William Vargas — CEO

I'm a technology and business leader with over 20 years of experience, the last 13 at Accenture. My focus has always been on building and growing. Over the years, I've taken portfolios from early stages to global scale, including teams of over 400 professionals across Commerce, Digital Accessibility, and Web Development. The portfolios I've built represent over $60M in annual revenue and serve some of the world's most recognized brands. I enjoy the challenge of taking something that works and figuring out how to make it bigger, faster, and more impactful. That has meant designing and scaling offerings from the ground up, opening new markets, and building the teams and capabilities needed to sustain that growth over time. I work across multiple industries, disciplines, and markets with some of the world's largest companies. My approach is proactive and adaptable. I focus on the people, the problem, and the next level. I also speak and moderate at industry events on Digital Accessibility and inclusion, including sessions with Disability:IN and BrowserStack. Always open to connecting with people working on interesting challenges.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Digital Accessibility and Web Development leader with extensive experience in SaaS.

Location: Heredia, Costa Rica

Experience: 21 yrs 3 mos

Skills

Digital Accessibility
Team Leadership
Project Management
Web Development

Career Highlights

Led a portfolio generating over $60M in annual revenue.
Expert in scaling digital accessibility practices globally.
Proven track record in managing large, cross-functional teams.

Work Experience

Accenture

Global Accessibility Practice Lead | Commerce Operations Lead | Web Practice Lead (3 yrs 6 mos)

Development & Accessibility Practice Lead (3 yrs 11 mos)

Delivery Manager (3 yrs 11 mos)

Application Technical Architect (2 yrs 7 mos)

Bank of America

Capacity Planner - Software Developer (2 yrs 8 mos)

Hewlett-Packard

Software Engineer (1 yr 6 mos)

Global Tica Services Group

Software Developer (1 yr 2 mos)

Rich Coast IT

Software Developer (1 yr 2 mos)

SQL Consultores

Software Developer (1 yr)

Education

Certificación Liderazgo Transformacional at LEAD University

Master at Universidad Latina de Costa Rica

Bch. at Universidad Hispanoamericana

DIPLOMADO at Colegio Universitario de Cartago

Training at Aden Business School

Training at Adwise

Software informático y aplicaciones multimedia at CENFOTEC

Training at Factor Humano

at Loscher Institute

at Microsoft New Horizons

at New Horizons

William Vargas

CEO

Heredia, Costa Rica21 yrs 3 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Led a portfolio generating over $60M in annual revenue.
Expert in scaling digital accessibility practices globally.
Proven track record in managing large, cross-functional teams.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Digital Accessibility and Web Development leader with extensive experience in SaaS.

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Skills

Core Skills

Digital AccessibilityTeam LeadershipProject ManagementWeb Development

Other Skills

AccesibilidadLiderazgo de equipos multidisciplinariosAIComunicaciónAdaptabilidadLiderazgoAdobe Experience ManagerResolución de conflictosNegociaciónStorytellingMicrosoft SQL ServerC#OracleWeb ServicesManagement

About

Experience

21 yrs 3 mos

Total Experience

3 yrs 6 mos

Average Tenure

13 yrs 11 mos

Current Experience

Accenture

4 roles

Global Accessibility Practice Lead | Commerce Operations Lead | Web Practice Lead

Promoted

Nov 2022 – Present · 3 yrs 6 mos

Leading a portfolio of over 400 professionals across Commerce, Digital Accessibility, and Web Development, representing over $60M in annual revenue.
I build and scale global practices. More recently, I have led the adoption of AI into our delivery model, resulting in faster project delivery, earlier detection of accessibility issues, and measurably better outcomes for our clients.
I oversee strategic programs and client relationships across multiple industries, working with some of the world's largest companies to help them grow and improve their digital operations.
I manage budgets, teams, and cross-functional stakeholders across geographies, making sure we deliver on time, on budget, and at the quality our clients expect.

AccesibilidadLiderazgo de equipos multidisciplinariosDigital AccessibilityTeam Leadership

Development & Accessibility Practice Lead

Promoted

Dec 2018 – Nov 2022 · 3 yrs 11 mos

Leading the Web Development & Global Accessibility Practice, including the Adobe Experience Manager Center of Excellence. This is a portfolio of+250 professionals in areas such as AEM, Front End, QA, Automation, DigitalAccessibility, Project Management, and many other roles.
Responsible for driving and managing strategic programs and projects for their function in key areas. Act as a subject matter expert, supporting clients and applying deep expertise and knowledge. All these projects represent revenue of more than $45M.
Serve as the owner of critical processes or assist the lead in managing team engagement, budgets, and related reporting.
Manage relationships with stakeholder groups and work with crucial individuals across corporate functions, finance, a center of excellence, geographic units, and the business to develop solutions.
Support the lead in managing and coordinating communication with the leadership and teams to ensure initiatives meet planned schedules, budgets, and quality commitments.

AccesibilidadComunicaciónAdaptabilidadLiderazgoWeb DevelopmentDigital Accessibility

Delivery Manager

Jan 2015 – Dec 2018 · 3 yrs 11 mos

As an experienced professional, the role involved developing innovative solutions for moderately complex challenges by adapting existing methods and procedures. A deep understanding of the strategic direction set by senior management was required, as well as the ability to align team goals accordingly. Utilizing extensive experience and knowledge, optimal courses of action were determined using personal judgment. Collaborating with direct supervisors, team leads, peers, and management levels both at the client and within Accenture was necessary to develop innovative solutions to complex problems.
In addition to problem-solving abilities, experience managing medium-sized teams and work efforts at a client or within Accenture was required. Leadership was collaborative, fostering a positive work environment that ensured the team's success. Methods and procedures for new assignments were determined with minimal guidance, utilizing extensive experience. Deep expertise in driving successful outcomes was used with a client-focused approach.

