Alvar Noe Arellanos Razo

Responsible of providing expert guidance and strategic insights to optimize the use of data at their business - leveraging it with my knowledge of data management practices and industry trends to advise clients on effective data collection, integration, analysis, and utilization. By understanding clients' business objectives and advertising goals, I develop tailored data strategies that drive audience targeting, campaign performance, and ROI. With a strong focus on privacy and compliance, I ensure that data is handled ethically and in accordance with regulatory requirements. Through my consultative approach, I enable clients to make data-driven decisions and unlock the full potential of their advertising efforts.

Main Clients

• Grupo Bimbo
• Grupo Jumex
• Mobility ADO
• Laureate Universities
• Santander
• Actinver
• BBVA, among others

Practice lead for Data Management Portfolio, which includes Data Strategy, Data Governance, Data Architecture and Business Intelligence.

Responsible of managing data teams, client relationships, data innovation and projects execution.

In charge of the implementation of data governance practice and methodologies for insurance and financial clients, from the consultive point of view, with projects such as:

• Data management Assessment & Data Governance Implementation for financial industries, end to end.
• Data Strategy approach for digital transformation initiatives

Main Clients

• Profuturo
• Sabadell

Project Director for IT Strategy and Transformation

• Responsible of transformation track in one of the main players at transportation industry in Mexico, implementing an approved back office model for the group using SAP S4 HANA. I led the implementation of the FI, CO, PM, MM and SD modules for the Group, involving and standardizing all associated processes throughout the client's companies. Achieving the transformation in a year and two months, with the business approval.
• Responsible for the implementation of the IT Governance Model and PMO Model for one of the largest railway companies in Mexico. Achieving greater control within business projects as well as technology government projects

Main Clients

• Ferromex
• Grupo Traxion

Responsible of the Digital Technology area that supported the BAU of the business

• Member of Country Board
• Responsible of IT team at Mexico Office (Functional team, Infrastructure team and Offshore Technical team)
• Manage the Digital Technology transformation strategy for Mexico.
• Manage projects pipeline and implementations.
• Generate solutions to support business needs.
• Communication of new technologies and implemented solutions
• Managed daily operations while overseeing multiple locations to foster increased productivity.
• Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide IT and Operational strategy.
• Monitored office systems and applications to keep operations running smoothly.
• Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.

Projects for banking, Insurance and retail industries, included Data Strategy, Data Governance, Digital Transformation, Business Processes Transformation.

Functional leader roles in most of the projects, having a team under my supervision, executing tasks such as:

• Defined web and mobile customer experience strategy
• Managed Sprint Reviews and Client Relationship.
• Analyze the current state of the Data Strategy and Data governance practice.
• Support clients with business analysis, documentation, and data modeling.
• Liaised with customers, management, and sales team to better understand customer needs and recommend appropriate solutions.
• Deliver outstanding service to clients to maintain and extend relationship for future business opportunities.
• Created and developed detailed work plans to meet business priorities and deadlines.
• · Analyze current business processes to identify pain points and business improvements

Main Clients:

• Scotiabank
• Seguros Monterrey NY
• Walmart

Functional leader in the Industrialization project of one of the largest banks in Mexico, as part of one of the most important IBM transformation contracts worldwide, worth USD 1B/10 years. I led the transformation of the Credit Card and Personal Loan origination processes, involving all omnichannel processes of new and existing clients using an Architecture that integrates BPM, ODM, ESB and SOA

As an IT Strategy and Transformation Consultant executed tasks such as guiding our clients through the complexities of digital transformation. My role is multifaceted, blending technical expertise with strategic acumen to develop tailored solutions that drive business growth and efficiency.

Some of the main activities of my role were:

• Lead strategic initiatives to assess, design, and implement IT transformation roadmaps for clients across various industries, aligning technology investments with business objectives.
• Conduct comprehensive analyses of clients' IT landscapes, identifying opportunities for optimization, modernization, and innovation.
• Collaborate with C-suite executives and senior stakeholders to define enterprise-wide IT strategies, governance frameworks, and operating models.
• Drive digital transformation programs encompassing IT Infrastructure, Business Applications, IT Governance, IT Operating Model and emerging technologies integration.
• Manage project delivery lifecycle, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Provide thought leadership and subject matter expertise in areas such as IT strategy, enterprise architecture, IT governance, and emerging technologies.

Main Clients:

• E- Global
• Grupo Mexico
• Monsanto
• Pemex
• Unicomer
• Liverpool
• Banamex