Ruben Vargas Monge

Ruben Vargas Monge has a diverse work experience in the field of technology. Currently, they work at TradeStation as a System Engineer, responsible for managing infrastructure and systems within the datacenter and in the cloud. Ruben implements technical solutions, maintains high availability of existing systems, and oversees project execution and coordination with various teams.

Prior to that, Ruben worked at SoftwareONE Centroamérica as a Solution Specialist, focused on driving Azure solution sales, business development, and marketing activities. Ruben collaborated closely with account managers and took a proactive approach to developing the technical solutions business in the region.

Before joining SoftwareONE, Ruben was at N3, where they held two roles. Firstly, as a Technical Evangelist for Microsoft LATAM, they facilitated the success of Microsoft's partner ecosystem in adopting new technologies and building strong solutions. Secondly, as an Inside Sales Specialist, they supported Microsoft Sales and Subsidiary Campaigns through pipeline analysis and forecasting, while implementing strategies to engage customers with new solutions.

Earlier in their career, Ruben worked at Concentrix, initially as a CA Technologies Pre-Sales Manager for LATAM, and later as a Cisco Systems Pre-Sales Manager. In both roles, they managed a team and analyzed metrics to create reports required by clients.

Overall, Ruben Vargas Monge's work experience demonstrates their expertise in technical solutions, sales enablement, and pre-sales management in the technology industry.

Ruben Vargas Monge began their education journey in 2008 at Cisco, where they pursued a degree in CCNA, specializing in networking. In 2009, they attended Instituto Hispanoamericano de Idiomas to obtain their English Certification. From 2013 to 2015, Ruben participated in the Concentrix Program, focusing on Portuguese Language studies.

In 2014, Ruben enrolled in Universidad Latinoamericana de Ciencia y Tecnología, where they pursued a Bachelor's degree in Engineering. This program lasted until 2024, suggesting an ongoing commitment to higher education.

Ruben's interest in business and finance led him to explore further education opportunities. In 2017, they attended INSEAD for the Microsoft-INSEAD Online Business Strategy and Financial Acumen program. During the same year, they also studied Design Thinking at Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez, further enhancing their skill set in the field of business and commerce.

In addition to their educational pursuits, Ruben has obtained various certifications. These include Microsoft certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104), AZ-300 Microsoft Azure Architect Technologies, AZ-301 Microsoft Azure Architect Design, and Exam 533: Implementing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions. Ruben has also acquired the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner certification. Additionally, Ruben has completed courses like Insight Selling and Microsoft Global Challenger, and they obtained the Microsoft-INSEAD Online Business Strategy and Financial Acumen certification.

Overall, Ruben Vargas Monge has pursued a diverse and extensive educational background, focusing on engineering, languages, and business-related fields.