Professional Experience
IT Project Manager, Company: Principal Financial Group.
Manuel Fuentes
Project Manager
Experienced Project Manager with a solid track
record in successfully managing project portfolios.
Demonstrated ability to effectively balance agile
and predictive methodologies, adapting them to the
specific needs and objectives of each project. Highly
motivated and skilled in problem-solving, with a
proactive and results-oriented approach.
Outstanding ability to build highly efficient
multidisciplinary teams focused on achieving goals.
Extensive technical knowledge in technology,
grounded in a thorough understanding of the latest
principles and practices. Possesses excellent soft
skills, facilitating effective communication and
collaboration in dynamic work environments.
Certifications: (PMP®) (SPOP®).
mifuentess@hotmail.com
Manuel Ignacio Fuentes Soto | LinkedIn
(+569) 9827-0375
El Monte, Región Metropolitana Santiago
de Chile.
Key Characteristics and Competencies
English (professional) • Spanish (native)
Atlassian Suite • Microsoft Office Suite
Power BI • MS Project • AWS • Azure
Familiar with Lean Production methodology •
Kanban • Agile
Interest
Innovation
Responsible Management
Sports
December/2015 – April/2024
Led technology infrastructure projects in collaboration with regional offices in the
USA, India, and Hong Kong.
Spearheaded successful migrations, including the seamless transfer of complete
data centers without service interruptions.
Implemented user solutions such as Office 365 and Avaya Cloud, DC Migrations
and DC Renovation, Cisco Meraki Migration, AWS And others ensuring a smooth
transition.
Oversaw office creation and established operational standards.
Designed and led the implementation of Disaster Recovery Plan, ensuring business
continuity.
Headed the project that facilitated the transition to 100% remote work by the end of
2019, enhancing the Business Continuity Plan.
Member of an elite group as an Innovation Pioneer, contributing new ideas and
products.
Actively participated in volunteering activities within the company, serving as a
mentor for professionals and students.
Started as an external project manager (BC Consultancy from December 2015 to
June 2017) and was internalized due to outstanding performance.
IT Project Manager, Company: Minvest Holding.
May/2012 – November/2015
Led the successful opening of branches, ensuring a seamless implementation.
Coordinated the implementation of a crucial part of Microsoft's ERP Dynamics,
ensuring effective system integration.
Successfully migrated Active Directory and implemented the Office Suite for the
region, optimizing technological infrastructure.
Established standards for meeting rooms and directories, improving efficiency and
user experience.
All additional projects were aimed at closing security gaps, strengthening the
company's security posture. (Hired in May 2012 by an external company -
Suministra - and absorbed in May 2014 due to my excellent performance)
Others:
 IT Coordinator - Corporation of Education and Health - from Mar. 2019 to
Feb. 2012
 Systems Support - Banco Santander - from March 2008 to February 2009
 Installation Technician - Telefónica Chile - from December 2005 to
December 2007
Education
 PMP&CAPM Ennovate- PMI -2022
 SRCUM Product Owner – Ennovate -2022
 Advance Architecture- AWS-2021
 Excelencia en Gestión de Proyectos – UCC-2018
 PMP&CAPM Ennovate- PMI -2015
 Análisis de Sistemas AIEP/UNAB 2011-2013
 Téc. en Telecomunicaciones Lic. Pol. Ciencias y Tecnología. 2001-2005