Mario Alberto Ponguta Monroy

Lead digital transformation and AI-adoption projects, defining scope, requirements, timelines, and delivery roadmaps. Apply Scrum practices and manage the full project lifecycle using Jira, Notion, and Power BI.

Managed project execution and delivery for major international sporting events, including the Pan American Games and Central American Games. Led the launch of a multi-country joint venture and coordinated cross-border logistics and e-commerce initiatives.

Taught graduate and undergraduate courses in Supply Chain Management, Strategic Foresight, Negotiation, and International Finance. Developed curriculum and case studies linking theory to real-world consulting and project practice.

Directed commercial and distribution strategy across the Colombian market, managing teams and performance targets. Achieved record sales growth, earning company recognition.

Delivered training modules across 10 countries in Latin America, standardizing commercial team capabilities.

Led sales-force training programs across 16 retail stores, improving team performance and consistency. Managed planning and execution of new market-entry initiatives, including digital marketing and social media.

Led nationwide implementation of SAP, CXC, and BPCS billing systems, coordinating requirements, user training, and rollout. Oversaw logistics, commercial operations, and finance, sustaining multi-year sales growth and managing a US$6.5M credit portfolio.

Currently pursuing an AI Certificate.

Completed a QA Engineer – AI certification.

Completed an Agile & Scrum Project Management certification.

Completed an Introduction to Data Analysis course.

Completed an Innovation Management Certificate program.

Completed a Diploma in Business Consulting.

Completed a Project Management Program.

Earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA).

Earned a Bachelor of Arts in Finance & International Relations.