Braulio Peña
IT Specialist
Columbus,United States
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Summary
Seasoned IT professional with 30+ years of experience in server administration, cloud solutions, cybersecurity, and IT project management. Proven track record in project development delivering up to 84% cost savings while maintaining 99% business continuity, alongside implementing enterprise systems, optimizing infrastructure, and leading IT teams to deliver secure, efficient, and scalable technology solutions. Certified in Microsoft Azure, VMware, Cybercrime Ethical Hacking Forensics, and ISO 9001 standards, with bilingual communication skills (English/Spanish) and a results-driven approach to aligning IT strategies with business goals.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
server administrator (22220)
Contraloria General de la Republica
06.2022 - 04.2024
- Managed and maintained server infrastructure and network systems
- Implemented security protocols and monitored system performance
- Provided technical support and ensured data integrity and availability
- Collaborated with internal teams to optimize IT operations
- Released and deployed in-house developed applications
- Active Directory and DNS administration
- Azure and Microsoft 365 administration
- Microsoft Exchange 2016 administration
- Microsoft Exchange 2016 and 2019 migration and administration
- Nutanix server monitoring and maintenance
- Citrix administration
information technology (IT) specialist (21222)
Iverotech
03.2017 - 04.2024
- Client IT project development
- Implementation, management and support of on-premise and cloud servers
- ERP implementation, management and support
- Client hosting services implementation, management, and support Information Technology System Specialist
- IP PBX implementation, installation, and support
- Wired and wireless network installation and support
- End-user technical support
IT (information technology) integration manager (20012)
Industrias PetroQuim
03.2009 - 03.2017
- IT operations including infrastructure, cybersecurity, and digital systems
- Supervised IT staff and coordinated technology projects
- Developed and implemented IT policies, security strategies, and disaster recovery plans
- Ensured compliance with operational and security standards
- Migrated on-premise data center to VMware virtualized infrastructure
- Managed enterprise systems, servers, and voice communications (Nortel Legacy)
- IP PBX (Issabel) implementation support and maintain project
- SysAid IT Service Management Solution implementation support and maintain project
- Salesforce iPad solution development project manager
- Implemented and supported IP security camera systems
- Implemented, ERP integration and supported biometric attendance systems
- Planned and managed IT department budget and expenses
- ISO 9001 Quality Management System process mapping, compliance and continuous improvement
information technology (IT) specialist (21222)
El Caribe (Newspaper and Publishing)
12.2002 - 03.2007
- Server infrastructure management and support
- Pre-Press CTP implementation project manager and support
- Pre-Press management and
- Apple Mac infrastructure maintenance and support
information technology (IT) specialist (21222)
Editora CañaBrava (Newspaper and Publishing)
01.1999 - 12.2002
- Apple Mac Server management and support
- Panther Pre-Press System management and support
- Network installation, migration, and support
- Apple Mac infrastructure maintenance and support
Education
MBA - Business Administration
Escuela Nacional De Negocios De Barcelona (ENEB)
Barcelona, ES01-2027
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
Universidad Del Caribe (UNICARIBE)
Santo Domingo01-2027
Career Essentials in System Administration -
Microsoft And LinkedIn
Columbus09.2025
Deployment and Administration of Windows Clients (MD-102) - undefined
Microsoft & LinkedIn
Matthews09.2025
Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) - undefined
Microsoft & LinkedIn
05.2024
Microsoft Azure Administrator (AZ-104) - undefined
Teorema
Santo Domingo05.2023
VMware vSphere: Install, Configure, Manage v6 - undefined
VMware Education Services
06.2016
Elastix 101 Certified - undefined
Altekantiva
Santo Domingo05.2016
Effective Supervision & Leadership - undefined
INFOTEP
Santo Domingo09.2014
Safety Prevention and Use of Firefighting Equipment - undefined
Cornielle Cero Riesgo
Santo Domingo07.2013
First Aid - undefined
INFOTEP
Santo Domingo07.2013
Industrial Safety and Occupational Health - undefined
INFOTEP
Santo Domingo07.2013
Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) - undefined
