Allan Vasquez

Experienced IT Manager with a proven track record in technology strategy, governance, cybersecurity, and infrastructure optimization. Over 18 years of expertise in IT leadership, managing business applications, SAP compliance, and digital transformation. Adept at aligning IT strategies with business objectives, reducing operational costs, and improving efficiency. Skilled in cybersecurity frameworks , risk mitigation, and disaster recovery planning. Strong ability to lead cross-functional teams, develop IT policies, and ensure compliance with industry standards.

Director of Technology - Guatemala (August 2025 - Current)

Colegios APDE Guatemala City, Guatemala, Central America.

• Define the corporate technology vision for the medium and long term, aligned with the educational and financial strategy.
• Ensure the availability, resilience, and performance of corporate systems and networks.
• Align the ERP with business processes and corporate control needs.
• Lead the organization's digital transformation through the implementation of technology that optimizes critical processes and strengthens operational efficiency

Technology Manager - Guatemala  (April 2021 - March 2025)
CBC – Guatemala City, Guatemala, Central America.
▪ Led IT governance, security policy implementation, and compliance audits
▪ Critical Infrastructure Protection – Securing ICS/OT environments with Purdue Model segmentation, minimizing threat exposure while enhancing operational security.
▪ Developed and managed OPEX/CAPEX budgets, achieving cost-efficiency improvements.
▪ Ensured compliance for business applications & SAP, overseeing IT support teams.
▪ Cybersecurity Strategy & Governance – Developing and implementing NIST and ISO 27001 security policies, ensuring regulatory compliance and cyber risk reduction.
 

Service Delivery Manager PACA (Países Andinos y Centro América)  (September 2012 - April 2021)
Bayer AG – Guatemala City, Guatemala, Central America.
▪ Designed and managed network architecture, optimizing WAN, LAN, and WiFi infrastructure.
▪ Led technology risk assessments and security enhancements, ensuring business continuity.
▪ Implemented global IT service delivery models, integrating ITIL standards for incident management.
▪ Managed stakeholder relationships across Central America, Andean region, and Caribbean.
▪ Oversaw IT procurement, ensuring vendor selection maximized ROI.
 

Project Manager (May 2006 - August 2012)
Claro  - Guatemala
▪ Directed packet core network expansion for 4G/3G services across Latin America.
▪ Implemented hot billing solutions, enabling dynamic promotional adjustments.
▪ Developed SMS/MMS infrastructure, enhancing service delivery reliability.
 

Digital Transformation   (February 2024 - December 2024)
Massachusetts institute of technology (MIT)
Focus of Study 
Comprehensive understanding of the current digital paradigm such as IA, IoT, Cloud, Cybersecurity, blockchain.
 

MBA (Masters of Business Administration – M.A)  (January 2010 - November 2012)
Universidad Mariano Galvez, Guatemala City, Guatemala
Focus of Study 
▪ Managerial knowledge, business evaluation, value creation and entrepreneurial spirit.

Masters degree in Telecommunications (MSc) (January 2006 - May 2009)
Universidad Galileo Guatemala City, Guatemala
Focus of study
▪ Design and Administration of Telecommunications Networks

Bachelor of Science in Information Systems (Engineer)  (January 2002 - November 2005)
Universidad Galileo Guatemala City, Guatemala  
Focus of Study 
▪ Computer Science, Business Administration, Systems Analysis and Design, Network Administration