Guillermo Avila, Lean Six Sigma, DFSS, Six Sigma Certifications
Managing Director – Information Technology & CIO Interim Management
Guillermo Avila is a seasoned technology and project management executive with over 30 years’ experience as CIO, Director of Information Technology, and management consultant. He is an expert in IT strategies and enterprise-wide project implementations. Guillermo has partnered with multiple boards of directors and C-Suite executives to align technology with business strategies, optimize operations, and lead high-stakes initiatives with such companies as:
- Fluor Corporation
- Seattle Mariners
- Kari-Out
- Calavo Growers
- ATCC
His expertise spans such diverse industries that include:
- Manufacturing & fabrications
- Consumer products, including retail
- Biotechnology
- Food & beverage distribution
- Restaurant & food service
- Professional services
- Pharmaceuticals
Guillermo has deep experience and specialized expertise in the rescue and successful turnaround of IT implementation projects gone awry that include:
- Post-merger integrations
- ERP selection, development & implementation
- Project management
- Overseas software developer management
- IT diligence
He is highly experienced in such areas as:
- Scanning technologies
- Warehouse/inventory control
- EDI, E-Commerce, supplier portals
- Quality control systems
- Vendor Management
Guillermo’s specialized expertise includes:
- Implementing Microsoft Dynamics
- Restructuring IT, including cybersecurity enhancements & data center centralization
- ERP deployments encompassing warehouse, manufacturing, finance & cybersecurity
Guillermo’s capabilities are reflected in client accolades:
- Mitch Kahn, COO of Kari-Out: “Guillermo brings a wealth of expertise and a strategic mindset to every project. His remarkable ability to analyze complex IT landscapes and develop innovative solutions has been invaluable.”
- Jim Higgins, CIO of Shinola/Filson: “Guillermo is a great asset to our organization, bringing a level of project management professionalism and a can-do attitude. He adds terrific value to any organization.”
- Joel Silva, Chief Accounting Officer of Calavo Growers: “Guillermo did an excellent job coordinating our internal team and external consultants. We could not have completed our project without his skillful guidance.“
As a respected thought leader, Guillermo has presented or been quoted in high profile forums, publications, and podcasts for the Project Management Institute, Hispanic Stars Rising, and Hello Chaos on such topics as:
- “AI and the Future of Project Management”
- “Project Managers, Tomorrow’s CEO?”
- “365 Digital Technologies BlogSpot”
Guillermo holds a Bachelor of Science in Communication from Grace College and a Master of Arts in Management with a concentration in Industrial Psychology from Liberty University.
His certifications include:
- Lean Six Sigma Greenbelt
- Scrum Master
- ITIL Service Design Concepts
- PRINCE2 Project Quality & Control
