David Juarez
IT Project Manager
Harlingen, US.About
Highly accomplished IT Project Manager with extensive experience leading medium to large-scale projects across diverse industries, including finance, healthcare, and government. Proven expertise in managing the full project lifecycle, from strategic planning and resource allocation to financial control and risk mitigation. Adept at fostering strong stakeholder relationships and leveraging industry-standard methodologies to consistently deliver complex IT infrastructure, telecommunications, and security solutions on time and within budget.
Work
Harlingen, TX, US
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Summary
Led critical IT deployment projects for Bank of America, managing complex migrations, security upgrades, and hardware installations to enhance infrastructure and security posture.
Highlights
Directed the end-to-end lifecycle of a New Datacenter Buildout, Migration, and Old Data Center Decommissioning, ensuring seamless transition and operational continuity for critical banking infrastructure.
Executed Datacenter VPN Security Updates and Changes, along with Internet Circuit Upgrades, Changes, and Failover Configurations, significantly enhancing network resilience and security for enterprise operations.
Managed Cisco Networking Hardware Upgrade Deployments (routers/switches) and Company-wide Security Application Deployments, improving system performance and cybersecurity across the organization's extensive network.
Harlingen, TX, US
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Summary
Directed the Project Management Office at Barcom Technology Solutions, overseeing diverse IT projects and ensuring strategic alignment and successful delivery for internal and client initiatives.
Highlights
Orchestrated Cisco Unified Communications Migration and Deployment, optimizing internal communication systems and enhancing operational efficiency across multiple departments.
Led Business Applications Migrations and Deployments, streamlining critical software infrastructure and improving business process workflows for enhanced productivity.
Managed Telecommunications System Migrations and Priority Issue Management for both clients and internal teams, ensuring minimal disruption and rapid resolution of high-impact incidents.
Developed and maintained comprehensive project plans from kickoff to closure, consistently adjusting scope and parameters to ensure successful project delivery within defined constraints and budgets.
Improved customer perception and satisfaction by fostering strong stakeholder relationships and ensuring timely, effective communication throughout the project lifecycle.
Harlingen, TX, US
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Summary
Managed a portfolio of IT projects for diverse clients, including financial institutions, healthcare providers, and government agencies, focusing on infrastructure, telecommunications, and security solutions.
Highlights
Managed the deployment of Cisco Unified Communications Systems for multiple new branch buildouts at Texas National Bank, ensuring seamless integration and operational readiness for new locations.
Directed complex Datacenter Relocation and MSP Onboarding for United Texas Credit Union, coordinating the migration of primary firewalls and networking hardware to maintain critical operations with zero downtime.
Successfully deployed Cisco EA Security Services (including Cisco AMP, Anyconnect, Umbrella, DUO, FMC, ISE, SNA) for CentroMed (Healthcare) and Workforce Solutions Alamo (Government), significantly enhancing cybersecurity posture and compliance for critical public sector systems.
Effectively managed project finances and budgets across diverse client engagements, implementing adjustments to consistently deliver projects within financial goals and constraints.
Identified and mitigated project risks proactively, ensuring timely communication and resolution to maintain project timelines and objectives across a portfolio of client projects.
Harlingen, TX, US
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Summary
Provided advanced technical support and troubleshooting for IT infrastructure, resolving complex issues and contributing to the stability and performance of client systems.
Highlights
Resolved complex hardware and software issues for end-users and systems, maintaining high levels of operational uptime and contributing to overall system stability.
Performed system diagnostics, maintenance, and upgrades to ensure optimal performance and security of IT environments, reducing potential system failures.
Collaborated with project teams to support new technology deployments and infrastructure build-outs, ensuring smooth transitions and minimal disruption to business operations.
Documented technical processes and solutions, contributing to the knowledge base and improving efficiency for the support team by providing accessible troubleshooting resources.
Skills
Project Management
Project Planning, Scope Management, Resource Allocation, Scheduling, Budget Management, Risk Management, Issue Resolution, Process Improvement, Technical Documentation, Stakeholder Communication, Project Lifecycle Management, Project Methodologies.
Project Management Software
ConnectWise, Microsoft Project, JIRA, Oracle Projects, SmartSheets.
IT Infrastructure
Networking, Servers, End User Computing, Infrastructure Cabling, Telephony, Web Services, Datacenter Buildout, Datacenter Migration, Data Center Decommissioning, VPN Security, Internet Circuit Upgrades, Hardware Upgrade Deployment, Security Application Deployment.
Cisco Technologies
Cisco Enterprise Solutions, Cisco Unified Communications System, Cisco Hardware, Cisco EA Security Services, Cisco AMP, Anyconnect, Umbrella, DUO, FMC, ISE, SNA.
Business & Operations
Business Acumen, Customer Satisfaction, Strategic Planning, Cross-functional Collaboration.
Microsoft Office Suite
Excel, Word, SharePoint, Outlook, MS Project.