Jorge Luis Almaral Martínez

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Skills

Soft Skills
Stakeholder Communication, Cross-cultural Collaboration, Leadership and Team Facilitation, Client Relationship Management, Strategic Thinking, Adaptability in Fast-paced Environments, Problem Solving, Negotiation, Mentorship and Coaching, Time and Priority Management
Technical Skills
Project Management, Creative Production Workflows, Budget and Cost Control, Risk Management, Process Optimization, Agile and Traditional Methodologies, Vendor and Resource Management, Data Tracking and Reporting, Localization and Multicultural Project Coordination, Waterfall Methodology, SCRUM Master
TOOLS
PMBOK Guidelines, Trello, SCRUM, Corel Draw, Paint, Microsoft Office, Advanced Excel, Power BI, SAP ERP, BOX, Veeva Vault, Databasics, Service Now, Tableau, Salesforce CRM, Slack, Discord, Teams, Outlook, SharePoint, Windows, JIRA, Confluence, Monday.com, Google Workspace, Smartsheet, GitHub

About

Biometrics Project Associate
ICON plc
2023 - 2025
Standardized and integrated SOPs for data collection, analysis, and reporting, improving workflow efficiency across biometrics and data management activities.
Supported onboarding and training initiatives by presenting the Biometrics Project Associate role to new functional team leads within biometrics and data management.
Ensured compliance with contract requirements, trial protocols, ICH/GCP guidelines, and internal SOPs, consistently meeting sponsor and PRA expectations.
Developed and maintained project management documentation and tracking tools to support full-service biometrics studies.
Coordinated closely with Lead Data Managers and Biometrics Project Managers to ensure on-time project delivery aligned with contractual obligations and client expectations.
Administrative Support and IT Operations Manager
Universidad Autónoma de Sinaloa (UAS)
2013 - 2023
Increased client satisfaction by 30% by automating key administrative and service delivery processes.
Decreased system downtime by 60% by leading IT infrastructure upgrades and system optimization initiatives.
Reduced annual IT costs by 20% by providing strategic recommendations on technology investments supported by cost-benefit analysis.
Improved cross-department collaboration by 50% through standardizing IT support processes and operational protocols.
Community Leader and Managing Director
Game Development Sinaloa
2013 - 2020
Led multidisciplinary teams of 10–15 members, fostering collaboration and delivering community-driven game development initiatives.
Mentored game developers and students, supporting skill development and professional growth within the local gaming ecosystem.
Planned and executed high-profile industry events, ensuring successful delivery aligned with strategic objectives.
Positioned Sinaloa among the top 5 Mexican states in game development activity, according to the 2014 motordejuegos.net annual report.
Oversaw development and release of multiple games, including Arcade the Kid, Shatter Brain, Slide It Good, Antinvader, Hire N Wire, Chest Hunters, Transmission, Puzzle Invaders and Kipa.
Delivered large-scale events such as Global Game Jam Culiacán (2013–2020) and Women Game Jam Sinaloa 2019.
Director
IGDA México
2015 - 2017
Directed a fully remote national team of 10 members, maintaining strategic alignment through recurring virtual planning meetings.
Delivered projects on schedule by leading planning and execution in coordination with cross-functional teams.
Established and maintained international partnerships by managing stakeholder relationships in English-speaking environments.
Represented the organization at regional and international conferences, including GDC 2015 and multiple industry forums.