Armando V. Averhoff serves as Vice President of Information Technology at Consolidated Water Ltd., a leading provider of desalinated water and wastewater services across the Caribbean. With more than 25 years of experience in IT leadership within the utilities and infrastructure sectors, Armando brings a proven track record of driving technological innovation and operational efficiency. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from Florida International University and an MBA from the University of Miami, complementing his technical expertise with strategic business acumen. Before joining Consolidated Water in 2015, Armando held senior IT roles at prominent organizations, including Director of Technology Operations at a Florida-based utility firm, where he orchestrated the migration to a cloud-based enterprise resource planning (ERP) system. This initiative reduced downtime by 40% and cut IT costs by 25%, earning him industry recognition, including the CIO Excellence Award from the Utilities Technology Council. His achievements also encompass implementing advanced cybersecurity frameworks that safeguarded critical infrastructure against evolving threats and pioneering data analytics platforms that optimized resource allocation. In his current role, Armando oversees a dynamic IT team responsible for network infrastructure, cybersecurity, digital transformation, and emerging technologies like IoT for real-time water monitoring. Under his leadership, Consolidated Water achieved ISO 27001 certification for information security and launched a customer-facing mobile app that enhanced service delivery and stakeholder engagement, solidifying the company’s position as a forward-thinking leader in sustainable water solutions.