ERICK A. CANDANEDO S. - (certified PMP® #: 2987724)

Financial Control, Business Analysis Consulting, Logistics, and Project Management Consulting professional with over 30 years of experience in finance, logistics, supply chain, computer science, applied generative AI, and statistics mathematical ability that enables me to analyze, model, and interpret data to solve complex problems with the help of teamwork and a methodical and logical approach, learned during system development, analysis and implementation while doing the project management, logistics, and management of international team, with enough accuracy to meet plans and deadlines with accuracy at a detail level.

| EDUCATION

Universidad de Alcalá (2014 - 2015) - Master’s Degree, Financial Controller
Universidad Latinoamericana de Ciencias y Tecnología (2011 - 2013) - Master’s Degree, Multimodal Transportation
Universidad Latinoamericana de Ciencia y Tecnología (1999 - 2000) - Pd.B, Transportation Logistics
Universidad Católica Santa María la Antigua (1989 - 1998) - Bachelor’s Degree, Computer Science and Statistics

| WORKING EXPERIENCES

Organization: Luxus America (Nov 2022 - )

Managing Partner

Description: As a Managing Partner, I am responsible for the organization and delivery of pre-investment initiatives and formal projects to support global clients, coordinating teams and resources worldwide. My duties are aimed at steering the company towards its strategic goals through strategic planning and execution, operational management, leadership and team management, financial oversight, client and partner relations, risk management and compliance, decision making and problem solving, and business development. I develop and implement strategic plans to meet the company's goals and objectives, overseeing their execution to ensure alignment with the company's vision and mission. I oversee daily business operations to ensure efficiency and effectiveness, managing resources—including human, financial, and technological assets—to optimize productivity. I lead and manage teams, providing guidance, motivation, and support to staff, fostering a positive and productive work environment. I ensure the company's financial performance and growth by managing budgets, overseeing financial reporting, and ensuring financial health. I build and maintain relationships with clients, suppliers, and other business partners, representing the company at industry events, conferences, and public meetings. I assess and manage risks to ensure they are properly mitigated, ensuring the company complies with laws, regulations, and company policies. I make key decisions for the business, resolve conflicts or disputes, and develop creative solutions to address business challenges. I identify and pursue new business opportunities, negotiating and signing business contracts and agreements.

Customer: ELMEC, COBUYS, Sodexo, Creom, Multibank.

Technology Stack: Microsoft Dynamics, MsProject, Huawai Cloud, Azure Cloud, Office360.

Organization: The Corporate Diplomacy (Jul 2018 - present/part-time)

Director Advisory Services

Description: project program advisor and director are to identify my client's needs and communicate the facts, supported by evidence and soft skills, to transform those needs into opportunities to generate value. One of the most important duties is to keep up to date and enhance my team skills, helping them in the path to becoming an expert advisor. Within my crew, you will find expertise in consulting, operation, functional duties, program/project management, digital transformation, human resource, financial analysis, mergers, and acquisitions.

Customer: ENA, IC Power, Nestle, Superintendecia de Valores, Merck and others.

Technology Stack: ASANA, MsProject, MsOffice, Office360.

Organization: PricewaterhouseCoopers or PwC (Jul 2012 - Jun 2018)

Poject Manager at PricewaterhouseCoopers

Description: Define & direct program/project’s objective & deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with seniors & stakeholders. Develop full-scale plans & the associated communications. Manage team members & stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion. Liaise with stakeholders on an ongoing basis. Estimate the resources & participants needed to achieve goals. Draft & submit budget proposals & recommend subsequent budget changes. Determine & assess the need for additional staff & make the appropriate recruitments. Set and continually manage expectations with team members & other stakeholders. Plan & schedule timelines/milestones. Track milestones & deliverables. Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, & presentations. Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises, & devise contingency plans.

Customer: Gas Natural Fenosa, Franquicia Panameña, Zara, DJ Suez, Bancolombia, Banistmo, Banco del Pacífico.

Technology Stack: Utility SAP-ERP for Energy sector. Reverse engineering to a masive transaction, in several SAP modules.

Technology Project at PwC:

Autoridad Nacional de Aduanas (Customs Authority) (march 15, 2014 - 15 may 2015)

Project manage for Systems Audit

Project description: Organization, planning, consolidation of the implementation, monitoring and control of all stages, subprojects, surveys of modules, sub-modules, functionality, organization of governance and general direction of the project for the lifting of findings and presentation of recommendations, based on a maturity model that will allow a feasible and functional results to the institution.

Technology Stack: Customs information system named SIGA, a third party proprietary technology from a company at Singapore to manage the Customers Government Authority in Panama. A considerable decrease In paid taxes was detected by the Tax Authority and an transactional audit was required.

Sportline America (May 2013 – July 2014)

QA Project Manager for a SAP/ERP Implementation

Project description: Project management governance design, revision of the business readiness for EC-ERP SAP and QA of the project, including the revision of the project at SAP audit level.

Technology Stack: SAP-ERP with different modules form supply chain, finance, accounting, Interfacing with POs, warehouse management, logistic replenishment, supply chain management, human resource management and several databases, for system In 7 different countries, instances for several companies and accounting systems, with different regulations.

Autoridad de Innovación Gubernamental (April 2014 – July 2014)

Project Manager for the Audit of Contract Structure, Execution and System’s Implementation

Project description: Organization, planning, consolidation of the implementation, monitoring and control of all stages, subprojects, surveys of modules, sub-modules, functionality, organization of governance and general direction of the project for the lifting of findings and presentation of recommendations, based on a maturity model that will allow a feasible and functional results to the institution, for the a custom management system.

