Katherine Colombino: Empowering the Next Generation Women Leaders

“Never give up. Today is hard, tomorrow will be worse, but the day after tomorrow will be sunshine.”   

Believer of the same Katherine Colombino said there is not a sole way to be successful, it’s the struggle, pain, overcoming fears and hindrances throughout life. There may not be a perfect amalgamation of ingredients that can assure success, but there are some rudimentary steps you can follow that can improve your chances of being successful in life, work, relationship or whatever important to you.

“The world’s greatest Leaders have always remained focused on their goals and have been constantly putting their efforts to make it successful,” explores Katherine. “Incredible things can happen if you never give up! Sometimes we give up due to the lack of self-confidence for some reason as we enter on our journey.” “The limitations in life are not given by your physical or by the situation itself, they are given by you, if your mind changes, your world too” – said Katherine Colombino.

She added it doesn’t matter how your limitations are; cling to bright vision; learn and try to explore new things. Get up! Because it’s now or never!!

SAP Expert and Motivational Speaker

Currently, Katherine works as CEO of SSC – Software & Services Consulting SRL. She is an expert consultant in Sales, Implementation, Development, Training and Support of SAP systems.

She has a degree in Systems Analysis, Post-degrees in University Didactics and English Teaching Staff.

With extensive experience in the area of ​​management of Work Teams, she held various positions of Headquarters for more than two decades. Before the opening of SSC SRL, for 4 years, she was in charge of the Business Unit of SAP Business One in Infocenter SA, a Paraguayan partner of SAP and an IT company with an exemplary track record in the national market and with more than 20 consultants in different areas. It is also SAP Certified Consultant “FI” and “MM”. She has developed from MKT plans, sales, and personnel motivation policies among others within the unit and contributed progress towards the project goal.

Prior to that, she had been in important consultancies in the environment, managing projects of Development, Support and Implementation of Systems, acquiring an interesting background of knowledge of various business areas, in which she bestowed all her knowledge, attitude and commitment to work and compliance of goals.

Katherine Colombino, Success Enabler of SSC

Katherine Colombino is working with Software and Services Consulting SRL, which starts with a clear objective and is putting all its efforts towards a sole focus: Customer satisfaction. Today, SSC accomplished more than 80 successful implementations with highly skilled professionals who hold more than two decades of experience of leading the most challenging projects in the country. Today, SSC became one of the most important partners in Paraguay of SAP Business One Systems.

SSC is offering all-inclusive business solutions supported by SAP to attain high level on sustainable development. The company’s prime focus is client’s satisfaction. Today, they have established trust and long-term relationships, based on their commitment and quality.

SSC’s Full-Fledged Training Sessions

The company encourages individuals with full-fledged training sessions. A team of qualified staff of professors, backed by experience in the different areas train the candidates. They provide training which keeps them up-to-date with the latest training programs to top their field and perform well in their jobs and contribute to achieving corporate goals.

The company strives with a mission to recognize SSC by its clients as strategic partners to accompany them in their growth and expansion processes. SSC has highly competent professionals, motivated and aligned with an internal policy of Knowledge Management and the development of human capital.

“We provide commercially attractive solutions that respond to the real needs of our customers,” says Katherine.

SSC collaborates with the country, generating highly qualified professionals. Get to the sources (universities, schools, companies) and giving their training services. They believe education makes the country good, produces citizens aware of their duties and obligations.

‘Consistently Meeting Customer’s Expectations’

Katherine believes Customer satisfaction is an important part in the business world. Meeting your customer’s expectations means converting new clients into loyal and long-lasting ones. They ultimately become the source of your growing business from mouth to mouth publicity and increase sales.

All-inclusive and Tailored SAP Services

Its product offerings include SAP Solutions namely SAP Business One, SAP Business Objects, SAP Crystal Solutions, and SAP HANA, while its own solutions are PVOne – Point of Sale and PayOne – Human Resources and Salary Management., TBOne, that make easier the process with Bank Transfers, also we have implemented successfully our add-on DTOne, which work with the Picking Module in SAP BUSINESS ONE, very important to accelerate the process of Distribution. Similarly, the company commercializes the licenses of the SAP Business One Systems and Business Intelligence (SAP business objects), and SAP HANA. Besides this product offerings, SSC also delivers all-inclusive services.

From SSC they defend the individuality of each client and work from an integral perspective seeking to provide solutions tailored to each client through successful implementations that will enhance the business of their clients.

Being SAP partners gave them recognition in the local market but their excellence opens the doors to them abroad. Today with more than 8 years since the first day that SSC opened its doors they see how innovation in the way of doing business and persistence, values ​​and clarity in the closing of negotiation continues to open doors and putting in front of their team projects increasingly challenging.

