Adrián Galván Lara
Mexico City
Work Preference
Summary
Strategy serves as the starting point rather than a consequence of planning. With a strong foundation in strategic management and strategic thinking, proven leadership skills, and results-oriented business acumen, success is driven in dynamic environments. Expertise in managing multicultural and multifunctional global teams fosters collaboration and innovation, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Committed to leveraging strategic insights to deliver impactful outcomes and accelerate business growth.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
10
10
Certifications
4
4
Languages
Work History
Managing Director
Integrated Smart Information (ISI)
CDMX
06.2023 - Current
- Consulting services
- In alliance with an IT Company, we implement ERP/GRP systems and Digital Platforms.
- As Information Director, we provide PMO, Strategic Planning, Delivery Management, Sales, Pre-Sales and Go-to-Market functions/services.
- Value projects of more than 1.5 MUSD
- Cost savings on customer's operation of more than 25%.
Sr. Program Manager
Honeywell – Corporate IT
San Luis Potosi, SLP
10.2020 - 05.2023
- Company Overview: Organization: New Product Innovation-Engineering-PPM. The PPM-PMIS organization was responsible for scoping Strategic Planning for PMIS (Project Management. Information Systems) across Strategic Business Groups)
- Tools: Cora PPM and PlanView PPM. The solution was used by >5,500 PMs, RMs & Users around the globe for one of the strategic business groups (9 BUSD) business.
- Leader of a team of 50 IT engineers (developers, architects, security, support, lan) and 20 subject matter experts in Project Management functions.
Managing Director
Integrated Smart Information (ISI)
CDMX
07.2017 - 10.2020
- Strategic Planning and Consulting services for Business Management and IT
Senior Manager – Operations, Infrastructure
DXC Technology
Zapopan, Jalisco
03.2017 - 07.2017
- Company Overview: Fusion of HPE-Enterprise Services and CSC with $25B combined revenue.
- Oversaw multifaceted IT operations and SAP support services. Served as member of the Office of the Close, managing month and year-end financial close processes.
- Responsible for SAP landscape concurrently supporting 4 restructured enterprises.
- Continuous Process Improvements & Automating services for Build & Run.
- Led SAP infrastructure team to make consistent on-time deliveries during a period of substantial corporate change. Company highlighted team as a success story to new customers.
- People manager of 87 resources: Mexico (50), India (35), UK (2).
Global Senior Manager
HP Enterprise (HPE)
Zapopan, Jalisco
11.2015 - 03.2017
- Oversaw Service Transition, Operations and Continuous Improvement for HP & HPE ERP Landscapes.
- Member of senior IT team that split and upgraded SAP applications and infrastructure. HP split into HPI and HPE in 2015. HPE subsequently split into MicroFocus and HPE-Enterprise Services merged with CSC to form DXC Technology.
- Supported Prototypes for Virtualization, Automation for support functions, Artificial Intelligence for some functions (Dashboards, reporting, and data recovery in case of failure)
- Co-led SAP organization to plan and build 180+ platforms, databases, and systems. Smooth transition to new environments with daily operations and month-end closing processes.
- People manager of 157 resources: Mexico (78), India (59), US (16), UK (2), Singapore (2).
Global Senior Manager
Hewlett Packard (HP)
Zapopan, Jalisco
02.2011 - 11.2015
- Oversaw Service Transition, Operations and Continuous Improvement
- Liaison between IT and Development organizations in addition as Internal Account Manager, Business Relationship Manager and Enterprise Architect roles.
- PMO for services and infrastructure projects.
- Coordination with IT and business stakeholders to enhance systems and services, establishing month-end close as the company's most robust internal processes.
- Drastically improved global incident management metrics, reducing total backlog volume from 1,100 to 200 via the Down2Zero Program.
- Delivered a 35% global cost reduction in 12 months, raising bottom line $1M.
- People manager of 157 resources: Mexico (78), India (59), US (16), UK (2), Singapore (2).
Development Sr. Project Manager / BRM / Architect
Hewlett Packard (HP)
Zapopan, Jalisco
05.2007 - 02.2011
- In GADSC (Global Application Development and Support Center) organization I was appointed to help on establishing a companywide service delivery model to position Mexico center as a Go-To provider of IT resources and services.
- Managed 15+ projects in parallel (multiple technologies) with 50 resources.
