Pedro Bushelle
Lot 22 Meadowvale Heights, Prior Park, St. James,Barbados
Summary
Results-oriented with a passion for continuous learning and innovation facilitated by 25 years of solid technology leadership. Known for leveraging analytical thinking and creativity to solve problems and deliver high-impact solutions within the working environment.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Group I.T Manager
Barbados National Oil Company Limited
Woodbourne, Barbados
02.2011 - Current
- Developed 3-5-year strategic plan to allow increasing operational efficiency.
- Secured funding through the IADB to replace the datacenters and backup solutions at the BNOCL and the NPC.
- Developed the information and communication technology business continuity and disaster recovery plans for the BNOCL and its subsidiaries and the NPC.
- Designed and implemented critical cybersecurity infrastructure preventing major data breaches.
- Mentored and developed a team of three direct reports to successfully maintain all applications and infrastructure at three companies.
- Provide technology advice to the NPC through a common services agreement.
- Collaborated with the management team to ensure technology enabled alignment with the corporate goals.
- Designed and extended the Wide Area network to the design to facilitate access for the National Petroleum Corporation to Company’s (NPC) centralized windows domain infrastructure, hosted Email and applications such as SAP and KRONOS Work Force Central.
- Designed and implemented the Internet Protocol (IP) addressing scheme critical for the NPC to access the aforementioned services facilitated by the common services agreement.
Information Systems Officer
Barbados National Oilfield Services Limited
Woodbourne, Barbados
12.1999 - Current
- Directed end-to-end management and maintenance of departmental technology projects to ensure seamless operations.
- Prepared the annual budget and strategy for the Information Systems Department
- Developed and maintained the company’s information systems strategy and the disaster recovery plan
- Trained staff in the use of hardware and applications used within the company
- Advised the General Manager on strategic improvements for optimizing I.S Department performance.
- Reduced hardware and licensing costs by the deployment of virtualization technologies.
- Developed robust LAN and WAN networks to enhance connectivity and performance.
- Developed the centralized Windows Active Directory domain for secure access and collaboration to approved company information.
- Created a migration strategy to move on presmis Email to a clous services provider.
- Developed an application to calculate the revenue of each well and quota payments for all land owners significantly reducing overtime whilst improving report generation times and collaboration between the various Departments
- Provided operational guidance for the implementation of hardware and software during the construction of the new terminal at Fairy Valley
Senior Programmer Analyst
Insurance Corporation of Barbados
Roebuck Street, Barbados
06.1998 - 12.1999
- Managed Management Information Systems Department during manager's absence.
- Developed, enhanced, and maintained software systems acquired by the company.
- Collaborated with M.I.S Manager for effective vendor management.
- Led team of two Programmer/Analysts and one Network Administrator/Computer Operator.
- Educated IT personnel in specialized functional areas of their roles.
- Collaborated with Systems Administrator to address As400 technical issues.
- Collaborated on troubleshooting network problems to ensure optimal system performance.
- Led programming team to update critical Insure 90 application code, resulting in $250K savings.
- Implemented backdated endorsements to optimize operations, resulting in improved customer satisfaction.
Programmer/Analyst
Insurance Corporation of Barbados
Roebuck Street, Barbados
03.1996 - 04.1998
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to understand system requirements and integrate technical solutions.
- Tested, debugged and corrected errors in programs to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Created detailed analytical reports tailored to meet audit requirements.
- Designed interface enabling seamless integration of Insure 90 financial data into Accpac.
- Supported team skill development through the structured delivery of software training.
Insurance Corporation of Barbados
Roebuck Street, Barbados
09.1995 - 03.1996
- Ensured data integrity by managing system backup operations for AS/400 and Novell 3.1 environments.
- Delivered targeted instruction for efficient use of new company software.
- Configured personal computers for seamless integration with AS400 system.
- Conducted comprehensive installations of approved software on workstations.
- Provided support to Programmer/Analysts in coding tasks on AS400.
- Conducted Day-End, Month-End, and Year-End report generation for every department.
Education
Bachelor of Science Degree - Computer Science
University of The West Indies
Cave Hill, St. MichaelSkills
- Cybersecurity best practices
- IT infrastructure
- Team development
- IT resource use
- IT budgeting
- Software development
- Risk mitigation planning
- Information confidentiality
- ITIL framework
- IT Governance Framework
- Cybersecurity management
- Technical leadership
- Change management
- Disaster recovery planning
- Virtualization technologies
- Cloud security management
- Cloud migration strategies
Training
- ISO 27001 (CICA), 2021, Certified Internal Controls Architect
- ISO 27001 (CLI), 2021, Certified Lead Implementer
- ISO 22301 (CBCS), 2021, Certified Business Continuity Strategist
- ISO 31000 (CICRA), 2021, Certified Internal Controls Risk Analyst
- CISM, 2016, Certified Information Systems Manager
- CISSP, 2007, Certified Information Systems Security Professional
Accomplishments
- Employee of the year - Insurance Corporation of Barbados
- Commitment and Dedication to Teamwork Award - Insurance Corporation of Barbados
- Commitment and Dedication to Teamwork Award - Insurance Corporation of Barbados
References
- H E Gline Clarke, Barbados High Commissioner to Canada, 1368 Lisgar Rd, Rockcliffe, Ontario, K1M 0E9, (613) 240-5603
- Julian Belgrave, Country Representative, Inter-American Development Bank, Trinidad and Tobago, (868) 798-7223
- Marsha Ikechi, Ph.D., Executive Director, Organization of Caribbean Regulators, 2473 Secreto Drive, Oshawa, ON, L1L 0H6
Timeline
Group I.T Manager
Barbados National Oil Company Limited
02.2011 - Current
Information Systems Officer
Barbados National Oilfield Services Limited
12.1999 - Current
Senior Programmer Analyst
Insurance Corporation of Barbados
06.1998 - 12.1999
Programmer/Analyst
Insurance Corporation of Barbados
03.1996 - 04.1998
Insurance Corporation of Barbados
09.1995 - 03.1996
Bachelor of Science Degree - Computer Science
University of The West Indies