Alejandro Contreras

As a dynamic and purposeful leader, I have a wealth of experience in senior and executive level leadership roles, with a strong track record of successfully managing teams. I have extensive experience building IT Operations and Cybersecurity programs from the ground up, and possess in-depth technical knowledge of Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, AWS, and virtualization architecture, designs, and implementations, as well as systems and storage management and administration.
 

In addition to my technical expertise, I am a versatile initiative-taker who excels at conceptualizing and generating new ideas, analyzing problems, and developing effective solutions. I am committed to staying up-to-date with the latest industry trends and best practices, and have a proven ability to deliver results in fast-paced and constantly changing environments.
With my strong leadership skills, technical expertise, and innovative mindset, I am confident in my ability to drive business growth and success.

I am a growth-oriented leader with a proven track record in developing, costing, and delivering business pillars and technical solutions while driving operational excellence within growing organizations. With experience managing multiple teams, including local and vendor staff, I consistently deliver projects on time and within budget.
 

My approach to business is customer-centric, and I am always looking for ways to challenge the status quo and drive the organization towards more aspirational goals. I prioritize action over perfection and value speed and experience when making decisions.
 

In addition to my leadership skills, I possess extensive technical expertise in building and implementing successful cybersecurity programs, multi-site WAN/LAN/networking, and a deep understanding of server, PC, storage, virtualization, and cloud platforms. I have a strong understanding of current network hardware, protocols, and standards, as well as experience in integrating cloud services with multi-site organizations.
 

I have a solid foundation in IT infrastructure planning and development, and a thorough understanding of management principles, practices, and procedures. I am also well-versed in program and project
management principles, which allows me to effectively lead cross-functional teams and drive business growth.

Business Degree with relevant certifications in cybersecurity, IT operational technology, and ITIL.