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Ricardo Alonso Piña
VR Designer | IT Specialist | Cybersecurity Expert
Email: ricardo@ricardoalonso.art |  Location: Edmonton AB, Canada
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ricardo-alonso-pina/

Summary

Highly skilled IT specialist and VR designer with extensive experience in cybersecurity, networking, and immersive virtual experiences. Proven track record of leading complex IT projects, building and managing secure infrastructures, and delivering innovative solutions. Experienced in managing campaigns for political parties, providing IT consultancy for leading hotels and resorts, and ensuring cybersecurity for large organizations. Adept in communication, problem-solving, and team leadership.

Professional Experience

Publicidad Masiva Co – Cancun Quintana roo
Duration of Employment:  5 years

  • Designed and managed VR experiences, including multiplayer games, immersive simulations, and interactive virtual environments.
  • Led collaborations with political campaigns, providing community management, content generation, mass communication strategies, and campaign management tools such as NationBuilder.
  • Created bulk SMS platforms for political campaigns, contributing to successful elections.

Key Clients:

  • Partido Revolucionario Institucional (PRI): Provided bulk SMS services for Governor Roberto Borge’s campaign.
  • Partido Revolucionario Institucional (PRI): Managed social media and content creation for the District 10 election campaign of Marcia Fernández Piña.
  • Partido Revolucionario Democrático (PRD): Implemented NationBuilder for voter outreach and campaign intelligence.
  • Movimiento Ciudadano: Developed communication strategies and organized events for candidate Pedro Villanueva Escabi.

IT Consultant
Navarro y Asociados SA de CV (Outsourced to Starwood Hotels & Resorts) – Yucatán, Mexico
Tenure: Several months at each location  2 Years in total

  • Managed the implementation of hotel administration systems at Starwood’s The Luxury Collection of Las Haciendas hotels, including Hacienda Temozón, Hacienda Uayamón, and Puerta Campeche.
  • Led infrastructure assessments and executed network installations, structured cabling, and IT solutions in historically significant buildings with complex limitations.
  • Supervised the installation of satellite internet, networking equipment, and servers, ensuring the systems operated efficiently despite infrastructure challenges.
  • Implemented cybersecurity measures, including firewalls, and ensured compliance with data protection standards.

IT Consultant
Navarro y Asociados SA de CV (Outsourced to Reef Club Yucatán) – Yucatán, Mexico
Tenure: A few months

  • Enhanced the network infrastructure and backup systems during the installation of a new hotel administration system.
  • Installed a comprehensive Wi-Fi system across the hotel, ensuring robust and reliable connectivity for guests.
  • Managed the integration of Active Directory and VPN connections between the hotel and the sales team in Mérida.

Satellite Link Installer & IT Specialist
Internet Vía Satelital SA de CV – Ciudad de Mexico
Tenure: Approximately 2 years

  • Certified as a Satellite Link Installer for KU band, overseeing the installation and maintenance of satellite internet systems in remote locations.
  • Managed installations, provided technical support, and resolved connectivity issues for large-scale clients.
  • Worked closely with technical teams to meet customer requirements and ensure successful satellite link operations.

IT Manager
Hotel Cristal Mar Isla Mujeres – Isla Mujeres, Mexico
Tenure: A few years

  • Oversaw all IT operations, infrastructure, and technical support for a boutique hotel with 20 rooms.
  • Implemented a real-time booking system and established a captive portal for additional revenue streams.
  • Maintained cybersecurity measures, including regular assessments and system updates to protect guest and hotel data.

Cybersecurity Administrator
Comisión de Agua Potable y Alcantarillado (CAPA) – State of Quintana Roo, Mexico
Tenure: 2 Years

  • Won the cybersecurity administration contract for CAPA, a multi-site organization with thousands of employees.
  • Conducted penetration testing, implemented security patches, and installed Fortinet firewalls and network monitors.
  • Designed and implemented encrypted communication systems for MotoTRBO radios, ensuring secure, real-time communications.
  • Created a centralized GPS monitoring system for vehicle tracking, leading to the recovery of stolen assets.
  • Managed cybersecurity incidents, including a ransomware attack and an insider threat, protecting sensitive data and infrastructure.

Skills & Expertise

  • VR Design & Development: 3D modeling, immersive environments, multiplayer games
  • Cybersecurity: Penetration testing, network monitoring, encryption protocols, firewall management
  • IT Infrastructure: Network setup, satellite internet installation, structured cabling, server management
  • Project Management: Team leadership, resource allocation, problem-solving
  • Campaign Management: Content creation, mass communication, NationBuilder implementation
  • Languages: Fluent in English and Spanish

Certifications

  • Certified Satellite Link Installer (KU Band) SATMEX
  • Certified Penetration Testing Engineer (CPTE) Mile2 Cybersecurity Certifications

 

Portfolio & Projects

References

Available upon request.