Highly accomplished Senior Project Manager with over 20 years of experience driving complex, high-stakes application development within the financial sector. Proven expertise in leading cross-functional teams to develop and maintain core banking solutions, with specialized focus on Visa/MasterCard exchange analysis, transaction processing, and IBM mainframe environments (COBOL, JCL, DB2). Expert in bridging technical, in-depth data analysis with strategic business goals, consistently delivering secure, high-availability, and regulatory-compliant solutions on time and within budget.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Project Manager | IBM Systems
IB Systems SRL
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
01.2008 - 04.2023
Led cross-functional teams to deliver complex projects on time and within budget.
Developed project plans, defining scope, deliverables, and timelines for successful execution.
Implemented risk management strategies to mitigate potential project challenges and ensure continuity.
Streamlined communication processes between stakeholders to enhance collaboration and decision-making.
Designed and developed end-to-end systems for credit card digitization, issuance, delivery, and activation using IBM i technologies.
Built secure card activation modules integrated with core banking and external processors.
Developed high-volume batch and online programs in RPGLE Free and CL to support daily banking operations.
Implemented DB2 databases, stored procedures, and optimized SQL queries for performance and reliability.
Automated card distribution workflows, reducing processing time and operational errors.
Collaborated with operations, security, and compliance teams to ensure PCI and banking standards.
Maintained and enhanced legacy AS400 applications while modernizing processes for scalability.
Provided production support, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis for critical banking systems.
Analyzed project performance metrics to identify areas for improvement and drive strategic initiatives.
Presented regular status reports to executive leadership, providing insights into progress made toward achieving key milestones.
Established effective communication channels with stakeholders to ensure transparency and alignment of expectations.
Interchange Analyst Visa and Mastercard Dispute
Banco Leon
Santo Domingo
06.2002 - 01.2008
Enhanced customer satisfaction rates through detailed analysis of customer feedback data and subsequent improvements in service offerings.
Performed audits of subsidiaries to protect shareholders and potential investors from fraudulent or unrepresentative financial claims.
Managed multiple projects simultaneously while adhering to strict deadlines and quality standards.
Enhanced report accuracy, conducting thorough data audits on regular basis.
Increased customer satisfaction by analyzing feedback and implementing necessary changes.
Streamlined data collection methods to improve speed and accuracy of analysis.