Kent Carstens
About Kent Carstens
Kent Carstens serves as the Vice President of Digital Integration at Breakthru Beverage Group, where he has worked since 2016. With nearly 20 years of experience in the ERP space, he specializes in technology integration within the wine and spirits distribution industry.
Work at Breakthru Beverage Group
Kent Carstens has held various positions at Breakthru Beverage Group since 2013. He currently serves as Vice President of Digital Integration, a role he has occupied since 2023. Prior to this, he was the Senior Director of Digital Integration Leader from 2021 to 2023 and the Sr Manager of Enterprise Development, ERP from 2016 to 2021. His responsibilities include advancing internal IT capabilities and enhancing the integration stack for customers and suppliers. He focuses on evolving relationships with trading partners through technology within the wine and spirits distribution industry.
Education and Expertise
Kent Carstens earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from Sonoma State University, where he studied from 2004 to 2007. His educational background supports his nearly 20 years of experience in the ERP space, with a specialization in SAP, MS Dynamics, and Oracle. He possesses expertise in EDI, Azure SaaS/PaaS, and data transformation technologies. Additionally, he is proficient in multiple programming languages, including x++, ABAP, .NET, and Python.
Background
Before joining Breakthru Beverage Group, Kent Carstens worked as an IT Application Developer at DuBois Chemicals from 2010 to 2013 and as a Systems Programmer at OSG Tap & Die, Inc. from 2008 to 2010. His career has been marked by a focus on integration using various frameworks and middleware to connect internal systems and trading partners. He has developed a deep understanding of HRIS, relationship and team building, machine learning/AI, and agile methodologies.
Achievements
Kent Carstens has made significant contributions to Breakthru Beverage Group, particularly in the areas of project management and governance. His work in API management and large project management has been instrumental in advancing the company's digital integration efforts. He has specialized in evolving relationships with trading partners through technology, which has enhanced operational efficiencies within the organization.