Diego Sonvico
Summary
Seasoned IT professional with 25+ years of experience in digital transformation and cloud computing. Expertise in high availability, disaster recovery, and AI across diverse industries. Proven track record of leading global projects and providing guidance on transformation initiatives. Holds a patent and published works in AI. Highly skilled in managing multicultural teams and delivering innovative solutions. Certified in cloud technologies (AWS, Google) and enterprise architecture. Recognized as a thought leader with speaking engagements and media appearances. Passionate about using technology to solve real-world problems and drive positive impact for individuals and enterprises.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
6
6
Certifications
Work History
Consultant and Speaker
Freelance
10.2023 - Current
- Expertise in Digital Transformation, resiliency and disaster recovery, IT Strategy and Artificial Intelligence with a successful track record of helping clients achieve improved efficiency
- Liaised with customers, management, and sales team to better understand customer needs and recommend appropriate solutions.
- Collaborated with teams to define, strategize, and implement marketing and web strategies.
- Developed effective improvement plans in alignment with goals and specifications.
- Recognized as a thought leader in Information Technology by patents, published book about AI, speaking in events and interviews in media.
Consulting Account Leader
Google
07.2022 - 09.2023
- Spearheaded the delivery of large-scale programs for enterprise clients, ensuring seamless execution and exceptional customer satisfaction
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to address client concerns, proactively anticipating issues and implementing effective solutions
- Maintained an impressive 9.8 average customer satisfaction rating, covering both banking and transportation sectors
- Conducted private AI/ML research as a member of the LAB120 team, exploring cutting-edge technologies and driving innovation
- Pioneered ethical practices by performing over 80 tests on the company’s upcoming AI products
- Skillfully prepared annual revenue forecasts for assigned accounts, meticulously adjusting projections as needed
- Led a high-performing delivery team in a $20 million account, achieving a successful commitment renewal worth $24 million
- Successfully navigated complex client relationships, resulting in long-term partnerships and business growth
- Demonstrated financial acumen by maintaining revenue projections without deviations
- Fostered a culture of innovation and excellence within the organization.
Senior Advisory Consultant
Amazon
05.2019 - 06.2022
- Collaborated with large customers across the Americas to lead transformative initiatives
- Guided 12 companies (with over 10,000 employees) in Latin America to establish their first Cloud Center of Excellence (CoE)
- Assisted 17 companies in planning their digital transformation journey, aligning technology with business goals
- Strategically advised 8 organizations on a 3-year IT area transformation across diverse industries, including Financial Services, Media, and Retail
- Enabled agility, innovation, and operational efficiency through customized transformation strategies
- Facilitated seamless adoption of cloud technologies, enhancing scalability and cost-effectiveness
- Fostered cross-functional collaboration and change management to drive successful outcomes.
Cloud Adoption Manager
IBM Chile
10.2018 - 05.2019
- Planned and executed strategies to increase business and drive profit growth for Chile, Argentina, Peru, and Colombia
- Trained 100+ company engineers and architects in Cloud Adoption
- Maintained rigorous travel schedule to host and speak at diverse industry events in Chile, Peru, Colombia, and USA
- Delivered a Cloud Adoption revenue growth of 122% in actual customers.
Strategic Enterprise Executive Architect
IBM Singapore
10.2016 - 09.2018
- Led complex deal teams for strategic projects across Africa, Middle East, AP, China, Japan, and ANZ
- Managed Architects, Engineers, Executives, Sellers, and Operations, resulting in +300 million USD signings in new deals
- Advised project teams on technical aspects of architectural design and innovation
- Contributed to the development of a patent with practical AI applications
- Successfully orchestrated high-value deals, driving business growth and client satisfaction
- Leveraged technical expertise to enhance architectural solutions and drive innovation.
