Rafael Garcia
Experienced IT Leader | Technology Strategy & Transformation | Cloud • Infrastructure • DevOps • Security • AI | Open to New Opportunities
- Role
- AVP Identity and Access Management at Carnival Corporation & Plc
- Location
- Miami, FL, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Rafael Garcia
ABOUT ME - Transformational technology leader with deep expertise in infrastructure, cloud, cybersecurity, and DevOps. Specializing in modernizing complex hybrid environments, driving automation, and implementing zero-trust security architectures to align technology with business strategy.Proven track record of optimizing costs through FinOps practices, strengthening resilience with disaster recovery frameworks, and enhancing visibility through advanced observability tools. Skilled in building high-performing global teams, streamlining operations, and delivering measurable business outcomes with a focus on compliance, scalability, and innovation.COMPETENCIES - Executive Leadership • Vision Definition • Strategic Business & Technology Planning • Identity and Access Management (IAM) • Privilege Access Management (PAM) • Process Design & Documentation • Technology Debt Mitigation • Zero Trust Architecture • Regulatory Compliance • Information Security Architecture • IT Operations Leadership • Project Planning • Procurement • Contract Negotiation • MSP Management • Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity Planning • DevOps Automation • Global Team Leadership • Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) • Talent Management • Artificial Intelligence • Bilingual
Experience
AVP Identity and Access Management
Nov 2025 — Present · Doral, FL, US
Education
Universidad Tecnológica de La Habana "José Antonio Echeverría", CUJAE
Bachelor of Science - BS, Computer Engineering
Skills
- Business Continuity
- Frame Relay
- Network Security
- Vendor Management
- Nessus
- Firewalls
- Cyber-Security
- Disaster Recovery
- Troubleshooting
- Security
- Cisco Ios
- Websense
- Unified Communications
- Cisco Technologies
- Voip
- Cisco Systems Products
- Cisco Meraki
- Network Access Control (Nac)
- Ccna
- System Administration
- Network Engineering
- Ddos Mitigation
- Ipsec
- Symantec Endpoint Protection
- Lan-Wan
- Networking
- Cisco Call Manager
- Management
- Telecommunications
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