Gabriel Giusto
IT Project Manager
Managua, Nicaragua
Summary
Results-driven IT expert with a passion for leveraging technology to drive business growth and enhance the overall customer experience. Offering a strong academic background and over 22 years of experience in the Banking Industry, with expertise in project management, IT strategy planning, and cross-functional collaboration. Proven track record of successfully delivering complex IT implementations, aligning projects with organizational goals, and driving innovation to reduce costs and create value for companies and customers.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
6
6
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
IT Project Manager
Grupo CETRO
Managua
10.2022 - Current
- Lead and manage a portfolio of ERP projects, ensuring adherence to project objectives, scope, schedule, and budget
- Develop comprehensive project plans, including work breakdown structure, resource allocation, and risk management strategies
- Collaborate with stakeholders to define project requirements and deliverables, ensuring alignment with organizational goals
- Monitor project progress, track key performance indicators, and implement corrective actions as necessary
- Provide guidance, motivation, and performance feedback to project teams.
Chief Technology Officer
BANCO DE FOMENTO A LA PRODUCCIÓN
Managua
10.2020 - 10.2022
- Formulate IT strategy plans and business goals in collaboration with C-level suite and product owners
- Develop IT operational plans to support strategic objectives
- Led and supervised the formulation of a $2.5M project for the implementation of the eBanking Platform
- Spearheaded the formulation of a $500K project for the implementation of the Core Banking API Gateway
- Oversaw the formulation of a $350K project for the integration of the ACH Platform (automated clearing house)
- Successfully delivered a $1M project for the upgrade of the Core Banking hardware
- Successfully delivered a $250K project for the implementation of the Core Banking Passive (customer deposit)
- Successfully delivered a $100K project for the enhancement of the Core Banking Active (customer loans)
- Successfully delivered a $50K project for the implementation of the new Core Banking Branch
- Collaborated cross-functionally to ensure quick product adoption and aligned project scope with product owners
- Analyzed project scope and feature requirements, meeting 95% of deadlines and project goals
IT Regional Chief
BANCO LAFISE
Managua
12.2014 - 10.2020
- Orchestrated the implementation of the AML platform in 5 banks of the Lafise Regional Group
- Maintained optimal performance levels of the AML platform
- Developed integration architecture between Core Banking and AML platform
- Created detailed technical requirements documents for software development based on business needs
- Worked closely with product owners to define and prioritize feature requests.
Senior Software Engineer
BANCO LAFISE
Managua
05.2004 - 12.2014
- Collaborated with product owners to define software requirements
- Led a team of engineers to produce and implement software solutions
- Designed software to meet user requirements
- Prepared, installed, debugged, and analyzed solutions
- Managed multiple projects in an agile environment
- Supported software engineers through coaching, mentoring, and educational opportunities.
Software Programming Teacher
UNIVERSIDAD NACIONAL AUTÓNOMA DE NICARAGUA, UNAN
Managua
02.2005 - 02.2006
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
Professional Tech Support
BANCO LAFISE
Managua
11.2000 - 05.2004
- Provided PC and Software Support
Education
MBA - Business Administration
UNIVERSIDAD AMERICANA (UAM)
Managua, Nicaragua 04.2015 - 09.2016
Postgraduate Degree - Project Management
UNIVERSIDAD AMERICANA (UAM)
Managua, Nicaragua 09.2016 - 02.2017
BA. Bachelor’s Degree - Computer Science
UNIVERSIDAD NACIONAL AUTÓNOMA DE NICARAGUA (UNAN)
Managua, Nicaragua 02.1997 - 10.2002
Skills
Project planning, execution, and control
Certification
Foundations of Project Management
Timeline
Foundations of Project Management
01-2023
Remote Worker Professional Certificate (RWPC)
01-2023
Scrum Foundation Professional Certificate (SFPC)
01-2023
IT Project Manager
Grupo CETRO
10.2022 - Current
AI, Strategies & Business Applications
07-2021
Digital Transformation Strategies
11-2020
Chief Technology Officer
BANCO DE FOMENTO A LA PRODUCCIÓN
10.2020 - 10.2022
Digital Transformation & Practical Applications
04-2020
Postgraduate Degree - Project Management
UNIVERSIDAD AMERICANA (UAM)
09.2016 - 02.2017
MBA - Business Administration
UNIVERSIDAD AMERICANA (UAM)
04.2015 - 09.2016
IT Regional Chief
BANCO LAFISE
12.2014 - 10.2020
Software Programming Teacher
UNIVERSIDAD NACIONAL AUTÓNOMA DE NICARAGUA, UNAN
02.2005 - 02.2006
Senior Software Engineer
BANCO LAFISE
05.2004 - 12.2014
Professional Tech Support
BANCO LAFISE
11.2000 - 05.2004
BA. Bachelor’s Degree - Computer Science
UNIVERSIDAD NACIONAL AUTÓNOMA DE NICARAGUA (UNAN)
02.1997 - 10.2002
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