1. Curriculum Vitae Engineer J. David Zapata
J. DAVID ZAPATA P. PMP JDavidZapata@Engineer.com
CARRERA 55 #56 A33 MOBIL: +011-57-321-644-2395
Skype : JDavidZapataP
OBJECTIVE
To Apply my technical expertise and management skills in developing, implementing and
managing technology businesses, achieving a technical or executive position with an emphasis on
operation, sales support, management or project management.
I am interested to work for a company with projection that offers short term professional
development, continue learning and future grow with new responsibilities within the
organization.
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Ø Engineer specialized in business administration and telecommunications with extensive experience
in project management; dynamic, responsible, assertive, pragmatic, results-oriented and team player.
ØExtensive experience in IT; focusing on Network operations, installation and IT projects. Sales
support and Field engineer responsible for the design, development and implementation of technical
proposals for industry, government and banks.
ØResponsible for the feasibility, planning, development, installation and management of
telecommunication Projects within the guidelines of PMI. Responsible for delivery of projects and
documentation to operational status on time, budget, to required quality standard and in accordance
with agreed project success criteria. PMP Certi ied.
ØProvide excellent customer service, trouble resolution and knowledge of ITIL. Excellent
communications skills, assertive and result oriented. Fully bilingual.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Electronic Engineering.
Saint Thomas University; Bogotá, Colombia. May 25, 1995
Diploma in Business Administration.
University of California, Berkeley, CA. USA December 11, 1997
IX International Telecommunications Course.
Fellowship granted by the Organization of American States (OAS / OEA).
UNAM (Mexico National Autonomous University), México City. May-June 2000
Cisco CCNA Specialist, Macon, GA. USA. Sept 16, 2005
Cisco CCNP Specialist, Macon, GA. USA. Sept 15, 2006
at CGTC, Central Georgia Technical College and the Cisco Academy.
PMI - Project Management Course, ACIEM. Bogota. 02/2011
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
IT Consultant and Project Manager; Medellin 11/2014 -03/2016
Ø Manage IT projects and IT technical support for various companies including Intergrupo,
Quintanar and Grupo Creativo Divino. IT consultant; Develop and define technical
specifications for IT proposals, selection of IT suppliers and contractors.
IT Director (2014-Elections in Valle); Grupo ASD, Cali. 01/2014- 08/2014
Ø Plan, manage and control the IT project for National Registry in 2014 Elections in 42
municipalities and 132 constituencies of Department of Valle. Responsible for hiring and
directing 152 technicians to provide technical support to each electoral commission on its
electoral scrutinies in VALLE.
ØResponsible for Logistics provisioning, inventory and transport of 152 Laptops, Printers,
scanners and peripherals for each one of the electoral commissions in the Department.
Provide training for installation and use of Hardware and proprietary software for the
scrutiny.
Project Manager; Grupo Creativo Divino, Medellin. 01/2009 -12/2013
ØProject Manager for IT Projects and Supervisor of IT and civil contractors. Definition of
policies and procedures for IT security, backup and maintenance.
ØDefine and implement technical recommendations. Technical support, design and
configuration of CCTV, LAN / MAN, telecommunication and Video Security equipment.
CNN International. Atlanta, USA 09/2005 - 10/2008
Broadcast Engineer
Ø Resolve technical issues of the transmission systems and television production in a
24x7x365 live broadcast environment. Perform Quality Control of all incoming and
outgoing feeds of CNN Atlanta. Install new equipment and services for CNN International.
Ø Part of the project team that planned and executed the new CNN International Studio,
CNN World Weather Center and the migration project for CNN International.
AMERICATEL Colombia, Bogota. 10/1998 - 2001
Project Manager Engineer
ØDesigned, planned, coordinated and managed telecommunications projects.
ØDeveloped the terms of Reference, scope definition, WBS and time frame for each
project within the Definitions of the (SLA) Service Level Agreement.
ØSales support for telecommunication projects; Prepare successful business proposals
for public bidding.
ØInternal consultant. Key part in restructuring the technical area; reducing project
execution time in 50% and improving billing in 40 %
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C &T Services. Atlanta, GA. 10/2002 – 12/2008
Independent Subcontractor.
ØProviding Networking and Technical services in Atlanta and middle Georgia for
different companies such as Advecta, Diebold, and Rheem among others.
ØMedical Interpreter for Globaltransservices and hospitals in Metro Atlanta.
Global Crossing (IMPSAT). Bogota. 12/1994 - 08/1997
Support Network Engineer
ØTroubleshoot telecommunications operational events and outages at the Network
Operative Center. Open and closing trouble tickets, follow up network problems and
recommend appropriate action.
ØServed as a team leader for subordinates and peers within designed shifts.
Data Analyst; Telegan Bogota. 05/1998 - 11/1998
ØAnalysis of performance of Telegan Network and performance analysis of our clients.
Feasibility studies. Provided operational telecommunication support and problem
resolution for customers and field personnel on problem resolution.
ØMonitor Network equipment and incidents. Perform trend analysis for the backbone
and costumers at the NOC.
OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Assistant Manager and Cashier
Margaritas Mexican Grill, Macon, GA. 10/2001-12/2002
Administrator (E)
Conjunto Quintanar , Venecia, Antioquia 10/2014-04 /2015
ADITIONAL TRAINING
Georgia Human Resource Department & Laurens County; Macon, GA.
Medical Interpreter. 10/ 2002
COURSES
CCNA Security & CCNP SW Course 06/2013 & 08/2014
Cisco Academy & National University - Medellin.
Current Technical Certifications
CompTIA A+, Network+; Certified PC Technician & Network Specialist
CompTIA Carrer ID COMP10527456
CCNA Security - CSCO11126422 12/2013
Project Management Professional – PMP 1887475 12/2015
Willing to relocate. References provided upon request
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