Elvin Eric Carrasco Saravia
Computer Science Engineer
Tegucigalpa
Summary
IT professional with more than 27 years of experience, including over 20 years specializing in application development and maintenance on IBM AS/400 (IBM i), combined with extensive experience leading enterprise architecture initiatives and BSS/OSS transformation programs in the telecommunications industry.
Overview
2
2
Languages
5
5
Certifications
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Head of BSS Architects
Tigo Honduras
Tegucigalpa
07.2023 - 01.2026
- Lead the transformation of critical business platforms, including CRM, Billing, Inventory Management, Retail Billing and Payment Collection, and other BSS systems.
- Define technology evolution strategies and drive the modernization of enterprise applications.
- Manage integration initiatives and ensure the coexistence of legacy platforms, including IBM AS/400 (IBM i) systems, with modern digital solutions.
- Coordinate cross-functional technical teams and external vendors in the delivery of high-impact, complex technology projects.
- Contribute to the definition of target architectures and technology transition roadmaps.
- Ensure operational continuity while aligning business requirements with technology capabilities.
Head of Enterprise Architects
Tigo Honduras
Tegucigalpa
08.2019 - 07.2023
- Lead enterprise architecture initiatives by aligning technology, business processes, and strategic objectives.
- Contribute to modernization programs and the phased replacement of legacy platforms, including IBM AS/400 (IBM i) solutions.
- Assess integration architectures, evaluate the impact on existing systems, and identify technology dependencies.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams and external vendors to ensure operational continuity and the successful adoption of new digital capabilities.
- Manage change requests and provide support for incidents affecting BSS/OSS systems, ensuring timely resolution and service continuity.
Rollout Senior Architect
Tigo Honduras
Tegucigalpa
01.2010 - 07.2019
- Define strategies for the evolution and modernization of enterprise applications, including IBM AS/400 (IBM i)-based systems.
- Participate in integration projects involving IBM AS/400, CRM, Billing, and Provisioning platforms.
- Develop functional and technical specifications for the design, development, and implementation of new solutions.
- Promote software quality, reusability, and continuous improvement best practices.
- Collaborate with development teams and technology vendors to ensure interoperability between legacy and modern platforms.
Systems Integration Analyst
Tigo Honduras
Tegucigalpa
01.2008 - 12.2009
- Design and implement integrations between legacy systems and new enterprise platforms, enabling process automation and ensuring data consistency across systems.
- Contribute to the integration of IBM AS/400 (IBM i)-based applications with Billing and Provisioning platforms.
- Support technology modernization initiatives while ensuring the operational continuity of business-critical systems.
- Provide production support and troubleshoot incidents related to batch processing and integrated services.
- Develop, maintain, and enhance business applications using RPG ILE on IBM AS/400 (IBM i), supporting integration initiatives and production operations.
Programmer Analyst
Tigo Honduras
Tegucigalpa
07.1998 - 12.2007
- Develop and maintain enterprise applications using RPG/400 on IBM AS/400 (IBM i).
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of modules supporting line activation, prepaid recharges, billing, and customer management.
- Design, modify, and maintain DB2/400 database files to support business applications.
- Develop and maintain both batch and interactive processing programs.
- Create SQL queries, reports, and utility programs to support business operations.
- Provide production support by troubleshooting and resolving application incidents in a timely manner.
- Participate in process improvement and automation initiatives to enhance operational efficiency.
Programmer Analyst
Credito Hondureño S.A. (CREDIHSA)
Tegucigalpa
04.1994 - 06.1998
- Develop and maintain credit card management applications on IBM AS/400 (IBM i).
- Develop software using RPG/400 and manage DB2/400 database files.
- Implement functional enhancements, bug fixes, and system improvements.
- Provide user support and troubleshoot production issues to ensure business continuity.
- Participate in system testing, validation, and production deployments for new features and enhancements.
- Manage user access administration and coordinate system operators responsible for production support, batch operations, and end-of-cycle processing to ensure operational continuity.
Programmer Analyst
Centro Nacional de Informatica
03.1991 - 03.1994
- Develop and maintain government information systems on IBM System/390 mainframe platforms.
- Design and develop reporting applications using COBOL to support financial and administrative operations.
- Develop and maintain interactive applications using the MANTIS application development environment.
- Analyze business requirements and implement functional enhancements to existing applications.
- Prepare and maintain technical documentation for developed applications and system enhancements.
Education
Master of Science - DevOps, Computer Science
Universidad Internacional De La Rioja
10.2025 - Current
Master's Degree - Project Management
Universidad Europea del Atlántico
10-2017
Ingeniería en Informática - COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES
CEUTEC
01-2015
Bachelor of Science - COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES
Universidad Tecnológica Centroamericana
Tegucigalpa, FM01-2009
AS400 Systems Analyst Programmer - Information Technology
IBM
01-1992
Skills
BSS platform transformation
CRM integration
Billing systems modernization
Technical team coordination
Legacy system coexistence
IBM AS/400 systems
High complexity projects
Certification
Threat Modeling: Spoofing In Depth
Technical Skills
IBM AS/400 (IBM i)
- RPG/400 and RPG ILE Programming
- DB2 for IBM i (DB2/400)
- Control Language (CL)
- SQL and Query/400
- Screen Design Aid (SDA), Report Layout Utility (RLU), and Programming Development Manager (PDM)
- Physical and Logical File Design
- Enterprise Application Design, Development, and Maintenance
- Integration with External Systems
- IBM i System Administration and Operations (User Profiles, Jobs, Job Logs, Network Configuration, Devices, and Object Management)
Timeline
Master of Science - DevOps, Computer Science
Universidad Internacional De La Rioja
10.2025 - Current
Head of BSS Architects
Tigo Honduras
07.2023 - 01.2026
Head of Enterprise Architects
Tigo Honduras
08.2019 - 07.2023
Rollout Senior Architect
Tigo Honduras
01.2010 - 07.2019
Systems Integration Analyst
Tigo Honduras
01.2008 - 12.2009
Programmer Analyst
Tigo Honduras
07.1998 - 12.2007
Programmer Analyst
Credito Hondureño S.A. (CREDIHSA)
04.1994 - 06.1998
Programmer Analyst
Centro Nacional de Informatica
03.1991 - 03.1994
Master's Degree - Project Management
Universidad Europea del Atlántico
Ingeniería en Informática - COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES
CEUTEC
AS400 Systems Analyst Programmer - Information Technology
IBM
Bachelor of Science - COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES
Universidad Tecnológica Centroamericana