Ing. en Sistemas, Operaciones y Proyectos

Alejandro Antonio
Systems, Operations and Project Engineer.

Professional summary.

I am an enterprise technology executive specialized in large-scale operational and digital transformation across complex manufacturing and supply chain ecosystems in LATAM and the U.S.

Over the past 20+ years, I have evolved from delivery leadership into full regional P&L accountability ($25M+) and global team leadership (350+ professionals), leading enterprise-wide modernization initiatives that have redefined operating models, capital efficiency, and technology governance.

I specialize in transforming legacy environments into scalable, resilient, and financially disciplined platforms — integrating SAP S/4HANA, Cloud, automation, cybersecurity, and enterprise architecture under unified governance frameworks.

I regularly present and defend multi-million-dollar investment strategies before Executive Committees and Board governance forums, influencing capital allocation, risk prioritization, and long-term digital roadmaps.

My impact has included:

Up to 60% operating cost reduction through structural modernization
Protection of $500M+ revenue via 99.9% uptime and resilience programs
40% improvement in capital allocation efficiency
ROI-driven portfolio governance (>32% threshold discipline)
Enterprise-wide cybersecurity reinforcement reducing MTTR by 25%+
Organizational scaling without structural headcount growth

I operate under a transformation-driven leadership model where technology is not maintained — it is re-architected to enable growth, margin expansion, and enterprise competitiveness.

I am particularly interested in corporate CIO mandates where structural transformation, capital discipline, and enterprise reinvention are strategic priorities.

Key experience

Planning and Strategy

Business Strategic Vision: IT Leader with extensive experience aligning technology strategy with corporate vision and objectives, focused on driving profitability, growth, competitiveness, security, innovation, and customer satisfaction.
Negotiation and Strategic Alliances: Technology leader skilled in defining, negotiating, and establishing strategic alliances with partners and vendors, generating tangible and sustainable benefits (economic, technological, and operational) on a mutually beneficial basis.

Technological Transformation

Technology Management & Innovation: Over 17 years leading technological transformation, designing, integrating, and deploying IT platforms, services, and operations on a regional scale in Mexico, LATAM, the U.S., and Asia. Expert in digital strategy, automation, continuous improvement, and technology governance (ISO, ITIL, TOGAF), driving operational efficiency, compliance, and sustainable service models.
Technology Function Implementation & Optimization: Proven track record of structuring and scaling Development, Infrastructure, and Support functions. Led the definition of architectures, operational models, and methodological standards (Scrum, Microservices, Low Code, ITIL, EMV, NIST, CI/CD, SAFe) to ensure consistent, secure, and business-oriented deliveries. Expert in implementing enterprise systems, mission-critical services, and high-performance platforms, strengthening the organization's operational continuity and technological sustainability.

Financial Management

IT Investment & Financial Management: Over 14 years of comprehensive P&L management (OPEX/CAPEX), including planning, budget optimization, cost reduction, operational efficiency, risk mitigation, and regulatory compliance.

Regulatory and Corporate Governance

Governance and Regulatory Compliance: Responsible for implementing control frameworks, risk management, and compliance, strengthening the prevention of operational incidents, cybersecurity failures, and regulatory risks with government entities.
Continuous Improvement: Project Leader for the institutionalization and certification of the organization under NOM, ISO, ITIL, and TOGAF standards, leading regional IT, Projects, and Operations teams in Mexico and LATAM.

Leadership and Talent Development

Leadership and Talent Development: Experience directing global engineering, process, and project teams, with a focus on training, growth, and consolidation of high-performance teams. Expertise in attracting, developing, and retaining key talent across various specialties.
Executive Communication and Influence: A strategic partner in managing relationships with users and key areas to understand, prioritize, and enable business needs through technological solutions, effective communication, and a value-focused approach.

Operations Management

Operational Excellence: Over 11 years leading technology operations in manufacturing, logistics, production, and support, overseeing maintenance, change management, technical support, and projects. Focused on accelerating and streamlining processes, systems, and resources by applying international standards such as Lean, Six Sigma, ITIL, Kanban, and OPM3.
Change Management: Responsible for defining and executing change management plans in multinational organizations, ensuring the agile and effective adoption of new technologies, processes, and work models oriented toward continuous improvement and organizational transformation.
Service Delivery and Management: Over 13 years as a Delivery Manager leading the implementation, management, business development, and operational expansion of services in Mexico, the U.S., and LATAM. Comprehensively managed resources, budgets (P&L-OPEX/CAPEX), tenders, contracts, and strategic relationships.

