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Edgar Avila

Edgar Avila

Top Notch Director
Mexico City,CMX

Summary

Top-notch Director with a proven track record of success and 29 years of leading and growing organizations. Strong background in strategic planning, financial management, and team development. Skilled in identifying opportunities and implementing practical business strategies committed to staying informed about the latest trends, technologies, and best practices.

Managing Director in multiple areas such as Fintech, Banking Services Operations, Finance, IT, HR, and Education among others, transforming people into "One entity" and working as a team to improve business productivity. Have led teams of 200+ with a focus on conscious and positive leadership, creating successful business plans to improve business profit by 20% annual growth. Have strong customer focus and transparency regarding our support costs and the ability to have considerable experience working with regulators and compliance, always acting ethically, and expecting high standards within my teams.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Founder & Director

B&L Technologies Solutions
10.2023 - Current
  • Developed strong partnerships with other businesses to allow for collaboration and more significant opportunities for growth.
  • Established a successful business by identifying market needs and developing innovative solutions.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service by addressing client concerns promptly and effectively resolving issues.
  • Led the strategic planning process to define business goals and ensure alignment across all departments.
  • Built a positive organizational culture that fostered creativity, innovation, and employee engagement.
  • Championed continuous improvement efforts within the organization, streamlining operations for increased efficiency.
  • Created and monitored promotional approaches to increase sales and profit levels.
  • Ensured compliance with industry regulations while maintaining ethical business practices at all times.

Global Head of IT

Blackswan Holdings Bulgaria
Bulgaria (Remote)
01.2021 - 10.2023

• Global Operation with locations in Bulgaria, Greece, the UK, the US, and Mexico
• Marketing, Sales Proficiency, Development, and Implementation for Global Markets building and sustaining commercial capability
• Software Development
• Digital Marketing and Marketing Director for IT.
• Worked closely with management teams to be collaborative, plan, develop, and execute technical strategies aligned with the client's vision.
• Identified computer hardware and network system issues, performing troubleshooting techniques for remediation.
• Oversaw development and implementation of improvements to support and network operations.
• Communicated regularly with customers concerning data exchange and technology integration.
• Reviewed and assessed architecture design, implementation, testing, and deployment needs to identify project requirements and costs.
• Played a key role in ongoing network design, reevaluation, and optimization to keep pace with company growth.
• Analyzed network security and current infrastructure to assess areas in need of improvement and develop solutions.

Managing Director (Rector)

Tecmilenio University
Cuernavaca, Morelos
05.2016 - 12.2020

• Campus President
• Legal Rep Tecmilenio Morelos
• Administration/Operation Infrastructure Planning (Investments, Maintenance), Legal, Finance (25 musd Budget, Remanent, Past Due Portfolio Scholarships, etc…)
• Higher Academic Administration/ Operation/ Planning Executive programs, masters, and Certifications
• Administration/ Operation/ Planning of strategic uptake for new students in Morelos, Guerrero, and Mexico City
• Marketing and Sales Strategies Development and Implementation for Campus
• 2-digit annual growth, 120 KPIs annual and semester goals.
• Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
• Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
• Led the development of a comprehensive business plan to maximize profitability and company performance.
• Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
• Implemented process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency, and help the company evolve and grow.
• Devised and implemented innovative marketing campaigns to promote products and services.
• Documented processes and drafted SOPs to comply with regulations and company policies.
• Negotiated new annual contracts and service agreements with vendors to achieve prime pricing.
• Performed statistical analyses to gather data for operational and forecast team needs.
• Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
• Assisted in recruiting, hiring, and training of team members.
• Managed purchasing, sales, marketing, and customer account operations efficiently.
• Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
• Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue and effectively targeting new markets.
• Supervised the creation of exciting merchandise displays to catch the attention of store customers.
• Reduced budgetary expenditures by effectively negotiating contracts for more advantageous terms.
• Monitored office workflow and administrative processes to keep operations running smoothly.

Regional Head of IT Mainframe Americas

HSBC BANK
Mexico, City
02.2010 - 03.2016

• Americas Regional Head Director for IT Mainframe/Mini infrastructure, Branch offices service, ATM, and communications of America
• Banking Services Administration and Operation
• Migrations and Centralization of Banking between Countries
• Infrastructure Administration/Implementation/Operation/Planning of all Banking IT Infrastructure for the Americas
• Budget Administration (10+ MUSD budget and Finance administration/operation for the Americas)
• Software Development
• Technical Support
• Consulting.
• Visited sites periodically to view service levels and adherence to global service standards.
• Attended weekly meetings to discuss and optimize strategies.
• Reviewed financial reports to identify potential issues, cost-saving opportunities, and significant departures from budget.
• Represented the company at various national and global events.
• Produced reports per week to analyze job performance against team goals.
• Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
• Opened and closed locations and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
• Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
• Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
• Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
• Identified and communicated customer needs to supply chain capacity and quality teams.
• Set aggressive targets for employees to drive company success and strengthen motivation.
• Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements.
• Controlled resources and assets for department activities to comply with industry standards and government regulations.
• Launched quality assurance practices for each phase of development
• Planned, created, tested, and deployed system life cycle methodology to produce high-quality systems to meet and exceed customer expectations.
• Streamlined and monitored quality programs to alleviate overdue compliance activities.
• Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.

Education

MBA - MEDEX (MBA)

IPADE
12.2012

Bachelor of Science - Systems Engineer

Anahuac University
Mexico City
08.1994

Certificate - Conscious Leadership

Instituto Tecnológico De Estudios Superiores De Monterrey (ITESM)
Monterrey NL
08.2019

Certificate - Positive Organizations

Tecmilenio University
08.2018

Certificate - Positive Psychology

Tecmilenio University
08.2016

Certificate - Six Sigma Black Belt Certification

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
12.2014

Skills

  • Financial Planning
  • Communication
  • Department Management
  • Effective Team Leader
  • Leadership and Teamwork
  • Business Management
  • Human Resources
  • Cloud Computing
  • Project Leadership
  • IT Infrastructure Proficiency
  • Agile Framework
  • Security Planning

Accomplishments

Successfully merged multiple companies into one IT infrastructure in a Holding Company.

Multi-cultural team integration (200+ team members) with Positive organization, productivity, and performance.

Student enrollment grew from 800 to 1,200+ in 2 years.

National growth awards in 2017, 2018, and 2019.

Number 2 Region award in a Global top 10 world-class international Bank.

Successful campaigns in Social Media for the last 13 years, consistently delivering impactful sales results of 2 digits and significantly increasing follower engagement, subscriptions, and sales.

Played a key role during the transitional phase when HSBC's banking operations were acquired by Capital One as a Regional Head.

Languages

English
Spanish
Portuguese

Timeline

Founder & Director

B&L Technologies Solutions
10.2023 - Current

Global Head of IT

Blackswan Holdings Bulgaria
01.2021 - 10.2023

Managing Director (Rector)

Tecmilenio University
05.2016 - 12.2020

Regional Head of IT Mainframe Americas

HSBC BANK
02.2010 - 03.2016

MBA - MEDEX (MBA)

IPADE

Bachelor of Science - Systems Engineer

Anahuac University

Certificate - Conscious Leadership

Instituto Tecnológico De Estudios Superiores De Monterrey (ITESM)

Certificate - Positive Organizations

Tecmilenio University

Certificate - Positive Psychology

Tecmilenio University

Certificate - Six Sigma Black Belt Certification

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

Personal Information

Title: Executive Director

References

Jose Antonio López +52 1 771 295 7742

Iván Merced Nuñez +52 1 55 2563 5215

Edgar AvilaTop Notch Director