Jorge Luis Ruiz Cruz
Ingenierio En Cibernética Y Sistemas Computacionales
Mexico City,CMX
Summary
Forward-thinking professional offering more than 15 years of experience working in fast-paced technology environments. Effective executive leadership of telecommunications and information technology support operations within Telecommunications and IT Industries. History driving technology improvements while managing costs to meet budget limitations. Excellent track record leading Technology initiatives, teams and programs for IT and Network environments.
Overview
2
2
Languages
7
7
years of post-secondary education
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Design & Planning Director
Altán Redes
México, Mexico City
2018.05 - Current
- Designed enterprise-level technological blueprints and system architectures. Developed and implemented long-term strategic technological blueprint.
- Managed company-level architecture, platform and data configuration processes and implementation plans.
- Briefed executives on technology risks and suggested ways to alleviate concerns.
- Provided Altan Redes deployment project leadership in dynamic technology-driven environment with multiple priorities.
- Embraced macro-level strategic decisions and micro-level implementation.
- Supported current and emerging programs through interactions with high-level customers, business partners and external vendors.
- Designed, implemented, configured and integrated networks utilizing LTE, 5G, IoT, Cloud, Backbone & Backhaul technology.
Planning and Transformation Director
Telefónica Hispanoamérica
México, México City
2013.01 - 2017.04
- Set budgets for engineering tasks, tailoring financial limitations to business goals and optimizing return on investment (ROI) for completed deliverables.
- Represented company within client industry organizations and at industry events.
- Lead team of 30 engineering professionals focused on Fixed Networks, Mobile Networks and IT Platforms.
- Planned and directed projects focused on improving areas such as network Planning, Deployment and Operations.
- Adhered to overall company business goals, meeting prescribed completion deadlines and budget limitations
- Led proposal development efforts, presenting engineering opportunities to senior leadership for go-no-go decisions.
- Worked closely with vendors and internal sourcing to establish relationships, fostering new opportunities, solutions and cost savings.
- Served as primary decision-maker for internal technology spending, creating budget guidelines to reduce waste and decrease unnecessary upgrades.
VAS and Network Planning Deputy Director
Telefónica México
México, México City
2009.12 - 2012.12
- Developed and implemented technical application support and information technology policies and procedures that advanced investment needs, outcomes and performance measurements to balance continuous innovation with responsible risk-taking.
- Developed and executed strategic initiatives to implement key changes and improvements in business development and technical programs.
- Lead enhancements to product design that would improve user experience.
- Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for prodcut improvement.
- Researched new technologies and chose best options for company priorities and cost-effectiveness.
- Developed and led large-scale technology initiatives for long-term strategic plans and solutions.
- Generated annual budget forecasting information for executive and corporate reports.
Senior Telecommunications Engineer Manager
Telefónica
México, México City
2004.12 - 2009.11
- Managed and integrated telecommunications services and systems across México, CA, Colombia & Venezuela regions.
- Lead and directed team of 60 technical professionals.
- Negotiated favorable Technical and IT contracts to maintain budget guidelines.
- Evaluated RFP responses and set up favorable pricing.
- Consulted with product development teams to enhance products based on customer interest data.
- Developed technical plans and strategy to promote specific products to target demographics.
Education
M.D. - Marketing And Businnes Strategies For Telecom
Universitat Politècnica De Catalunya
Barcelona, Spain 2008.08 - 2010.08
Associate of Science - Innovación
IPADE Business School
México City 2012.07 - 2012.10
Bachelor of Science - Ingeniería Cibernética Y Sistemas Computacionales
Universidad La Salle
México City 1999.08 - 2003.12
Skills
Corporate strategy development
Negotiation
Relationship building
Strategic planning and Budgeting
Technological analysis and integration
Operations management
Project Management
Public speaking ability
Training and mentoring
Timeline
Design & Planning Director
Altán Redes
2018.05 - Current
Planning and Transformation Director
Telefónica Hispanoamérica
2013.01 - 2017.04
Associate of Science - Innovación
IPADE Business School
2012.07 - 2012.10
VAS and Network Planning Deputy Director
Telefónica México
2009.12 - 2012.12
M.D. - Marketing And Businnes Strategies For Telecom
Universitat Politècnica De Catalunya
2008.08 - 2010.08
Senior Telecommunications Engineer Manager
Telefónica
2004.12 - 2009.11
Bachelor of Science - Ingeniería Cibernética Y Sistemas Computacionales
Universidad La Salle
1999.08 - 2003.12