Juan Saldarriaga

Juan Saldarriaga, PMP, has a diverse work experience spanning over two decades. Juan began their career as an International Project Manager at Computer Generation Inc, where they successfully completed multiple telecom projects and played a crucial role in securing major corporate accounts. Juan then joined Intec Telecom Systems, Inc as the Director of Business Development, Latin America, where they demonstrated exceptional skills in account management and contract negotiation.

Moving forward, Juan worked as a Senior Product Manager at XACCT Technologies, where they led the launch of a convergent mediation solution in the telco marketplace. Juan then joined Amdocs, Inc as a Project Manager and later transitioned into the role of Consulting Manager, where they led a large billing system migration and facilitated the establishment of a disaster recovery site.

Juan's program management expertise was further enhanced during their tenure at NetCracker Technology, where they served as a Program Manager and later as a Program Director. Their responsibilities included overseeing a large Order Management and Provisioning project for a Tier 1 Cable TV provider.

Juan's experience within the aviation industry came during their time at Delta Air Lines, where they worked as a Program Manager. In this role, they were responsible for evaluating and implementing Platform as a Service (PaaS) offerings, utilizing various tools and technologies to build automated Continuous Integration/ Continuous Delivery pipelines.

Juan's most recent position was Principal Program Manager at NAGRA, where they demonstrated their expertise in multi-site IT transformation programs and solution expertise in business analytics and innovating legacy systems with IP-enabled cameras and video processing gateways.

Overall, Juan's work experience showcases their extensive skills in program management, business development, and successful project delivery within the technology and telecommunications sectors.

Juan Saldarriaga, PMP, has a strong education background in computer engineering and international management. Juan obtained a Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology, where they attended from 1989 to 1994. Later, they enrolled at the University of Maryland Global Campus and completed a Master's degree in International Management, spanning from 2001 to 2005.

In addition to their formal education, Juan has also pursued further certifications to enhance their professional expertise. Juan earned the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute in October 2006. Additionally, they completed a course titled "Strategy in the Age of Digital Disruption" through INSEAD Executive Education in August 2022.

These educational achievements highlight Juan Saldarriaga's dedication to expanding their knowledge and expertise in various fields, particularly in computer engineering, international management, project management, and strategic thinking in the digital age.