Alex Portela, PMP, ITIL

Alex Portela, PMP, ITIL has a diverse work experience spanning several roles and industries. In 2013, Alex began their career as an Implementation Coordinator at AirStrip, where they were responsible for coordinating the implementation of projects. From 2016 to 2018, Alex also served as the Head Coach for Freshman Soccer at Canyon Crest Academy, showcasing their leadership skills outside of the professional realm.

In 2013, Alex also gained experience as a Client Relations Intern at True Capital Management, where they focused on developing strong client relationships. From 2011 to 2013, Alex served as an Assistant Coach for Junior Varsity at Cathedral Catholic High School, displaying their ability to work effectively in a mentoring and coaching role.

Returning to their career at AirStrip, Alex took on roles with increasing responsibilities, including serving as a Project Analyst from 2016 to 2018 and a Project Manager from 2018 to 2021. In these roles, Alex played a key role in managing projects, documenting workflows, creating reports, and collaborating with team members to ensure successful project delivery. They also demonstrated their technical expertise through tasks such as documenting system requirements and tracking project progress.

Most recently, Alex held positions at AirStrip as the Lead of the Delivery Project Management Office from October 2021 to July 2022, and subsequently as the Manager of the Delivery Project Management Office from August 2022 onwards. These roles involved overseeing project delivery, managing resources, and providing leadership to the project management office.

Overall, Alex Portela, PMP, ITIL has a strong track record of project management and leadership experience in both professional and coaching environments. Their skills include project coordination, documentation, client relations, and mentoring.

Alex Portela, PMP, ITIL, obtained a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in International Studies- Economics from UC San Diego between 2009 and 2013. In addition, Alex has obtained the ITIL® Foundation Certificate in IT Service Management from PeopleCert in May 2018 and the Project Management Professional (PMP)® certification from the Project Management Institute in December 2018.