RODSAL TRACY RIVAS
THOUGHT LEADERSHIP: CLI to C-Level — enterprise technology governance, AI compliance, and C-suite execution
Technology Executive | Turning IT into a Business Performance Engine
Enterprise Value Creation | Risk Governance | Cloud & Cyber Strategy
I lead enterprise technology as a business function, not a cost center—converting technology spend into measurable growth, resilience, and operating leverage.
EXECUTIVE CONTACT
Email: tracy@tracyrivas.com
Mobile: +63 956 937 8609
Reach out via:
Viber
WhatsApp
LinkedIn:
Available for executive advisory, enterprise leadership, and transformation engagements.
STRATEGIC ENGAGEMENT
Strategic Advisory & Executive Collaboration
I work with executive leaders and enterprise stakeholders to:
- Define long-term technology roadmaps
- Strengthen cybersecurity governance
- Modernize infrastructure and cloud platforms
- Improve operational performance and cost discipline
- Build accountable, high-performance IT organizations
Through CLI to C-Level, I share insights on enterprise governance, AI compliance, and the evolving role of technology leadership.
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
I lead enterprise technology organizations as a business function, not a cost center.
Eighteen years across telecom infrastructure, satellite communications, MSP operations, and regulated environments have produced one consistent result: technology investment that drives measurable growth, reduces operational risk, and builds organizations that perform without dependency on any single individual.
I advise executive stakeholders on capital allocation, technology investment priorities, governance operating models, and risk posture decisions that influence performance beyond the IT budget.
My leadership model combines financial discipline, operating rigor, and modernization execution so enterprise technology directly contributes to EBITDA protection, service reliability, and long-term strategic optionality.
ENTERPRISE LEADERSHIP HIGHLIGHTS
Enterprise Scale & Operational Resilience
- Built operating governance for cloud, infrastructure, and cybersecurity supporting 5,000+ nationwide telecom assets to protect service continuity and revenue operations
- Re-architected 24x7 multi-regional support governance across three time zones, improving cross-region accountability and reducing escalation exposure
- Modernized operating controls for 500+ mission-critical satellite platforms to strengthen resilience and reduce high-impact service interruption risk
Technology Strategy & Governance
- Defined enterprise cloud and infrastructure roadmaps aligned with corporate growth strategy
- Strengthened risk governance frameworks achieving ISO 27001 audit readiness
- Established SOC, DevSecOps, and vulnerability management programs across global environments
Financial & Performance Discipline
- Redesigned workforce and delivery governance to increase engineering utilization from 50% to 85% while restoring SLA commitments tied to client retention
- Reduced enterprise risk exposure by 85% within six months through structured governance, control ownership, and audit readiness execution
- Recovered ₱4M in operating cost through architecture optimization and vendor renegotiation without reducing service reliability
- Implemented KPI governance dashboards that reduced MTTR from 4 hours to 45 minutes, recovering productive hours and lowering escalation costs
Cloud & Platform Modernization
- Led multi-cloud migrations across AWS, Azure, and GCP
- Implemented enterprise connectivity, SASE, and Zero Trust initiatives
- Modernized ITSM and asset lifecycle governance to improve visibility and operational control
Leadership & Capability Building
- Built and led cross-functional teams across infrastructure, security, and service operations
- Standardized global operating models introducing executive reporting and governance cadence
- Developed workforce capacity plans aligned to long-term enterprise demand
CORE CAPABILITIES
Technology Strategy & Governance
- Enterprise IT Strategy & Multi-Year Roadmaps
- IT Budgeting & P&L Accountability
- Risk, Compliance & Security Governance
- Vendor Strategy & Technology Investment Planning
Cloud & Platform Leadership
- Multi-Cloud Architecture (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Cloud Modernization & Platform Engineering
- DevSecOps & Automation Governance
- High Availability & Resilience Architecture
Operational & Reliability Excellence
- Production Reliability Governance (MTTR, Availability)
- SLA & KPI Management
- Incident Governance & Post-Mortem Discipline
- Capacity Planning & Cost Optimization
- Workforce & Engineering Leadership
TECHNOLOGY LEADERSHIP CAPABILITIES
- Enterprise Technology Strategy: Multi-year roadmaps, operating model design, and investment governance aligned to growth and risk appetite