In their customized solutions, they develop and implement customized software according to the quality standards of each client.

They are flexible, fast and effective; Proof of this is their more than 80 successful implementations in time and form.

SSC’s clients

Partner of SAP Business One

As partners of SAP, the company offer courses and workshops focused on the operation and administration of SAP Business One and other solutions such as Course of Operation of SAP Business One, SAP Business One for PROJECT LEADERS, Crystal Reports for developers, Salary Management with PayOne, Development of Add-ons for SAP Business One with SAP B1 SDK, Development in Microsoft .NET Framework, Practical course of SQL and Administration of SQL Server, HANA and Modalities IN HOUSE or IN COMPANY.

“As an important reference of SAP Business One in Paraguay, we understand that all businesses are special and every decision must be made with extreme care. SAP Business One provides you with the necessary information in real-time to help you execute all those decisions quickly and effectively,” explores Katherine.

Professional Achievements

Katherine started her career as a Computer Programmer, following projects with the UNITED NATIONS in THE Central Bank of Paraguay, Treasury also, continued as Development and Support Manager at Consulmática SRL (1996 – 2007) – In the company Consulmatica SA, she joined as a Systems Development Manager, where she was in charge of the training of the department, HR recruitment and the management of the entire Platinum Software Development Plan Version 4 (Windows). After 5 years in that position and having successfully launched the system, she held the position of Support Manager for more than 6 years, so her orientation was obviously customer satisfaction, improving the version of the system to cover the needs of the same. She also supported the entire implementation team, suggesting strategies, working methods, etc., that will help the project to be successful.

Katherine was Business Unit Manager SAP BO at Infocenter SA (2007-2011).  She had actively participated in the formation of a work team for the introduction of the SAP Business One Software to the Paraguayan market. With the initial position of Pre-Sales Management and after the Commercial Management she has contributed with more than 80% of clients in the portfolio in that period of time. She has led the Implementation and Support departments of SAP Business One and the company has reached more than 90% of satisfied customers during the last survey. She actively collaborated in MKT campaigns and development of events for SAP, resolution of conflicts, in addition to supporting tasks of definition and development of solutions for specific problems of the client, always focusing on customer service excellence.

Prior to SSC, Katherine was External SAP Consultant at important companies such OSMAN TRADING SRL, GROUP AGB CONSTRUCTORA SA (2014 -2018). As an External Advisor Expert in SAP Systems BUSINESS ONE, she was responsible for customized developments of high level management reports.

Katherine started as a CEO at SSC-Software in 2012. SSC-Software & Services Consulting offers Training Services, Provision of SAP Licenses, Implementation, Development and Support of SAP BUSINESS ONE systems.  They provide High Technology courses, ERP’s SAP BUSINESS ONE, BI with Sap Crystal Solutions, SQL Server, HANA and others. Also, the company provides consulting and development of business applications for companies.

‘Leadership is Not About Gender at All’

According to the Center for Women’s Business Research, female entrepreneurs generate $2.3 trillion to the American economy and employ more than 18 million people. It clearly states women-owned businesses continued to be the leading light in the present market.

There are many examples of women success stories in the business world that are truly inspirational female business leaders. Katherine is one of them. She is ambitious and driven by her inner strength and passion to make the difference in the technology landscape.

Katherine has already made significant changes and revamping the technology world with increase in opportunities for growth of the company. She not only leads with a vision but clearly has the knowledge, experience, and strategic direction.

A tech-savvy Katherine is a great role model for women in her day and even now centuries later. She also exhibited her nurturing side by listening and standing for social change. Her ability to keep well-balanced and calm under pressure, execute strategies, and manage complex business models and country just goes to show you leadership is not about gender at all. Her story empowered women to continue their fight for a better future, gender equality and become leaders in their fields, workplace, and communities.

SSC’s Inspiring Vision Motivates to Fight against CoronaVirus

“Our company SSC will be present in the future, even if it seems like a play on words.”

“The vision of our company allows us to recognize that we exist thanks to our collaborators and clients.”

“We will not stop fighting to stay on our feet and work, helping them when they need it and contributing to our country when they ask us to,” she added.

She leaves us, a written material as one of her legacies, her personal and professional life story of overcoming obstacles and challenges that her destiny, which as she affirms has been the result of her decisions. It has put her on the road and still does. The book “LA VELA” – “THE CANDLE”  reflects the reality of her story rich in anecdotes, in knowledge, in teachings, even in boldness and danger. Soon you will have it in bookstores and on the web.

If you want to contact her, visit her web. www.katherinecolombino.com.