Francisco J Gonzales Ugarte
Professional Development & Strategic Career Break @Professional Sabbatical
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WORK HISTORY
Professional Development & Strategic Career Break @Professional Sabbatical
Boca Raton, FL, US
Following the conclusion of a 26-year tenure at Abt Global (impacted by 2025 federal policy shifts), I initiated a planned sabbatical to focus on advanced professional certification, personal health, and family priorities.• Continuous Improvement: Earned Lean Six Sigma Yellow and White Belt certifications (Aug 2025); currently pursuing Green Belt to deepen expertise in statistical process control and DMAIC methodology.• Project Management: Preparing for Project Management Professional (PMP) certification to validate 20+ years of global program execution with industry-standard frameworks.• Strategic Renewal: Dedicated time to personal well-being and family after decades of high-intensity global operations, ensuring a fully recharged return to executive leadership.• Market Alignment: Conducted research to translate federal contracting expertise into commercial finance and operations frameworks (P&L management, margin analysis, revenue operations).
EDUCATION
American University - Kogod School of Business
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Concentrations in Finance and Management of Global Information Technology
Montgomery College
Coursework, Business Administration, Economics, and Management
Macalester College
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Concentration in International Studies and Spanish
ABOUT FRANCISCO J GONZALES UGARTE
I\'m a Finance & Operations Executive with 25+ years of experience managing P & Ls of $250M+, building financial infrastructure in 40+ countries, and leading cross-functional teams through rapid scaling and transformation.My career is defined by stepping into high-stakes environments—launching operations in new markets, stabilizing controls during change, and partnering with C-suite and Executive leadership to align strategy with execution. I thrive where analytical rigor meets operational complexity.CAREER CONTEXT & SABBATICALAfter 26 years of continuous leadership at Abt Global my role concluded in April 2025 due to the termination of my contract following federal policy shifts. I seized this opportunity to take a strategic sabbatical focused on:• Professional Development: Pursuing Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and PMP certifications to formalize expertise in process optimization.• Personal Renewal: Investing in health, wellness, and family after decades of intensive global travel.• Strategic Planning: preparing for my next executive chapter.I am now fully recharged and actively seeking VP Finance, VP Operations, or Senior Director roles.CORE CAPABILITIES• Financial Strategy: Multi-year budgeting, revenue forecasting, scenario modeling, margin analysis, and capital allocation.• P&L Ownership: Accountability for $50M–$250M+ operating budgets across multiple entities.• Global Operations: Launching new market operations (legal entity setup, hiring, compliance).• Risk & Compliance: Governance frameworks, internal controls, and regulatory adherence (GAAP, federal/international standards).• Process Optimization: Applying Lean Six Sigma to reduce waste and improve delivery.SECTORS OF INTERESTMission-driven organizations, global health, fintech, consulting, logistics, or any growth-oriented company operating across borders.Let\'s connect if you\'re looking for a leader who combines strategic vision with financial and operational discipline.
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