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Zoe Plasencia

Zoe Plasencia

Systems Engineering
Miami,FL

Summary

Experienced Project Leader with strong technical background and a track record of enhancing operational efficiency and reducing downtime in global financial institutions. Expert in Agile methodologies, with strong skills in software development and IT infrastructure life planning, fostering team collaboration, and building client relationships. Adept at leading teams to streamline operations and implement effective hardware and software solutions. AI-driven project management workflows expert.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Consultant & Tech Advisor

Freelance
Miami, FL
12.2024 - Current

• Deliver high-quality WordPress solutions for clients across various industries, achieving enhanced functionality and user experience.
• Provide cutting-edge prompt engineering solutions to fintech clients, elevating their technology strategies, and improving AI accuracy.
• Provide project engineering AI-driven workflows for software development, ensuring automated efforts in project management tasks, in alignment with business goals, and seamless project execution.
• Offer strategic advice to clients on technology stack optimizations, contributing to improved system performance, and reduced operational costs.
• Collaborate with diverse teams to deliver integrated tech solutions, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.

Head of Operations & Support

Strands Labs Inc.
Miami, FL
02.2018 - 11.2024

• Led software implementations and infrastructure upgrades for 20+ global financial institutions, ensuring seamless deployments and system scalability.
• Managed a cross-functional team of 5+, aligning IT infrastructure projects with delivery, sales, and product roadmaps to optimize the customer experience.
• Directed technology update initiatives, overseeing server replacements, and network optimizations that enhanced application performance and security.
• Developed and conducted workshops on IT infrastructure best practices, improving client adoption of financial tools, and operational resilience.
• Supervised bug resolution and incident management, including server maintenance and network troubleshooting, reducing downtime by 30%.
• Partnered with accounting to refine invoicing and P&L tracking for IT services, ensuring cost-effective infrastructure investments.

Project Manager

Strands Labs Inc.
Miami, FL
09.2014 - 02.2018

• Led end-to-end implementations of financial management software for banks across LATAM and the United States.
• Coordinated multidisciplinary teams, including developers and QA engineers, ensure on-time delivery.
• Delivered major projects for LATAM financial institutions in Argentina, Costa Rica, Colombia, Perú, and Brazil, as well as Huntington National Bank in Ohio.
• Created comprehensive technical and functional documentation, optimizing knowledge transfer by 25%.

Back Office Manager (Consultant)

MediaTrax, LLC
Miami, FL
06.2012 - 12.2014

• Developed and maintained Java-based backend processes and web services integrated with Google AdWords and Microsoft AdCenter APIs.
• Designed test plans and executed rigorous testing in both DEV and PROD environments.
• Generated business intelligence reports using SQL Server Reporting Services, improving decision-making.

Project Manager/Business Analyst (Consultant)

Olympus Management Health Care
Miami, FL
02.2013 - 07.2013

• Facilitated requirement gathering and translated business needs into actionable project plans.
• Conducted requirements analysis and streamlined communication across stakeholders.
• Integration of contracts, e-signature using DocuSign REST APIs, and docu-sign java library.

Project Manager

Globant
Buenos Aires, Argentina
02.2011 - 11.2012

• Directed software and mobile app development projects with budgets up to $380K.
• Delivered solutions for clients such as Natura Brazil, Autodesk, and Kantar Media.
• Implemented Agile methodologies, organizing sprints and daily Scrum meetings as Scrum Master.
• Improved project profitability by identifying process inefficiencies and optimizing resource allocation.

Technical Leader & Project Leader

IBM Global Delivery
Buenos Aires, Argentina
03.2009 - 01.2011

• Led maintenance and development projects for Telefónica de España, Caja Madrid, and PepsiCo.
• Managed staff augmentation initiatives, recruiting and evaluating team members for performance improvement.

Project Leader

Visa Argentina
Buenos Aires, Argentina
10.2003 - 01.2008

• Designed and implemented web-based financial applications, improving system reliability by 20%.
• Established strong client relationships, ensuring alignment with project objectives.

Education

MD - Systems Engineering

Universidad Nacional Autónoma
México D.F., México
09.1997

BS - Systems Engineering

Instituto Superior Politécnico
La Habana, Cuba
07.1989

Skills

Project Lead

AI Prompt engineering

Agile (Scrum, XP, TDD), Waterfall, and Hybrid

Jira, Confluence, and Smartsheet

MS Project

Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and Office 365

Risk mitigation

Stakeholder engagement

P&L Analysis

Collaborative leadership

IT infrastructure life planning (EOL/EOS)

Software implementation leadership

Incident management

Cross-functional leadership

Team building

Technical digital documentation

Cross-functional coordination

Client relationship management

Strong capabilities to conduct remote teams

Additional Project Experience

Available upon request: Detailed project budgets, technologies, and leadership insights from Strands, Globant, IBM, and Visa roles.

Certificates & Training

· Advanced Agile Project Lead Training

· Diploma in Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence

· PMI - Agile Metrics for Success

· PMI - Generative AI Overview for Project Managers

· PMI - Talking to AI: Prompt Engineering for Project Managers

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Languages

Spanish
Native language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2

Certification

  • PMP - Project Management Professional - In Progress

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

RemoteHybridOn-Site

Important To Me

Work-life balanceCareer advancementCompany CultureTeam Building / Company Retreats

Timeline

Consultant & Tech Advisor

Freelance
12.2024 - Current

Head of Operations & Support

Strands Labs Inc.
02.2018 - 11.2024

Project Manager

Strands Labs Inc.
09.2014 - 02.2018

Project Manager/Business Analyst (Consultant)

Olympus Management Health Care
02.2013 - 07.2013

Back Office Manager (Consultant)

MediaTrax, LLC
06.2012 - 12.2014

Project Manager

Globant
02.2011 - 11.2012

Technical Leader & Project Leader

IBM Global Delivery
03.2009 - 01.2011

Project Leader

Visa Argentina
10.2003 - 01.2008

MD - Systems Engineering

Universidad Nacional Autónoma

BS - Systems Engineering

Instituto Superior Politécnico
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