Main Roles

Deputy director of Projects and Operations

Led regional technology and digital consulting strategy across Mexico, LATAM, and the U.S., aligning ERP/CRM, cloud, automation, and omnichannel portfolios with profitability, EBITDA expansion, and market positioning objectives.

Directed multidisciplinary teams (40+ engineers, architects, PMs) across engineering, infrastructure, and delivery operations.
Owned regional technology investment roadmap and portfolio governance.
Institutionalized Agile/DevOps operating models improving delivery velocity by 26% and reducing development costs by 30%.
Designed and commercialized 45 enterprise digital solutions across ERP, CRM, Cloud, AI/ML, RPA, and IoT within 24 months.
Developed new analytics and automation-driven service models (including Nike regional engagement), generating $15M MXN in incremental revenue and expanding into new vertical segments.
Led modernization and shared-service transformation initiatives generating up to $7M USD in annual operating savings and ROI >30%.

Key Impact:

$38M MXN in new revenue generation across digital portfolio expansion.
13% organizational growth driven by structured technology commercialization.
93% delivery effectiveness across regional engagements.

IT Manager / Delivery Manager

Owned regional technology strategy and execution for mission-critical operations across LATAM, managing a $25M+ USD P&L and leading 350+ global professionals. Accountable for operational resilience, digital transformation, investment governance, and enterprise-wide modernization across manufacturing and logistics environments supporting $500M+ in revenue streams.

Defined and executed multi-year regional technology roadmap aligned to risk management, capital allocation, ROI (>32%), and operational continuity.
Led SAP S/4HANA, MES, Cloud, and Automation transformation programs, reducing costs by up to 60% while sustaining 99.9% uptime.
Re-architected investment governance model, improving budget efficiency by 40% and optimizing capital deployment across LATAM.
Institutionalized enterprise architecture (CI/CD, SAFe, DevOps) and unified ERP/MES platforms, reducing administrative costs by 35% and enabling real-time operational intelligence.
Strengthened cybersecurity and risk frameworks (COBIT, ITIL, ISO), reducing MTTR by 25%+ and enhancing business continuity.
Optimized global vendor ecosystem (SAP, MSFT, AWS), achieving 15% TCO reduction while improving service quality and SLA performance.
Achieved ISO 9001 certification (99% compliance) and implemented sustainability automation initiatives generating $2M USD annual savings.

Key Impact:

Protected $500M+ annual revenue through operational resilience and uptime reliability.
Standardized regional service models improving RTTR by 20% and service quality to 95%.
Scaled regional operations without structural headcount growth.

Project and Program Manager / PMO

Built and institutionalized end-to-end IT operations (development, infrastructure, security, support, and talent) under a unified governance model, establishing scalable enterprise architecture foundations to support sustained business growth.

Held accountability for a $20M MXN annual budget and led a multidisciplinary team of 50+, driving operational resilience, service standardization, and early-stage modernization initiatives.

Expert in transforming technology into an engine for commercial expansion and sustainable profitability by integrating innovation, operational efficiency, and business vision.
Experience directing and optimizing portfolios of over $25M USD (P&L – OPEX/CAPEX, ROI).
Leader of operations and project teams, managing organizations of 200+ professionals in multicultural environments.
Efficient service execution, achieving cost reductions of over 40%, productivity increases of 35%, and the creation of new revenue streams through digital models, BPO, and managed services.
Led high-impact initiatives, generating annual recurring revenue of $15M MXN, expanding into new LATAM markets with a 15% share, and freeing up $8M MXN for innovation, positioning business units as centers of value and profitable growth within the organization.

Project and Program Manager / PMO

Established and institutionalized the Project Management Office to formalize enterprise governance, portfolio prioritization, and executive visibility across strategic initiatives in a highly regulated aviation environment.

Standardized delivery methodologies accelerating execution, strengthening financial transparency, and ensuring regulatory compliance, achieving 95% user satisfaction and improved executive decision-making. Managed IT financial governance (assets, contracts, vendors), reinforcing budget control and audit readiness.

Over 15 years of experience leading strategic IT and business projects in multinational companies.
Management of multi-million dollar budgets and multidisciplinary teams in highly complex environments.
Certified in agile and hybrid methodologies (Agile, Scrum, SAFe, PMBOK), with a track record of 95%+ on-time delivery.
Responsible for managing key stakeholders, ensuring alignment with corporate strategy and business expectations.
Experience in project governance, risk management, and PMO management to ensure control, efficiency, and traceability.
Recognized for driving projects with a significant impact on growth, innovation, and profitability.