German Retana Data Science | Cloud Computing | IT Strategy

Consultancy

As someone immersed in the IT industry, and in particular in data science, I’m interested in working with firms as they develop their IT and data strategies to thrive.

Consultancy Experiences

  • Productos de Concreto. San José, Costa Rica. Jun 2017 – Nov 2017.
  • Rackspace Hosting. San Antonio, TX. 2010-2016.
  • Peninsula Papagayo. Guanacaste, Costa Rica. Jan 2008.
  • Grupo ReRe, S.A. San José, Costa Rica. 2007-2008.

Speaking Engagements

Data-Driven Innovation

  • “Data-Driven Innovation in Firms.” ULACIT. July 2019.
  • “Analysis Methodologies for Maketing.” Google and miweb event. Fidélitas University. June 2019.

Cloud Computing

  • “TI as a Service and Innovation.” Management with Leadership program. INCAE Business School. 2017-2018.
  • “Cloud Adoption in Latin America“,  Technology Innovation International Congress, Costa Rica. October 2016.
  • “The Economic Value of the Cloud and the Role of Millennials in its Adoption.”Procter & Gamble (P&G) Latin America IT Session. September 2015.
  • “The Economic Value of the Cloud.” INCAE ExEd Online Webinar. September 2015.
  • Invited Expert at “CIO Manager Hub“. Tech Day Costa Rica 2015. April 2015.
  • “The Economic Value of the Cloud and its Adoption in Costa Rica.” Costa Rican Technology Research Club (CIO and CTO business forum). May 2014.
  • “The Economic Value of the Cloud and its Adoption in Costa Rica.” Costa Rica BarCamp 2014 (conference for web designers and developers). May 2014.
  • Panelist at event “What will IT infrastructure look 5 years from now?” Georgia Tech MBA IT Club. Atlanta, GA. March 2012.
  • “Cloud Economics: A few Ideas to Think About.” Cloud Computing Atlanta Meetup. Atlanta, GA. May 2011.
  • “Understanding Competition in the Cloud Computing Ecosystem.” Presented to the top management team of The Rackspace Cloud division of Rackspace Inc., San Antonio, TX. January 2010.
  • Panelist at “CloudCamp Atlanta #2“. Georgia Tech Research Institute Conference Center. Atlanta, GA. October 2009.

Other IT-Related Topics

  • “IT Strategy and Business Intelligence”.  IISE Infinity Sigma Chapter 654. Oct 2017.
  • “Operational Risks in IT: Security, Business Continuity and Adoption of New Technologies.” Finance Specialization Program. INCAE Business School. 2014-2017.
  • “IT Security Fundamentals.” International Program – Business Administration Diploma for Lawyers. INCAE Business School. 2016-2017.
  • “Business Transformation and BI.” Supply Chain Specialization Program. INCAE Business School. 2016-2017.
  • “Strategic and Financial Valuation of IT Projects.” CAFSA Financial Group. Dec 2016.
  • “Financial Valuation of IT Projects.” INCAE ExEd Online Webinar. Aug 2016.
  • “Technology Trends and Opportunities.” Management with Leadership program. INCAE Business School. 2015-2016.
  • “The Role of ICTs in Latin America’s Competitiveness.” Global Network Week. INCAE Business School. Mar 2015

Millennials and Technology

  • INCAE ExEd Online Webinar. Jul 2015.
  • Management with Leadership. INCAE Business School. 2012-2015.
  • BAC San Jose Human Talent Development Club. Sep 2014.
  • Human Resources Expo San Jose 2014. Jul 2014.
  • Ad honorem talk at Costa Rican National Children’s Hospital. Apr 2014