Jose Pena
Orlando,USA
Summary
Highly motivated and results-oriented IT professional and educator with 25+ years of experience in the for-profit and education sectors. Proven ability to design, develop, and implement innovative solutions like network management, virtualization, cloud computing, and virtual environments. Possess strong research, communication, and motivational skills. Detail-oriented, organized, and meticulous employee. Works at a fast pace to meet tight deadlines. Enthusiastic team player ready to contribute to company success. Engineer focused on sustainable design. Highly effective at working with teams of designers and builders to accomplish projects on time and according to cost constraints.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Delivery Truck Driver
Freshpoint
07.2020 - Current
- Inspected vehicle before and after every trip and conducted minor repairs.
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
- Secured loads with proper strapping and bracing techniques to prevent damage to valuable assets across long-haul transports.
- Maintained safe driving record by observing road rules, remaining cautious, and alert in unfamiliar areas and keeping control of vehicle.
Professor
Department of Computer Science, University Polytechnic of Aragua
09.1993 - 12.2015
- Courses Taught: QoS and Operating Systems, Network and Service Management, Virtualization and Cloud Computing
- Achievements: Increased student engagement in courses by 18% through the use of innovative teaching methods
- Developed and implemented a new curriculum for IT engineering program that resulted in a 10% increase in graduate employment rates.
Engineer IT
TEIS Research Group, University of Granada
01.2012 - 12.2014
- Responsibilities: Built Metaverse and 3D environments and Avatars, Administered Linux Servers, Provided Internet Services
Instructor, CISCO
Academic Department, University Central of Venezuela
02.2002 - 03.2014
- Courses Taught: CCNA Cisco Network Academy Program, IP Telephony, and Quality of Service (QoS)
National Coordinator
Ministry of Education
09.1995 - 12.2001
- Responsibilities: Managed the development of RIDESO WAN (Network of Higher Education National Institutes), Established policies and investments for process automation, digital libraries, and internet services
Systems Consulting
Integral Air Conditioning Inc. AAISA
05.1997 - 08.2001
- Responsibilities: Designed and implemented LAN Networks, Intranets, and Office Automation Systems
Assistant Professor
Systems Engineering Department, Bicentenary University of Aragua
11.1989 - 06.1998
- Courses Taught: Database, Systems Analysis
Head of Development Section
Flexion, S.A.
01.1989 - 09.1991
- Responsibilities: Managed Support Teams, Managed Unisys System mainframe and Micro A over LINC 14 and DMS II Systems
Education
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) -
University Pedagogical Experimental Libertador
Maracay, VenezuelaDEA (Diplôme d'Études Approfondies) in Research and Advanced Studies in Learning Virtual Environment -
University of Granada
Granada, SpainMaster of Science (M.Sc.) in Modeling and Simulation -
University of the Andes
Mérida, VenezuelaSystems Engineer - Automatic Processes Control
University of the Andes
Mérida, VenezuelaSkills
- Technical
- Analytic
- Interpersonal
- Simulation system
- Research skills
- Ethical interaction
- Internet working services
- Decision making
- Team work
- Linux and Windows
- Problem solving
- Prioritization
- Voice and data IP network
- Information Processing
- Time management
- Virtualization services and automatic office
- Creativity
- Leadership
- Smart Home configuration
- Innovative and creative
- Peer Collaboration
- Discussion Planning
- Course Planning
- Public Speaking
- Student Engagement
- Active Listening
- Schedule Management
- Relationship Building
- Flexible Schedule
- Research Leadership
- System Troubleshooting
- Root Cause Analysis
- Process Development
- Project Estimation
- Project Planning
- Quality Control
- Process Improvement
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 06/09/64
Awards
- Selected as a researcher in the category B PEII National program, 2011-2015
- Selected candidate as a researcher at the National PPI program # 9206, 2007-2010
- IDB Scholarship for Development of high-level human talent, Fonacit, 2003-2005
- Scholarship "Gran Mariscal de Ayacucho", 1985-1988
Timeline
Delivery Truck Driver
Freshpoint
07.2020 - Current
Engineer IT
TEIS Research Group, University of Granada
01.2012 - 12.2014
Instructor, CISCO
Academic Department, University Central of Venezuela
02.2002 - 03.2014
Systems Consulting
Integral Air Conditioning Inc. AAISA
05.1997 - 08.2001
National Coordinator
Ministry of Education
09.1995 - 12.2001
Professor
Department of Computer Science, University Polytechnic of Aragua
09.1993 - 12.2015
Assistant Professor
Systems Engineering Department, Bicentenary University of Aragua
11.1989 - 06.1998
Head of Development Section
Flexion, S.A.
01.1989 - 09.1991
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) -
University Pedagogical Experimental Libertador
DEA (Diplôme d'Études Approfondies) in Research and Advanced Studies in Learning Virtual Environment -
University of Granada
Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Modeling and Simulation -
University of the Andes
Systems Engineer - Automatic Processes Control
University of the Andes