Yesid Esteban Vargas Alfonso
Resumen profesional
Industrial Engineer with over 5 years of experience in data center management, with strong technical and administrative knowledge in the operation, maintenance, and optimization of critical infrastructure. Progressive career path as Operations Analyst, Technical Maintenance Leader, and ultimately Operations and Maintenance Manager, leading multidisciplinary teams and ensuring the operational continuity of mission-critical services. Results-driven, with a focus on efficiency, process improvement, and compliance with high standards of quality and availability.
Datos destacados
14
14
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Experiencia
O&M Manager (Operations & Maintenance)
Cotel IT Services Sas
Cali, Valle del Cauca
2024.11 - 2026.02
- Operations management: Oversaw the daily operation of the data center, ensuring continuity of critical services.
- Strategic planning: Defined and executed preventive and corrective maintenance plans to maximize infrastructure availability and reliability.
- Organizational leadership: Led technical and administrative teams, promoting talent development and a culture of operational excellence.
- Resource management: Managed budgets, contracts, and vendors, optimizing costs and ensuring compliance with service level agreements (SLAs).
- Regulatory compliance: Ensured operations aligned with international standards (ISO, ASHRAE, Uptime Institute) and applicable local regulations.
- Process optimization: Implemented continuous improvements in operations and maintenance procedures to increase efficiency and reduce risks.
- Project management: Coordinated the execution of expansion projects, technology upgrades, and modernization of critical infrastructure.
- Monitoring and control: Tracked performance indicators, prepared executive reports, and ensured traceability of incidents and corrective actions.
- Client and stakeholder relations: Maintained effective communication with internal and external clients, ensuring transparency and service satisfaction.
Technical Maintenance Lead – Data Center
Cotel IT Services Sas
Tocancipa, CUN
2023.08 - 2024.10
- Technical supervision: Coordinated and ensured the proper operation of electrical, mechanical, and HVAC systems within the data center.
- Maintenance management: Planned, executed, and supervised preventive and corrective maintenance activities for critical infrastructure.
- Operations monitoring: Ensured operational continuity by continuously reviewing performance indicators and system alarms.
- Team leadership: Led and trained technical staff, assigned tasks, and ensured compliance with safety and quality protocols.
- Vendor management: Coordinated with contractors and external vendors to ensure availability of spare parts, services, and specialized support.
- Process optimization: Implemented improvements in maintenance and operational procedures to increase efficiency and reduce risks.
- Regulatory compliance: Ensured adherence to international standards (such as ISO, ASHRAE, and Uptime Institute) and applicable local regulations.
- Reporting and documentation: Prepared technical and administrative reports on infrastructure status, incidents, and action plans.
Data Center Operations Analyst
Cotel IT Services Sas
Tocancipa, CUN
2021.03 - 2023.07
- Monitored all data center subsystems, ensuring early detection and resolution of incidents.
- Provided first-level support and escalated complex issues בהתאם to operational protocols.
- Maintained service availability and continuity in line with contractual SLAs.
- Supported operational activities to ensure optimal performance of critical systems
Security Officer
Securitas Colombia
Tocancipa, CUN
2016.03 - 2021.02
- Monitored and controlled personal belongings, packages, merchandise, and vehicles.
- Operated security systems, including CCTV, data recording, and monitoring tools.
- Received and verified alarm signals from control centers.
- Managed access control at entry and exit points.
- Activated emergency protocols and coordinated with fire departments, medical services, and law enforcement.
- Resolved incidents using appropriate physical or verbal techniques.
- Maintained constant communication with the security team and supervisors via radios, phones, and digital tools.
Security supervisor
Castell & Cia Ltda
Bogotá, Bogotá D.C.
2012.08 - 2016.02
- Monitoring the proper functioning of safety devices, such as fire extinguishers, surveillance cameras, etc.
- Preparation and presentation of reports on the safety of public and private places.
- Definition and development of emergency drills.
- Establishment of shifts and schedules for security personnel and staff in charge
- Analysis of risk situations and planning and scheduling of precise actions.
- Completion of reports, incident logbooks and control templates.
- Drafting and presenting periodic reports to the rest of the team.
- Verification of compliance with company policies and procedures
- Control of the correct flow of operations between different areas of the company
Formación
Industrial Engineering - Engineering
San José University Foundation
Bogotá, DC 2022.01 - 2023.12
Quality Management - Engineering
San José University Foundation
Bogotá, DC 2021.01 - 2021.12
Technologist in Occupational Health and Safety Man - Tecnologia
San José University Foundation
Bogotá, DC 2021.01 - 2021.12
Electrical Technician: Technical Program - Tecnico
CONTE
Bogotá, DC 2020.01 - 2020.07
Project Auditing: Diploma -
Politécnico de Colombia
Medellín, ANT 2022.03 - 2023.04
Enfatiza tus habilidades clave
- Comprehensive data center management
- Operation and maintenance of critical infrastructure
- Leadership of multidisciplinary teams
- Process optimization and operational efficiency
- Planning and execution of technical projects
- Resource and budget management
- Compliance with quality and availability standards
Idiomas
ingles
Básico
A2
Español
Nativo
C2
Cronología
O&M Manager (Operations & Maintenance)
Cotel IT Services Sas
2024.11 - 2026.02
Technical Maintenance Lead – Data Center
Cotel IT Services Sas
2023.08 - 2024.10
Project Auditing: Diploma -
Politécnico de Colombia
2022.03 - 2023.04
Industrial Engineering - Engineering
San José University Foundation
2022.01 - 2023.12
Data Center Operations Analyst
Cotel IT Services Sas
2021.03 - 2023.07
Quality Management - Engineering
San José University Foundation
2021.01 - 2021.12
Technologist in Occupational Health and Safety Man - Tecnologia
San José University Foundation
2021.01 - 2021.12
Electrical Technician: Technical Program - Tecnico
CONTE
2020.01 - 2020.07
Security Officer
Securitas Colombia
2016.03 - 2021.02
Security supervisor
Castell & Cia Ltda
2012.08 - 2016.02