Gilberto Arturo Luna Beltran
MBA | Master Business Administration
Bogotá
Summary
Project management professional with track record of delivering high-impact projects in diverse environments. Adept at driving project timelines and ensuring quality outcomes through strategic planning and execution. Highly collaborative, adaptable, and committed to team success and client satisfaction.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Project Manager
British Council
03.2024 - Current
- Led the end-to-end planning and execution of a national education program, managing a multidisciplinary team of 24 professionals and ensuring alignment with strategic, academic, and operational objectives.
- Designed and structured project workflows, timelines, and deliverables, contributing to the development of methodological and strategic frameworks for program implementation.
- Implemented Kanban based project management (Trello and Planner) to monitor milestones, track tasks, and optimize performance indicators across multiple workstreams.
- Coordinated and delivered 24 large-scale training workshops nationwide, engaging over 1,600 participants and ensuring quality standards and timely completion.
- Developed and executed monitoring and evaluation plans in more than 10 cities, positively impacting over 3,000 students through improved STEM and computational thinking initiatives.
- Facilitated coordination meetings with four regional government entities, strengthening inter-institutional collaboration and ensuring program sustainability and continuity.
- Integrated educational technologies (Python, MakeCode, Micro:bit) into training strategies to support innovation in computational thinking and STEM education.
- Produced progress reports, risk assessments, and performance analyses to support data-driven decision-making and continuous project improvement.
Lead projects Team
ATENEA
03.2023 - Current
- Developed and executed the work plans for 5 mega projects, each valued at over USD $5M, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives, timelines, and contractual requirements.
- Led and coordinated 5 large scale projects simultaneously, each managed by an assigned operational project manager, strengthening governance and execution efficiency across the portfolio.
- Implemented structured project execution tracking through Kanban boards and execution plans, improving visibility, accountability, and delivery performance.
- Designed and implemented Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), monitoring dashboards, and S-curves, enabling real time control of schedule, cost, and progress across all projects.
- Monitored SPI, KPIs, and overall project performance, identifying risks early and driving corrective actions to keep projects on track.
- Provided continuous technical and strategic support to project managers in planning, monitoring, and control processes.
- Oversaw contracts and agreements to ensure operational compliance, quality standards, and timely completion of project milestones.
- Strengthened reporting and decision-making processes through data-driven performance analysis and standardized project management tools. responsible for program implementation.
Day Trading Coaching Professional
Day Trading Academy
08.2019 - 12.2023
- Led the planning and execution of structured training programs for 700+ students worldwide, supporting their development in futures market trading strategies through standardized learning processes.
- Designed and implemented project based learning plans, including sprint schedules and daily coordination meetings, ensuring timely delivery of training objectives and continuous improvement cycles.
- Developed and delivered 18 virtual lessons for intermediate and advanced levels, aligning curriculum content with academy standards and measurable learning outcomes.
- Monitored student performance using defined evaluation frameworks and provided data-driven feedback to enhance skill acquisition and consistency in trading practices.
Lead Scrum Consolidation Team
British Council
04.2021 - 12.2022
- Planned and executed projects using the Scrum Agile framework, identifying improvement opportunities and resolving operational challenges within the Consolidation Team.
- Supported the testing, deployment, and launch of the GreenTic App, contributing to digital solutions that benefited over 300,000 students nationwide.
- Designed and managed Sprint planning, daily stand-up meetings, and project roadmaps, ensuring alignment with timelines, scope, and deliverables.
- Monitored team performance through Scrum metrics (velocity, backlog, and milestones) and implemented corrective actions to keep projects on track.
- Trained 240 teachers across the country to improve their programming skills.
- Supervised and audited academic program administration to achieve the annual project target of 252 certified schools, ensuring compliance with quality standards and project objectives.
SIG Project Manager
Agustin Codazzi Geographic Institute
07.2020 - 12.2020
- Led the planning and execution of a mobile application and web service project using the Scrum framework for the Colombian Institute of Family Wellbeing (ICBF).
- Directed project scope, timelines, and deliverables, ensuring alignment with institutional requirements and stakeholder expectations.
- Achieved a 99.8% reduction in processing time for critical operational and data analysis activities, significantly improving efficiency and decision-making processes within the institution.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams (developers, analysts, and institutional stakeholders) to ensure successful implementation and adoption.
