Ben Ordonez
About Ben Ordonez
Ben Ordonez is a Project Manager with extensive experience in various roles within the technology and finance sectors. He has worked for notable companies such as Technosoft Corp., AbbVie, and Kansas City Southern, where he has managed significant projects including global infrastructure upgrades and system integrations.
Work at Kansas City Southern
Ben Ordonez has been employed at Kansas City Southern as a Project Manager since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing various projects within the organization. His experience in project management and systems architecture contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the projects he manages.
Previous Employment Experience
Prior to his current position, Ben Ordonez held several roles in various organizations. He worked at Technosoft Corp. as a Consultant from 2016 to 2017, and at AbbVie as a Business Analyst/Project Manager from 2021 to 2022. His experience also includes positions at Gamma Partners as a Systems Architect, Societe Generale Corporate and Investment Banking as a Senior Lotus Notes Developer, and Newedge in a similar role. He also served as a Project Manager at Brooksource from 2018 to 2020.
Education and Expertise
Ben Ordonez studied at Joliet Junior College, where he earned an Associate’s Degree in Computer Science. He furthered his education at the University of St. Francis, obtaining a Bachelor’s Degree in Organizational Management with a focus on Computer Technology and Computer Systems Technology. His educational background supports his expertise in project management and systems architecture.
Technical Projects and Implementations
Throughout his career, Ben Ordonez has managed significant technical projects. He led a global infrastructure upgrade that involved redesigning the Active Directory architecture and consolidating multiple regional domains into a single global domain. Additionally, he implemented Oracle Identity Manager for an international financial institution, integrating it with various systems such as Oracle, Active Directory, SQL Server, Workday, and AS/400.
Career Development and Roles
Ben Ordonez has developed a diverse career in technology and project management. He began his career as an Integration Engineer at ABN AMRO Bank N.V. and progressed to roles such as Team Lead for Messaging and Groupware Engineering at IBM. His experience spans over a decade, during which he has acquired skills in systems architecture, project management, and technical consulting.