Daniel Hernández
Espinosa
CIO · CISO · CTO
20+ years leading digital transformation, cybersecurity and SAP in agribusiness across Mexico, USA, Chile and UK. I build technology that works, protects and grows the business.
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Three pillars of leadership
Technology strategy, information security and digital transformation integrated into a single executive profile.
- Information security governance
- Risk and vulnerability management
- ISO 27001 certification for SAP
- Infrastructure hardening
- Security culture & awareness
- SAP ERP implementation & stabilization
- Cloud migration & TRIARA Datacenter
- Executive dashboards in Power BI
- Process automation
- Data integration & analytics
- Technology governance & strategy
- Talent management & teams
- IT ↔ Business alignment
- SLA, continuity & resilience
- Zero critical findings in Deloitte audits
Professional profile
I am an IT, cybersecurity and SAP leader with over two decades of experience driving digital transformation, risk management and continuous improvement in the Mexican agri-food industry.
My approach combines strategy, operations and service: I translate business needs into sustainable, secure and scalable technology solutions. I believe in security culture, team development and clear communication as pillars for technology to deliver real value.
I have led initiatives spanning infrastructure, networks, datacenters and cloud, through to ERP, data analytics, business continuity and information security certifications.
Professional trajectory
- IT, cybersecurity and infrastructure leadership for a diversified agri-food platform focused on operational continuity and strategic business support.
- Led SAP projects: 2013 implementation, upgrades, cloud integrations and TRIARA Datacenter migration (2025).
- Designed and implemented cybersecurity strategies, ISO 27001, vulnerability management and information governance.
- Drove digitalization, automation, Power BI for C-Level, and AI applied to business operations.
- Management and implementation of systems and infrastructure projects in corporate environments.
- Coordination with business areas to deliver solutions aligned to operational requirements.
- Teaching technology, networks, development, databases and security at undergraduate level.
- Developing young talent with a practical, market-oriented approach.
Key strategic initiatives
Selected projects where technology, security and data align to generate measurable business value.
Led the enterprise-wide SAP implementation unifying operations, finance, logistics and administration into a single integrated platform.
Created and matured the ISMS focused on SAP: policies, controls and critical processes. Elevated trust with clients, auditors and senior management.
Internal consulting strategy, contract renegotiation, platform consolidation and technology licensing optimization.
Full transition of servers, applications and critical services. Architecture with electrical redundancy, communications and robust business continuity scheme.
Strategic dashboard ecosystem integrating sales, finance, production, logistics and agricultural KPIs in real time for C-Level executives.
Real-time SLA management and monitoring system: incident tracking, response times and IT team performance across all service categories.
Measurable impact
Concrete results demonstrating the value of technology as a strategic business enabler.
Full SAP implementation unifying operations, finance, logistics and administration. Delivered on time and within budget.
ISMS implemented for SAP with formal governance. Elevated confidence for clients, auditors and senior leadership. International standards compliance.
Internal consulting, contract renegotiation and licensing optimization. Without impacting critical operations or service levels.
Full migration to TRIARA Datacenter with high availability, redundancy and business continuity. Enhanced physical and logical security.
Power BI integrates sales, finance, production, logistics and agricultural KPIs in a single point. Faster, data-driven decisions.
Successful closure of Deloitte external audits. Strengthened technology controls, formalized processes and elevated internal control maturity.
Recognized 3 consecutive years for outstanding IT projects and innovative use of technology.
Technology, cybersecurity & leadership
Combination of technical expertise, strategic vision and team management to deliver robust, secure and business-aligned solutions.
Areas of expertise
- IT leadership and technology governance
- Cybersecurity, risk management and ISO 27001
- SAP ERP ecosystem (infrastructure, support, projects)
- Infrastructure, networks, datacenter, cloud and critical services
- Digital transformation, automation and data analytics
Strategic skills
Executive skills
Leadership style
- Executive, business-close and results-oriented approach
- Team accompaniment, clear communication and constant development
- Ability to translate technical risks into business impact
Personal brand
Academic background & recognition
Top-tier academic training and awards validating innovation and technology leadership.
Education
Awards & Recognition
Let's connect
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