Carlos Alberto Silva Olarte
About Carlos Alberto Silva Olarte
Carlos Alberto Silva Olarte serves as the Regional Portfolio Manager for IT at American Tower in Latin America. He holds a Master's degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering and has extensive experience in project management and digital transformation across various telecommunications and technology companies.
Current Role at American Tower
Carlos Alberto Silva Olarte currently serves as Gerente Regional de Portafolio IT - LATAM at American Tower. He has held this position since 2021 in Bogotá D.C., Colombia. In this role, he focuses on managing IT portfolios across Latin America, leveraging his extensive experience in digital transformation and project management.
Previous Experience in Telecommunications
Prior to his current role, Carlos worked at American Tower as Gerente Regional de Programa from 2019 to 2021. He also held various positions in the telecommunications sector, including Gerente de Proyectos at Avaya and Regional Program Manager at Huawei Colombia. His experience spans over two decades in managing projects and teams within the telecommunications industry.
Educational Background
Carlos obtained a Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, completing his studies from 1993 to 1998. He furthered his education with a Master of Science from the same institution, studying from 2002 to 2004. Additionally, he studied Gestión de las Telecomunicaciones at Instituto Tecnológico de Buenos Aires, earning the title of Especialista from 2004 to 2006.
Expertise in Project Management and Digital Transformation
Carlos specializes in digital transformation management and the design of digital strategies aimed at enhancing customer and user experience. He has expertise in establishing and managing project management offices (PMO) and risk management in technology and information security. His skills include optimizing business processes, change management, and business development.
Leadership and Team Development
Carlos is experienced in forming and managing multicultural teams for the execution of innovation and investment programs in infrastructure and technology. He focuses on developing teams by engaging and inspiring talents, ensuring responsibilities and ownership with a strategic vision that promotes collaboration and growth.