Germán Jesús Flores Rosales
CTO | Solutions Architect | Digital Transformer
Executive Summary
Over 20 years in the IT world, blending strategic thinking with hands-on execution. I've led from enterprise solution architecture to disaster recovery. My focus is on tangible results, applied innovation, and digital culture. I turn complex challenges into stable, secure, and scalable systems.
I design solutions with performance, scalability, and security at their core, prioritizing operational continuity. I'm used to leading under pressure, making critical decisions, and transforming operations with technology as a business catalyst.
Professional Experience
D’Europe — IT Director / CTO (2012 - Present)
- Scaled operations from 29 to 60 branches using in-house IT architecture, ERP, and POS without external dependencies.
- Full development of the ERP SED and corporate POS with modular control of purchasing, sales, inventory, entries, exits, quality, production, logistics, and customer service.
- Automation of expos, capacity control, kiosks, real-time quotes, and access validation.
- Integrations with WhatsApp, Shopify, banks, and POS terminals for in-store promotions.
- Post-cyberattack recovery in 2024 within 3 hours, ensuring data integrity and business continuity.
- Implementation of DevOps and CI/CD for agile deployment of critical software updates.
Stratosphere — Senior SQL Server Consultant (2024 - 2025)
- Expert in high-volume mission-critical databases for clients like "La Ferre" and PCM (Papeles y Corrugados de México).
- SQL Server database administration and performance optimization for datasets over 1TB.
- Consulting on tuning, indexing, and backup strategies for high-concurrency OLTP systems.
Innova-Tec — Head of IT and New Technologies (2009 - 2012)
At Innova-Tec, I led high-impact technology projects across critical sectors. From deep performance tuning to disaster recovery architectures, I played a key role in stabilizing and scaling demanding enterprise infrastructures.
Clients served in projects covering tuning, migrations, disaster recovery, and critical infrastructure architecture:
- Nissan Mexico, Viana, Telas Parisina, Monte de Piedad, Omnibus de México, Harmon Hall, Muebles América, Grupo Julio, Grupo Lodemo, Grupo Papelero Gutiérrez, Super San Francisco de Asís, Intelimerco, Grupo Farmacéutico “La Más Barata”, Formetal, Plesa Anáhuac, Grupo Ferretero Cravioto, Lasertec, Grupo CIDI, Vinylasa, Alianza, Arrayanes, SIA Software, Government of Quintana Roo, G2, Ingeniería en Hardware, Compusoluciones.
Key responsibilities included:
- Advanced SQL Server tuning and critical system optimization.
- Design of high-concurrency processes, automated backups, and intelligent archiving.
- Automation of financial, logistical, and commercial operations across industries.
Key Projects
HSBC Mexico — Algorithm Transformation in ERP HOGAN
- Redesign of critical algorithms for balance, investment, and fraud detection in the HOGAN banking system.
- First successful legacy-to-standard conversion achieved in just 30 minutes.
- Led a team of specialists, ensuring continuity in high-risk financial operations and regulatory compliance.
Education
- Master’s in Cybersecurity – Universidad Internacional de La Rioja (UNIR)
- Bachelor’s in Computer Science – Instituto Tecnológico de Chetumal
Certifications
- ISO 27001 Internal Auditor – TÜV Rheinland
- Certified White Hat Professional – Reverse Engineering Specialist
Technical Skills
SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Redis, Docker, CI/CD, GitHub Actions, C#, .NET Core/8, DevExpress, REST APIs, JWT, OAuth2, NGINX, ZFS, Proxmox, Windows Server, Linux (Rocky, AlmaLinux, Ubuntu), TLS/SSL, WAFs, MFA, advanced scripting, offensive and defensive security.
Leadership Skills
- Crisis management and decision-making under pressure.
- Technical and emotional mentoring.
- Agile team coordination (SCRUM, XP).
- Business-oriented technical vision.
- Vendor evaluation and scalable architecture design.