- Sr. PM for projects with the US Government which represented 11 B USD revenue for Printing org.
- Early adopter of Agile methodology and Product Manager for procurement and finance development projects, i.e. Implemented a new global IT purchase request application that helped CIO manage and approve 7,100+ orders totaling $1.2B+ in 3 years.
- Decommissioned 80% of Latin America legacy applications. It enabled the closure of 15 local data centers and helped the adoption of new global processes and tools.
- PM for Supply Chain Spare parts & Finance to comply with local government requirements in 12 countries over 3 regions.
- Leading 50 resources: Mexico (35), USA (5), UK (2), Brazil (6), Uruguay (1 UPS), Argentina (1 DHL).
Account Manager
Strategix Solutions
CDMX
05.2006 - 05.2007
- Company Overview: Provider of Strategic Planning and rewards programs to companies’ sales forces.
- Engaged FIAT investors, leading to auto brand’s relaunch in Mexico which represented an investment of 100 M USD.
- Opened opportunities with L’Oreal, Natura, IXE Banco (Banking), and ALSEA Group & VIPS.
- Developed customized account plans for clients to help them achieve their business goals.
Managing Director
Integrated Smart Information (ISI)
CDMX
06.2004 - 05.2007
- Provides strategic guidance and best practices to clients in IT, telecom, financial services, and other industries. Business Enabler and Development for Intelligent Enterprise.
IT Support Manager – Northern Latin-America
Hewlett Packard (HP)
01.2006 - 05.2006
- Oversaw operations, service quality, and compliance.
- Leader of a team of 5 engineers
- Managed specialist team to provide technical assistance and customer service.
- Reduced customer complaints by implementing proactive troubleshooting strategies and preventive measures.
Sterling Commerce
CDMX
06.2004 - 12.2005
- Delivery of services for IT governance (strategic planning, ITIL, CISA, SOX)
- Continuous Improvement and Quality Systems (ITIL, Six Sigma)
- In alliance with Sterling Commerce: we created new opportunities for Mexico’s largest franchiser (Alsea) by sailing a solution that accepted credit and debit cards at point of sale.
- Contributed to the e-invoice project for Pemex Group which was a potential market of 3K providers ($10M USD in contracts) over the following 3 years.
- People manager of 5 senior engineers from pre-sales team.
Education
M.D. - Business
ITESM– Tec De Monterrey
Atizapan, Mexico12.1998
Finance Diploma -
ITESM– Tec De Monterrey
Atizapan, Mexico12.1998
Bachelor of Science - Computer Systems Engineering
ITESM– Tec De Monterrey
Atizapan, Mexico05.1992
Skills
Digital technology strategy
Business intelligence analysis
Business growth initiatives
Strategic Thinking
Leadership and Management
Project Management
Problem-Solving
Business planning
Continuous Improvement
Certification
Certified: SAFe Scrum Master 6 & 5, ITIL 4 Managing Professional, ITIL V3 Expert, PMI Artificial Intelligence, Digital Transformation (SAP, VMWare), Six Sigma Green Belt
https://www.linkedin.com/in/adri%C3%A1n-galv%C3%A1n-lara-ba01536b/
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Spanish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
German
Elementary (A2)
Portuguese
Elementary (A2)
Timeline
Managing Director
Integrated Smart Information (ISI)
06.2023 - Current
Sr. Program Manager
Honeywell – Corporate IT
10.2020 - 05.2023
Managing Director
Integrated Smart Information (ISI)
07.2017 - 10.2020
Senior Manager – Operations, Infrastructure
DXC Technology
03.2017 - 07.2017
Global Senior Manager
HP Enterprise (HPE)
11.2015 - 03.2017
Global Senior Manager
Hewlett Packard (HP)
02.2011 - 11.2015
Development Sr. Project Manager / BRM / Architect
Hewlett Packard (HP)
05.2007 - 02.2011
Account Manager
Strategix Solutions
05.2006 - 05.2007
IT Support Manager – Northern Latin-America
Hewlett Packard (HP)
01.2006 - 05.2006
Sterling Commerce
06.2004 - 12.2005
Managing Director
Integrated Smart Information (ISI)
06.2004 - 05.2007
M.D. - Business
ITESM– Tec De Monterrey
Finance Diploma -
ITESM– Tec De Monterrey
Bachelor of Science - Computer Systems Engineering
ITESM– Tec De Monterrey