Fernando Pérez
Verified Expert in Engineering
Project Management Developer
Monterrey, Mexico
Toptal member since May 19, 2022
Fernando is a program and project manager with 30+ years of experience planning and executing IT, development, SAP, infrastructure, and data center projects, some with million-dollar budgets. He has managed SAP implementations for Coca-Cola FEMSA and Xerox and spearheaded a program to establish a $2.2 million center for AI consulting and innovation. Fernando is also an experienced business development professional and has managed service delivery for a business unit.
Portfolio
Experience
- Project Management - 20 years
- Requirements Analysis - 20 years
- Project Scoping - 15 years
- PMI - 15 years
- User Requirements - 12 years
- Risk Analysis - 12 years
- Budget Controls - 12 years
- Complex Problem Solving - 6 years
Preferred Environment
Trello, Jira, Slack, WhatsApp, Loom, Microsoft Project, Google Docs, Monday.com, Roadmaps, Business Process Automation
The most amazing...
...projects I've done were an SAP payroll implementation for Coca-Cola FEMSA in Mexico, Argentina, and Brazil and establishing an AI investigation center.
Work Experience
Project Manager
anKord, LLC
- Delivered the site six weeks before planned, thanks to the negotiations with the Newspack team and some adjustments, which saved us time and costs.
- Acted as a CTO, defining the technology to use in other areas like CRM, email campaigns, and other minor actions.
- Collaborated with local and external teams to deliver new features and content for the aggressive growth plan.
Developer, Screening Projects
Toptal
- Analyzed client requirements and conducted in-depth research to document specific SAP roles, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the needs. Defined candidate characteristics tailored to each role, aligning technical skills and experience.
- Screened candidates based on defined criteria, selecting the most suitable individuals to meet the client's objectives. Ensured seamless alignment between client needs and candidate capabilities, contributing to successful SAP execution.
- Developed marketing materials for ERP and integration projects, focusing on communicating the value proposition effectively to potential clients. Tailored content to highlight each project's key features, benefits, and competitive differentiators.
Head of Business Transformation
Yaydoo
- Managed a portfolio for a customer SaaS integration and partnership, integration, and definition of special features.
- Performed new business development for an enterprise customer with $1.5 million in sales.
- Served as the key account manager for enterprise customers, managing new requirements and incremental sales.
- Managed a project for B2B sales and credit integration.
CEO and Program Manager
Center for Industrial Innovation in Artificial Intelligence
- Managed the planning and implementation of the Center for Industrial Innovation in Artificial Intelligence (CII.IA) with a budget of $2+ million.
- Served as the general manager and program manager for customer projects. Focus areas included retail sales predictions, purchase planning, recommendations, and computer vision and machine set up automation for manufacturing.
- Defined an Agile Scrum method for AI projects based on a time-boxed idea.
SAP Hana Enterprise Cloud Program Manager
SAP
- Performed resource planning for new customer support, onboarding, and migrations and portfolio management.
- Managed a project that increased customer satisfaction from 2.5 to 4.5 on a 5-point scale in four months through review, automation, peer review, and analytics.
- Grew a team from five to 200 to onboard and support a userbase that grew from zero to 1,500 clients in the SAP Hana Enterprise Cloud division in the Americas over five years.
Senior Program Manager
Xerox
- Project managed SAP infrastructure migration and support for several customers, providing remote support of SAP basics, server and database management, and networking.
- Managed projects, coordinated, and coached the SAP migration team, supporting escalations and junior project managers.
- Led a data center construction and migration project.
- Managed a portfolio of SAP infrastructure, implementation, and migration projects.
IT Manager
Coca-Cola FEMSA
- Progressed from an IT specialist to a project manager and drove the technical team for major projects.
- Managed the company's SAP payroll implementation in Mexico, Brazil, and Argentina, including process definition for HR, employee self-service and support for 100,000+ employees, integration with other systems, and the first FI-CO-MM integration.
- Planned and executed material management and payroll implementation projects, managing diverse teams, including functional, technical, and ABAB and web-based software developers.
- Implemented project management techniques for integrations of SAP with legacy systems and online updates.
