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Freddy Canenguez
Jacksonville
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Summary
Technology executive with extensive expertise in IT operations, vendor management, and project execution. Proven track record of leading initiatives that enhance security and reduce costs through AI-driven solutions and optimized service contracts. Committed to fostering innovation and efficiency within teams to meet organizational goals.
Overview
1
1
Certificate
25
25
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Project management
Consulting
01.2026 - Current
- Led project initiation meetings to define scope and objectives.
- Developed project plans outlining timelines and resource allocation.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to ensure project alignment and collaboration.
- Coordinated with clients to deliver projects from initiation to completion.
- Executed infrastructure tasks to fulfill office requirements and support operational efficiency.
Technology Manager (Dept Head)
Bellingham Marine Industries
Jacksonville
11.2022 - 12.2025
- Led and performed end-to-end IT infrastructure operations, including vendor management, budgeting, technology strategy, and full project lifecycle oversight.
- Led infrastructure management, vendor relationships, strategy development, budgeting, project lifecycle, and technology project implementations.
- Re-negotiated inefficient IT service contracts, reducing annual departmental spend by over $100K.
- Strengthened cybersecurity posture by expanding network filtering capabilities and implementing enhanced security controls.
- Deployed an AI-driven spam-filtering solution and EDR system to proactively detect contain and block nefarious activity and mitigate compromised accounts and reduce excess email traffic.
- Supported CFO in conducting compliance security audits to ensure regulatory adherence.
- Enhanced office network security by deploying multi-layered protection against external hacking and internal phishing.
- Upgraded routers, switches, and access points to Meraki devices with integrated AI capabilities.
- Deployed Zscaler and CrowdStrike solutions across all endpoints to strengthen cybersecurity posture.
Technology Director
SOUTHEASTERN ALUMINUM PRODUCTS
Jacksonville
03.2014 - 10.2022
- Successfully guided and implemented enterprise IT service delivery and support strategies, planning and managing a department budget of $800K and a support staff of 6 employees.
- Collaborated with specialist teams to develop and execute technology, security, and AI strategies, contributing to technology roadmap development and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Led incident, problem, and change management processes, achieving timely resolution of issues and minimizing business disruption.
- Spearheaded upgrading entire office with new VoIP phone systems and internet service provider that cut costs by 50% and improved network speed and reliability.
- Implemented a new bar code solution that generated cost savings of $250K annually.
- Managed online services, including SharePoint and Office 365, facilitating seamless business operations.
- Expert in updating and maintaining computer programs, supporting data, and leading system/network infrastructure projects.
- Ensured completion of service requests efficiently through established best practices.
Technology Manager
ADVANCED DISPOSAL SERVICES
Jacksonville
05.2008 - 03.2014
- Led all hands on aspects of IT services within the Florida region, maintaining full accountability to users.
- Managed computer software and hardware installations, configured network systems, administered domain trusts, and coordinated wireless switches and routers.
- Managed vendor accounts and contracts across multiple regions to ensure service delivery aligned with organizational needs.
- Instrumental in developing a multi-site disaster recovery and business continuity plan.
- Led local and long-distance project teams, providing timely updates to executive staff on project status and milestones.
- Coordinated migration and setup of new offices to support corporate growth and operational expansion.
- Ensured compliance with audit requirements on a quarterly basis.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management and Finance
University of Phoenix
Jacksonville, FLSkills
- Strategic business planning
- Office 365 proficiency
- Identity Management management
- Cloud Project Management cloud services
- Project lifecycle management
- IT Service Management expertise
- Remote services management
- Business continuity planning
- Mobile device management
- Budget oversight
- Meraki networking solutions
- Juniper AI routing
- Infrastructure management
- MSP management
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- Certified Scrum Master
Timeline
Project management
Consulting
01.2026 - Current
Technology Manager (Dept Head)
Bellingham Marine Industries
11.2022 - 12.2025
Technology Director
SOUTHEASTERN ALUMINUM PRODUCTS
03.2014 - 10.2022
Technology Manager
ADVANCED DISPOSAL SERVICES
05.2008 - 03.2014
Bachelor of Science - Business Management and Finance
University of Phoenix