Antonio Rondon

Experience

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  Harvest Vinccler

  Sept 1999 - Dec 2007

  IT Manager

  Implemented and managed the organization’s technology infrastructure. Monitored operational requirements, researched/identified innovative strategies/technical solutions, and built a high-performance and cost effective system to achieve technical goals within budgets. Recognized for superior performance with a series of promotions throughout eight years. - Built Information Technology Infrastructures to Support Company Operations in Venezuela. - Developed and Implemented BCP/DRP across the organization. - Coordinated Information Services, Telecommunications, and SCADA Operations in alignment with the vision, principles, and objectives of the organization. Prepared and controlled budgets, oversaw procurement/contract operations, developed applications and data centers, and delivered telecommunications solutions. - Collaborated on the Design and Implementation of Information Security Protocols: SOX and Cobit-Framework. - Hired, Managed, and Retained a Dedicated and Knowledgeable Staff of 18 and fostered a culture dedicated to innovation and continuous improvement. Show less

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  Williams International Venezuela LTD

  Nov 2008 - Feb 2010

  Sr System Analyst

  Orchestrated and directed IS/telecommunication activities, budgets, and operations across the regional office. Installed, configured, and managed Dell Servers/Workstations operating on Windows 2003 and XP Professional, provided systems analysis support for complex technical projects, and developed/executed technology tests.- Managed Multiple Sites, 150+ User Active Directories, and an Exchange 2003 Email System. - Scheduled and Coordinated Telecommunication Operations, both new installations/maintenance. - Oversaw the Planning and Execution of IT Infrastructure Decommissioning and Data Safeguarding Activities during the firm’s operational closing in Venezuela. Show less

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  Williams Company

  Mar 2010 - Sept 2011

  Sr System Analyst

  Led the team charged with providing strategic IT support to the critical SCADA system (servers, networking, security and telecommunications). - Designed the Disaster Recovery Plan for the SCADA System to Maintain 100% Uptime/Service Availability during inclement weather and unexpected situations. Successfully performed multiple tests, including the DR test over the production system, diagnosed issues/defects, capitalized on improvement opportunities, configured changes, and documented processes. - Reduced SCADA System Documentation Search Time 80% and Surged Team Efficiency with the development of both comprehensive documentation (network diagrams/processes/procedures) and a share folder in SharePoint.- Controlled Surveillance across the Transcontinental Pipeline (10,200-mile pipeline system, extending from South Texas to New York City). Show less

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  Petrofac

  Oct 2011 - Feb 2015

  Directed the development, deployment, and delivery of complex IT projects, operations, and staff while driving financial performance, initiating best practices, processes, and procedural definitions, leading teams, and partnering with executive leadership to align technical solutions, assets, and strategies with business objectives. - Led Information Services Security Strategies and Managed IT Projects throughout all Phases/Lifecycles. Defined scopes/objectives, developed process/functional designs, forecasted resources, tracked progress, and resolved barriers/roadblocks to ensure full success and high quality levels within established timelines. - Managed, Integrated, and Empowered a Cross-Functional Project Management Team to meet individual and team goals across simultaneous projects. Promoted teamwork and innovation, facilitated training, identified and resolved performance gaps, scheduled milestones, communicated objectives, and established/evaluated operational and performance metrics.- Reduced Report Creation Time from Three Days to Two Hours by Implementing OVS Software Solutions, which was subsequently established as the operation control application of choice. - Saved the Organization $300K and Achieved RPO and RTO Goals with the Development of the IT Disaster Recovery Plan using cloud services solutions (IaaS, PaaS, and Saas). - Directed the Implementation of an SAP System in 60 Days with FICO, MM, and PM modules in a joint venture with drilling services. - Started and Oversaw a Standardized Project Management Framework (based on PMI) which was ultimately incorporated throughout all projects across the company. - Built Vendor/Supplier Relationships to procure critical services, equipment, and supplies at competitive pricing. - Created, Controlled, and Administered IT Budgets. Monitored actual vs. forecasted, identified variances, and capitalized on cost-containment initiatives. Show less Managed a team of 10 to design and implement IT infrastructure projects/solutions aligned with the global IT strategies of the organization. Planned IT roadmaps, defined scopes, developed action plans/task lists, oversaw budgets/fiscal performance, and monitored progress. Recognized for superior performance with a promotion to Business Project Manager. - Initiated the Startup of New IT Services in an Unestablished Territory/Country in Less than 90 Days. Recipient: Driven to Deliver/EVE Award for Success in IT Services Startup Operations. - Increased Operational Efficiency 70% with the development of telecommunications infrastructures. Utilized MPLS, actual VAP by VPN, and private broadband networks to connect operations across four field operational locations, one offshore platform, three satellite offices, and eight onshore rigs. - Reduced Time to Onsite Support by 50%.- Designed and Constructed the Main Data Center, Telecommunication/Server Infrastructures, Service Desk Operations, and an Operations Control Room for the SCADA System to monitor four field operations. - Secured $30K in Monthly Savings by Renegotiating Third Party Contracts for IT Equipment/Services, including internet access, digital telephony, radio trunking, cellular phones, and printers. - Hired, Trained, and Managed a Geographically/Culturally Diverse Team to successfully deliver information technology services across the organization. Set deadlines/KPIs, monitored progress, and communicated performance feedback. Show less

  • Business Project Manager

    Oct 2013 - Feb 2015

  • IT Coordinator

    Oct 2011 - Oct 2013
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  Halliburton

  Dec 2017 - now

  Cloud Services Practice Leader

  Simultaneously fulfill the roles of Project Manager and Service Delivery Manager to ensure the successful execution of projects and the ongoing delivery of services, focus on Cloud Computing (on/off premise, Private, Public and Hybrid delivery models and service models as IaaS, PaaS, SaaS), Data Center design and administration, Network/Telecommunications design, IT Security and Disaster Recovery/Business Continuity.Major achievements:• In active collaboration with major cloud service providers (Azure/AWS), I am engaged in a bidding process to transition the following services from on-premise to the Public Cloud.• Led the initiation and implementation of a Private Cloud Service in customer data centers to run Petro-technical cutting-edge software, initially as a Project Manager in solution delivery, and subsequently as a Service Delivery Manager. Included: 500+ 3D VDI (virtual desktop interface), 3PB Isilon Storage with Elastic Cloud Storage (ECS) for Backup, and direct expansion A/C systems. Project revenue of 28MM USD.• As a Project Manager, I initiated and led the implementation of a customer on-premise Backup as a Service model using Elastic Cloud Storage (ECS) and Infrastructure Data Protection Appliances, ensuring the safeguarding of reservoir simulation data. The project revenue reached 2.6MM USD, with seamless transition into my role as a Service Delivery Manager to oversee ongoing service delivery. Show less