# Ernesto Cardenas

Ernesto Cardenas is a remote worker on Himalayas, CFO & COO – Telecom at W&TCA Group LLC, based in Mexico.

Source: https://himalayas.app/@netocardenas

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Industrial Engineer with 8+ years optimizing FP&A, supply chain, and workflows to turn complex processes into efficient systems.
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| Detail | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Availability | Looking for a job |
| Location | Mexico |
| Authorized to work in | Mexico |
| Salary expectations | 420k-505k MXN |
| Job categories | Operations Executive, Business Analyst, Finance Manager, FP&A Analyst |
| Skills | Operations Management, Strategic Planning, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Business Expansion, Process Optimization, Project Management, Telecommunications, Regulatory Compliance, ERP Migration, Budgeting, Feasibility Analysis, Headcount Analysis, Standard Operating Procedures |
| LinkedIn | https://linkedin.com/in/neto-cardenas |

## About

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At Traba, I lead real-time supervision and optimization of critical operations, resolving incidents to support service continuity. I also develop and implement Standard Operating Procedures to improve operational efficiency.

At W&TCAGroup LLC, I directed strategic planning for expansion into the United States and managed financial analysis, collections, and project feasibility. I also supervised telecom infrastructure operations and installations, including 5G infrastructure, under quality standards.

At Vareto – WeXpand, I designed financial and accounting models for ERP integration and developed headcount analysis models. Earlier, at Sisgecom SAde CV, I planned and managed 3G and LTE installation projects and supported telecommunications regulatory compliance.
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## Experience

### CFO & COO – Telecom (current)

W&TCA Group LLC. Jan 2019 - Present

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Directed strategic planning for US expansion, reviewed financial statements, and led collections management. Supervised 5G infrastructure installation under quality standards and implemented controls for compliance and process improvement.
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Skills: Strategic-Planning, Financial-Management, Budget-Optimization, Project-evaluation, Operational-Oversight, 5G-Infrastructure, Process-Improvement, Compliance

### Business Operations Specialist

[Traba](https://himalayas.app/companies/traba). Dec 2024 - May 2026

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Leads real-time supervision and optimization of critical operations, resolving incidents to ensure service execution and continuity. Manages client relationships, personnel, and implements SOPs for continuous improvement.
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Skills: Operations-Management, Incident-resolution, Customer-Relationship-Management, Personnel-Management, SOP-Implementations, Continuous-Improvement, User-Experience

### Business Analyst - FP&A

Vareto – WeXpand. Dec 2023 - Jan 2024

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Designed and built financial models for ERP integration, led data collection and validation with tech clients, and validated systems for processing large volumes of information. Developed headcount models and presented solutions to clients.
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Skills: Financial-Modeling, ERP-Migration, Data-Validation, Systems-Validation, Headcount-Analysis, Client-Presentations

### Project Manager – Telecom

Sisgecom SA de CV. Jan 2017 - Dec 2019

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Provided consulting in telecommunications, focusing on legal permits and installation standards. Managed property acquisition for infrastructure expansion and planned installation of 3G and LTE technologies.
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Skills: Telecommunications-Consulting, Regulatory-Compliance, Infrastructure-Management, Project-Planning, LTE

### Maintenance Supervisor – Food Manufacturing

Oleofinos SA de CV. Jan 2016 - Dec 2016

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Supervised maintenance operations in a food manufacturing environment.
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### Project Coordinator

W&TCA SA de CV. Jan 2014 - Dec 2016

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Coordinated projects, likely involving planning and execution support.
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## Education

### Universidad Panamericana

Industrial Engineering, Industrial Engineering and Business Innovation. 2014 - 2018. Grade: 8.50/10 GPA

Activities and societies: 80% Excellence Scholarship

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Industrial Engineering and Business Innovation. Focused on process design, data-driven decision making, and quality improvement.
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### Corporate Finance

Certificate Program, Corporate Finance. 2016 - 2016. Grade: 9.0 GPA

Activities and societies: Optional Certificate Program from University

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Certificate program covering financial analysis, investment valuation, planning and budgets, and risk management.
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### Alpes Cumbres Guadalajara

High School Diploma, General Studies. Grade: 9.0 GPA

Activities and societies: 100% Excellence Scholarship; Graduated with Honors

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High school education with honors and a 9.0 GPA.
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### Universidad Panamericana

Postgraduate Degree, Operations Management. 2018 - 2019. Grade: 9.0 GPA

Activities and societies: 80% Scholarship; Graduated with Honors

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Postgraduate degree in Operations Management. Thesis on optimization in the raw material process for chili powder manufacturing.
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## Tech stack

- Google Workspace
- Microsoft Office 365
- Asana
- monday.com

To contact Ernesto, message them from this profile with a Himalayas employer account: [Hire on Himalayas](https://himalayas.app/hire).

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