Alfonso Castaño Botero

Orchestrated the organization's technological and digital transformation strategy, ensuring 100% alignment between IT initiatives and core corporate objectives.

Directed multidisciplinary agile teams in over 10 strategic projects, fostering innovation and enhancing operational efficiency and cybersecurity.

Drove technological modernization by implementing Microsoft Dynamics 365, Power Tools, and collaborative platforms, optimizing management and strategic decision-making.

Coordinated internal application development and enhancement, deploying AL, C#, and JavaScript solutions for Dynamics 365 BC to strengthen integration and automate key business processes.

Optimized technological and Cloud infrastructure, co-managing AWS environments (EC2, S3, IAM) to achieve a 15% reduction in operational costs.

Implemented robust storage and backup policies, significantly improving system availability and resilience for critical data assets.

Developed comprehensive monitoring solutions using Prometheus and Grafana, enhancing observability and performance for critical systems.

Managed Kubernetes environments, ensuring 99.9% operational stability and seamless deployment of containerized applications.

Developed and maintained critical applications, improving performance by 20% and ensuring high stability for key business operations.

Contributed to Full Stack development using C#.NET and Angular, ensuring seamless consistency and integration between backend and frontend components.

Administered SQL Server databases and implemented automated testing with SpecFlow, Selenium, and UnitTest, enhancing software quality and reducing bug rates by 15%.

Collaborated within agile methodologies and utilized Git and Azure DevOps for version control, significantly boosting the efficiency and maintainability of internal applications.

Managed Cloud infrastructure and secured critical environments across GCP and AWS, enhancing data protection and system integrity.

Deployed robust cybersecurity and connectivity solutions, including VPN IPSec, Cisco/Pfsense firewalls, load balancers, and WAFs.

Led the adoption of the PCI-DSS framework, achieving organizational certification and strengthening security standards and compliance.

Conducted vulnerability assessments and network segmentation tests to identify and mitigate security risks, improving overall network resilience.

Headed the implementation of the Queryx7 HCM & Payroll system across multiple client organizations, ensuring successful deployment and integration.

Managed Oracle databases and developed customized functionalities using PL/SQL, tailoring solutions to specific client requirements.

Configured complex liquidation structures and provided expert consulting to clients, optimizing payroll processes and achieving greater operational efficiency.

Managed technology adoption through comprehensive user training and established an internal knowledge management system, boosting productivity and operational accuracy by 20%.

Administered and optimized the institutional academic system, ensuring 99.9% availability and high performance for critical operations.

Managed PostgreSQL databases and developed PHP applications, generating essential reports for official entities and enhancing system functionality.

Applied technical expertise with a focus on operational efficiency, strengthening academic and administrative processes across the institution.

Spearheaded digital transformation initiatives, managing and implementing strategic projects that enhanced security, connectivity, and operational efficiency.

Led the implementation of a Fortinet UTM Firewall, corporate CCTV system, and Mikrotik VPNs, ensuring 24/7 service continuity and robust data protection.

Administered Windows Server 2012 and Active Directory, optimizing technological infrastructure and strengthening information security across the organization.

Established comprehensive backup and operational continuity protocols, minimizing downtime and safeguarding critical business data.

Directed technological management and internal development of institutional solutions, driving significant improvements in PHP and PostgreSQL-based systems.

Coordinated the development team and managed relationships with technology vendors, ensuring operational continuity, system security, and user support.

Optimized infrastructure and processes within the healthcare system, enhancing efficiency and quality of technological services by 15%.

Developed robust applications and web services using C#, and efficiently managed SQL Server databases to support organizational needs.

Created and optimized database tables, queries, stored procedures, functions, and triggers, fulfilling specific organizational requirements.

Contributed to the efficient implementation of internal solutions, ensuring data integrity and enhancing application functionality.