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Alex Amaya

IT Architect
Bogotá,DC

Summary

Innovative Solution Architect with in-depth understanding of software deployment and system design illustrated over 2 years of experience in similar roles. Resourceful Solution Architect with 2 years of customer relationship management and implementation support. Highly skilled in query database [Oracle, PostgreSQL, MariaDB, MySQL] performance and upgrades for ongoing efficiency and achievement of corporate objectives. Excellent communication skills and extensive experience working with clients and partners. Strategic Solution Architect aiming to leverage a skill for process analysis and business solution development illustrated over 5 years of education industry success. Ambitious and diligent with a drive for perpetuating the University mission and values. Enthusiastic architect solution eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of organization process and training. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in education industry.

Overview

4
4
Certifications
14
14
years of post-secondary education
22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Solution Architect

Pontificia Universidad Javeriana
Bogotá, Bogota
01.2019 - Current
  • Managed project scope, schedule, status and documentation (Implementation of Enterprise Architect Tool).
  • Worked with customers or prospective customers to develop integrated solutions and lead detailed architectural dialogues to facilitate delivery of comprehensive solution.
  • Created strong relationships with key decision makers as trusted consultant of product line.
  • Presented roadmap and technology infrastructure to customers, demonstrating deep familiarity with APIs, platform infrastructure, security and integration capabilities (Architecture road map definition).
  • Guided and influenced existing partners on recommended upgrades and enhancements to integrated solutions.
  • Managed team meetings and discussed project's goals and objectives (Business Process Implementation).
  • Developed and followed baseline project plan and milestones for task completion.

Senior Software Architect

Pontificia Universidad Javeriana
Bogotá, Bogota
01.2011 - 01.2019
  • Developed application architecture strategy to specifically align with employer university goals.
  • Created migration strategies to bridge development gaps between existing software architecture and future updates (Leading Upgrade project Oracle PeopleSoft).
  • Authored development guidelines to expedite application design efforts through ready-made frameworks.
  • Constructed architecture governance processes, communicating parameters to development staff during adoption training (CMDB Implementation, Automatize the Change Process).
  • Communicated software architecture strategies to senior leadership and third-party business leaders.
  • Analyzed software architecture for weaknesses, recommending and designing patches.
  • Headed 5 project teams specializing in the upgrade, automatization, governance, and system information activities.

Project Engineer

Pontificia Universidad Javeriana
Bogotá, Bogota
11.2002 - 01.2011
  • Supported production management software for complex functions of product selection and allocation (Oracle PeopleSoft Campus Solution).
  • Monitored ongoing operation of assigned programs and responded to problems by diagnosing and correcting logic and coding errors.
  • Orchestrated efficient large-scale software deployments, including testing features and correcting code (WebServices Development).
  • Gathered and defined customer requirements to develop clear specifications for creating well-organized project plans.

Development Engineer

SONDA de Colombia
Bogotá, Bogota
05.2002 - 11.2002
  • Developed detailed drawings and specifications to meet manufacturable design concepts (Oracle PL/SQL, Web Developer).
  • Prepared technical presentations for internal and client project engineering review.

System Analyst Developer

Pontificia Universidad Javeriana
Bogotá, Bogota
04.1999 - 05.2002
  • Oversaw installation of software programs and hardware systems to meet technical requirements (OS Linux and Windows).
  • Analyzed technical and functional issues to identify troubleshooting methods needed for quick remediation (Oracle Forms, PL/SQL).
  • Investigated and addressed information system issues to enhance usability and improve functionality (Oracle Reports, forms and PL/SQL).
  • Planned and conceived computer systems using information engineering, data modeling and structured analysis (DBMER).

Education

Bachelor of Science - Systems Engineering

Universidad Católica De Colombia
Colombia
07.1995 - 11.2001

Bachelor of Science - Management Information Systems

Universidad De Los Andes
Colombia
02.2005 - 04.2007

Master of Science - Computer And Information Sciences

Pontificia Universidad Javeriana
Colombia
08.2009 - 07.2013

Master of Science - Computer Science

Instituto Tecnológico De Monterrey
Mexico
08.2011 - 08.2013

Skills

Systems design

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Certification

TOGAF 9 Certified

Software

PL/SQL

Java

Oracle PeopleCode

Accomplishments

  • Implementation the App for the University in a new architecture
  • Enterprise Architect adoption for technology and information systems frame
  • ESB Implementation for the integration of the University canonical model
  • Implementation of the grade management system
  • Upgrade for Oracle PeopleSoft HCM and FMS
  • CMDB Implementation
  • Automatization for the Management Change Process
  • SOA Adoption into de IT Department

Timeline

Lead Solution Architect

Pontificia Universidad Javeriana
01.2019 - Current

SOA Analyst

06-2018

SOA Profetional

06-2017

PMO Certified

08-2016

TOGAF 9 Certified

10-2013

Master of Science - Computer Science

Instituto Tecnológico De Monterrey
08.2011 - 08.2013

Senior Software Architect

Pontificia Universidad Javeriana
01.2011 - 01.2019

Master of Science - Computer And Information Sciences

Pontificia Universidad Javeriana
08.2009 - 07.2013

Bachelor of Science - Management Information Systems

Universidad De Los Andes
02.2005 - 04.2007

Project Engineer

Pontificia Universidad Javeriana
11.2002 - 01.2011

Development Engineer

SONDA de Colombia
05.2002 - 11.2002

System Analyst Developer

Pontificia Universidad Javeriana
04.1999 - 05.2002

Bachelor of Science - Systems Engineering

Universidad Católica De Colombia
07.1995 - 11.2001
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