Carol Andrea Avila Torres
About Carol Andrea Avila Torres
Carol Andrea Avila Torres is an Engineering Director with extensive experience in the technology sector, having held leadership roles at various companies including TransUnion and Conekta. She holds degrees in Information Technology and Business Administration, and has worked in the industry since 2004.
Work at Backbase
Carol Andrea Avila Torres has been serving as the Engineering Director at Backbase since 2021. In this role, she oversees engineering operations and contributes to the development of innovative solutions in the financial technology sector. Her leadership at Backbase focuses on enhancing product offerings and improving team performance.
Previous Experience in Technology Leadership
Prior to her current position, Avila Torres held several key roles in technology leadership. She worked at Conekta as Head of Engineering from 2018 to 2021, where she managed engineering teams and projects. Before that, she served as IT Director at TransUnion from 2009 to 2018, leading IT initiatives for nearly a decade. Her earlier experience includes a role as Tech Lead at DAYSOFT S.A. de C.V. for seven months in 2008.
Educational Background
Avila Torres has a solid educational foundation in technology and business management. She earned a degree in Ingeniería en Sistemas from Universidad del Valle de México, studying there from 1999 to 2003. Additionally, she obtained a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Universidad Latinoamericana, S.C. between 2015 and 2017. Earlier in her education, she studied Tecnología de la información at Universidad Antonio Nariño, achieving a Tecnólogo en Sistematización de Datos from 1997 to 1999.
Consulting and Instruction Experience
Before her roles in engineering leadership, Avila Torres worked at SIGA - Sistemas de Información, Gestión y Asesoría as a Senior Consultant and Senior Instructor from 2004 to 2008. In this capacity, she provided consulting services and training, contributing to the development of information systems and management practices.