- Financial & Vendor Governance: Budget optimization, commercial negotiation, portfolio rationalization, and total cost of ownership discipline
- Cybersecurity & Risk Leadership: Board-ready risk posture, compliance governance, resilience controls, and audit readiness execution
- Cloud, Infrastructure & Platform Modernization: Scalable architecture direction across cloud and hybrid environments with reliability and performance accountability
- Operational Excellence: KPI governance, incident model redesign, service quality improvement, and talent systems for durable execution
Depth spans infrastructure, security, cloud, automation, service management, and enterprise platforms; detailed tooling can be provided as a technical addendum upon request.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
ENTERPRISE SHARED TECHNOLOGY LEADERSHIP | 2023–2025
GLOBAL SUPPORT MANAGER | Technology Elite
2025
- Rebuilt global incident governance across three time zones, improving service continuity for enterprise clients and reducing escalation frequency
- Reduced MTTR from 4 hours to 45 minutes, recovering operational hours and protecting SLA-linked revenue outcomes
- Standardized global operating model with executive scorecards to improve decision velocity and delivery accountability
- Directed vulnerability and patch governance programs to reduce client risk exposure and strengthen compliance confidence
- Aligned workforce planning to demand forecasts, protecting delivery margins while supporting growth
AVP – Head of Cloud, Infrastructure & Cybersecurity | Frontier Towers Associates
2024
- Led enterprise cloud, infrastructure, and cybersecurity governance for 5,000+ nationwide telecom assets, protecting service availability in a core revenue-generating network footprint
- Directed multi-domain teams with KPI governance and executive reporting, enabling faster intervention on reliability, risk, and cost performance
- Institutionalized resilience controls through structured risk governance, capacity planning, and vendor strategy
- Partnered with executive leadership on technology investment decisions, budget governance, and long-range modernization roadmap
IT INFRASTRUCTURE MANAGER | IPSTAR Australia
2023–2024
- Established governance over 500+ mission-critical satellite platforms to harden reliability and business continuity
- Reduced enterprise risk exposure by 85% within six months while achieving ISO 27001 audit readiness
- Built SOC and DevSecOps governance frameworks that improved incident response efficiency by 70%
IT SERVICE MANAGER | Techromatic MSP (via Tahche Outsourcing)
2020–2023
- Scaled managed services operating model to raise utilization from 50% to 85% while restoring SLA performance and client confidence
- Reduced backlog by 90% through workflow redesign and control ownership, improving throughput and customer outcomes
- Implemented financial and operational dashboards that improved margin visibility and resource allocation decisions
- Institutionalized executive reporting across SLA, MTTR, CSAT, revenue per engineer, and retention indicators
IT OPERATIONS MANAGER | imfree Inc
2019–2020
- Led multi-cloud operations across AWS, Azure, and GCP to support product delivery velocity with governed reliability
- Reduced vendor spend by 30% through contract restructuring and capacity optimization
- Rationalized SaaS portfolio to eliminate waste and improve technology return on investment
- Directed audit readiness and evidence governance across cloud, DR, and IAM control domains
IT & FACILITIES MANAGER | Staff Domain
2018–2019
- Led office and data center buildouts with regulatory compliance oversight
- Implemented disaster recovery governance and coordinated PEZA and safety audits
- Managed infrastructure and security vendors ensuring operational and regulatory alignment
FOUNDER & STRATEGIC ADVISOR (PART-TIME) | 13th Octet / immedi8Tech
2016–Present
- Founded and scaled a managed services practice delivering recurring revenue growth and enterprise governance
- Led regulated client transformation programs spanning cloud migration, cybersecurity, and infrastructure modernization
- Built operating models, workforce plans, and governance frameworks aligned to growth and risk control
NETWORK ADMIN / INTERIM IT MANAGER | Vitarich Corporation
2017
- Delivered ₱4M cost reduction on a ₱36M infrastructure and ERP program through architecture and vendor optimization
- Led nationwide WAN modernization and ERP/platform upgrades to improve operational agility and inter-site performance
- Established business continuity governance and enterprise security controls across multi-site operations
CYBERSECURITY SOLUTIONS ENGINEER | iboss Asia | Clark, Pampanga
2015 – 2016
- Advised enterprise clients across APAC on secure web and threat detection architecture, improving risk-informed technology decisions at executive and technical levels
