Key skills and expertise

With over 15 years of experience, the expert excels in aligning ICT with business goals across sectors such as Oil & Gas, Retail, and Banking. Key skills include ICT strategy, project leadership, ERP and system integration, and business intelligence. Notable achievements involve leading digital transformations and managing cross-functional teams. The expert has successfully implemented local and international projects, including retail systems optimization in Southern Africa and system deployments for Angola's oil export oversight. Leadership roles have included Regional Retail IT Lead at PUMA Energy and ICT Manager at ASINCRO.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with international donors such as the World Bank, MCC, and IFC, providing technical assistance in IT strategy and business intelligence tools. This work was part of international development cooperation projects across financial institutions. The projects were regional in scope, spanning the USA, Africa, Asia, and Latin America, with a focus on improving governance and regulatory reporting in the financial sector.

Sectors and geographic focus

Bringing extensive experience across key sectors, the expert has worked in Oil & Gas, Retail, Mining, Construction, Banking, and Microfinance. Responsibilities have included ICT strategy alignment, digital transformation, and systems integration. The expert's interdisciplinary expertise encompasses regulatory compliance and business process reengineering, with a geographic scope covering Southern Africa, Central America, and Angola. Additionally, the expert has extensive geographic experience across Africa, Central America, the Caribbean, Asia, and the USA. Notable long-term assignments include roles in Zambia, Panama, Angola, and Afghanistan, with recurring involvement in regional IT projects. The expert has developed a deep familiarity with local governance and cultural dynamics, particularly in Southern Africa and Central America, through leading ICT initiatives and system integrations in these regions.

Languages and education

With fluency in English and Spanish and good proficiency in Portuguese, the expert has utilized these language skills in various professional contexts, including international roles across the USA, Africa, Asia, and Latin America. The expert has also managed multilingual teams and projects in Southern Africa and Central America. Holding a Master of Science degree in Information Technology Management, the expert graduated with a GPA of 18.5 based on the Asian Grading System. The specific educational institution and country are not detailed in the available data.