Microsoft
07.2013
Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) - undefined
Microsoft
07.2013
Environmental Protection and Conservation - undefined
INFOTEP
Santo Domingo05.2013
Information Technology Management Process - undefined
Servicio Nacional de Aprendizaje (SENA)
12.2012
Certified Network Defense Professional (CNDP) - undefined
Inter-American University of Puerto Rico
09.2012
Certified Cybercrime Forensic Investigator (CCFI) - undefined
Inter-American University of Puerto Rico
09.2012
Associate of Science - Cyber Security
Inter-American University of Puerto Rico
San Juan, PR08.2012
Internal Auditor ISO 9001 - undefined
Soluciones Organizacionales
Santo Domingo06.2012
Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) - undefined
Microsoft
03.2011
Information technology (Bachelor's degree) - undefined
Universidad Catolica Santo Domingo
Santo Domingo03.1997
High School Diploma - Arts and Sciences
Colegio Victor Manuel
Santo Domingo06.1991
Skills
- Windows Server administration (on-premise and cloud)
- Active Directory, DNS, and Microsoft Exchange
- Virtualization with VMware and Nutanix
- High availability, performance, and business continuity
- Microsoft Modern Workplace Administration
- IT service management (ITSM)
- IT operations management
- Network and systems security
- Risk management and data protection
- Disaster recovery and business continuity planning
- Technical team leadership
- End-user and client technical support
- Budget planning and cost optimization
- Technology project management
- Strategic and analytical thinking
- Leadership and collaboration
- Team player
- ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems
- Bilingual: English and Spanish
Certification
- Certified Microsoft Certified Professional: MCP, Microsoft
- Microsoft Technology Associate: MTA, Microsoft
- Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: MCTS, Microsoft
- Certified Network Defense Professional (CNDP), Inter-American University of Puerto Rico
- Certified Cybercrime Forensic Investigator (CCFI), Inter-American University of Puerto Rico
- Elastix 101 Certified, Altektaniva
- Internal Auditor ISO 9001, Soluciones Organizacionales
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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SEMINARS
- Dale Carnegie Latinoamericana Convension of Lidership Dale Carnegie 2005
- Q-Service Kriterion Seminary
Timeline
server administrator (22220)
Contraloria General de la Republica
06.2022 - 04.2024
information technology (IT) specialist (21222)
Iverotech
03.2017 - 04.2024
IT (information technology) integration manager (20012)
Industrias PetroQuim
03.2009 - 03.2017
information technology (IT) specialist (21222)
El Caribe (Newspaper and Publishing)
12.2002 - 03.2007
information technology (IT) specialist (21222)
Editora CañaBrava (Newspaper and Publishing)
01.1999 - 12.2002
Deployment and Administration of Windows Clients (MD-102) - undefined
Microsoft & LinkedIn
Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) - undefined
Microsoft & LinkedIn
Microsoft Azure Administrator (AZ-104) - undefined
Teorema
VMware vSphere: Install, Configure, Manage v6 - undefined
VMware Education Services
Elastix 101 Certified - undefined
Altekantiva
Effective Supervision & Leadership - undefined
INFOTEP
Safety Prevention and Use of Firefighting Equipment - undefined
Cornielle Cero Riesgo
First Aid - undefined
INFOTEP
Industrial Safety and Occupational Health - undefined
INFOTEP
Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) - undefined
Microsoft
Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) - undefined
Microsoft
Environmental Protection and Conservation - undefined
INFOTEP
Information Technology Management Process - undefined
Servicio Nacional de Aprendizaje (SENA)
Certified Network Defense Professional (CNDP) - undefined
Inter-American University of Puerto Rico
Certified Cybercrime Forensic Investigator (CCFI) - undefined
Inter-American University of Puerto Rico
Internal Auditor ISO 9001 - undefined
Soluciones Organizacionales
Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) - undefined
Microsoft
Information technology (Bachelor's degree) - undefined
Universidad Catolica Santo Domingo
High School Diploma - Arts and Sciences
Colegio Victor Manuel
MBA - Business Administration
Escuela Nacional De Negocios De Barcelona (ENEB)
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
Universidad Del Caribe (UNICARIBE)
Career Essentials in System Administration -
Microsoft And LinkedIn
Associate of Science - Cyber Security
Inter-American University of Puerto Rico