Daniel Oscar Taranto
About Daniel Oscar Taranto
Daniel Oscar Taranto serves as the IT Regional Manager at Americold Logistics in Buenos Aires, Argentina, where he has worked since 1999. He has extensive experience in IT project leadership, having previously held roles at several companies, including UTET, GRUPO EDITORIAL PLANETA, and Pride International.
Work at Americold
Daniel Oscar Taranto has served as the IT Regional Manager at Americold Logistics since 1999. His role spans over 25 years, during which he has been based in Buenos Aires, Argentina. In this position, he acts as the IT liaison between the Corporate IT Headquarters in Atlanta, US, and the local branch. His responsibilities include overseeing IT operations, managing projects, and ensuring effective communication between the corporate and local teams.
Previous Experience in IT Leadership
Before joining Americold, Daniel held several significant positions in IT leadership. He worked at UTET as an IBM iSeries Project Leader and developer for one year in Turin, Italy, from 1991 to 1992. He then served as an IBM iSeries Project Leader at GRUPO EDITORIAL PLANETA for two years in Buenos Aires, Argentina, from 1994 to 1996. Following that, he worked at Pride International in the same capacity for three years, from 1996 to 1999, also in Buenos Aires.
IT Solutions Development
Daniel has developed a custom wholesale IT solution that integrates six different third-party software and hardware solutions simultaneously. He managed the upgrade of the Warehouse Management System (WMS) to a paperless version that utilizes full barcodes, enhancing operational efficiency. Additionally, he implemented a Truck & Trace cloud solution, providing web browser access for administration and smartphone access for truck drivers.
Project Management and Team Leadership
In his career, Daniel has led project teams composed of staff from five different third-party companies. His leadership in these projects has been crucial in ensuring successful collaboration and project execution. He has also trained for a month on a new in-house Warehouse Management System (WMS) in Sydney, Australia, which reflects his commitment to continuous learning and adaptation in the IT field.