Experience
SAP FI-CO-MM Migration and Legacy Integration
SAP Payroll in Mexico, Argentina, and Brazil
CII.IA Planning and Execution
http://www.ciiia.mxEducation
Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology Management
Universidad Juarez Autonoma de Tabasco - Villahermosa, Tabasco, Mexico
Certifications
Agile Software Development
University of Minnesota (via Coursera)
Creating Your Sales Process
LinkedIn Learning
Design Thinking: Venture Design
LinkedIn Learning
Artificial Intelligence for Business Strategy
MIT Sloan Executive Education
Step Up To Management
HBR Online
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Project Management Institute (PMI)
Skills
Tools
Trello, Jira, Slack, Loom, Microsoft Project, Google Docs, SAP Plant Maintenance (PM), SAP Materials Management (MM), Microsoft Excel, SAP Payroll, Confluence, Google Sheets, SAP Solution Management, Miro, Microsoft Power BI, SAP S/4HANA, Asana, Smartsheet
Paradigms
Requirements Analysis, Functional Analysis, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Testing, Scrum, Agile, Agile Product Management, Design Thinking, Change Management, ETL, Agile Software Development, Objectives & Key Results (OKRs), Agile Project Management, Marketplace Platforms, B2B, Best Practices, HIPAA Compliance, Kanban
Industry Expertise
Project Management, E-learning, Banking & Finance
Languages
Java, ABAP, SQL, JavaScript, Python
Frameworks
Priority Job Queue
Platforms
WordPress, Web, Salesforce, Amazon Web Services (AWS), WooCommerce, Blockchain, SAP HANA, SAP Ariba
Storage
Database Migration, Data Integration, SAP S/4HANA Cloud
Other
User Requirements, Budget Controls, Complex Problem Solving, Risk Analysis, PMI, Project Scoping, WhatsApp, Monday.com, Roadmaps, Business Process Automation, IT Management, IT Program Management, Software Development, Business Cases, Operating Models, Business Process Improvement (BPI), Technology Consulting, Operations Improvement, Business Process Modeling, Vendor Selection, Business Analysis, Financials, Communications Management, IT Projects, Consulting, Waterfall Delivery, Project Management & Delivery, Process Management, Implementation, Solution Design, Leadership, Organization, Budgeting, Process Documentation, Request for Information (RFI), Procurement, Industrial & Manufacturing, Standard Operating Procedures Development, IT Infrastructure, Scope of Work (SOW), Gantt Chart, Status Updates, Delivery Management, Cost Estimation, Business Process Analysis, IT Operations Management (ITOM), Delivery, Acceptance Criteria, PMO Frameworks, Program Management Office (PgMO), Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Software, Documentation, Feature Backlog Prioritization, Reporting, Estimation & Planning, Technical Requirements, Backlog Management, Project Reporting, Project Delivery, Release Management, Web App Development, User Stories, Web Applications, Agile Coaching, Enterprise, Business Reporting, Data, Requirements, Project Tracking, Digital Transformation, Integration, User Experience (UX), Project Estimation, System Implementation, Software Implementation, Stakeholder Engagement, Agile Program Management, Frameworks, Build Processes, Communication, Process Design, Project Coordination, Presentations, User Feedback, Business Operations, Machine Learning, Planning, Agile Transformation, Manufacturing, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Technical Design, Functional Specifications, System Migration, Data Delivery Management, Hybrid Project Management, Workshops, System Integration, Issue Tracking, Team Leadership, Agile Product Delivery, Product Delivery, Training Content, Project Management Professional (PMP), Workflow Automation & System Integration, Software Integration, Certified Project Manager, Human Resource Management Systems (HRMS), Sales Process Management, Startups, Product Roadmaps, Product Development, User Interface (UI), Team Mentoring, Operational Workflow, Innovation, Customer Experience Management, Cross-functional Collaboration, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business Strategy, Data Science, Data Analytics, Product Strategy, Business Process Re-engineering, Business Process Optimization, Process Improvement, Process Optimization, Data Analysis, Cloud, Data Management, Data Migration, Strategic Initiatives, Digital Transformation Program Management, Critical Thinking, Customer Success, Project Portfolio Management (PPM), People Management, Team Management, Staffing, Program Management, Human Resources (HR), Process Improvement Project Management, Outsourcing, Project Management & Work Tracking Tools, Process Mapping, Feedback Review, Distributed Team Management, Vendor Management, Risk Management, Accounts Receivable, Analytics, Complex Program Management, Process Analysis, Project Finance, Project Budget Management, PMO Development, SAP ERP, Accounts Payable, SAP FI, ERP Implementation, Request for Proposal (RFP), Migration, Client Presentations, Legal, Legal Technology (Legaltech), SAP Architecture, SAP, Remote Work, New Business Development, Digital Project Management, Industrial Equipment, Client Management, Storytelling, Product Owner, Content Creation, Training & Training Content Development, Business to Consumer (B2C), Customer Service Management (CSM), Technical Project Management, Prismic, APIs, Website Migration, Project Planning, Agile Leadership, Operational Assessments, Resource Management, Sprint Ceremonies, Website Design, Feature Prioritization, Content Management Systems (CMS), Websites, Reports, Technical Writing, ClickUp, API Integration, PMO, PMO Processes, Scheduling, Workflow Optimization, Airtable, Lean Project Management, SAP Delivery Management, SAP Cloud Platform Integration (CPI), SAP Integration, Business to Business (B2B), Business Transformation Project Management, Fintech, IT Project Management, Project Scheduling, Business Processes, Technical Program Management, Project Timelines, Financial Software, Minimum Viable Product (MVP), User Journeys, Sprint Planning, Software as a Service (SaaS), Project Leadership, Jira Administrator, Remote Team Leadership, Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG), eCommerce, Stakeholder Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Exploratory Data Analysis, SaaS, Data Visualization, Post-merger Integration, Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), Scaling, Workflow Tools, Discovery, Freelancing, Web Project Management, Lean Startups, Operational Efficiency Improvement, Opportunity Assessments, Process Flows, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Training, Digital Payments, Connectivity Platforms, Financial Operations & Processes, Financial Data, Process Development, Product Launch, Software Release Management, Implementation Project Management, Scrum Master, Dashboards, Business Development, Creative Problem Solving, Engineering, Web Development, Process Transformation, Client Delivery Management, Architecture, Card Payments, Client Success, Information Security, Payment Gateways, Online Payments, Payment Processing, Computer Vision, Generative Pre-trained Transformers (GPT), Natural Language Processing (NLP), Discovery Workshops, Agile Data Science, Project Management Operations, Communication Management, Operations Management, Technology, Industrials, Excel 365, Internet of Things (IoT), Spanish-English Translation, Workflow, Waterfall Methodology, Platform as a Service (PaaS), Business Transformation, PRINCE2 Project Management, Single Sign-on (SSO) Information Security, IT Outsourcing, SAP Basis, Enterprise Project Management, Project Management Office (PMO), Cost Modeling, IT, Legacy Software
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