Technology Expert & Consultant
Benton Peña
Summary
Versatile technology professional with 30+ years of experience spanning IT infrastructure, data science, trade engineering, and digital marketing. Proven expertise in quantitative finance, SEO/SEM, prompt engineering, and product management. Self-driven entrepreneur, published author of Quick and Easy Forex Trading, and founder of multiple technology and finance ventures. Based in the Dominican Republic, operating globally.
Skills
Trade Engineering & Quant
Affiliate Marketing & Blogging
Prompt Engineering
Data Science
Internet Marketing — PPC & SEO/SEM
Social Media Strategy
IT Management & Operations
Market Sentiment Analysis & AI
Network Engineering & Security
Product Management & Specs
Programming — C++, Assembly, Python
Forex, Commodities, CFDs & ETFs
Affiliate Marketing & Blogging
Prompt Engineering
Data Science
Internet Marketing — PPC & SEO/SEM
Social Media Strategy
IT Management & Operations
Market Sentiment Analysis & AI
Network Engineering & Security
Product Management & Specs
Programming — C++, Assembly, Python
Forex, Commodities, CFDs & ETFs
Experience
b3n70n.com
May 2023 — Present
May 2023 — Present
Consultant / Product Manager
Technology consulting, product strategy, CRM automation, AI-driven marketing, and digital presence optimization for clients across industries.
Alpha Inversiones
June 2016 — March 2023
June 2016 — March 2023
Trading Analyst
Quantitative analysis and trade engineering across Forex, Commodities, Indices, Equities, CFDs, and ETFs. Market sentiment modeling and algorithmic strategy development.
MED
Dec 2012 — June 2016
Dec 2012 — June 2016
IT Manager
Led IT operations, network administration, and infrastructure modernization. Managed cross-functional technical teams and vendor relationships.
WHAWHEE
Jan 2012 — Dec 2012
Jan 2012 — Dec 2012
Community Manager
Social media strategy, community engagement, and digital content management for an emerging platform.
AlterHedge LLC
Jan 2008 — Dec 2011
Jan 2008 — Dec 2011
CEO & Founder
Founded and led a financial technology firm focused on currency markets and quantitative trading strategies. Managed operations, client relations, and proprietary trading systems.
FOREX.com
Jan 2008 — Dec 2010
Jan 2008 — Dec 2010
Introducing Broker
Client acquisition, onboarding, and relationship management for a leading retail forex broker. Education and trading support for new market participants.
ONEMAX SA
Jan 2007 — Dec 2008
Jan 2007 — Dec 2008
P&S Manager
Managed products and services portfolio, coordinating sales strategy and client delivery for technology solutions.
Nemedia SA
Jan 2005 — Dec 2007
Jan 2005 — Dec 2007
Manager
Operations and team management at a technology and media services company. Oversaw project delivery, staffing, and client satisfaction.
MED — Datatec
Jan 2003 — Dec 2005
Jan 2003 — Dec 2005
Operator
Data center operations, systems monitoring, and technical support for telecommunications infrastructure.
Centennial Dominicana
Jan 2000 — Dec 2003
Jan 2000 — Dec 2003
IT Manager
Managed corporate IT systems and network infrastructure for a major Dominican telecommunications carrier.
NSS Caribe
Jan 1994 — Dec 1999
Jan 1994 — Dec 1999
Test Engineer
Hardware and network testing, quality assurance, and technical documentation for telecom and electronics equipment.
Education & Training
- Mercados Financieros — Bolsa Mexicana de Valores
- Introduction to Special Services — Codetel
- Visual Basic Programming — GBM
- Transfer Switch & UPS Systems — IPL
- Industrial Electrician — IPL
Languages
🇺🇸 English — Fluent
🇩🇴 Spanish — Native
🇩🇴 Spanish — Native
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