National Project Manager PMI- SCRUM
Ministry of Communication and Information Technology
02.2012 - 07.2019
- Led the end-to-end planning and execution of a nationwide environmental project focused on the recovery of over 600 tons of electronic waste (e-waste) across multiple regions of Colombia.
- Directed all phases of the project lifecycle, including initiation, scope definition, scheduling, budgeting, execution, monitoring, control, and closure, ensuring alignment with national policies and sustainability objectives.
- Established strategic partnerships and supervised the implementation of environmental protection agreements with local governments, community leaders, and municipal authorities.
- Co-founded and structured the Ministry’s Project Management Office (PMO), defining governance frameworks, performance indicators (KPIs), and annual metrics for time, cost, scope, and quality management.
- Designed and maintained the master project schedule and risk management plans, applying PMI standards and Agile (Scrum) methodologies to ensure flexibility and on-time delivery.
- Led multidisciplinary teams through Sprint planning, resource allocation, and backlog management, optimizing productivity and accountability.
- Monitored project performance using dashboards, KPIs, and milestone tracking, achieving high levels of compliance with timelines and deliverables.
Education
MBA - Master of Business Administration
Blackwell University
Orlando, FL, US01.2026
Specialist, Engineering Project Managemen
La Salle University
Bogotá10-2012
B.S - Automation and Design Electronic Engineer
De La Salle University
Bogotá, Colombia10-2007
Skills
Programming: PowerBI, Python, MicroBit, Google Colab
Applications: Suite Office, Canva, Camtasia, Snagit Google AI Studio, NotebookLM, Copilot, Planner, Jira, Trello, Microsoft Project
Scrum
PMO
Project management
Project planning
Project planning and development
Project tracking
AI & Digital Transformation Project Manager
Senior Technology Leader
Strategic Planning
Certification
- Certification One Note, Critertec and Microsoft in Education Global Training Partner, 30 May 2023 Description: Workshop Microsoft One Note.
- Certification Microsoft Forms, Critertec and Microsoft in Education Global Training Partner, 25 May 2023 Description: Workshop Microsoft Forms.
- Certification SharePoint, Critertec and Microsoft in Education Global Training Partner, 18 May 2023 Description: Workshop Microsoft SharePoint.
- Certification OneDrive, Critertec and Microsoft in Education Global Training Partner, 16 May 2023 Description: Workshop Microsoft OneDrive.
- Certification Planner and To Do, Critertec and Microsoft in Education Global Training Partner, 11 May 2023 Description: Workshop Microsoft Planner and To Do.
- Certification Microsoft Teams, Critertec and Microsoft in Education Global Training Partner, 05 May 2023 Description: Workshop Microsoft Teams.
- Certification SCRUM Foundation Professional Certificate (SFPC), CertiProf, 28 June 2020 Description: Agile and SCRUM Fundamentals methodology.
- Certification Diplomado Project management, Politécnico Gran Colombiano, 01 December 2017 Description: Diplomado Project Management.
- Certification Leadership Auditor Certification, T
Timeline
Project Manager
British Council
03.2024 - Current
Lead projects Team
ATENEA
03.2023 - Current
Lead Scrum Consolidation Team
British Council
04.2021 - 12.2022
SIG Project Manager
Agustin Codazzi Geographic Institute
07.2020 - 12.2020
Day Trading Coaching Professional
Day Trading Academy
08.2019 - 12.2023
National Project Manager PMI- SCRUM
Ministry of Communication and Information Technology
02.2012 - 07.2019
MBA - Master of Business Administration
Blackwell University
Specialist, Engineering Project Managemen
La Salle University
B.S - Automation and Design Electronic Engineer
De La Salle University
About Me
Project oriented professional with a strong interest in technology, business, and continuous improvement. I value discipline and performance, both in my professional career and through my passion for fitness and motorsports, which have strengthened my focus, resilience, and goal-oriented mindset. I enjoy traveling and engaging with people from diverse cultures, constantly learning from global perspectives in business and innovation.
References
- Daniel Eduardo, Luna, lunade@gmail.com, +1 (412) 652-4970, Miami, FL
- Andrés, Muñoz Castillo, andres2k5@gmail.com, (+57)313 8156505, Cra. 77 #19-87, Bogotá, CO