- Enabled faster and more confident cybersecurity investment adoption by translating complex threat controls into business-relevant outcomes
- Supported pre- and post-sales solution execution that strengthened customer trust, retention, and regional growth performance
SR. NETWORK ENGINEER | Accenture Philippines | Deployed to multiple locations
2012 – 2015
- Delivered network and security programs for global enterprise and public-sector environments, improving service reliability in high-availability operations
- Executed infrastructure workstreams supporting Telecom Italia and Singapore healthcare digital initiatives, contributing to continuity of mission-critical services
- Led client-facing implementation coordination for multinational Verizon accounts, improving execution quality across distributed delivery teams
- Recognized as IO-Superstar for delivery performance and operational excellence in the Infrastructure Outsourcing business unit
SPOC HELPDESK | TELUS International Philippines | Cubao, Quezon City
2010 – 2011
Served as single point of contact for internal and outsourced users, stabilizing issue resolution flow and improving workforce productivity through consistent service handling.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL (NETWORK) | Sykes Asia | Gilmore, Quezon City
2007 – 2010
- Supported AT&T managed network services in a 24x7 NOC model, protecting connectivity performance for enterprise customers
- Consistently ranked among top CSAT performers across US and Singapore counterparts through quality incident handling and customer communication
IT INSTRUCTOR | The Lewis College | Sorsogon City
2005 – 2006
Taught tertiary and secondary IT cohorts, building foundational digital capability and talent readiness that supported long-term workforce development outcomes.
ENTREPRENEURIAL EXPERIENCE
FOUNDER & STRATEGIC ADVISOR (PART-TIME) | 13th Octet
2016–Present
Founded and scaled a managed services and advisory practice delivering enterprise cloud, cybersecurity, and governance solutions across multi-site and regulated environments.
- Designed and implemented MSP operating models, pricing frameworks, and governance structures for new and scaling service providers
- Led cloud migration, DevSecOps enablement, and security transformation programs across Azure and hybrid environments
- Developed cybersecurity risk assessment and compliance readiness programs aligned with ISO 27001 and cyber insurance requirements
- Architected and deployed identity, endpoint, SASE, and SIEM solutions across multi-client environments
- Provided executive-level advisory on service delivery optimization, financial governance, and technology investment strategy
- Operate selectively alongside enterprise leadership roles, focusing on advisory and architecture engagements.
CERTIFICATIONS
Executive-track development
- CGEIT Preparation (Governance of Enterprise IT)
- CISSP Preparation (Enterprise Security Leadership)
- McKinsey Forward Program
Professional certifications
- Linux Foundation – AI Compliance & Risk Mitigation
- Linux Foundation – Ethical Principles for Conversational AI
- ISC2 – Certified Network Security Specialist
- Cisco Certified Network Professional (Routing & Switching)
- ITIL 4 Foundation – IT Service Management
- AZ-900 – Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
- Project Management Essentials Certification
EXECUTIVE DEVELOPMENT & CONTINUING EDUCATION
Ongoing executive education in:
- Enterprise Governance (COBIT, Risk & Compliance)
- AI Strategy and Regulatory Compliance
- DevSecOps & Cloud Security Architecture
- Cybersecurity Leadership and Threat Intelligence
- Digital Transformation & Technology Strategy
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
- ISACA Manila, Cloud Security Alliance Philippines, Philippine Society of Information Technology Educators - Central Luzon
- Instructors Network, CompTIA Managed Services Community, National Society of IT Service Providers
EDUCATION
- Master of Business Administration (MBA) Central Luzon State University | Ongoing
- Bachelor’s Degree, Information Technology at The Lewis College, Sorsogon City (a
LASSO/De La Salle Supervised School) | 2000-2005
- Academic Excellence Awardee and Best in Thesis Awardee
- Cisco Certified Network Associate Mapua Institute of Technology, Intramuros, Manila
Campus | 2009-2010
THOUGHT LEADERSHIP: CLI to C-Level — enterprise technology governance, AI compliance, and C-suite execution
Technology Executive | Turning IT into a Business Performance Engine
Enterprise Value Creation | Risk Governance | Cloud & Cyber Strategy
I lead enterprise technology as a business function, not a cost center—converting technology spend into measurable growth, resilience, and operating leverage.
