Esmeralda Hernández

Esmeralda Hernández has a diverse work experience that spans various industries and roles. Their most recent position is as a Project Manager of Technology at the American Institutes for Research, where they lead multicultural virtual development teams to achieve project objectives and manages stakeholders with different opinions.

Prior to that, they worked as a Freelance Information Technology Consultant, where they defined and controlled the IT strategy for a startup company.

Esmeralda also served as a PMO Manager at the Comisión Reguladora de Energía, where they defined a new process framework based on industry best practices and led project management, configuration management, and quality teams.

Before that, they held the role of Business Partner/Product Owner at the same company, where they managed IT projects and coordinated the development of software for the energy industry.

Esmeralda also worked as a Coach of Project Managers at Quarksoft, advising project leaders on best practices and supporting the implementation of project management frameworks.

Additionally, they have experience as a Project Manager at Praxis, where they managed projects using PMBoK and agile practices.

Prior to that, they worked as a Jr. Project Manager at the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México and as a Project Leader at the Instituto Nacional de Cardiología, where they managed projects and developed software based on industry practices.

Overall, Esmeralda's work experience demonstrates their expertise in project management, IT strategy, and software development.

Esmeralda Hernández has a solid education history in the field of computer science. Esmeralda obtained their Bachelor's degree in Computer Systems from the Instituto Politécnico Nacional, where they studied from 2004 to 2008. Following their undergraduate studies, they pursued a Master's degree in Computer Engineering, specializing in Software Engineering, at the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México from 2008 to 2010.

In addition to their formal education, Esmeralda Hernández has also obtained various certifications to enhance their skills and knowledge in the field. In 2012, they became a Certified Scrum Master through the Scrum Alliance. Esmeralda further expanded their expertise in Agile methodologies by completing the "How to Fix Bad Agile" certification from LinkedIn in March 2022. Additionally, they obtained the ITIL Foundation certification from AXELOS Global Best Practice in February 2020, demonstrating their proficiency in IT service management. Furthermore, in the same month and year, they acquired the "Leading SAFe" certification from Scaled Agile, Inc., showcasing their ability to lead in a scaled Agile environment.

Esmeralda Hernández's educational background and certifications reflect their commitment to professional development and continuous learning in the field of computer science.