Global Master Cloud Advisor - Executive Architect
IBM Chile
07.2009 - 09.2016
- Global Master Cloud Advisor (2015-2016)
- Speaker in Interconnect Las Vegas 2016, Cloud adoption consultant for projects in Americas and Europe achieving +100% growth in Cloud Adoption
- Cloud Resiliency Senior Global Architect (working global on the Resiliency team), leading the worldwide Architecture discipline achieving revenue and sales goals consistently
- Speaker on SAP Asug Ecuador, Chile, Colombia, and Argentina events invited by the President
- Managed Services & Cloud Leader of the Technical Architect community for Spanish South America Region
- Lead 37 Architects on Managed Services projects for Growth Markets Unit on 2012
- Executive Architect BCRS (Business Continuity and Resiliency services)
- Executive Architect consultant for Strategic Outsourcing area
- Mentor for Latin America team in architecture for SAP
- Speaker at technology conferences.
Solution Architect
ENTEL S.A
08.2006 - 07.2009
- Specializing in contingency sites, SAP, and architectural design
- BPO management consultant and responsible for presentations to the chairman's committee
- Cost models in modalities Capex/Opex and PxQ, as generator and integrator
- Technology consultant for various clients
- During my tenure, the company outsourcing and hosting services went from 16 Mu$d annual revenue to 127 Mu$s annual Revenue.
Network Services Manager
Electronic Data Systems, EDS
01.1999 - 08.2006
- Responsible for the technical field services, projects, and telecommunications service for 8 clients in Chile
- 217 employees in charge
- Participation as a Solutions Architect on designing proposals for numerous Clients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Universidad Catolica De Salta
Buenos Aires, ArgentinaSkills
Enterprise Architecture Planning
Us Patent
Method Development
Team Management
Cross-functional Team Leadership
Technological Innovation
Enterprise Resource Planning (Erp)
Inteligencia Artificial
Transformación Digital
Arquitectura De Sistemas
Transformación It
Estrategia Ti De La Empresa
Gobierno De Ti
Tecnología De La Información
Consultoría
Digital Transformation
Teamwork
Agile Methodologies
Engineering
Architecture
Itil
Cloud Computing
It Service Management
High Availability
Disaster Recovery
Data Center
Operating Systems
Sap
Togaf
Saas
Technical Architecture
Business Continuity
Outsourcing
It Outsourcing
Integration
Solution Architecture
Infrastructure
It Strategy
Enterprise Architecture
It Management
Pre-sales
Architectures
Virtualization
Storage
It Operations
Business Intelligence
Team Leadership
Management
Managed Services
Project Management
Networking
Business Strategy
Certification
AWS Cloud Practitioner certification
Certified SAFe Agilist
IBM certified Master Cloud Advisor
The Open Group Distinguished Chief/Lead Architect (L3) certificatio
The Open Group Certified Master Architect (L2) certification
Google Cloud Digital Leader certification
Accomplishments
Patent
Patent number: US11093354B2
Patent Title: Cognitively triggering recovery actions during a component disruption in a production environment
See patent: https://patents.google.com/patent/US11093354B2/en?q=(diego+sonvico)&oq=diego+sonvico
Book
Title: Collective Artificial Intelligence - See Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CT9VT874
MEDIA
Entrevista resiliencia en minería: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YUjPhCVxsQ8&t=37s
Cloud Adoption Labs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BUIDXH_eepI and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GS7n2fXoBgc&t=13s
Blog Authoring: https://www.ibm.com/blogs/cloud-computing/author/dsonvico/
Publication in Ingenieros del Cobre Magazine: http://issuu.com/ingenierosdelcobre/docs/ic_m_58_julio/105?e=1
Languages
Spanish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Consultant and Speaker
Freelance
10.2023 - Current
Consulting Account Leader
Google
07.2022 - 09.2023
Senior Advisory Consultant
Amazon
05.2019 - 06.2022
Cloud Adoption Manager
IBM Chile
10.2018 - 05.2019
Strategic Enterprise Executive Architect
IBM Singapore
10.2016 - 09.2018
Global Master Cloud Advisor - Executive Architect
IBM Chile
07.2009 - 09.2016
Solution Architect
ENTEL S.A
08.2006 - 07.2009
Network Services Manager
Electronic Data Systems, EDS
01.1999 - 08.2006
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Universidad Catolica De Salta
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