EXECUTIVE CONTACT
Email: tracy@tracyrivas.com
Mobile: +63 956 937 8609
Reach out via:
LinkedIn:
Available for executive advisory, enterprise leadership, and transformation engagements.
STRATEGIC ENGAGEMENT
Strategic Advisory & Executive Collaboration
I work with executive leaders and enterprise stakeholders to:
- Define long-term technology roadmaps
- Strengthen cybersecurity governance
- Modernize infrastructure and cloud platforms
- Improve operational performance and cost discipline
- Build accountable, high-performance IT organizations
Through CLI to C-Level, I share insights on enterprise governance, AI compliance, and the evolving role of technology leadership.
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
I lead enterprise technology organizations as a business function, not a cost center.
Eighteen years across telecom infrastructure, satellite communications, MSP operations, and regulated environments have produced one consistent result: technology investment that drives measurable growth, reduces operational risk, and builds organizations that perform without dependency on any single individual.
I advise executive stakeholders on capital allocation, technology investment priorities, governance operating models, and risk posture decisions that influence performance beyond the IT budget.
My leadership model combines financial discipline, operating rigor, and modernization execution so enterprise technology directly contributes to EBITDA protection, service reliability, and long-term strategic optionality.
ENTERPRISE LEADERSHIP HIGHLIGHTS
Enterprise Scale & Operational Resilience
- Built operating governance for cloud, infrastructure, and cybersecurity supporting 5,000+ nationwide telecom assets to protect service continuity and revenue operations
- Re-architected 24x7 multi-regional support governance across three time zones, improving cross-region accountability and reducing escalation exposure
- Modernized operating controls for 500+ mission-critical satellite platforms to strengthen resilience and reduce high-impact service interruption risk
Technology Strategy & Governance
- Defined enterprise cloud and infrastructure roadmaps aligned with corporate growth strategy
- Strengthened risk governance frameworks achieving ISO 27001 audit readiness
- Established SOC, DevSecOps, and vulnerability management programs across global environments
Financial & Performance Discipline
- Redesigned workforce and delivery governance to increase engineering utilization from 50% to 85% while restoring SLA commitments tied to client retention
- Reduced enterprise risk exposure by 85% within six months through structured governance, control ownership, and audit readiness execution
- Recovered ₱4M in operating cost through architecture optimization and vendor renegotiation without reducing service reliability
- Implemented KPI governance dashboards that reduced MTTR from 4 hours to 45 minutes, recovering productive hours and lowering escalation costs
Cloud & Platform Modernization
- Led multi-cloud migrations across AWS, Azure, and GCP
- Implemented enterprise connectivity, SASE, and Zero Trust initiatives
- Modernized ITSM and asset lifecycle governance to improve visibility and operational control
Leadership & Capability Building
- Built and led cross-functional teams across infrastructure, security, and service operations
- Standardized global operating models introducing executive reporting and governance cadence
- Developed workforce capacity plans aligned to long-term enterprise demand
CORE CAPABILITIES
Technology Strategy & Governance
- Enterprise IT Strategy & Multi-Year Roadmaps
- IT Budgeting & P&L Accountability
- Risk, Compliance & Security Governance
- Vendor Strategy & Technology Investment Planning
Cloud & Platform Leadership
- Multi-Cloud Architecture (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Cloud Modernization & Platform Engineering
- DevSecOps & Automation Governance
- High Availability & Resilience Architecture
Operational & Reliability Excellence
- Production Reliability Governance (MTTR, Availability)
- SLA & KPI Management
- Incident Governance & Post-Mortem Discipline
- Capacity Planning & Cost Optimization
- Workforce & Engineering Leadership
TECHNOLOGY LEADERSHIP CAPABILITIES
- Enterprise Technology Strategy: Multi-year roadmaps, operating model design, and investment governance aligned to growth and risk appetite
- Financial & Vendor Governance: Budget optimization, commercial negotiation, portfolio rationalization, and total cost of ownership discipline
