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Kenny Díaz
Available for new projects · Panama / USA
🇵🇦 Ciudad de Panamá 🇺🇸 Chicago

About

Over 30 years of technology, four companies and a single compass: making technology work for people.

Systems engineer with 30+ years of international experience in electronic security, technology infrastructure, drones and enterprise software. Driven by innovation, travel and entrepreneurship.

I have led projects across the Americas and Europe, combining technology, creativity and business vision. Certified in Cisco CCNA, FAA Part 107, DAHUA, HIKVISION, GRANDSTREAM and Adobe Suite. Expert in server administration, automation and IT solutions for companies and governments. My approach is human, warm and professional, always seeking positive impact and excellence.

Timeline · 30+ years

Four companies, one vision

  1. KRA Computer S.A.

    KRA Computer S.A.

    1998 · Venezuela

    Technical support, infrastructure and IT solutions. The first company, founded in Venezuela.

  2. PROOQ S.A.

    PROOQ S.A.

    2013 · Panamá

    Structured cabling, electronic security and enterprise automation in Panama.

    pty.prooq.com
  3. AeroVision Studio

    AeroVision Studio

    2020 · Panamá

    Aerial photography, drone operations and professional audiovisual production.

    aerovisionstudio.com
  4. PROOQ LLC

    PROOQ LLC

    2025 · USA

    Technology infrastructure and automation in the United States.

    usa.prooq.com

Work history

30+ years in reverse order

  1. Founder

    PROOQ LLC

    2025 — presente · Chicago, USA

    Expansion of technology operations to the North American market. Bilingual service to Latino SMBs.

  2. Founder and architect

    Suite HUB (PROOQ Digital)

    2024 — presente · Panamá

    Design and development of modular enterprise platform for SMBs with native DGI e-invoicing. 4 editions x 12 verticals.

  3. Founder and lead pilot

    AeroVision Studio

    2020 — presente · Panamá

    Certified drone operations for aerial photography, mapping, and professional audiovisual production.

  4. Founder and technical director

    PROOQ S.A.

    2013 — presente · Ciudad de Panamá

    Comprehensive technology infrastructure for Panamanian SMBs: networks, CCTV, access control, IP telephony, automation.

  5. Founder and CEO

    KRA Computer C.A.

    1998 — 2013 · Anzoátegui, Venezuela

    First company: technical support, equipment assembly and sales, IT advisory to corporate and government clients.

Education

Continuous learning

Systems and Computer Engineering

Universidad de Oriente (UDO), Anzoátegui, Venezuela

Master's in Artificial Intelligence

Applied to N8N servers

Cisco CCNA (200-301)

Network Fundamentals, OSPF, VLANs, NAT, DHCP, subnetting, router/switch configuration

Python (Google / Coursera)

Crash Course on Python — completed November 2025

PHP and MySQL

FUNDAUDO

Ubuntu server administration

TrueNAS SCALE / CORE

Advanced configuration and administration

Automation with N8N

Self-hosted server n8n.prooq.com with integrated AI

Certifications

Certified in what I deliver

FAA Part 107

Certified remote pilot USA

FAA TRUST

Recreational operations USA

Spain A1/A3 drones

AESA certification

Panama drones

Certified professional operator

Cisco CCNA 200-301

Routing, switching, basic security

DAHUA Certified

Surveillance and access control

HIKVISION Partner

Professional CCTV solutions

GRANDSTREAM

Enterprise IP telephony

Adobe Suite

Premiere, Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects

TrueNAS

Enterprise storage

Languages

Daily bilingual operation

I serve clients and operations in Spanish and English. Technical support, documentation, proposals and field support in both languages without difference.

Spanish

Native

English

Advanced professional (daily bilingual operation)

Values I apply

Four non-negotiable principles

Deliver what I promise

Commitment is the most expensive currency. A word given is worth more than any well-drafted contract.

Do it right the first time

Expensive shortcuts: patches that pile up. I prefer investing time in design than cleaning technical debt later.

Think global, execute local

International standard is the bar. Execution adapts to the operational and cultural reality of the country.

Client as partner

I do not sell projects, I build long relationships. When a client grows, I grow with them.

Interests

What moves me outside of work

Travel and cultures

Each country visited enters the toolbox. I have lived and worked in 4 countries, 3 continents.

Unmanned aviation

Professional drone operation since 2020. Flying is the cleanest way to capture perspective.

World football

Constant fan. I have followed the national team through four World Cups across different continents.

Learn in public

Each new certification validates what I know and opens the next. The latest: Crash Course on Python (Google/Coursera, 2025).

Work philosophy

" Technology should disappear behind the value it delivers. A good system is one the client does not notice: they only notice their business works better. I have spent over 30 years trying to do exactly that, in sectors as diverse as auto shops, sneaker laundries, restaurants, hotels, governments, and aerial operations. The constant: respect for the people who use the system. "

Culture and travel

Four countries, one outlook

I have lived and worked between Venezuela, Panama, Spain and the United States. Each country gave me a distinct perspective on how to build useful and lasting technology.

Kenny at the Acropolis of Athens, Greece
Athens · Greece
Kenny in Rotterdam, Netherlands
Rotterdam · Netherlands
Kenny in Paris, France
Paris · France
🇻🇪 Venezuela 🇵🇦 Panama 🇺🇸 USA 🇪🇸 Spain

Venezuela

Anzoátegui · Caracas

1972–1998

Origin and education

Panama

Ciudad de Panamá · La Chorrera

1998–presente

Primary operations base

USA

Chicago · IL

2020–presente

PROOQ LLC + operations

Spain

Madrid · Sevilla

2023–presente

EU operations + travel

Shall we talk?

Tell me what you are working on. I reply within 24 business hours.