Jose Luis Padilla
About Jose Luis Padilla
Jose Luis Padilla serves as the Head of Information Technology for BayWa r.e. Americas, bringing extensive experience in IT operations and management across various companies. He holds an MBA from the University of Houston and a BBA from The University of Texas at El Paso, with expertise in disaster recovery, mergers and acquisitions, and large-scale network engineering.
Work at BayWa
Jose Luis Padilla serves as the Head of Information Technology for BayWa r.e. Americas since 2022. In this role, he oversees IT operations across the Americas, ensuring the implementation of effective technology strategies that support the company's objectives. His leadership focuses on enhancing IT infrastructure and facilitating seamless operations within the organization.
Previous Experience in Information Technology
Prior to his current role, Jose Luis Padilla held several key positions in the information technology sector. He worked at T-Mobile as Manager III from 1998 to 2006, followed by a position at Sam Houston Race Park as Director of Management Information Systems from 2008 to 2012. He then served as Manager of IT Service Delivery at Air Liquide from 2012 to 2016, and as Director of Infrastructure & Operations at Ingevity from 2016 to 2020. Most recently, he was the Director of Information Technology at Farouk Systems from 2020 to 2022.
Education and Expertise
Jose Luis Padilla earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Computer Information Systems from The University of Texas at El Paso. He furthered his education at the University of Houston, C.T. Bauer College of Business, where he obtained a Master of Business Administration with a focus on Global Energy. His expertise includes disaster recovery, contingency planning, large-scale network engineering, and mergers and acquisitions.
Bilingual Communication Skills
Jose Luis Padilla is fully bilingual in English and Spanish. This proficiency enables effective communication with internal teams and third-party vendors, enhancing collaboration and operational efficiency within diverse environments.
Leadership in Support Operations
Jose Luis Padilla has extensive experience in leading 24/7 support operations within large teams and international settings. His leadership skills contribute to the successful management of IT services, ensuring business continuity and effective response to critical situations.