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Alejandro Castaño

@alejandrocastao

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Delivery and Product Engineering Leader with 22 years of experience.

Colombia

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that fosters innovation, collaboration, and growth opportunities.

I am a seasoned Delivery and Product Engineering Leader with over 22 years of experience in scaling global engineering organizations and delivering complex SaaS platforms. My expertise lies in aligning technology strategy with business objectives, driving digital transformation, and cloud modernization for Fortune 500 companies. I have a proven track record in orchestrating cross-functional teams and delivering cloud-native solutions that meet the demands of modern businesses.

Throughout my career, I have successfully architected and led significant migrations to cloud platforms, achieving substantial operational savings and enhancing system resilience. My leadership in integrating BI and data engineering practices has enabled near-real-time analytics and machine learning experimentation, driving innovation and efficiency in engineering delivery. I am passionate about fostering a collaborative environment that empowers teams to excel and deliver high-performance solutions.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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VP, Head of Delivery

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MAS Global Consulting

May 2017 - Present (8 years 3 months)

Led engineering delivery across a $19M portfolio of 20+ concurrent SaaS and enterprise applications. Defined and operationalized a hybrid nearshore/onshore engineering model across 7 LATAM countries.

SaaS BIツール Data Engineering AI Azure Microservices Containers SAFe

Software Manager

SEON Design Inc.

Dec 2015 - Present (9 years 8 months)

Led development of fleet management and video telematics software integrating AVL, DVRs, and real-time video analytics. Streamlined release cycles through adoption of Agile methodologies and CI practices.

Fleet Management Telematics DVR Video Analytics Agile Methodologies Product Architecture

Research and Development Manager / CIO

Satrack S.A.S.

Dec 2010 - Present (14 years 8 months)

Led technical strategy and execution across IT, BI/BA, cartography, hardware R&D, and multiple software squads for a high-availability, high-throughput SaaS platform. Migrated high-volume telemetry SaaS platform to Azure, enabling real-time fleet tracking, analytics, and high concurrency support.

IT strategy SaaS Azure Telemetry Data Ingestion Data Processing Cloud Migration DRP

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

EAFIT University

Master of Science, Software Development

2003 - 2005

Completed a Master of Science in Software Development, focusing on advanced software engineering principles and practices. Gained expertise in designing and implementing complex software solutions.

EAFIT University

Bachelor of Science, Systems Engineering

1998 - 2002

Earned a Bachelor of Science in Systems Engineering with a specialization in Networks and Telecommunications. Developed a strong foundation in system design, network infrastructure, and telecommunication technologies.