XAVIER A.
TRAVERSO
CPA, CISA
MEET THE TEAM
Meet the team that powers brands such as MedTrust, SayNet, TRC CPA, BonAir, MaterCare, and other affiliated brands.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
2017-2018 | Lead Grant Analyst, Puerto Rico Aqueducts and Sewers Authority (PRASA) FEMA PA Program
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Worked with FEMA permanent projects and knowledge on FEMA EMMIE platform.
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Responsible for Offering training on FEMA Public Assistance and instructing the Municipalities to have all the necessary documentation related to a Natural Disaster.
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Responsible of reviewing evidence and expenses related to disaster recovery efforts.
2011-Present | Chief Information Officer & Risk Assurance Director, SayNet, Inc
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Information systems audits for Information Exchange Platforms (e.g. PRHIEC) and Physicians’ Offices.
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Responsible for consulting and assisting clients in the attestation for the Meaningful Use Federal incentives under the Medicaid and Medicare Programs.
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Responsible for Programming Clinical Quality Measures and Clinical Chart Notes on Certified Electronic Health Records, comprising Obstetricians, Gynecologist, Internal Medicine, Rheumatologist.
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Manage implementation of VoIP phone systems, Electronic Health Records and monitoring, controlling and evaluating the Information Technology Networks for clients.
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In charge of upgrading the network by conferring with vendors; developing, testing, evaluating, and installing enhancements.
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Director of Operation of a home health facility (MaterCare, LLC).
2016 | SayNet, Inc Department of Treasury of Puerto Rico, Information Systems Auditor & Analyst
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Evaluate fiscal compliance grants and incentives disbursed by several government programs to taxpayers.
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Comparative analysis of taxpayer lifestyle and reported tax income.
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Information Technology Risk assessment.
2011-2012 | Deloitte & Touche, LLP, San Juan, PR Information Technology Risk Consultant
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Experience in performing Information Technology (IT) Audits
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Risk Assessment of Internal Controls
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Performed Design and Implementation and Test of Operating Effectiveness for general computer controls in order to give support to the Financial Audit Team.
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Conducted computer controls testing including testing related to Windows, AS400, UNIX (AIX), and Linux. Additionally, Identified and evaluated and control weaknesses for the applications/systems in the scope of the audit.
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Performed information systems audit for the following industries: Manufacturing, banking, insurance, and retail.
2009-2010 | Mendoza-Rivera, PSC, San Juan, PR Liquidation Consultant
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Participate in the liquidation process of a healthcare insurance plan.
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Perform physical inventory counts, accounting and reporting functions.
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Organize and document sale of fixed assets.
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Perform customer service functions with the public acquiring assets under the liquidation process.
2008-2009 | TRC CPA, San Juan, PR Accountant/Information System Auditor
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Responsible for information technology platform using Peachtree, record deposits and perform bank accounts reconciliation.
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Prepare Puerto Rico Individual Income Tax Returns and Personal Property Tax
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Returns for simple engagements using Puerto Rico Taxes – version 2009 from Computer Expert Group.
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Organize tax package for filing Puerto Rico tax returns (original, client copies and office copies).
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Visit the Puerto Rico Treasury Department and Department of State for personally filing client’s tax returns and Corporation Annual Reports.
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Perform operating system’s updates and installations of software, including monitoring license compliance.
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Create Databases in Microsoft Access (SQL) and Excel.
CERTIFICATIONS & ACCOLADES
Education
2007-2011 University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras Campus
Business Administration Faculty
Accounting and Information Systems
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
Member of the Dean’s List
Qualifications
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Fully Bilingual English/Spanish with the ability to translate.
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Certified Microsoft Office Specialist in PowerPoint, Word and Excel
Registrations & Certifications
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Member of the Puerto Rico Society of Certified Public Accountants
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Former Member of the Technology Committee of the PR Society of CPA
Financial Analyst
Certified Systems Auditor