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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Experience
Data Technologies
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Edwin Gaitán Solano

Edwin Gaitán Solano

Head of Data | Technical Manager | Technical Lead
Bogota

Summary

Head of Data adept at recruiting, leading, and developing highly effective technical teams, managing the full data lifecycle from defining business requirements to delivering actionable insights. Analytical and driven with a passion for innovation and process improvement, demonstrated over 18 years in technical roles. Systems Engineer specializing in designing, developing, and implementing strategic data solutions, with expertise in ETL, SQL, and databases. Proven track record in the banking, healthcare, and insurance sectors, focusing on optimizing operations and generating business value through data analytics.


Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
1
1
Language

Work History

Technical Manager

Asesoftware
10.2021 - Current

As a Technical Manager, I am responsible for leading a team of 50+ people for the client Seguros Bolívar. I have overseen and participated in the technical definition of more than 10 software projects, ensuring compliance with timelines, budget, quality, and client requirements. Additionally, I work on developing a well-rounded team of professionals with business knowledge and technical skills, enabling them to deliver solutions that generate value for the business.

  • Achievements: Led a team 5+ people and built data pipelines for the data warehouse using AWS services such as S3 for storage, Glue for ingestion and transformation, and Redshift and Athena for data consumption.

Technical Lead

Asesoftware
11.2020 - 10.2021

As a Technical Lead, I was responsible for providing the team with the necessary tools and support, including technical guidelines, monitoring, and problem-solving, to deliver business solutions that generate value.

  • Achievements: Led the team and implemented information models for the client Nueva EPS, participating in all stages of the software development lifecycle.The technologies used in this project included PL/SQL, Oracle Database, Oracle Data Integrator (ODI) for ETL construction, and Oracle Business Intelligence for building visualization dashboards.Among the most relevant models are: Modelo de Canales: which automated the process and reduced response times for user claims.
  • Achievements: Led the team and implemented information models for the client DAPRE - Presidency of the Republic, participating in the analysis, design, and implementation of the data model and visualization dashboards.The technologies used in this project included Azure SQL Server for the database, Data Factory for ETL processing, and Power BI for dashboard visualization.The implementation of this project enabled the definition, monitoring, and control of presidential plans.

Software Construction Specialist

Asesoftware
03.2018 - 11.2020

As a Software Construction Specialist, I was responsible for leading and technically defining projects at all stages of software engineering.

  • Achievements: Implemented information models for the client Banco Davivienda that provided strategic indicators for decision-making and made business information available.The technologies used in this customer included PL/SQL, Oracle Database, Oracle Data Integrator (ODI) for ETL construction, Oracle Business Intelligence, and Power BI for building visualization dashboards.Key models include: ePayco: Automated the process and provided payment indicators through the platform. Apple Membership: Provided indicators and managed credit card placements. Cheques de Gerencia: Eliminated the risk of double check payments.

Education

Systems Engineer - Systems Engineering

Universidad Nacional De Colombia
Bogotá, Colombia
01.1999 - 01.2005

Skills II - Ingles

Instituto Colombo Americano
01.2007 - 01.2008

Skills

    Team leadership

    Training and mentoring

    Problem-solving

    Software development

    Active listening

    Data pipeline development

    Effective communication

    Agile methodologies

Certification

edX Verified Certificate for People Management

Experience

18+ Years of Experience | ETL | Oracle | Financial, Health, and Insurance Industries | Data & Analytics | Cloud

Data Technologies

Implementation of data solutions in AWS, including the creation of data lakes with S3, Lake Formation, and DataZone, ETL pipeline development with Glue, and query optimization with Athena and Redshift., Oracle, SQL Server

Timeline

Technical Manager

Asesoftware
10.2021 - Current

Technical Lead

Asesoftware
11.2020 - 10.2021

Software Construction Specialist

Asesoftware
03.2018 - 11.2020

Skills II - Ingles

Instituto Colombo Americano
01.2007 - 01.2008

Systems Engineer - Systems Engineering

Universidad Nacional De Colombia
01.1999 - 01.2005
Edwin Gaitán SolanoHead of Data | Technical Manager | Technical Lead