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Cristian Diaz Software & Operations

Background & Career Trajectory

I bridge the gap between frontend engineering discipline and large-scale operations leadership. My work is informed by 14+ years managing multinational teams and an early foundation of a decade in military service.

Naval Foundation & Operational Discipline

Between 2007 and 2014, I served in the Colombian National Navy as a Marine Infantry Non-Commissioned Officer (First Corporal) and Local IT Chief. Managing tactical communication networks, hardware redundancy, and secure data flow in austere operational conditions taught me three lifelong lessons:

  • Calm execution under pressure: Critical system incidents require methodical root-cause isolation, not panic or rushed patches.
  • Respect for frontline operators: Complex tools fail in the field when designed without empathy for the fatigue and cognitive load of the person operating them.
  • Uncompromising accountability: Operational metrics (availability, integrity, response time) are promises that require continuous monitoring and disciplined follow-through.

Transition to Tech Leadership & Engineering

Following my naval service, I entered international technology operations, progressing from Team Leader to Assignment Manager and Service Delivery Manager. Across European SaaS platforms, Trust & Safety hubs, and e-commerce marketplaces, I repeatedly encountered the same bottleneck: off-the-shelf enterprise software was bloated, slow, and detached from daily operator workflows.

Rather than accepting sluggish tools, I began architecting purpose-built frontend systems: custom QA workbenches that eliminated 40% of evaluation lag, client-side KPI engines that computed scorecards in sub-second time, and structured AI human-in-the-loop workflows.

Career Progression

Dec 2024 – Present European Market SaaS & E-Commerce Enterprise

Service Delivery Manager

  • Operational governance of 4 e-commerce platforms across 4 European countries, consistently exceeding SLA, ART, CSAT, AHT, and QA targets.
  • Lead end-to-end commercial client onboarding and operational scaling for international enterprise partnerships.
  • Mentor and direct Team Leaders and Supervisors, cultivating an autonomous high-performance engineering mindset.
  • Drive P&L profitability and statistical data modeling to implement cost-reducing process improvements without compromising quality.
Feb 2020 – Dec 2024 Global Trust & Safety & Content Intelligence Enterprise

Assignment Manager

  • Spearheaded operational excellence and record-breaking CSAT across 12 multinational client accounts in 8 countries.
  • Engineered a 65% reduction in overall operating costs through strategic cross-utilization of multi-skilled personnel.
  • Transitioned 120+ team members to full remote operations while establishing real-time monitoring for SLA and QA compliance.
  • Conducted deep financial modeling to identify cost-saving efficiencies and maximize assignment margins.
Jan 2019 – Feb 2020 Content Intelligence & Moderation Operations

Team Manager

  • Directed high-throughput moderation teams ensuring strict compliance with stringent SLAs and quality benchmarks.
  • Expanded key account billing by 15% through proactive service enhancements and client trust.
  • Boosted center profitability by 25% by deploying an equitable performance bonus structure tied to QA, AHT, and attendance.
Apr 2015 – Dec 2018 Trust & Safety Operations

Senior Team Leader & Team Leader

  • Created the E-Coaching operational process, significantly elevating remote team efficiency and audit scores.
  • Reduced team turnover from 8% to 2% through continuous coaching, skill matrices, and motivational frameworks.
2007 – 2014 National Navy, Marine Corps | Colombia

Local IT Chief & Marine Infantry Non-Commissioned Officer

  • Served 10 years in the National Navy as a Marine Infantry Non-Commissioned Officer, reaching the rank of First Corporal.
  • Supervised IT operations, personnel, hardware, telecommunications networks, and rigorous military information security.
  • Forged unshakeable discipline, psychological resilience, and decisive leadership under high-pressure environments.

Education & Credentials

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

Six Sigma Global Institute

ISO 9001:2015 Internal Auditor

Quality Management Systems

Systems & Network Engineering Diploma

Military School of Communications

Full-Stack Software Engineering

Advanced Web Development & TypeScript

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