 03/2023 to 12/2024

Senior Project Manager / BI SME

Collaborated closely with the organizational leaders to design and implement robust compliance and governance frameworks, focusing on NERC CIP and cyber security processes to ensure adherence to regulatory standards. Successfully extended these processes across various departments within NextEra, including Power Delivery, Power Generation, Transmission, IT, and corporate sectors. Demonstrated proficiency in project management by delivering the initiative ahead of schedule, within budget, and meeting all specified scope requirements. Development of the CIP Center of Excellence Command Center, a centralized monitoring system for enterprise-wide Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), effectively mitigating risks and achieving organizational goals.

Collaborated with key stakeholders, including the organizational leaders, to design and implement robust compliance and governance frameworks tailored to meet regulatory standards, with a specific focus on NERC CIP and cyber security processes.

Extended the developed processes across diverse departments within NextEra, spanning Power Delivery, Power Generation, Transmission, IT, and corporate sectors, ensuring a comprehensive and organization-wide approach.

Strategically devised and deployed innovative automation techniques, harmonizing processes across departments and fostering seamless system integration. This transformative endeavor not only optimized operational efficiency but also elevated data accuracy and enabled real-time communication within the organization.

Demonstrated exemplary project management skills, successfully delivering the initiative ahead of schedule, within the allocated budget, and in accordance with specified scope requirements, while fostering collaboration within cross-functional teams.

Collaborated with the creation and deployment of the CIP Center of Excellence Command Center, leveraging Power BI to craft dynamic dashboards that provide real-time visibility into enterprise-wide Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). This innovative solution not only reduced risks but also facilitated effective decision-making and goal achievement.

Implemented an on-prem Power BI Report Server to ensure secure and efficient reporting capabilities, contributing to data-driven decision-making.

Integrated API workflows with ChangeGear, ServiceNow, and Jira, streamlining cross-functional collaboration and automating critical processes, resulting in a 30% increase in operational efficiency.

Collaborated closely with sensitive Cyber Security data, demonstrating a high level of confidentiality, integrity, and expertise in handling critical information. Implemented robust security measures to safeguard data integrity, confidentiality, and availability, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and organizational policies. Successfully navigated the complexities of working with sensitive information to strengthen the overall cyber resilience of the organization.

Simpson & Mena Law, Miami, FL 08/2020 to 12/2022

Senior Program Manager (Contract)

Transformed by defining, creating, implementing, and training teams on the integration of Microsoft Office 365, SharePoint, Power Apps, and Power BI. I contributed to shaping the vision for our digital ecosystem, outlining migration roadmaps, and ensuring a seamless transition to cloud-based solutions. My focus included optimizing Office 365 capabilities, deploying SharePoint for efficient document management, and leveraging Power Apps for customized applications. Through targeted training initiatives, I empowered teams to fully utilize these tools. The introduction of Power BI enhanced our decision-making processes with valuable analytics. Overall, my leadership and hands-on involvement facilitated a successful shift to a modern, integrated, and efficient digital workplace.

Spearheaded the digital transformation by integrating Microsoft Office 365, SharePoint, Power Apps, and Power BI, optimizing cloud-based operations and improving decision-making processes across departments. Shaped the vision for our digital ecosystem, contributing to the development of migration roadmaps and ensuring a seamless transition to cloud-based solutions.

Developed migration roadmaps for a seamless transition to cloud solutions, ensuring data security and governance compliance in the legal sector.

Introduced Power BI for data analytics, providing key stakeholders with valuable insights to drive business strategy.

Designed and led comprehensive training programs to empower teams in utilizing these tools, boosting overall employee productivity by 25%.

Optimized the legal time-tracking system, enhancing efficiency and accuracy in billing and client communication.

Introduced and implemented process automation within legal workflows, significantly reducing manual tasks and improving efficiency in client case management, document handling, and billing processes.

Compucare, Miami, FL 05/2007 to 12/2020

Owner

Worked directly with the customers to implement and manage hardware, software, voice & data solutions. Duties included delivering an enterprise-wide data migration/new build project and was responsible for managing multiple workstreams running concurrently through several teams and was accountable for delivering projects on time, within budget and scope. Including new AWS & Microsoft infrastructure, CRM development from sourcing and consumption sides, new system development, vendors management, infrastructure build, and managing cross-functional teams including offshore.

Led end-to-end enterprise-wide data migration projects with AWS and Microsoft infrastructure, delivering within 8 months and managing complex integrations across systems.

Built and led a cross-functional team of 20 employees, optimizing workflows and project execution, staying within budget and scope while meeting critical deadlines.

