About

I am José M. Buten, an experienced technology executive and IT leader based in the Dominican Republic, with more than 21 years of experience in the financial and corporate sectors. My expertise spans IT infrastructure, technology operations, digital transformation, and project management, driving large-scale initiatives that enhance efficiency, scalability, and innovation across organizations.

Throughout my career, I have successfully led datacenter-to-cloud migrations, implemented online banking platforms, strengthened cybersecurity frameworks, and adopted DevOps practices to streamline software delivery. I excel at aligning technology with business strategy, ensuring operational continuity, and optimizing costs without compromising quality or performance.

Recognized as a strategic problem-solver and team leader, I am passionate about building and empowering multidisciplinary teams, delivering complex IT projects on time, and helping organizations remain competitive in a fast-changing digital landscape.

About José Buten

Specialties

Specialties with certifications to foster relationships with peers by making sure they always feel heard, supported and updated.

Carlos M. Paulino

Agile Project Management with Scrum

Gisel Castillo

Análisis de Problemas y Toma de Decisiones

Jose Luis Brey

Transformación Digital Centrada en Personas

Geysha Castillo

Visión Estratégica de Negocios
Skills

Skills

With more than 21 years of experience in the technology and financial sectors, I bring a unique blend of technical expertise, strategic vision, and leadership skills. My career has been defined by leading large-scale IT transformations and building resilient, secure, and scalable technology ecosystems.

  • Infrastructure & Cloud: Datacenter migration, private and public cloud (IaaS, IBM Power, Azure, Kubernetes).
  • Cybersecurity: Advanced security frameworks, compliance, and business continuity planning.
  • Project Leadership: Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban), IT governance, vendor management.
  • Digital Banking Solutions: Online banking platforms, payment systems with VISA and Tecnocom.
  • DevOps & Automation: CI/CD pipelines, process automation, and cross-team collaboration.
  • Cost Optimization: Proven results in reducing IT expenses while improving system performance.

I am recognized as a technology transformation leader, capable of aligning IT initiatives with business goals and delivering measurable value through innovation, efficiency, and operational excellence.

INFRASTRUCTURE
& CLOUD

  • Private & Public Cloud (Azure, AWS, IBM Power)
  • Virtualization (VMware, Hyper-V, Docker, Kubernetes)
  • Datacenter Migration & Management
  • Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery
  • Network & Security Infrastructure
  • CI/CD & DevOps Integration
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BACKEND
DEVELOPER

  • C#/VB(.NET)
  • Javascript (NodeJS)
  • Dart
  • Python
  • PL/SQL
  • PHP
  • JAVA
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FRONTEND
DEVELOPER

  • Asp.Net
  • React.JS
  • Vue.JS
  • Flutter
  • Android
  • Swift
  • Oracle Forms
  • Windows Forms (.Net)
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DATABASE

  • Oracle
  • SqlServer
  • MySql
  • Sqlite
  • DB2
  • MongoDB
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Strategic Projects & Digital Transformation

Key initiatives successfully led in banking, technology operations, and enterprise platforms.

Online Banking

Implementation of secure and scalable digital banking platforms, transforming customer experience.

Datacenter Migration

Seamless migration from on-premise to private/public cloud, ensuring business continuity.

Core Banking Platforms

Upgrading and integrating mission-critical financial systems with modern, efficient architectures.

Cybersecurity

Implementation of advanced frameworks to protect financial data and meet regulatory compliance.

Digital Payments

Integration with VISA and Tecnocom for debit/credit processing and seamless customer transactions.

Process Automation

Adoption of DevOps, CI/CD, and automation tools to optimize operations and reduce costs.

Contact

I am open to new opportunities, collaborations, and professional networking. Feel free to get in touch to discuss how I can bring value to your organization.

Direct Contact

jose.buten@gmail.com

+1 (809) 710-7474

Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

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