Technology Stack: Oracle database and proprietary development.

SIACAP (December 2013 – April 2014)

PMO Administration and Implementation leader

Project description: Implementation of a PMO for the governance programs and project (sub-project of corporate governance, subproject of creation of manuals of processes, sub-project of creation of model governmental projects management), quality assurance of data-cleansing project and creation of the project strategy with a five year vision.

Technology Stack: SQL database.

Calox and Gold Mills (June 2012 – September 2012)

Project Manager Leader for an Implementation Financial ERP for Manufacturing and Logistics

Project description: Implementation of a financial ERP that manages the complete supply chain, manufacturing, and accounting process; from the procurement to the “order to sale” activities. The implementation requires the follow up the customization and interfacing with Business Intelligence, payroll, “truck rout plans”, “wireless invoicing” and order entry systems.

Technology Stack: Oracle Business One ERP and Oracle database for a Manufacturing, a distribution center and several warehouses.

U.S. Department of State (May 2010 - Apr 2012)

I.T Center Facilitator I.T. Center Facilitator

Description: -Size of the educational project’s products, services, user needs or deliverables, based mainly on the type of programs being developed, (for example: training documentation, network components, software). Each uses a different measure of size. This includes Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) hardware or software that must be procured and integrated.

- Work activities that must be performed to develop, procure, test, implement, & deploy the product & service.

- Level of effort required (in labor hours) to complete the project.

- Overall cost of the programs.

- Schedule required for developing and/or deploying the educational product.

- Other resources required for developing the IT products, (e.g. Course content, tool and techniques research, Internet resources, hardware or software).

Support ITC global or local deployments, migrations or enhancements.

Keep a rigid behavior, based on the Department of State ground rules in regard with SBU information management. Technology Stack: Oracle database, HP-UX operative system, HP servers, Sun Spark Solaris Unix operative systems terminal with Sun Spark terminals, C-Shell programming and dashboard management of all systems.

Technology Stack: United States of America, Department of State Technology, SENSITIVE BUT UNCLASSIFIED.

Universidad Latina de Panama (Jan 2002 – April 2012)

Professor and Chairman of Information & Telecommunication Institute

Description: Professor for the following courses: Project Management, Logistics, Negotiation, eCommerce, and Computer Science Course. For Post-graduated, Under-graduated, Certificate, and Diploma programs.

Technology Stack: CISCO, MathLab, MsOffice, University propietary technology.

Organization: PMRD Program · Part-time

Lead Researcher
///May 2015 - Present · 9 yrs 4 mosMay
///Panama City, Panamá, Panama · Hybrid
///As a permanent Lead Researcher, I organize and accomplish intelectual, academic or applied research and development in per-request, in-demand or game-changer Project Management topics, support by the consulting academic y R&D experience in finance, logistics, supply chain, computer science, applied generative AI, and statistics, The position requeries to lead subject matter support, leveraging the mathematical ability to analyze data to solve complex problems and the project management skills to accomplish results.
///Skills: Research Project Management · Fundraising · Research and Development (R&D) · Academic Writing · Academic Publishing

Organization: Hutchison Ports Holding (July 1998 – March 2000)

Port Project Leader and Project System leader for the CTMS (Container Terminal Management System) Implementation

Project description: US$150 Million Container Port managed by a US$1.3 million system implementation cost. The software was done with using technology transference from the port of Hong Kong. Creation of Balboa Port US$400 Million master plan.

Technology Stack: Oracle databe, HP-UX operative system, HP servers, Sun Spark Solaris Unix operative systems terminal with Sun Spark terminals, C-Shell programming and dashboard management of all systems.

Implementation of ACCPAC Accounting System (July 1998 – November 1998)

Project description: Implementation of the computer systems that will support the accounting daily work and the financial system.

Technology Stack: SQL database with Computer Associates propietary techology In MsWindow operative system terminas.

Implementation of the Purchase System ACCPAC (November 1998 – February 1999)

Project description: Implementation of the new purchase system and interaction with the finance system.

Technology Stack: SQL database with Computer Associates propietary techology In MsWindow operative system terminas.

Organization: Federal Mogul (June 1994 – January 1998)

System Manager and Project Manager for regional Varnet / Atlas Implementation

Project description: Implementation of the following modules of Manufacturing Resource Planning: Accounting module, Procurement to distribution to sale, Distributed warehouse planning. Warehouse point of sale. Interfacing with Autologue POS and Warehouse Management System., International Financial Consolidation System. KPI management system, Federal Mogul worldwide spare part manufacturing, distribution and control, Regional customization.

Technology Stack: HP-UX server and Progress database, development In progress SQL with remote Apache Unix sever for Dum terminals setups.

CERTIFICATIONS

Project Management Professional (PMP® #: 2987724) (March 16, 2021 - March 15, 2024)
COMPTIA A + ce (2011-Jan-28 to 2014-April-29)
COMPTIA Network + ce (2011-Apr-29 to 2014-Apr-29)

SKILLS

Operating systems: MS-Windows, UNIX, HP-UX,

Languages: C-SHELL, SQL

Standards: PMI, Agile, Scrum, Lean, XP, Kanban

Databases: MySQL, Progress, MS SQL Server

Industry platform: ERP, CRM, B2B, B2C, C2C, MsOffice

PM platforms: MsProject, ASANA, TRELO, SCUMDESK, JIRA, AIRTABLE

LANGUAGES

Spanish (Native)

English (Advanced)