- Cybersecurity & Risk Leadership: Board-ready risk posture, compliance governance, resilience controls, and audit readiness execution
- Cloud, Infrastructure & Platform Modernization: Scalable architecture direction across cloud and hybrid environments with reliability and performance accountability
- Operational Excellence: KPI governance, incident model redesign, service quality improvement, and talent systems for durable execution
Depth spans infrastructure, security, cloud, automation, service management, and enterprise platforms; detailed tooling can be provided as a technical addendum upon request.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
ENTERPRISE SHARED TECHNOLOGY LEADERSHIP | 2023–2025
GLOBAL SUPPORT MANAGER | Technology Elite 2025
- Rebuilt global incident governance across three time zones, improving service continuity for enterprise clients and reducing escalation frequency
- Reduced MTTR from 4 hours to 45 minutes, recovering operational hours and protecting SLA-linked revenue outcomes
- Standardized global operating model with executive scorecards to improve decision velocity and delivery accountability
- Directed vulnerability and patch governance programs to reduce client risk exposure and strengthen compliance confidence
- Aligned workforce planning to demand forecasts, protecting delivery margins while supporting growth
AVP – Head of Cloud, Infrastructure & Cybersecurity | Frontier Towers Associates 2024
- Led enterprise cloud, infrastructure, and cybersecurity governance for 5,000+ nationwide telecom assets, protecting service availability in a core revenue-generating network footprint
- Directed multi-domain teams with KPI governance and executive reporting, enabling faster intervention on reliability, risk, and cost performance
- Institutionalized resilience controls through structured risk governance, capacity planning, and vendor strategy
- Partnered with executive leadership on technology investment decisions, budget governance, and long-range modernization roadmap
IT INFRASTRUCTURE MANAGER | IPSTAR Australia 2023–2024
- Established governance over 500+ mission-critical satellite platforms to harden reliability and business continuity
- Reduced enterprise risk exposure by 85% within six months while achieving ISO 27001 audit readiness
- Built SOC and DevSecOps governance frameworks that improved incident response efficiency by 70%
IT SERVICE MANAGER | Techromatic MSP (via Tahche Outsourcing) 2020–2023
- Scaled managed services operating model to raise utilization from 50% to 85% while restoring SLA performance and client confidence
- Reduced backlog by 90% through workflow redesign and control ownership, improving throughput and customer outcomes
- Implemented financial and operational dashboards that improved margin visibility and resource allocation decisions
- Institutionalized executive reporting across SLA, MTTR, CSAT, revenue per engineer, and retention indicators
IT OPERATIONS MANAGER | imfree Inc 2019–2020
- Led multi-cloud operations across AWS, Azure, and GCP to support product delivery velocity with governed reliability
- Reduced vendor spend by 30% through contract restructuring and capacity optimization
- Rationalized SaaS portfolio to eliminate waste and improve technology return on investment
- Directed audit readiness and evidence governance across cloud, DR, and IAM control domains
IT & FACILITIES MANAGER | Staff Domain 2018–2019
- Led office and data center buildouts with regulatory compliance oversight
- Implemented disaster recovery governance and coordinated PEZA and safety audits
- Managed infrastructure and security vendors ensuring operational and regulatory alignment
FOUNDER & STRATEGIC ADVISOR (PART-TIME) | 13th Octet / immedi8Tech 2016–Present
- Founded and scaled a managed services practice delivering recurring revenue growth and enterprise governance
- Led regulated client transformation programs spanning cloud migration, cybersecurity, and infrastructure modernization
- Built operating models, workforce plans, and governance frameworks aligned to growth and risk control
NETWORK ADMIN / INTERIM IT MANAGER | Vitarich Corporation 2017
- Delivered ₱4M cost reduction on a ₱36M infrastructure and ERP program through architecture and vendor optimization
- Led nationwide WAN modernization and ERP/platform upgrades to improve operational agility and inter-site performance
- Established business continuity governance and enterprise security controls across multi-site operations
CYBERSECURITY SOLUTIONS ENGINEER | iboss Asia | Clark, Pampanga 2015 – 2016
