José Ramón Covarrubias
Monterrey
Summary
Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
IT Sr Advisor - CONSULTANT
Food Startup company
09.2024 - Current
- Lead the IT vision for Food Startup company
- Delivering plans, infrastructure recommendations, policies and security guidance
- Build DRP and Cybersecurity plans to protect the data
- Implementing the local network and related infrastructure
- Implemented the Accountability and CRM systems for the small-business
- Deployed the email marketing strategy and service
IT Sr MANAGER MX - LATAM
AMCOR
06.2022 - 07.2024
- Company Overview: The world's leading company in both flexible and rigid packaging solutions
- Overseeing the delivery of all IT and SLA services for business units across Mexico and Latin America
- I lead a dedicated team of 10 IT support specialists, application analysts, and project analysts
- My role also involves negotiating with providers and consultancies to ensure optimal service delivery
- I am accountable for the management and operation of our critical IT infrastructure and applications, including SAP, TRESS, and ORACLE
- The world's leading company in both flexible and rigid packaging solutions
- Procured three local servers for the implementation of SAP MII at each plant, resulting in a 50% reduction in response and service times from external support teams
- Created local operating procedures and documented the systems in use, producing 20 new documents
- Executed SDWAN technology across 10 business units, leading to a 25% decrease in telecommunications service expenses
IT Sr Advisor - CONSULTANT
01.2020 - 05.2022
- Accountable for the deployment of SAP ECC 6.X for a client within the food and beverage sector, collaborating closely with client work teams and expert consultants
- Serve as the primary point of contact for area directors, conducting regular meetings to assess progress, monitor developments, and review deliverables
- Achieved a 60% enhancement in the management and oversight of raw material and finished product warehouses, leading to a significant 20% reduction in customer delivery times
- The deployment of the finance module has improved operational processes, allowing for the timely generation of balance sheets and monthly income statements in only four days
IT DIRECTOR
Alimentos Sello Rojo
01.2014 - 01.2020
- Committed to the enhancement, restructuring, and innovation of IT infrastructure, policies, and technology governance within the organization
- Providing technological support that drives sales processes and market expansion
- Successfully managing the IT budget, renewing 1,000 IT assets, developing and integrating IT-Business projects, and implementing a strategic plan designed to achieve savings and improve commercial operations through state-of-the-art technologies
- Built the Digital Transformation plan for 2017-2020, execute and delivery the SAP S4 HANA migration
- Oversight a team of 24 IT specialists responsible for managing all corporate and local systems
- Implemented SAP ECC 6 with key modules such as FI, CO, MM, PP, SD, QM, and HR
- Acquired and deployed 2,500 handheld devices, 90,000 electronic labels, and a delivery system for the sales team, significantly enhancing settlement times from five hours to just 30 minutes while bolstering security in order handling and ensuring timely deliveries
- Established a fuel management system for 2,000 transport units, initiating a pilot program utilizing IoT-enabled vests to relay critical data to the monitoring center, including consumption, stops, speeds, and driver status
- Created an efficient cybersecurity plan implementation for HQ Corporate and 52 Distribution Centers
- Annual savings of 2.5 million pesos through the deployment of innovative telephone and communication technologies
IT REGIONAL MANAGER
Honeywell Automotive
02.2010 - 11.2013
- Company Overview: automotive manufacturing and services company for Mexico, USA and CANADA
- As the head of the technology team, I am responsible for advancing process improvements and ensuring top-notch service quality in the operation and development of critical applications across 17 production plants
- I manage the distribution of responsibilities among 12 IT engineers and spearhead the planning and execution of IT projects and interface upgrades
- Automotive manufacturing and services company for Mexico, USA and CANADA
- The Payroll System (TRESS) was migrated to the global platform (PEOPLESOFT) for Mexico
- Achieved and sustained over 95% efficiency in providing remote support to 17 manufacturing facilities
