The Cervantes Group
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Information technology consulting |
| Founded | 2004 |
| Founder | Joanna Bauzá González, Timothy B. Mullen |
| Headquarters | San Juan , Puerto Rico |
Area served | United States, Mexico, Europe |
Key people | Joanna Bauzá González, Timothy B. Mullen |
| Products | Software engineering, project oversight, business analysis, mobile app creation, program administration |
The Cervantes Group (branded as "CERVANTES") is a global IT consulting and services firm with locations in San Juan, Puerto Rico; Miami, Kansas City, Jacksonville, Boston, and Chicago across the United States; Querétaro and Mexico City within Mexico; as well as Madrid, Spain. Its primary offerings encompass software engineering, project oversight, business analysis, mobile app creation, and program administration.
History
Established in 2004 by Joanna Bauzá González—an entrepreneur and former professional tennis athlete from Guaynabo, Puerto Rico—and Timothy B. Mullen of Evanston, Illinois, The Cervantes Group originated from their residence in San Juan. Since then, it has expanded into a multimillion-dollar international consulting enterprise with operations spanning the U.S., Mexico, and Europe.
In 2011, the company’s founders were honored with the "Zenit Teodoro Moscoso Award," celebrating emerging entrepreneurs in Puerto Rico. That same year, The Cervantes Group secured the #1465 spot on Inc. magazine’s list of the 5000 fastest-growing private companies in America, achieving growth rates above 191% annually. The firm has been featured multiple times on this prestigious list and attained recognition as a three-time Inc. 5000 honoree by 2022.
On April 24, 2015, Marquette University bestowed upon the founders the Spirit of Marquette Award—an institution-wide distinction granted to only six individuals that year. Shortly thereafter, The Cervantes Group received the "Excellence in Quality of Service" accolade from the Puerto Rico Product Association during their "Made in Puerto Rico Day" event. In September 2016, Joanna Bauzá was appointed to Marquette University’s Board of Trustees.
By 2024, CERVANTES earned its fourth designation as an Inc. Magazine Fast 5000 honoree for being among the fastest-growing private firms in the United States.
Affiliates
- The Cervantes Group LLC – United States
- The Cervantes Group Inc. – Puerto Rico
- The Cervantes Group S.L. – Europe
- The Cervantes Group (TCG) – Mexico