Oscar Cucaita
Electronic Engineer
Bogotá,DC
Summary
Electronic Engineer - Project Manager with over 9 years of successful experience in electronic security and project management. Recognized consistently for performance excellence and contributions to success in security industry. Strengths in Project management backed by training in engineering.
Overview
2
2
Languages
13
13
years of post-secondary education
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Implementation Assistant Manager
Golden Security Services Us Inc
Bogotá, Bogotá
05.2017 - Current
- Project management experience related to reduce and protect vulnerable radiological material located at civilian sites by installing security enhancements to more than 300 sites in seventeen countries around the world based on CCTV, access control, Intrusion detection systems and incident management systems working for several years with our main clients like ORS ( NNSA Office of Radiological Security), PNNL ( Pacific Northwest National Laboratory) and DOE ( United States Department of Energy ). ORS is a “first line of defense” program that works to prevent terrorists from acquiring materials that could be used in a Radiological Dispersal Device (RDD) or other instrument of terrorism by implementing the highest standard of security and sustainability consistent with or above international guidelines.
- Strong and demonstrable Experience in different security brands such is Suprema, Rosslare, Tyco, Idemia, Zkteco, Vivotek, Surveon, 3s visión, Honeywell, DSC, Pelco, Axis and some others.
- Experience in leading a team
- Deliverables to customer locations within specific timeframes.
- Created plans and communicated deadlines to ensure projects were completed on time.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Prepared a variety of different written communications, reports and documents to ensure smooth operations.
- Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.
- Development of security procedures.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Developed team communications and information for meetings.
- Overseas work traveling experience in many countries like México, Perú, Jamaica, Unites States, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Guatemala and Panamá.
- Collaborated with operations department to achieve results.
Maintenance Engineer
Golden Security Services Us Inc
Bogotá, Bogotá
05.2016 - 05.2017
- Performed general security maintenance labors including connectivity, devices operation, security improvements and general preventive and corrective maintenance.
- Finalized work on security systems by completing basic diagnotics and other finish work.
- Reviewed technical documentation to complete equipment maintenance and repair.
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
- Developed process improvements to increase reliability and equipment performance.
- Visually inspected and tested machinery and equipment, performing routine preventive maintenance.
Engineering Coordinator
Selecta Security Ltd
Bogotá, Bogotá
02.2016 - 10.2016
- Consulted with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to resolve technical issues that arose during security projects.
- Drafted infrastructure plans for businesses expanding physical and digital presences, integrating cloud-computing and virtualization to reduce costs and processing times.
- Created integrated operating model strategies tailored specifically to clients' business goals, budgets and available resources.
- Reviewed specifications and technical manuals for compliance with ongoing operational goals and conformity to applicable regulations.
- Facilitated transmission of feedback from junior personnel to senior staff, advocating for consideration of staff concerns and suggestions.
- Finalized project plans and obtained approval from clients.
- Supported project planning and execution efforts relating to technical documentation and process development.
Director of Engineering
ImporCom Ltd
Bogotá, Bogotá
07.2011 - 01.2016
- Functioned as primary point of contact for high-profile clientele, addressing concerns and meeting or exceeding expectations.
- Set budgets for engineering tasks, tailoring financial limitations to business goals and optimizing return on investment (ROI) for completed deliverables.
- Expanded business relationships via one-on-one interactions and production of materials demonstrating culture of success.
- Determined necessary steps to bring systems into compliance.
- Established procedures for corrective and preventative maintenance.
- Designed and monitored project schedules and project manager assignments.
- Led proposal development efforts, presenting engineering opportunities to senior leadership for go-no-go decisions.
- Managed and scheduled equipment and system preventive maintenance programs to verify contractual compliance.
Education
Project Management Professional PMP® - Project Management
Project Management Institute
United States 04.2020 - 12.2020
Master in Project Management - Project Management
Isabel I University / Structuralia
Madrid, Spain 01.2018 - 12.2019
Certificate of EnglishProficiency - English Education
Education First
Lucerne, Switzerland 02.2018 - 11.2018
Certificate of English Proficiency - English Education
Open English
United States 11.2016 - 11.2017
Electronic Engineer - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering
El Bosque University
Bogotá, Colombia 01.2011 - 09.2015
Electronic Technologist - Electronics Technology
Uniminuto-Corporación Universitaria Minuto De Dios
Bogotá Colombia 01.2007 - 12.2010
Skills
Managerial finance
MS Project implementation
Project manager supervision
Cost control implementation
Program implementation
Planning and implementation
Program development and implementation
Campaign implementation
Timeline
Project Management Professional PMP® - Project Management
Project Management Institute
04.2020 - 12.2020
Certificate of EnglishProficiency - English Education
Education First
02.2018 - 11.2018
Master in Project Management - Project Management
Isabel I University / Structuralia
01.2018 - 12.2019
Implementation Assistant Manager
Golden Security Services Us Inc
05.2017 - Current
Certificate of English Proficiency - English Education
Open English
11.2016 - 11.2017
Maintenance Engineer
Golden Security Services Us Inc
05.2016 - 05.2017
Engineering Coordinator
Selecta Security Ltd
02.2016 - 10.2016
Director of Engineering
ImporCom Ltd
07.2011 - 01.2016
Electronic Engineer - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering
El Bosque University
01.2011 - 09.2015
Electronic Technologist - Electronics Technology
Uniminuto-Corporación Universitaria Minuto De Dios
01.2007 - 12.2010