Harold Montero Solano MBA/MCM

Harold Montero Solano MBA/MCM

IT Banking Consultant and developer.

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  • About me

    Business and Consulting Manager | (+506) 84002217 | [email protected]

  • Education

    • Liceo Jose Joaquin Vargas Calvo

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      Accounting

      Bachelor´s degree in Science and Letters with a focus on Accounting.

    • The Open University

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      Smart Cities - Application of Technologies. Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology 48 ECTS

      Activities and Societies: Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire. United Kingdom. Analysis and considerations for smart cities from a technological point of view. Considered topics: Internet of Everything. : IOE_1IT e-Goverment. T175_5Smart Cities. SC_1Information Security. : M811_1Technology Evaluation. T887_1Successful IT systems. TM353_1Cybversecurity: Stay safe online. Cyber_B1Systems thinking and practice. T551_1Strategic planning: systems thinking in practice. TU811_1Technology of crime control. D315_2Digital forensic. M812_1Planning projects. B713_2Implementing projects. B713_4Completing projects. B713_5Project… Show more Internet of Everything. : IOE_1IT e-Goverment. T175_5Smart Cities. SC_1Information Security. : M811_1Technology Evaluation. T887_1Successful IT systems. TM353_1Cybversecurity: Stay safe online. Cyber_B1Systems thinking and practice. T551_1Strategic planning: systems thinking in practice. TU811_1Technology of crime control. D315_2Digital forensic. M812_1Planning projects. B713_2Implementing projects. B713_4Completing projects. B713_5Project governance and Project Management Office PMO. M815_1Managing virtual Teams. M815_2Leadership and Followership. LF_1Working in virtual project teams. M891_1Strategy. B301_1Manager´s role. B123_1Managing and managing people. : B628_1Natural Intelligence. M366_2Machines, minds and computers.M366_1People-centred designing. T211_1Software and Law. M814_1Superconductivity. SMT359_1Technological innovation. T849_1Technology, innovation and management. T848_1Using data to aid organisational change. B875_1Customer. B206_1 Show less

    • INCAE Business School

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      INCAE, Burson Marsteller, HayGroup, Franklin Covey and CRUSA Business Administration and Management, General

      Developed skills: Sales Strategy Conflict Management Focus on Result. Complex Negociations.

    • Universidad Isabel I

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      MBA, specializing in Human Resources Business Administration 72 ECTS

      Barcelona, Spain.

    • Máster Cumlaude

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      Master's in Marketing Management, specializing in Digital Marketing and E-commerce. Marketing Agreement: Universidad Antonio de Nebrija / Master Cumlaude. España. 96 ECTS

      Skills developed: Business Communication and corporate image. Protocol. Digital Marketing Strategy. Networks and social media. SEO and SEM. MobileMarketing. Personal brand. Market analysis. Strategic marketing. Digital ecosystem. Strategic marketing. Management and Negotiation Skills. Innovation and creativity. Project management. eCommerce. Customer loyalty. MobileCommerce… Show more Skills developed: Business Communication and corporate image. Protocol. Digital Marketing Strategy. Networks and social media. SEO and SEM. MobileMarketing. Personal brand. Market analysis. Strategic marketing. Digital ecosystem. Strategic marketing. Management and Negotiation Skills. Innovation and creativity. Project management. eCommerce. Customer loyalty. MobileCommerce. Digital Marketing Strategy. Networks and Social Media. Online Reputation. Show less

    • Universidad Panamericana

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      Bachelor's degree in Computer Systems. Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology 120 ECTS
    • Universidad de Costa Rica

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      Statistic with emphasis on information systems. (some courses of interest) Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
  • Experience

    • Dinamica Consultores Internacional S.A.

      Jan 1989 - Jan 1994
      IT Banking Consultant and developer.

      Consultant implementing projects for banking and communications. Some projects developed: EFT Electronic Funds Transfers National Transfers Message Controller Internet banking.

    • Unisys

      Jan 1994 - Jan 2004
      Core Banking Project Consultant

      Starting as a Consultant implementing various projects for private and government banking and telecommunications (telco). Then Project Leader, also Product Manager in communications and printing and finally Banking Sales Executive.Below are some of the projects implemented in different countries in the region: Costa Rica, Honduras, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic and Peru: VISA/MC ATMs (OATS). Protocol expert. Credit card packaging. CVV, band and die cut. Teller Solution. Automatic Voice Response IVR (Nap) CRM Counselor System. Genesys Call Centre System. Inbound/outbound Touchscreen services platform Show less

