TABACALERA USA Inc.
Uves Edwards has over 20 years of experience in the field of IT security and service delivery. Uves has served in various roles, including Director, IT Security and Service Delivery at TABACALERA USA Inc. where they oversee key functions within the IT department and ensures high-quality service delivery to end users. Prior to that, they worked as an Adjunct Instructor at Passaic County Community College and as an Information Security Manager at The Vitamin Shoppe, where they managed the company-wide information security program. Uves also has experience as a Systems Engineer/IT Security Analyst at RWJBarnabas Health, a Systems Engineer at Chelsea Computer Consultants, Inc., and as an IT Manager/Systems Admin at JAV Food Corp. and Jamaica Information Service. Throughout their career, Uves has demonstrated expertise in managing network infrastructure, implementing security measures, and executing various IT projects.
Uves Edwards completed their Bachelor of Science degree in Information Technology from the University of the Commonwealth Caribbean (UCC) from 2005 to 2009. Later, from 2011 to 2012, they pursued a Master of Science degree in Management Information Systems, General from the University of Phoenix. In addition to their academic qualifications, Uves has obtained various certifications, including the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) from (ISC)² and the Project Management Professional (PMP) from the Project Management Institute. Uves has also been certified as a CompTIA IT Operations Specialist and a CompTIA Secure Infrastructure Specialist. Further, they obtained the ITIL v3 Foundation Level certification from EXIN in August 2013.
TABACALERA USA Inc.
Deep Roots: In 1636, the company that would become Tabacalera Company, and from which today’s Tabacalera USA gets its name, was launched in Spain. From these almost 400 year old roots, Tabacalera USA unites the essence of history, farming, manufacturing and marketing excellence -- reflecting the very best of tradition and expertise as the oldest tobacco company in the world. Manufacturing Milestone: 1758 - A major milestone for the Tabacalera Company. During this year, the company opened doors to its first factory: The Royal Factory of Sevilla. At the time, the factory was the second largest building in Spain, only surpassed in size by a royal residence. Tobacco Monopolies 1887- Before Tabacalera S.A. was formed, the company was crowned Compañía Arrendataria de Tabacos, a publicly traded Spanish tobacco monopoly. The Future : 1945 - Compañía Arrendataria de Tabacos controlled the tobacco monopoly in Spain for years, through the Spanish Civil War, and through to the early 1940s. In 1945, in response to new laws, the limited company, Tabacalera Sociedad Anonima, was formed. Tabacalera S.A. paved the way for the future structure and success of the company. Altadis Is Born: 2000 - Tabacalera S.A. and French tobacco company, Seita, merged to form a new company: Altadis. Altadis was set to be the biggest tobacco company in Europe. The merger created a new tobacco firm, big enough to compete with the industry's toughest rivals of the day. Premium Cigar Market 2013: Imperial Tobacco Group, after acquiring Altadis in 2008, restored the name Tabacalera to its Premium Cigar Division, maintaining Tabacalera a top leader in the premium cigar market and staying true to its roots. Tabacalera Today : In 2015, Tabacalera USA was formed. The company oversees the premium cigar businesses in the United States, which is the world's largest premium cigar market. Tabacalera USA’s business units include Altadis U.S.A., JR Cigar, and Casa de Montecristo.