- Spearheaded the development of interfaces to connect 65 Kronos time clocks with Peoplesoft, collaborating with a skilled team of developers based in India
IT DIRECTOR
Tequila Herradura / Brown Forman Group
03.2005 - 10.2009
- Responsible for crafting the strategy to modernize the IT infrastructure within the business, guiding a team of 12 experts
- Made significant improvements in LAN/WAN network management and computer security, while ensuring effective coordination of telecommunications operations for 2,400 employees and managing leading technology providers like IBM, SAP, and Deloitte
- Spearheaded the IT-SAP transition and integration team across Mexico and the USA during a significant acquisition, managing a budget of $870 million USD
- Developed a comprehensive zero-based budget to facilitate the execution of capital expenditures and operational expenses totaling $4.5 million USD
- Oversaw the creation and implementation of robust contingency and disaster recovery plans, ensuring business continuity and resilience
- Conducted negotiations and selected suppliers for telecommunications and IT products, systems, and services
- Achieved annual savings of $400,000 USD by effectively implementing new infrastructure
Mondi Packaging Group
01.2003 - 01.2005
- Company Overview: European packaging, cardboard and pulp group based in Austria
- European packaging, cardboard and pulp group based in Austria
PwC Consulting
01.1996 - 01.2002
- Company Overview: one of the 6 largest companies in business and technology consulting
- One of the 6 largest companies in business and technology consulting
DESIC
01.1991 - 01.1995
- Company Overview: services and technology company belonging to the BANCOMER group
- Services and technology company belonging to the BANCOMER group
Education
Master - Network Computers
UNAM
01.1996
Bachelor - Computer Engineer
UNAM
01.1989
Skills
- Effective Leadership
- Project Management
- Strategy Planning
- Teamwork
- Conflict Resolution
- Effective Communication
- Innovation management
- Time management
- Emotional intelligence
- Problem-solving
Certification
- 1996, SAP, Certification academy, Philadelphia, USA
- 2015, The Balanced Scorecard & Key Performance Indicators, MX
- 2000, Finance for Executives Non-Financial, Mexico City
- 2016, PM (Project Management), México, JAL
- 2003, The CIO Dashboard, IT Management, Monterrey, MX
- 2017, Formación por competencias, Guadalajara, JAL
- 2007, IT Business Leadership Academy, San Francisco, CA
- 2008, Transformational Leadership, Miami, FL
- 2010, Six Sigma Green Belt, San Luis Potosí, SLP
- 2023, Cybersecurity & Ethical Hacking, ONLINE Training Course
- 2017, Planeación Estratégica, IPADE, Guadalajara, JAL
- 2021, Digital Transformation, UDEMY, Monterey N.L.
- 2021, Liderazgo para la Alta Dirección, TEC de Monterrey, N.L.
- 2024, Cybersecurity Strategies for 2025, ONLINE Training Course
Languages
Spanish
English
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
IT Sr Advisor - CONSULTANT
Food Startup company
09.2024 - Current
IT Sr MANAGER MX - LATAM
AMCOR
06.2022 - 07.2024
IT Sr Advisor - CONSULTANT
01.2020 - 05.2022
IT DIRECTOR
Alimentos Sello Rojo
01.2014 - 01.2020
IT REGIONAL MANAGER
Honeywell Automotive
02.2010 - 11.2013
IT DIRECTOR
Tequila Herradura / Brown Forman Group
03.2005 - 10.2009
Mondi Packaging Group
01.2003 - 01.2005
PwC Consulting
01.1996 - 01.2002
DESIC
01.1991 - 01.1995
Bachelor - Computer Engineer
UNAM
Master - Network Computers
UNAM
Careerachievements
- Developed and tested a business continuity plan (BCP) for a manufacturing facility with 400 employees, ensuring that operational procedures, technology, and personnel are prepared to function manually in the event of a cyberattack.
- Implemented process automation (RPAs) in the billing, accounting, and treasury departments, cutting down manual labor.
- Improved telecommunications infrastructure, cybersecurity plans, DRP, BCP and data protection.
- Improved sales processes enabling Hand Helds, CRM and Business Intelligence (QlikView) platforms.
- Implemented SAP ECC 6 with key modules such as FI, CO, MM, PP, SD, QM, and HR within one year.
- Migrations to SAP S4 HANA Cloud Service to incorporate advanced modules like DSD, IBP, MII, and Strategic Planning.
- Spearheaded the transition and integration team across Mexico and the USA during the acquisition for $870 million USD.
- SAP Performance improvement at (HYLSAMEX, GALVAC); SAP successful implementations at (HMR-AVENTIS Mexico 1999, SIGMA ALIMENTOS 2000-2001 Monterrey.
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