Juan Carlos Alvarado Serfaty
About Juan Carlos Alvarado Serfaty
Juan Carlos Alvarado Serfaty is a PMO Analyst and IT Business Management professional with extensive experience in financial support for project management. He has worked with notable companies such as IBM and currently serves at Erni in Switzerland.
Work at ERNI
Juan Carlos Alvarado Serfaty has been employed at ERNI as a PMO Analyst and IT Business Management since 2016. In this role, he focuses on managing and controlling the financial aspects of IT projects, including both capital expenditures (Capex) and operational expenditures (Opex). He provides financial support to project managers, particularly in the financial components of their project mini-models. His responsibilities also include the preparation of monthly and quarterly management reports and participation in high-level discussions regarding new process implementations and improvements.
Professional Experience at IBM
Juan Carlos Alvarado Serfaty worked at IBM for a total of ten years, holding two key positions. From 2005 to 2012, he served as Business Operations for SPGIT in New York, where he gained extensive experience in business operations. Subsequently, he worked as a Project Controller for Software Services from 2012 to 2015. In this capacity, he was responsible for overseeing financial aspects of software projects and participated in month-end closing activities, including reclassification and control of deviations between actuals and forecasts.
Previous Role at Laptv
Before joining IBM, Juan Carlos Alvarado Serfaty held the position of Head of Administration and Finance at Laptv from 2000 to 2005 in Atlanta, Georgia. In this role, he managed the financial operations of the company, contributing to its administrative and financial strategies during his five-year tenure.
Education and Expertise
Juan Carlos Alvarado Serfaty has a solid educational background in business and finance. He studied Business Administration and Finance at Escuela Superior De Negocios Eserp in Barcelona, Spain, where he earned a Master of Business Administration from 2005 to 2007. He also studied Marketing at Universidad Santa Maria from 2000 to 2003. Additionally, he attended Berlitz English Institute from 1997 to 1999 to enhance his English language skills. His education is complemented by further studies at Centro De Informática Profesional (CIPSA) in 2015.
Financial Management Skills
Juan Carlos Alvarado Serfaty possesses strong financial management skills, particularly in the context of IT projects. He is responsible for managing and controlling financial aspects, including Capex and Opex. He serves as the focal point for SAP Ariba requests, handling purchase orders and invoices. His role involves direct participation in month-end closing activities and the preparation of management reports, showcasing his expertise in financial analysis and project management.