Application Technical Architect

Jun 2012 – Jan 2015 · 2 yrs 7 mos

As a Solutions Architect with a wealth of experience, the primary responsibility was understanding internal and external customer needs and developing software solutions that enabled customers to achieve their business objectives. The role involved conducting comprehensive system requirements and constraints analyses, leveraging extensive knowledge to design solutions aligned with financial budget guidelines.
Thorough research of software and hardware products or services was conducted to find the best solutions and prices that met business requirements. Additionally, designs were presented and translated to customers to meet their unique requirements.
In addition to design responsibilities, a group of more than 10 developers were managed. Technical assistance was provided, development processes were improved, and documentation was ensured to be complete and accurate. A collaborative work environment was fostered that enabled team members to succeed, and close collaboration ensured development projects were completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
Overall, deep expertise in software design and development enabled innovative solutions that met customers' needs while driving business growth.

Bank of america

Capacity Planner - Software Developer

Oct 2009 – Jun 2012 · 2 yrs 8 mos · San José, Costa Rica

As a seasoned software architect, the primary role was to provide expert guidance and leadership in designing and implementing complex software solutions. In addition, other essential initiatives were spearheaded, such as leading the .NET Team and launching a comprehensive branding campaign for the entire department. Active involvement in the hiring process was also part of the responsibilities.
The Capacity Planning group was the focus during the role, and extensive work was done with web environments utilizing ASP.NET 3.5, C#.NET, SQL Server 2008, and SSIS to analyze the bank's servers. Applications were developed to gather critical information about these processes, leveraging extensive expertise to ensure accurate and effective analyses. Dundas Dashboard was also utilized, using features to develop intuitive and informative visualizations.
Throughout the time at the company, a commitment to delivering innovative and practical solutions to complex problems was paramount, leveraging extensive experience to drive success. The ability to lead and collaborate with teams across the organization enabled successful results. A deep understanding of web environments and software development processes ensured that work was always of the highest quality.

Hewlett-packard

Software Engineer

Mar 2008 – Sep 2009 · 1 yr 6 mos

During the time at the company, extensive work was done in both Web and Windows environments, utilizing SQL Server 2005, ASP.NET 2.0, and C#.NET. An essential contribution was made to a project that involved many different technologies, developing an application that transformed and updated the information in the database from XML. The data generated HTML pages created by the software and later displayed on the website www.hp.com.
In addition to development work, responsibility was held for analyzing business requirements and estimating the time needed for each project. Accurately estimating project timelines enabled delivering high-quality software solutions on time and within budget.
Overall, deep expertise in software development, combined with keen analytical skills, enabled the successful delivery of complex projects across various technologies. Contributions were critical to the company's success and remained highly respected in the industry.

Global tica services group

Software Developer

Feb 2007 – Apr 2008 · 1 yr 2 mos

As a skilled professional in web development, the role at MASTEC was key, responsible for developing high-quality applications using Oracle DB/Application Express (HTML-DB)/PL-SQL. Client requirements were gathered and clarified successfully to ensure seamless project execution.
Additionally, the development process for MASTEC was led, implementing automated reporting systems and conducting routine maintenance on their web tools. These efforts consistently delivered exceptional results, contributing to the company's overall success.
Experience in this role has provided valuable expertise in web development, project management, and client communication. Confidence exists that skills and background make an asset to any organization seeking a dedicated and experienced professional.

Rich coast it

Software Developer

Jan 2006 – Mar 2007 · 1 yr 2 mos

As a skilled professional in web development, the role at MASTEC was key, responsible for developing high-quality applications using Oracle DB/Application Express (HTML-DB)/PL-SQL. Client requirements were gathered and clarified successfully to ensure seamless project execution.
Additionally, the development process for MASTEC was led, implementing automated reporting systems and conducting routine maintenance on their web tools. These efforts consistently delivered exceptional results, contributing to the company's overall success.
Experience in this role has provided valuable expertise in web development, project management, and client communication. Confidence exists that skills and background make an asset to any organization seeking a dedicated and experienced professional.

Sql consultores

Software Developer

Jan 2005 – Jan 2006 · 1 yr

As the lead developer for ERP software, a critical role was held in overseeing the entire development process from start to finish. This included serving as clients' primary point of contact, gathering and analyzing requirements, defining the database structure, and overseeing the final product deployment.
Through software development expertise, exceptional results were delivered consistently, ensuring client satisfaction. Strong communication skills were leveraged to collaborate with clients, ensuring effective meeting of their needs and exceeding expectations.
Technical expertise ensured the development process was executed efficiently and effectively. A deep understanding of database definition and development best practices resulted in developing high-quality ERP software that met clients' needs and stood out in the market.
Overall, experience in this role has equipped with the knowledge and skills to excel in any development role. Confidence exists that the ability to lead and execute complex projects with precision and attention to detail makes a valuable asset to any organization seeking a skilled software developer.