Experience

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  United telecommunication services uts

  Jan 1992 - Jan 1996

  Project leader

  - Project leader worked closely with department Processes.- Led and accomplished the implementation of the new billing application, and service order management system.- Designed and implemented the new digital UTS customer billing invoices. - Attended several training and courses to broaden my knowledge in the telecommunications industry.

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  Sft bank

  Jun 1996 - Dec 2010

  General information communication technology manager

  - Headed the ICT business, investment.- Managed a team of over 15 members,- Ensured smooth and efficient bank application processes and network infrastructure. - Provided quality support to users.- Responsible for convertion and migration of Core banking application and systems. - Liaised with local and international parties to realize strategic goals. - Advised SFT Bank and other related companies on ICT infrastructure design.- Managed credit/debit card solutions. - Member of the board of the daily SFT Bank Management.- Managed the Business Contingency Plans (BCP), Business Continuity Management (BCM), detailed Business Continuity Plans (DBCP), Required Gathering Validations (RGV), and Tabletop, execute procedures including evacuations. - Led the following assignment: ICT Business Manager - ICT Project Manager - Continuity Manager - Technical Development, Maintenance, support and helpdesk Manager - Manage and support IBM Iseries systems- Information Technology general control, Network Infrastructure and ICT Facilities Server room and IT department and ICT Investment - Information Technology Security Manager - Negotiate ICT contracts - Bank Cards solutions on all aspects of Debit and Credit card technology.- Customer Relationship with contractors, merchants, customers and vendors. E-Banking: Implemented the process of a completely new and secure internet banking system (SFT e- banking). Telecommunication system: Replaced the Telecom PBX system ERICSON MD110 with a new Telecom Avaya IP system. - Provided Information Technology support and advice to SFT companies and other related company. Show less

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  4it business consultancy bv

  Jan 2011 - now

  - Business consultant responsible for delivering the best results to support companies. - Provide Technical and operational business support services.- Redefine business operations and models.- Implement application changes according to a digital transformation strategy. - Ensure a successful closure and completion of all aspects’ projects. - Lead, manage and coordinate all incoming and outgoing 4IT Business Consultancy activities.- Built relationships with customers to cultivate long-term relationships and maintain continues interactions.- Provide Management reporting. Show less

  • Managing Director

    Feb 2011 - now

  • Senior Business Manager Information Technology and Project Manager

    Jan 2011 - now
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  Aruba bank n.v.

  Feb 2011 - Oct 2014

  Senior information technology management consultant

  - Implemented, upgraded, and improved applications, commands, securities, procedures, and production systems of IBM iSeries and Card department.- Reported daily on my external consulting tasks to the ICT Manager.- Led several bank card and ICT department projects.- Delivered and effectively converting the bank card portfolio to the Visa and Mastercard standards.

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  Stichting r.k. centraal schoolbestuur curacao

  Feb 2011 - Apr 2011

  Information technology instructor

  IT Instrcutor at RKCS (SBO (high school))

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  Algemene spaar- en kredietcoöperatie acu

  Nov 2011 - Jun 2012

  External project manager

  - Project manager to support several end-to-end projects with positive corporate results.

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  Telecuracao

  Mar 2013 - Apr 2014

  External project consultant. conducted ict assessment and reorganize the facility and procurement.

  - Assessed the critical business objectives, ICT business requirements, technical transfer process. - Reported the issues to be resolved during the future design process. - Effectively recommended technologies and tools that the proposed enterprise network infrastructure will require for end-to-end monitoring, alerting, network infrastructure- Recommended to TeleCuraçao management a network infrastructure that will provide foundation to manage change and growth.- Document all findings and actions required. Show less

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  Girobank n.v. curacao and bonaire

  May 2015 - Nov 2017

  Interim general ict manager and card department manager.

  - Responsible for all aspects of ICT, Core Banking applications for all the five branches in Curacao and one branch in Bonaire, including budget, investment, network infrastructure and communication, bank debit and credit cards process and setup.- Manage a team of 46 members,- Reported to the Central Bank Curacao and St. Marten board Management in charge of Giro Bank. - Given oversight for the bank's daily operations, with responsibility for the bank's daily general ICT activities.- Lead the Bank Card activities, EMV card issuance and acquire ATM's, POS's and card conversions.- Ensured that all the banking applications, systems and the ICT network facilities, ATMs, and Point- of-Sales (POS) devices met user applications' needs. - Provided daily dashboard data to the Management.- Steered infrastructure changes with local and international vendors.- Managed Core banking, network infrastructure, bank applications and ICT equipment, E-banking, utility payments, the day-to-day ICT and bankcard process, and EMV bank card conversions. - Proficiently set up the IBM Cognos application linked to the Core banking and delivered the daily dashboard information to Giro Bank Management. - Together with their local and international vendors, we have worked on several projects. Show less

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  “ministerie van bestuur, planning en dienstverlening” (mbpd) governement.

  Mar 2018 - Dec 2018

  External project consultant. assessment information & communication technology within government.

  - Assessed the current ICT organizational structure, resources, ICT applications and system- Analyzed issues and cases, gap analysis of ICT projects.- Developed an action plan to improve the ICT department, applications, systems and resources.- Provided a baseline report with high risk findings and recommendations of the current ICT organizational structure within the organization of the current situation (2018) with the specific situation to supply to “Ministerie van Bestuur, Planning en Dienstverlening”.- Advise the Minister BPD about the high-risk items in the ICT infrastructure that need to be addressed.- Reported to the Secretary-General Ministry.- Certified the findings. Show less

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  Vidanova bank

  Mar 2018 - Jan 2023

  Independent project manager

  Project Issuing and Acquiring EMV for Contact and Contactless Mastercard debit card and Visa credit card.• As an External Project Manager, I reported to the Managing Director on project status. Lead the requested services of Vidanova Bank to upgrade their MasterCard chip debit cards and Visa credit cards and platforms to the latest requirements of the card industry. Issue Visa Credit cards and Mastercard debit cards.- Analyzing/testing/certifying the physical Mastercard and Visa chip cards and personalization via Mastercard and Visa platform. - Upgrading bank host systems, the bank EMV, and contactless Mastercard debit card and Visa credit card personalization applications on the Datacard platform. Acquire Visa Credit cards, Mastercard debit cards and American Express credit cards: - Improving the Point-of-Sale system, Bank Point-of-Sale application and devices, and network communication devices. I have effectively implemented, testing/certified terminal applications via MChip, ADVT, etc. and upgrade of host systems complying with MasterCard and Visa mandates with Vidanova Bank Project team members and local (Girasol Payment Solutions) and international stakeholders (Fiserv International, Euronet USA, Argotechno Brazil, Datacard/Entrust/Multipost, Mastercard, and Visa). Show less

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  Algemeen pensioenfonds van curaçao (apc)

  Sept 2022 - Nov 2022

  External project consultant

  - APC Bank NV.- Research, Analyze and advise core banking applications and products.- Advice on the Financial advantages and disadvantages of iCloud / in-house solutions vs. outsourcing to third parties vendors.- Reported to APC Bank Management.

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  Algemeen pensioenfonds van curaçao (apc)

  May 2023 - Jul 2023

  External project consultant

  - APC Bank NV.- Assessment of Mastercard and Visa debit and credit cards in physical and mobile wallets formats.- Meet the EMV standards and current card industry standards and trends.- Involved with the stakeholders of the project.