    • Oracle

      Jan 2005 - Jan 2014

      General Representative overseeing the Costa Rica´s office, comprising 60 team members, directly supervising 6 Territory Managers for Central America and 4 support staff. Responsible for the administration, development, and implementation of the commercial sales plan and business strategy for the region. Active involvement in setting and reviewing annual quotas, conducting quarterly assessments with business partners in each country. Proficient in sales forecasting and maintaining relationships with partners and C-level clientele. Serving diverse industries encompassing both government and private sectors across all Central American countries. Show less Territory manger, sales, administrative duties and channel management. My role encompasses the implementation of the sales strategy and the cultivation of new business opportunities. I coordinate and foster development opportunities across various assigned countries. Moreover, I oversee the execution of a comprehensive communication plan aimed at shaping and projecting the corporate image of the organization within the territory. Additionally, I ensure the successful implementation of partner leveling training plans and provide sales support. This encompasses territories including Panama, El Salvador, and Honduras. I cater to diverse industries in these territories, spanning both governmental and private sectors in each Central American country assigned. Show less

      • CAM Sales Director

        Jan 2005 - Jan 2014
      • Panama, Honduras y El Salvador Sales Territory Manager

        Jan 2005 - Jan 2011
    • Lexmark

      Jan 2014 - Jan 2020
      Territory Manager

      Territory manager with administrative duties, stationed in Costa Rica. Formulation, development, and implementation of the sales strategy in collaboration with business partners. Enhancement of the structure within the sales and marketing department, addressing areas of improvement. Proactive generation of business opportunities targeting both government and private sectors through various channels. Channel Manager and brand representative in the country.

    • Empresa Montero Solano

      Dec 2019 - now
      Board Advisor

      Related companies:EMS - Distributors of industrial consumables for medical device manufacturers and advanced technologies in Costa Rica.Website: https://ems-cr.com/InterGroupCA - Wholesaler of technology and software. Oracle, AWS, DBVisit, SkillSoft, UiPath, ManageEngine.Website: www.InterGroupCA.comTransportes Montero - Executive and tourist travel services.

    • Motivus

      Jan 2022 - Feb 2024
      Territory Manager

      Territory manager responsible for overseeing the commercial and administrative office based in Costa Rica. Business administration and brand representative. Motivus is a full-service custom software and digital transformation partner trusted by Fortune 1000 companies for design, development, support, and guidance to accelerate innovation and ensure exceptional outcomes throughout the product lifecycle. A Microsoft Gold Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) and SAP Gold Partner. Serving diverse industries, with a particular focus on the private sector including banking, retail, pharmaceuticals, and healthcare, leveraging innovative process tools and automation such as Bizagi, Vizio, and Oracle among others, along with associated bot services. Show less

    • Correos de Costa Rica

      Sept 2022 - now
      Chairman of the Board

      Correos de Costa Rica, the state-owned private logistics company. 1,700 employees, 9.2 million deliveries annually, 102 branches, a fleet of 706 vehicles, and 668 delivery drivers.

    • Ricoh Latin America Inc

      Feb 2024 - now
      CAM/CAR Territory Manager

      Territory manager responsible for the Northern Cluster Strategic Account: Central America and the Caribbean. Leading strategic business initiatives in technology for digital transformation, the impact of hybrid collaboration environments, and managed services. Efficient and effective coordination of joint work with the offices in each country and their commercial team; integrating support business lines to surpass defined objectives and goals. Ricoh, a Japanese company:https://www.ricoh.com/

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Digitaliza tu negocio

      Google Actívate
      Oct 2020
    • SIX SIGMA Yellow Belt Professional Certified

      6sigmastudy - The global certification body for six sigma certifications
      Mar 2025
    • SCRUM Fundamentals Certified

      SCRUMstudy - Accreditation Body for Scrum and Agile
      May 2021
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    • E-Commerce

      Google Actívate
      Apr 2021
    • Cloud Computing

      Google Actívate
      Apr 2021
    • Introduction to Cybersecurity

      Cisco
      Apr 2021
      View certificate certificate
    • Internet of Things IoT

      Cisco
      Apr 2021
      View certificate certificate
    • Cybersecurity Essentials

      Cisco
      Apr 2021
      View certificate certificate
    • Cyberseguridad en el tele-trabajo

      Google Actívate
      Apr 2021
    • Engineering of the future

      Stepik
      Jan 2021
      View certificate certificate
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Harold Montero Solano MBA/MCM
      Cuatro Congreso Extraordinario UPU en Riad, Arabia Saudita Gobierno de Costa Rica Oct 2023 Jefe de la delagación de Costa Rica en el Congreso.
    • Awarded to Harold Montero Solano MBA/MCM
      Strategy Execution Team Lexmark Inc Jan 2019
    • Awarded to Harold Montero Solano MBA/MCM
      Top 10 Revenue Performance Lexmark Inc Jan 2018 Top Revenue Contributor 2018
    • Awarded to Harold Montero Solano MBA/MCM
      No 1. Lexpert 2017 Lexmark Inc Jan 2017
    • Awarded to Harold Montero Solano MBA/MCM
      Recognition of excellence - Banco de Costa Rica Core Banking Project Unisys Feb 2000
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Mentor (Ad honorem)

      Issued by Voluntariado personal on Aug 2018
      Voluntariado personalAssociated with Harold Montero Solano MBA/MCM
    • Apicultor aficionado

      Issued by Apicultura on Jan 2020
      ApiculturaAssociated with Harold Montero Solano MBA/MCM