Directed project progress with senior stakeholders through weekly updates, ensuring key milestones were achieved, risk was mitigated, and budgets were adhered to.

Spearheaded new office site planning and build-out, successfully managing construction and migration, achieving on-time delivery ahead of schedule.

Optimized CRM systems with Microsoft Dynamics 365, including customization and integration with third-party applications using Power Automate and APIs, resulting in improved data flow and operational efficiency.

Enhanced project efficiency by 18% through effective leadership and communication, ensuring alignment between business and technical resources across multiple workstreams.

Developed and maintained relationships with Fortune 200, 500, and 1000 clients, leveraging strong professionalism to expand the company’s network and grow its client base.

Integrated cloud-based solutions and managed complex vendor relationships to deliver cost-effective IT infrastructure solutions, including networking, hardware, and voice systems.

Leveraged Power Automate and APIs to improve data flow and system functionality. Designed real-time dashboards and reports, collaborating with cross-functional teams to align solutions with business goals.

Results Delivered for Clients

•Reduced risk, optimized resource allocation, and saved millions of dollars during NERC CIP audits by creating a data-driven process workflow that improved quality and efficiency. Streamlined operations by assigning tasks directly to Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and integrating multiple ERP systems through advanced scripting, APIs, SSRS, and C#. Achieved a 30% reduction in monthly labor hours while ensuring compliance and operational excellence.

•Enhanced productivity by 65% through the development and implementation of a custom SharePoint site integrated with automated workflows. Leveraged Power BI to create dynamic data analytics dashboards, providing actionable insights and streamlining decision-making processes. This innovative solution improved operational efficiency, facilitated collaboration, and empowered teams with real-time access to critical metrics.

•Oversaw buildout of 2 new Banks, remodeled 2 facilities, and led 3 major network overhauls for a prominent banks system in Miami.

•Seamlessly integrated local/remote network, hardware, and voice systems of 25+ optometrist locations. Managed staging, kitting, and distribution of 25K+ mobile devices. Conducted detailed site surveys and remediation at 75+ locations.

•Led team of 9 engineers to complete server/network infrastructure projects across 6 locations within tight deadline for national gas transmission company. Ensured 100% regulatory compliance while setting up cybersecurity protocols.

•Ensured seamless transition for 2K+ users, realizing 20% increase in integration efficiency after turning around behind-schedule project for electrical utility company. Rescued single sign-on (SSO) Cisco Unified Voice migration project.

•Directed $2M network deployment, upgrading networks and voice systems for government buildings and 45+ remote offices.

•Directed planning and execution of site plan utility facility in Belize. Simultaneously improved client's infrastructure, resulting in 95% on-time completion rate.

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•Successfully migrated multi-state legal portfolio to Business Central, transitioning 20+ years of legacy legal data. Streamlined the migration process to improve data integrity, accuracy, security and continuity.

•Improved client acquisition 11% and client retention 25% for startup mortgage firm by developing a robust security framework integrating Azure cloud, CRM, and cloud-based loan origination software.

Education & Certification

University of Miami, Florida

Certified Project Management Professional

Microsoft Server, Exchange, SQL, Office• Fluent in Spanish

Executing quality methodologies, ensuring projects are achieved on time and under budget.

Technical Skills

Project Management: Agile, Kanban, Waterfall, Jira, TFS, Clarity, Smartsheet, Monday

Data Integration & Modeling: AWS, Azure, SQL, Oracle, PostgreSQL, Cloud Development, RedShift, EDI, SSRS, SSIS, Data Modeling, Scripting

Enterprise: Service Now, GRC Central, ChangeGear, SAP, Salesforce, Zoho, BigFix, Tanium, Tripwire, Monday, EMS, SCADA, CMDB

E-Commerce: Amazon Webstore, BigCommerce, Magento, SEO, Google AdWords, Google Analytics, Web 2.0, HTML, FTP

Microsoft: Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft Exchange Server, Microsoft Enterprise Projects, Projects for Web (P4W), Microsoft Office Suite / Office 365, Visio, Dynamics 365, Power BI, DAX, Power Query, Flow, Power Automate, Teams, SharePoint, Canvas

BI Visualization: Power BI, Tableau, Grafana, DAX, Power Query

Networks: Dedicated Circuits, Enterprise Private Networks, WLAN, SDWAN, VPN, WAN, Cisco, Palo Alto, Del0

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Ernesto Montaner

Jupiter, FL 305-***-**** *************@*****.*** LinkedIn.com/in/ernesto-montaner

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