Carlos David Araque Granados

Information Technology Senior Executive

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Intro

Rionegro, Colombia

Studied Business Management at Fundación Universitaria CEIPA

Studied Business Management at CEF, Centro de Estudios Financieros de España

Studied Computer Science at Universidad de San Buenaventura

Studied Business Intelligence at EAFIT

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Joined April 26, 2021

Skills

Languages

Spanish

Native or Bilingual

English

Native or Bilingual

About

Results-driven, skilled seasoned Information Technology Executive, with 21+ years of proven ability to lead organizational transformation processes, influencing people, processes, strategy, and the adoption of technology in companies, managing to improve the levels of productivity, profitability, and competitiveness of each one of them. Excellent project management skills with demonstrated success in developing and motivating highly productive multicultural, multidisciplinary, and remote teams. Bilingual, fluent in English and Spanish. Talent for accurately identifying customer needs and providing the best possible solutions. Leverage exceptional interpersonal communication skills to establish, build and retain positive and productive relationships with internal and external customers, colleagues, and vendors. Analytical and quick learner with strong business acumen. Adaptable and open to relocation.

Experience

VivaAir Group

Jun 2013 – Sep 2020

COLOMBIA

IT DIRECTOR

Define, deliver, and manage the technological direction, including digital transformation, budget management, enterprise architecture, network infrastructure, helpdesk, IT project management, IT services delivery, and vendor relationship management. The company includes two airlines in three countries with 3,400 persons among employees and third parties.

ORBIS GROUP

Jun 2011 – Mar 2013

COLOMBIA

I.T. Business Relationship Leader

I managed the requirements and needs of information technology services, facilitating communication and interaction between the different business units and the transversal technology teams in the planning, implementation, testing, delivery, support, and maintenance of projects and solutions, both locally and regionally (Colombia, Venezuela, and Ecuador).

PROCALIDAD

Mar 2008 – Jul 2009

COLOMBIA

Business Intelligence Consultant

Designed, developed, and executed the successful implementation of Business Intelligence projects in multiple companies. ▪ Enabled data-based solutions promptly to customer requests and IT-backed Business Intelligence decision making by conducting data collection, data analysis, and reports using platforms, including MS SQL Server, Cognos, and MicroStrategy.

INTERGRUPO

Feb 2006 – Feb 2007

COLOMBIA

Business Intelligence Architect

Designed, developed, and executed the successful implementation of Business Intelligence projects in multiple companies. ▪ Ensured delivery of solutions tailored to customer needs with optimal customer satisfaction by implementing best practices.

ALCUADRADO

Dec 1999 – Jan 2006

COLOMBIA

Business Intelligence Analyst

Worked with multiple companies in executing the development and successful implementation of Business Intelligence projects and the development of data-driven custom applications.

Education

Fundación Universitaria CEIPA

Feb 2010 – Jul 2012

Specialization in management, Business Management

CEF, Centro de Estudios Financieros de España

Feb 2010 – Jul 2012

Master in Business Management and Administration, Business Management

Universidad de San Buenaventura

Jan 2005 – Sep 2008

Computer Engineer, Computer Science

EAFIT

Jan 2007 – Jun 2007

Diploma in Business Intelligence, Business Intelligence