David J Pena Marquez
Aventura,FL
Summary
Dynamic Full-Stack Developer and IT Advisor with over 20 years of expertise in the banking and finance sectors, specializing in the implementation of complex IT projects for financial institutions. Proven track record in IT management and outsourcing, providing strategic guidance to small and medium-sized enterprises. Highly skilled in database solutions, including Oracle, MySQL, and MongoDB, with a strong focus on delivering innovative and efficient technology solutions. Committed to leveraging extensive industry knowledge to drive operational excellence and enhance business performance.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
IT & Sales Manager
Vitcomp Technologies Inc.
07.2015 - Current
- Act as liaison between managers, executives, users, customers, owners, vendors, and IT specialists. Lead implementation of technological platforms for customers and owners’ organizations. Management of IT solutions, hardware, and software sales (pre-sales, sales, and post-sales).
Managing Director
Boulder Technology
12.2009 - 01.2023
- Led implementations of technological platforms for financial Institutions in Latin America and the Caribbean. Acting as IT Manager in someone of them, responsible for day-to-day IT Operations and new project implementations. Manage details with other technological services vendors by authority of clients; these include Data Center providers, Internet Service Providers, Customer Care Hardware Providers, and Core System Provider. Advising Financial institutions on management relationships and technical interaction with third-party SWIFT services bureau and their own SWIFT about messaging, security, and reference product (Swift Reference).
IT Manager
Republic International Bank (RIB) N.V.
05.2005 - 12.2009
- Directed the IT Department, reporting to the General Manager and the Board of Directors. Performed due diligence regarding the IT state of Banco Caracas, NV, acquired by shareholders as a base to establish RIB. Led implementation of new IT platform regarding core and peripheral systems, infrastructure, network, and communications. Led development and launch of RIB’s web page and online banking. Led management and implementation to the Global Payment System Swift, developing API and connectors from the core system to the Swift messaging network.
Product Manager/e-banking Manager
DEL SUR, Banco Universal
05.2003 - 09.2009
- Led design development of alternative distribution channels (Online Banking, Virtual Point of Sales and Convenience Automated Teller Machines). Created a customer and operational support department for Internet Banking. Prepared product definition documents detailing operational and technical features required to develop functionality, systems interaction, end-user interfaces, and manuals. Supported business managers in the sale of technology-intensive products and coordinated customer implementation of such products.
Product Manager
Corp Banca, Banco Universal
10.2005 - 05.2007
- Responsible for functionality and new developments regarding cash management products and alternative channels such as Online Banking and Automated Teller Machines (ATM’s). Evaluated ATM’s business model and profitability and developed a plan and course of action to enhance operational and financial performance. Implemented change of image for Corp Banca and American Express Venezuela web pages and updated content to increase web traffic and improve the bank’s positioning on the internet. Upgraded access to internet banking to facilitate end-user interaction with the channel.
Senior IT Specialist
Banco de Venezuela
07.1996 - 05.2003
- Active participation in creating Venezuela’s groundbreaking internet banking platform “Clavenet”; ISO-9002 certified and winner of several national of international awards as best online banking solution. Developed communication interfaces between online banking and the core system. Developed interfaces between the Bank and external parties (clients) to create collection products (National Income Taxes, Custom Taxes, Telephone Companies, Electric Companies). Implemented Unisys Finesse Branch Platform in 40+ offices.
Education
Coding Boot Camp -
University of Central Florida
Broward Campus12.2017
Certificate in Sales Management -
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL04.2016
BS - Systems Engineering
Instituto Universitario Politécnico Santiago Mariño
Caracas, Venezuela06.2002
Senior IT Technician (Associate Degree) - Computing Science
Instituto Universitario De Tecnología Venezuela
Caracas, Venezuela07.1996
Skills
- Proficient in testing new technologies and frameworks
- Passion and commitment to challenges in work and interest fields
- Leadership of groups
- Good aptitude and efficiency in stressful situations in a work environment
- Comfortable working on a team and independently
- Able to build win-win relationships
- Skilled in collaborating with diverse teams
- Full-Stack Developer in HTML5, CSS, Bootstrap, JavaScript, jQuery, Nodejs, Express, Reactjs, React Native, GIT, GitHub, MongoDB, MySQL, Firebase, Media Queries, APIs, JSON, REST, AJAX, writing test, knowledge of Handlebars and Chartjs
- Computer science fundamentals
- Project oversight and documentation
Timeline
IT & Sales Manager
Vitcomp Technologies Inc.
07.2015 - Current
Managing Director
Boulder Technology
12.2009 - 01.2023
Product Manager
Corp Banca, Banco Universal
10.2005 - 05.2007
IT Manager
Republic International Bank (RIB) N.V.
05.2005 - 12.2009
Product Manager/e-banking Manager
DEL SUR, Banco Universal
05.2003 - 09.2009
Senior IT Specialist
Banco de Venezuela
07.1996 - 05.2003
Coding Boot Camp -
University of Central Florida
Certificate in Sales Management -
Florida Atlantic University
BS - Systems Engineering
Instituto Universitario Politécnico Santiago Mariño
Senior IT Technician (Associate Degree) - Computing Science
Instituto Universitario De Tecnología Venezuela
Additional Information
Immigration status: US Citizen
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