Douglas Westby

Project Management Professional | PMP®

Professional Engineer | P.Eng (Telecoms. & Electronics)

Professional Scrum Master™ | PSM I

Agile Hybrid Project Pro | AHPP™

About Me

Professional and personal insights...

Certified Professional Project Manager

Certified Professional Project Manager, Program and Portfolio Manager with a proven track record of managing complex technology projects. Able to effectively self-manage and lead large, multi-disciplined project teams.

Registered Professional Engineer

Accomplished Registered Professional Engineer in Telecommunications and Electronics with experience in the Telecommunications Industry, covering both fixed and wireless technologies. Proficient in new and emerging technologies, with a specific focus on large-scale implementations.

Contact Information

Phone +501 610 6465
E-mail [email protected]
Address 12 Robin Street, Ladyville, Belize
WhatsApp +501 610 6465
Skype douglas.westby

Professional Certifications

Since 2017

P.Eng | APEB

Registered Professional Engineering in Telecommunications & Electronics

Since 2023

PSM I | Scrum.org

Professional Scrum Master™ Level I

Since 2023

PMP® | PMI

Project Management Professional

Since 2023

AHPP™ | PMI

Agile Hybro Project Pro

Memberships | Leadership Activities

2017 - 2024

Member | PMI

Member of the Project Management Institute

2017 - 2024

Member | APEB

Member of the Association of Professional Engineers of Belize

2020 - 2022

Vice-President | APEB

Vice-President of the Executive Council of the Association of Professional Engineers of Belize

2018 - 2020

Councilor | APEB

Councilor of the Executive Council of the Association of Professional Engineers of Belize

English Language Proficiency

Oral

Written

Spanish Language Proficiency

Oral

Written

Interests

Community Service

Keen interest in local initiatives that improves access to technology and education and helps to alleviated poverty.

Animal Welfare

Volunteer and advocating for, supporting and donating to animal rights and welfare.

Science & Technology

Keen interest in emerging technologies and their application in solving real-world problems.

Resume

12+ years of professional experience...

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Education

2024 – 2027 (ongoing)

Doctorate Degree in Project Management

Universidad Internacional Iberoamericana | Mexico City, Mexico

Research Focus: The Application of Artificial Intelligence & Emerging Technologies in Project, Risk & Disaster Management Frameworks

2021 – 2022

Executive Master’s Degree in Business Administration

Universidad de Cadiz (Formato Educativo Escuela de Negocios) | Madrid, Spain

Specialization: Management of Technological and Industrial Enterprises

2016 – 2018

Master Degree in Project Management

Universidad de Cooperación Internacional, Global School of Project Management (UCI-GSPM) | San Jose, Costa Rica

Graduation Project: Development of a Project Management Methodology for Cybersecurity Assessment

2006 – 2012

Bachelor’s Degree in Telecommunications and Electronics Engineering

Technological University of Havana (CUJAE) | La Habana, Cuba

Thesis: Design of a Wideband Circularly-Polarized Microstrip Square Patch Antenna

2005 – 2006

Pre-University Course for Engineering

Technological University of Havana (CUJAE) | La Habana, Cuba

Preparation in general topics related to Science & Engineering at university level

2000 – 2002

Associate's Degree in Computer Information Systems

St. John’s College Junior College | Belize City, Belize

Final Project: Design of a Relational Database for the Management of a Postal Service System

Professional Experience

December 2018 – Present

Director

Project Management Office, Quantum Z Consultancy LLC | Various Locations

Responsible for leading the project management consultancy services of the organization.
Organizational reference point for project management processes, standards, and frameworks.

February 2023 – Present

Senior Manager

Project Management Office, CCO Division, Digi | Belize City, Belize

Responsible for leading in establishing governance structures, implementing project management methodologies and managing the overall project portfolio
Ensure effective and efficient project delivery aligned with the organization's strategic objectives
Responsible for disaster preparedness and management to ensure organizational resilience

June 2022 – February 2023 & July 2019 – July 2020

Project Manager

Project Management Office, COO Division, Digi | Belize City, Belize

Project managed the Mobile Expansion Program, adding 12 new cell sites and expanding service coverage nationwide.
Oversaw the Fiber to the Home Expansion Program, integrating 14 new locations and enhancing customer connectivity.
Led the decommissioning of legacy active equipment, optimizing overall network performance
Managed the Network Optimization Project of the company that consisted of the redesign and upgrade of the transport, core and access networks
Project managed 'Digi Safe City' a Smart Analytics Surveillance System for the Belize Police Department and various other key projects of the organization

August 2020 – June 2022

Program Manager & New Business Manager

Innovation Division and New Business Division, Digi | Belize City, Belize

Managed the DigiWallet project from inception to launch, introducing a pioneering mobile payment solution
Executed the MobilePayz project, facilitating COVID-19 fund distribution to 20,000 beneficiaries, streamlining financial aid delivery

December 2018 – June 2019

Senior Designer

Fixed and Transport Network Engineering Department, Digi | Belize City, Belize

Responsible for the design of copper and fiber networks, broadband services, and IP & Transport network services
Responsible for the design and provisioning of networks services such as GPON, AAA, DHCP, DNS and MPLS as well as other technologies and services

2013 – 2018

Director & Technical Advisor

National Engineering and Maintenance Center, Ministry of Health | Belize City, Belize

Responsible for all technical areas of the Center including Biomedical Equipment, Transport and Building and Grounds maintenance
Oversaw the preventative and corrective maintenance programs for equipment and infrastructure for the Ministry countrywide
Responsible for all administrative and human resources processes of the Center