Kervis Chavez
@kervischavez
Certified PMP and operations-focused project manager driving compliance, quality, and process improvement.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am a certified Project Management Professional with over seven years of experience leading cross-functional initiatives in operations, quality, and compliance-driven environments. I specialize in coordinating project lifecycles, translating business needs into documented requirements, managing risks and issues, and supporting data-informed decision making to improve processes and operational reporting.
Bilingual in English and Spanish, I have supported SOC 2, PCI-DSS, HIPAA, and ISO 27001 compliance efforts, led quality control and validation activities, and managed client-facing operations and proposals that contributed to revenue growth and client retention. I bring strong documentation governance, stakeholder facilitation, and practical technical skills including foundational SQL and reporting to drive audit readiness and program performance.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
GRC Analyst (Intern)
Ruleset Security
Jan 2025 - Present (1 year 2 months)
Support compliance and risk initiatives by maintaining SOC 2/PCI-DSS/HIPAA/ISO 27001 documentation, tracking remediation activities, and assisting audits to improve control readiness.
Quality Control Technician
RightDirection Technology Solutions
Nov 2022 - Nov 2024 (2 years)
Executed quarterly quality reviews, validated software outputs, and drove root-cause analysis and corrective actions to reduce recurring defects and ensure contractual compliance.
Sales Manager / Operations
JM Professional Building Services
Jan 2017 - Nov 2022 (5 years 10 months)
Led project planning and operations for concurrent client engagements, managed budgets and schedules, and drove proposal development contributing to sustained revenue growth and client retention.
Operations Manager
JM Professional Building Services
Jan 2015 - Jan 2017 (2 years)
Managed day-to-day operations across multiple contracts, coordinated resource allocation and scheduling, and resolved client/vendor issues to maintain service continuity.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Project Management Institute
Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Management
Achieved Project Management Professional (PMP) certification to validate project management knowledge and skills.
OSHA
OSHA 30-Hour Outreach Training, Occupational Safety
Completed OSHA 30-Hour Outreach Training for construction to demonstrate knowledge of jobsite safety and compliance.
PeopleCert / AXELOS (ITIL Foundation)
ITIL Foundation Certificate, IT Service Management
Earned ITIL Foundation Certificate in IT Service Management covering IT service lifecycle and best practices.
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science, Information Technology Management
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology Management focused on IT service and operations management.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
United StatesAuthorized to work in
Job categories
Skills
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