Transformation Leader: IT, Cloud & AI Strategy Executive

Eduardo Martinez Garcia

Executive Summary

Results-oriented C-level advisor and transformation leader with 13+ years driving IT transformation and innovation programmes, cloud adoption, and AI strategies across international enterprises. Proven in generating revenue growth in business new streams via digital journeys, optimizing operations for 20%+ efficiency gains, and leading multicultural teams in 21+ countries. A qualified consultant and advisor understanding business needs to translate them into solutions implementing business applications like: SAP/HANA, Oracle, change management programmes and transformation, hybrid cloud business architectures, AI and Agentic solutions, and cybersecurity, advising CTOs, CIOs, CFOs, and CISOs in regulated sectors like CPG&B, banking and finance, manufacturing, retail, and pharma. Proven track record delivering complex international Business/IT projects with full accountability for outcomesBias for data-driven action, fostering innovation to deliver competitive edge and sustainable profitability.

Key Achievements

- Led SAP and cloud innovation and transformations programmes generating $65 million in new revenue for global clients through data-driven, cloud business architectures, AI-integrated models and IT modernization.

- Directed international rollouts in +23 countries, reducing time-to-market by 30% via optimized PMO governance and value creation strategies.

- Advised private equity firms on tech due diligence, identifying investments that accelerated portfolio growth by 61% and mitigated risks in cybersecurity and compliance.

- Built high-performing teams across geographies, achieving 35% productivity improvements through cultural alignment and continuous improvement initiatives.

- Evangelized digital journeys, enabling cloud enablement and data-driven insights that enhanced operational resilience and market agility. Core Competencies

- Executive Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement

- Strategic IT Alignment & Digital Transformation

- P&L Management & Financial Optimization

- PMO Governance & Project Execution

- International Business Acumen & Team Building

- Cloud Architecture (GCP, AWS, Azure) & Adoption

- AI/Data-Driven Solutions & Innovation

- Cybersecurity & Risk Mitigation

Professional Experience

Senior Director, SAP, AI & Cloud Transformation Practice Partner Prometheus IC

February 2024 – Present

Strategic advisor specializing in SAP/HANA, business mission critical hybrid cloud designs and architectures (GCP, AWS, Azure), and AI transformations. Oversee solution lifecycles, drive organizational change, and generate revenue in CPG, finance, manufacturing, and pharma sectors. Engage C-level executives on digital journeys, cloud enablement, Supply Chain and Logistics (automation initiatives implementing autonomous vehicles (AGVs)/ AMRs), Warehousing Integration with ERP / WMS systems (SAP, Oracle,and data adoption.

- Acted as senior advisor and architect for enterprise migrations, aligning IT strategies with business goals to achieve 15% to 34% annual cost savings and innovation edge via AI integrations.

- Built and led distributed teams, fostering accountability and excellence, resulting in on-time project delivery and enhanced competitive positioning.

- Managed vendor relationships and PMO governance, ensuring quality standards and risk mitigation in regulated environments. Senior Advisor

Crosslake Technologies - US and International.

August 2022 – January 2024

Provided global advisory on tech due diligence and value creation for private equity investors, capital ventures, hedge funds and others. Led strategies in SAP, cloud, AI, IoT, and cybersecurity across industries like CPG, retail, banking, and pharma. Evaluated companies from CTO/CIO perspectives to drive growth and efficiency. Acted as interim CISO and CTO for several companies.

- Conducted 360-degree assessments, empowering investment decisions that protected assets and created organizational value through tech/data optimizations.

- Reduced time-to-market, techdebt and costs via high-ROI modernization, collaborating on architectural changes without sacrificing quality.

- Analyzed enterprise systems for risk/compliance at deal speed, using benchmarking to support portfolio acceleration in hedge funds and asset management.

- Built stakeholder partnerships globally, adapting to innovations and regulations for seamless project success.

SAP Cloud Managed Services and Product Manager

KIO Networks Mexico, Spain and Central America

March 2014 – August 2022

Directed public/private/hybrid cloud products solutions and technical designs, PMO, and sales for SAP/HANA, AI, and Oracle solutions. Evangelized to C-levels in diverse industries, promoting cloud migrations and data-driven adoptions as senior advisor and architect.

- Aligned IT infrastructure and security strategies with business objectives, driving innovation and competitive edge through emerging tech evaluations.

- Led high-performing teams and vendor negotiations, optimizing budgets for X% cost-effectiveness and resource allocation.

- Implemented cybersecurity and disaster recovery plans, mitigating risks and ensuring continuous operations with minimal downtime.

- Fostered digital transformation culture, leveraging AI analytics for insights that informed decisions and improved performance.

SAP Consulting Partner

Deloitte Consulting México

March 2013 – March 2014

Led SAP teams in developing IT programs, HANA architectures, and analytics solutions for enterprises. Served as SME in process transformation.

- Directed consultants on business analytics and data models, enhancing enterprise efficiency through tailored SAP implementations. Deloitte Project Director

Grupo CARSO (America Movil - Latin America and Caribe) March 2013 – March 2014** (Concurrent with Deloitte role) Managed PMO and core processes for SAP solutions in 7 countries. Acted as CSO for security strategies.

- Defined multinational business programme, Center of Excellence and business models, coaching teams for accountability and successful templates and rollouts.

Consulting SAP Practice Associate

HCL Axon (New Zealand and Australia)

March 2011 – February 2013

Led SAP practice, supporting CEO digital transformations with business and security solutions. Mentored 5 multi-industry projects implementing ERP/CRM/BW projects and data-driven solutions.

- Designed services for private/government programs, focusing on transactional data to solve business challenges.

Center of Excellence Sr. Manager

PepsiCo International (Chicago, then Spain)

February 2006 – February 2011

Directed PMO for international SAP template rollouts in 23 countries. SME in CRM, logistics, sales, DSD, and trade promotion/trade claim management.

- Achieved global implementations based on international programme and business template, PepsiCo business best practices, leading multicultural teams for business operation and execution.

SAP Practice Manager and Senior Project Manager

Fujitsu Consulting (Australia/New Zealand)

April 2004 – July 2006

Managed SAP Practice, projects and PMO teams.

Education

- Bachelor's in Actuarial Science, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (Mexico City)

- Mathematics Studies, Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana (Mexico City) Certifications

- NIST Professional Cyber Security and Cloud Compliance (2020)

- NIST 800 US Government Security (2020)

- SOC I/II Compliance

- PCI-DSS Security Standards

- CompTIA CySA+ Cybersecurity Analyst

- AWS Certified Architect (2019)

- AWS Technical Associate (2018)

- GCP Cloud Engineer (2020)

- PMI Project Management Professional (2014)

- SAP and HANA Project Management Certification (Melbourne, Australia, 2007) Languages

- Spanish (Native)

- English (Fluent)

Personal Information

- ***********@*****.*** / ***********@****.***

- +52-55-545*-**** / +1-305-***-****

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