Alvaro Pinzon

Sr Manager, Application Development and Delivery @CIBC Capital Markets

Toronto, ON, CA
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WORK HISTORY

Feb 2023 — Present

Sr Manager, Application Development and Delivery @CIBC Capital Markets

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Toronto, ON, CA

Leading and mentoring a team of five high-performing project and delivery managers, driving the successful implementation of cutting-edge foreign exchange products.* Providing team leadership, direction and coaching for daily projects and deliverables. Also, providing inputs for the technology strategy delivery of the DCC product.* Leading and managing the Market Readiness/Go-To-Market activities and delivery implementation of Foreign Exchange Products and Solutions (e.g, DCC Dynamic Current Convertion, MCP Multi Currency Pricing).* Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with internal stakeholders and partner organizations (e.g, Product, Partner International bnaks, Card Networks VISA and MasterCard)* Providing delivery subject matter expertise in the pre-sales process to represent the differentiation that CIBC ASG Product Delivery brings as compared to competitors and to understand and respond quickly to client requirements.

EDUCATION

2012 — 2012

York University

Certificat​e in Leadership for Early Career Managers, Management, Leadership

1996 — 2001

Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana

Bachelor, Electronic Engineer

2011 — 2013

York University

Certificate, Canadian Business - Management

2002 — 2003

Universidad de Los Andes

Post Graduate Certificate

2011 — 2011

Learning Enrichment Foundation LEF

Certificate, Project Management

2009 — 2009

Universidad Santo Tomás

Post graduate Diploma, Advanced Data Networks

2014 — 2017

Schulich School of Business - York University

Master of Business Administration (MBA), Technology, Strategy and Innovation

SKILLS

Program ManagementWireless TechnologiesManagementProblem SolvingStrategic PlanningForecastingDisruptive TechnologiesPlanningWirelessTelecommunicationsFiber Optic TechnologyBudgetingPmoPmpLeadershipStakeholder AnalysisRisk ManagementProject ManagementCross-Functional Team LeadershipProject ImplementationIp TechnologiesProject CoordinationCritical ThinkingTeam LeadershipProject PlanningStrategic ThinkingStrategic Negotiations

ABOUT ALVARO PINZON

I am a Senior Project & Program Leader with 18+ years of experience driving technology and business transformation initiatives across financial services and telecommunications. I specialize in connecting the dots between strategy, execution, and people leadership—from shaping transformation roadmaps with executives to leading cross-functional teams and scaling delivery operations globally.Key Strengths:• Portfolio Oversight. Directed and managed diverse portfolios of up to 30 complex technology and strategy projects, ranging from $1M to $40M in capital investment.• Cross-functional Leadership. Led cross-functional teams of up to 20+ people, creating and leading competitive teams to execute complex initiatives.• Strategic Planning. Integral member of various Tech leadership teams, contributing to the formulation of strategic plans for executing complex initiatives.• Digital Transformation. Spearheaded digital transformation efforts that modernized legacy systems, improved operational efficiency, and enhanced customer experiences. Adept at leveraging emerging Cloud technologies to drive business growth and innovation to accelerate time to market. My Leadership PhilosophyI believe in empowering teams, fostering collaboration, and creating environments where innovation thrives. By combining strategic foresight with hands-on execution, I ensure every project not only meets its objectives but also drives long-term value for the organization.Current Focus:Currently, I lead a global delivery team across the Americas, Caribbean, Europe, and APAC regions, driving end-to-end revenue growth initiatives within the Foreign Exchange sector. In parallel, I spearhead digital transformation programs to modernize core systems, optimize operations, and align technology with strategic business goals—positioning the organization for sustainable growth and innovation in a competitive global market.Academic Contribution:Proud Guest Speaker for the Canadian Business Culture and Management Skills Course at York University.Certifications Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals Project Management Professional (PMP) Certified ITIL V3 foundation Certified ITIL® Intermediate in IT Release, Control and Validation Certified SAFe 4 Scrum Master Certified

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