Engels Gilbert

Engels Gilvert Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic Phone………….:- Email:-Summary Engels is a dynamic and results-driven project management expert with over two decades of experience in IT, consulting, and digital transformation. He brings deep expertise in agile methodologies, PMO governance, and portfolio management, with certifications including PMP, Scrum Master, ITIL, and Change Management. Known for his strategic mindset and strong leadership, Engels excels in aligning crossfunctional teams, driving innovation, and integrating technology to enhance performance and reliability. He is also an active contributor to the global project management community, with published work and international recognition for his leadership and impact. Education • - Master of Science in Information Systems, Stevens Institute of Technology International, NJ, USA. • 1997 Data Architect Specialty, Universidad Politecnica de Madrid, Madrid, Spain. • 1991 Computer System Engineering, (Honor: Summa Cum Laude) Universidad Apec, Santo Domingo, DR Certifications - Change Management Certified Practitioner (by Prosci) Project Management Office – Certified Practitioner (PMO -CP) (Cert. #-) - Project Management Professional (PMP Number:-) Scrum Master Certified Professional Scrum Product Owner (PSPO) ITIL Certified SAP Consultant Certified Leading Curses • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 2022 Scrum with Kanban, Scrum.org 2021 Change Management Certification Program, PROSCI, USA. 2021 Beyond Leadership II, Partners in leadership Santo Domingo, DR 2019 Scrum Master Certification Workshop. 2019 PMO Symposium, PMI, Denver, USA 2019 PMO-CP Preparation, PMO Global Alliance, England, UK. 2019 Accountability Culture, Partners in leadership, Santo Domingo, DR 2018 Clarizen, Irvine, USA 2018 Beyond Leadership, Partners in leadership Santo Domingo, DR 2017 Scrum Master workshop, AgileDad, Utah, USA 2012, 2013 & 2016 International Project Management workshop, PMI, Punta Cana, DR. 2012 KM Success in IS Project Management, PMI Academy. 2011 Project Manager - Train the Trainer Course PM&B, Sto Dgo, DR. 2011 SAP ERP- Implementation Consultant bootcamp, SAP Academy, Orlando, USA Others Different Date: Jira, TCP IP Internetworking, Oracle Business Intelligence (BI) Certification, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, Java, VOIP, WAN Integration, Cisco Networking, Cisco PIX Firewall, Power BI integration, among others. Languages • Native Spanish • 1990 English as a Second Language, English as a Second Language, UNAPEC, Sto Dgo, • 2009 French, Alianza Francesa, Santo Domingo, D,R -DELF A2 Certification Work Experience Jun 2024 Current Program & Project Manager. • Managing a portfolio of 26 development platforms and applications distributed among 4 scrum teams at Newfold (www.hostgater.com, ww.bluehost.com, www.web.com & www.register.com) leading important software development, SEO and DevOps platform projects. • SAP ECC migration to S/4HANA for a business group of four companies in the Dom.Rep. and Puerto Rico including FI, CO, MM, IBP and BW Jun 2017 May 2024 PMO Sr. Manager, Edwards LifeScience. • Directed strategic programs across global sites in California, Utah, Puerto Rico, and the Dominican Republic. • Led cross-functional initiatives involving Quality, Regulatory, Automation, and Digital Transformation. • Applied hybrid methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, Waterfall) to fit project needs. • Oversaw portfolio-level KPIs, value indicators, and prioritization aligned with business objectives. • Reported on financial performance, resource allocation, and overall program health Jan 2019, 2021, 2023 & 2024 Four times PMO Global Awards Judging Committee Member PMI, USA. • Evaluated participating companies to identify the best PMO in the world for PMO Global Awards 2019, 2021, 2023 & 2024 by the PMI. • Collaborated with a diverse committee from 64 countries and 5 continents to ensure fair judging process. • Analyzed PMO performance metrics and industry trends to make informed decisions on award winners. • Promoted best practices and knowledge sharing across international PMO communities. Jan 2015May 2017 PMO Manager. Lionbridge Capital. Handled the following responsibilities: • Managed full-stack development projects, ensuring alignment with client goals. • Established and scaled a PMO structure for a software development organization. • Standardized Agile practices and project governance across technical teams. • Designed project policies, delivery frameworks, KPIs, and reporting templates. Feb 2009 Jan 2015 Senior Operation Manager, Orange (France Telecom). Reporting to the CIO responsible to Manage the Business Support System projects (SAP CRM, ERP, DW) projects. •- – CRM and ERP Project Manager. •-- Scrum Master for CRM, ERP and Billing scrum teams. •-- Scrum Product Owner for CRM, ERP and Billing process and systems. 2011 – Current Instructor in workshop preparation for Project Manager Professional (PMP) certification and ITIL at PMB&C, UNPHU University & UNIBE University. Instructor in an international PMI Registered Education Provider (REP) to more than 20 sessions of 40 hours each preparing students for PMP Certification and real-world project environments. Jan 2007 Feb 2009 Project Manager, GBM. Serve as the local PM in the execution of all the Information Technology projects sold to customers, managing the consultants, engineers and all staff and resources involved in the SAP & Software development projects. Jan 1992 Dec 2006 Sr. Engineer in Verizon (Last position: Associated Manager), (Santo Domingo, DR). IP Service and E-Commerce Solutions Planning Engineer in the Verizon’s Internet Service Provider Business Unit. Skills Project Management: Planning Management, Risk Management, Program Management, Portfolio Management, Project Budgeting, Scrum, Agile PM, PMO Governance Setup and Sustaining, Lean Transformation, Training, Portfolio Management Software’s, strong negotiation skills, demonstrated ability to negotiate and resource management. Passion for project management practice and couching, Experience in Capex and Opex budget preparation, forecast and reporting. IT: Kubernetes, OKD, Clarizen, Asana, Jira, Confluence, Jenkins, Sonarqube, Unix, Solaris, Linux, Windows Servers Family operating systems including Azure, Amazon Cloud Service (AWS), Google Cloud Platform (GCP), EMC Clusters, RPA, SharePoint, Power BI, Mail Servers, IOT, Oracle & MS SQL, Oracle BI, Java, PLC, Python, Git, IBM Cognos Analytics, SEO, SDLC/PMLC, SAP ECC 6, SAP4Hana, SAP Business Warehouse (BW). Others: IT Governance (ITIL, COBIT, ISO27K). Soft Skills: Enthusiasm on new knowledge adoption, excellent interpersonal relation, dynamic leader and team builder, self-motivated and cooperative attitude, Outstanding productivity working independently with minimal supervision, strong communication skills, Experience dealing with vendors, Business Acumen, passion for technology innovation projects, consistently motivating others toward success. Recent Awards / Recognition - PMO Global Awards:- PMO Leader of the year award regional semifinalist (Region: America) by the PMI. Publications (Papers & Articles) • Gilvert, E., Morabito, J. and E.A. Stohr (2010) “Knowledge Management and Decision Making in the Peace Corps.” Knowledge and Process Management Journal 17 (3): starting at p.28-. • Some others available in Spanish for PMI DR Charter, PMO Global Alliance and others. English Proficiency: Advanced (C1)