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Ariel Vargas

Knowledge

Formal education, technical foundations, and three decades of leadership development.

Education

  1. 2019

    International Relations — Universidad Internacional de las Américas (UIA), Costa Rica

  2. 1996

    Systems Engineering — Universidad Latina, Costa Rica

  3. 1994

    Exchange Program — Coast Union High School, USA

  4. 1993

    High School Bachelor — Santa Ana High School, Costa Rica

Technical knowledge

  • Industry trends: virtualization, cloud, mobility, SaaS, cybersecurity, machine learning & AI
  • Advanced Microsoft Windows & Office 365; advanced Google Workspace
  • CRM and ERP applications; SharePoint and intranet platforms
  • PC hardware and networking fundamentals

Leadership & professional development

  • Corporate Top Talent Program — VMware (2016)
  • Genius Maker Leadership Program — VMware (2015)
  • Sandler Training: understanding people (2014)
  • ICMI courses: forecasting, CRM, operations & leadership (2004–2005)
  • Management, supervisory & behavioral-interviewing training (1996–2004)