Jared Castro
@jaredcastro
Experienced software licensing and procurement specialist driving cost savings, compliance, and process optimization.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am an experienced Software Licensing and Procurement Specialist with over six years managing IT asset management, software sourcing, and vendor relations across public and private sectors.
I lead end-to-end Source-to-Pay processes, negotiate contracts, validate quotes, and implement tooling and automations—building Power BI dashboards and Power Automate flows to improve SLAs and reduce missed renewals.
I have a track record of discovering and resolving a $2M unpaid invoice, co-terming renewals, centralizing license data to reduce underutilized assets, and presenting ROI-driven solutions to stakeholders and C-suite executives.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Led sourcing and business needs analysis for enterprise software, supported Microsoft Teams adoption for Fortune 5000 clients, and provided deployment guidance and licensing interpretation to optimize customer ROI (Mar 2021–Apr 2022).
Managed sales cycle and licensing for hundreds of products including Microsoft and Adobe, achieved top sales results including multiple months over $1M and recognized as Rep of the Quarter three times (Dec 2018–Jan 2021).
IT Asset & Software Licensing Manager
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Led the full Source-to-Pay lifecycle for software, hardware, and SOW acquisitions, implemented Power BI dashboards and Power Automate to improve SLA adherence, and uncovered a $2M unpaid invoice to avoid downtime and fees.
License Management Specialist
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Managed software licensing agreements across acquisition, renewal, and compliance, negotiated vendor contracts to secure cost savings, and developed training and documentation to maintain audit-ready records.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Mid-America Christian University
Bachelor of Arts, Sociology
2010 - 2012
Completed coursework toward a Bachelor's in Sociology between 2010 and 2012; degree was not finished.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
United StatesAuthorized to work in
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Skills
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