Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Education
Additionaltrainingandskills
Academicreferences
Militaryid
Professionalregistration
Personal Information
References
Timeline
Hi, I’m

Robert Derick Brackman Smith

San Andres Island
Robert Derick Brackman Smith

Summary

Telecommunications Engineer graduated from Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana de Medellín, Specialist in Telecommunications Project Management from the Institución Universitaria Politécnico Grancolombiano, and Candidate for Specialist in Public Management from Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana. Competent professional with extensive experience in both public and private sectors in IT management. Proactive, responsible, honest, committed, and respectful in interpersonal relationships. Dedicated to work and always eager to learn and grow professionally; values teamwork with a sense of collaboration, discipline, and respect for rules and hierarchies. His experience as Secretary of ICT for the Department of Archipelago of San Andrés, Providencia, and Santa Catalina during the period 2022-2023, has provided him with all the technical, financial, and legal tools for management, direction, and project management in public entities at national, departmental, or municipal levels. He also has experience and knowledge in the management and direction of optical communication projects, telecommunications, IT, data networks, design, support, management, and administration of networks: TCP/IP, CORE, WLAN/LAN, WAN, and WISP networks, with creativity and self-learning abilities in various technological areas. Innovative Network Engineer provides reliable and vital connectivity for multi-site installations. Integrates fixed wireless, terrestrial and satellite-based solutions to create streamlined network infrastructure at enterprise scale. Trusted to develop fast and secure infrastructure plans for facilities and networking hubs. His background as a native of San Andrés Island has enabled him to become a bilingual person in different areas as required, executing his duties with quality and dedication.

Overview

9
years of professional experience

Work History

Government of the Archipelago of San Andrés, Providencia, and Santa Catalina

Secretary of ICT
01.2022 - 12.2023

Job overview

  • Lead and oversee the formulation, articulation, and monitoring of departmental ICT policies
  • Promote the use of ICT as a tool for regional development, enhancing access and benefits for all inhabitants, thereby increasing the department's competitiveness
  • Develop plans, programs, and projects to promote ICT access at the departmental level.
  • Handled sensitive information discreetly, maintaining confidentiality when managing personnel files or financial data.

Government of the Archipelago of San Andrés, Providencia, and Santa Catalina – ICT Secretariat

Specialized Telecommunications Engineer
09.2021 - 12.2021

Job overview

  • Support services in project management of telecommunications for the ICT Secretary.
  • Researched and recommended network and data communications hardware and software.
  • Worked closely with network administrators and server engineers to deliver quality service.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of advancements in telecommunications technology, applying best practices to drive continuous improvement efforts.

Islanders Communications S.A.S

General Manager – Legal Representative
03.2019 - 12.2021

Job overview

  • Plan, organize, and supervise company activities
  • Resource management and coordination within the company
  • Strategic leadership and external representation
  • Critical decision-making
  • Executive management of IT projects.
  • Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
  • Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.

Sol Cable Visión E.S.P. S.A.S

Support and Planning Engineer
06.2015 - 01.2019

Job overview

  • CORE network administration
  • Third-level engineering support
  • Support for Azteca Comunicaciones network
  • VLAN propagation and configuration for operators or government entities
  • Equipment configuration and management
  • Bandwidth control platform support
  • Network damage support.
  • Participated in weekly progress meetings, providing updates on schedule adherence, resource allocation, and overall project health.
  • Provided technical support to project team members, ensuring adherence to quality standards and best practices.

Sol Cable Visión E.S.P. S.A.S

Professional Intern
12.2014 - 06.2015

Job overview

  • Support and control for internet subsidy network for lower-income strata.
  • Exhibited professionalism at all times, adhering to company policies and demonstrating a strong work ethic throughout the internship period.
  • Streamlined workflow processes for increased efficiency by organizing tasks and prioritizing deadlines.
  • Contributed innovative ideas during brainstorming sessions, leading to the implementation of successful strategies.
  • Gained valuable industry knowledge by attending relevant workshops, training sessions, and company meetings.
  • Improved time management skills by balancing multiple responsibilities simultaneously while maintaining a high level of performance.

Education

Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana
Medellin, Antioquia

Specialist from Public Management
08.2024

University Overview

Institución Universitaria Politécnico Grancolombia
Bogota, Cundinamarca

Specialist from Telecommunications Project Management
09.2018

University Overview

Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana
Medellin, Antioquia

Profesional from Telecomunication Engineer
07.2015

University Overview

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Office Administration
  • Organization
  • Network configuration
  • IP Addressing and Subnetting
  • LAN switching technologies
  • Layer-2/3 protocols
  • IP Services
  • Wide Area Network Optimization
  • System Administration
  • Technical Support
  • Network systems installation

Education

Education
Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana, Telecommunications Engineering, Medellín, 07/24/15, Telecommunications Engineer, Institución Universitaria Politécnico Grancolombiano, Specialization in Telecommunications Project Management, Medellín, 09/19/18, Specialist in Telecommunications Project Management, Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana, Specialization in Public Management, Medellín, 2024, Specialist in Public Management (Candidate)

Additionaltrainingandskills

Additionaltrainingandskills
SENA, Preventive Maintenance of Computers, 40 hours, 03/23/07, Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana, Technical Workshop on ICT Engineering, 16 hours, 09/17/12 - 09/18/12, IEEE Colombia, IEEE Colombian Conference on Communications and Computing “COLCOM”, 24 hours, 05/22/13 - 05/24/13, Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana, Workshop: Optical Communication Technologies, 4 hours, 10/01/13, SENA, Customer Service, 20 hours, 06/09/16, SENA, Leadership and Teamwork, 60 hours, 09/2016, CINTEL, International Congress of ICT ANDICOM, August 31 - September 2, 2022, B2 Certification, Advanced, Advanced, Advanced, Advanced

Academicreferences

Academicreferences
  • Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana, Professor - Researcher - Coordinator of GIDATI Research Group, +57(4) 448 83 88 | Ext. 13252
  • Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana, Dean of Engineering School – Postgraduate Professor, +57(4) 354 4522 | Ext. 14018

Militaryid

Militaryid
1.123.629.712

Professionalregistration

Professionalregistration
AN290-121830

Personal Information

Personal Information
  • ID Number: 1.123.629.712 (San Andrés I)
  • Place of Birth: San Andrés Island
  • Date of Birth: 09/28/92
  • Marital Status: Single

References

References
  • Departmental Planning Secretariat, Government of San Andrés, Secretary, 3166953687
  • General Secretariat, Government of San Andrés, Secretary, 3165066415
  • Departmental Assembly of San Andrés Island 2020-23, Honorable Deputy, 3007834432
  • Independent, Civil Engineer, 3043366012

Timeline

Secretary of ICT
Government of the Archipelago of San Andrés, Providencia, and Santa Catalina
01.2022 - 12.2023
Specialized Telecommunications Engineer
Government of the Archipelago of San Andrés, Providencia, and Santa Catalina – ICT Secretariat
09.2021 - 12.2021
General Manager – Legal Representative
Islanders Communications S.A.S
03.2019 - 12.2021
Support and Planning Engineer
Sol Cable Visión E.S.P. S.A.S
06.2015 - 01.2019
Professional Intern
Sol Cable Visión E.S.P. S.A.S
12.2014 - 06.2015
Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana
Specialist from Public Management
Institución Universitaria Politécnico Grancolombia
Specialist from Telecommunications Project Management
Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana
Profesional from Telecomunication Engineer
Robert Derick Brackman Smith