- Advised enterprise clients across APAC on secure web and threat detection architecture, improving risk-informed technology decisions at executive and technical levels
- Enabled faster and more confident cybersecurity investment adoption by translating complex threat controls into business-relevant outcomes
- Supported pre- and post-sales solution execution that strengthened customer trust, retention, and regional growth performance
SR. NETWORK ENGINEER | Accenture Philippines | Deployed to multiple locations 2012 – 2015
- Delivered network and security programs for global enterprise and public-sector environments, improving service reliability in high-availability operations
- Executed infrastructure workstreams supporting Telecom Italia and Singapore healthcare digital initiatives, contributing to continuity of mission-critical services
- Led client-facing implementation coordination for multinational Verizon accounts, improving execution quality across distributed delivery teams
- Recognized as IO-Superstar for delivery performance and operational excellence in the Infrastructure Outsourcing business unit
SPOC HELPDESK | TELUS International Philippines | Cubao, Quezon City 2010 – 2011
Served as single point of contact for internal and outsourced users, stabilizing issue resolution flow and improving workforce productivity through consistent service handling.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL (NETWORK) | Sykes Asia | Gilmore, Quezon City 2007 – 2010
- Supported AT&T managed network services in a 24x7 NOC model, protecting connectivity performance for enterprise customers
- Consistently ranked among top CSAT performers across US and Singapore counterparts through quality incident handling and customer communication
IT INSTRUCTOR | The Lewis College | Sorsogon City 2005 – 2006
Taught tertiary and secondary IT cohorts, building foundational digital capability and talent readiness that supported long-term workforce development outcomes.
ENTREPRENEURIAL EXPERIENCE
FOUNDER & STRATEGIC ADVISOR (PART-TIME) | 13th Octet 2016–Present
Founded and scaled a managed services and advisory practice delivering enterprise cloud, cybersecurity, and governance solutions across multi-site and regulated environments.
- Designed and implemented MSP operating models, pricing frameworks, and governance structures for new and scaling service providers
- Led cloud migration, DevSecOps enablement, and security transformation programs across Azure and hybrid environments
- Developed cybersecurity risk assessment and compliance readiness programs aligned with ISO 27001 and cyber insurance requirements
- Architected and deployed identity, endpoint, SASE, and SIEM solutions across multi-client environments
- Provided executive-level advisory on service delivery optimization, financial governance, and technology investment strategy
- Operate selectively alongside enterprise leadership roles, focusing on advisory and architecture engagements.
CERTIFICATIONS
Executive-track development
- CGEIT Preparation (Governance of Enterprise IT)
- CISSP Preparation (Enterprise Security Leadership)
- McKinsey Forward Program
Professional certifications
- Linux Foundation – AI Compliance & Risk Mitigation
- Linux Foundation – Ethical Principles for Conversational AI
- ISC2 – Certified Network Security Specialist
- Cisco Certified Network Professional (Routing & Switching)
- ITIL 4 Foundation – IT Service Management
- AZ-900 – Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
- Project Management Essentials Certification
EXECUTIVE DEVELOPMENT & CONTINUING EDUCATION
Ongoing executive education in:
- Enterprise Governance (COBIT, Risk & Compliance)
- AI Strategy and Regulatory Compliance
- DevSecOps & Cloud Security Architecture
- Cybersecurity Leadership and Threat Intelligence
- Digital Transformation & Technology Strategy
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
- ISACA Manila, Cloud Security Alliance Philippines, Philippine Society of Information Technology Educators - Central Luzon
- Instructors Network, CompTIA Managed Services Community, National Society of IT Service Providers
EDUCATION
- Master of Business Administration (MBA) Central Luzon State University | Ongoing
- Bachelor’s Degree, Information Technology at The Lewis College, Sorsogon City (a LASSO/De La Salle Supervised School) | 2000-2005
- Academic Excellence Awardee and Best in Thesis Awardee
- Cisco Certified Network Associate Mapua Institute of Technology, Intramuros, Manila Campus | 2009-2010