Carlos Botello
About Carlos Botello
Carlos Botello is the Director of Information Technology at Clever Leaves, with over 15 years of experience in technology leadership across various sectors. He has previously held positions at Nestlé, Compañía General de Aceros S.A., and Syngenta, and is certified in Project Management Professional and ISO 27001.
Work at Clever Leaves
Carlos Botello has been serving as the Director de Tecnologías de la Información at Clever Leaves since 2019. In this role, he focuses on enhancing operational efficiency through end-to-end value chain integration. His responsibilities include overseeing the technology strategy and implementation of information systems to support the company's objectives.
Previous Experience in IT Management
Before joining Clever Leaves, Carlos Botello held several key positions in technology management. He worked at Nestlé as IT Delivery Manager for Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela from 2014 to 2019. Prior to that, he served as Director de Sistemas at Compañía General de Aceros S.A. from 2011 to 2014, and as a Senior Development Engineer at Syngenta from 2006 to 2008. His early career included a role as Coordinador TIC at HS Lupatech Oil Field Services from 2009 to 2011.
Education and Expertise
Carlos Botello holds a degree in Ingeniero de Sistemas from Universidad Industrial de Santander, where he studied from 1999 to 2005. He also completed a Master of Business Administration (MBA) at INALDE Business School from 2012 to 2014. Additionally, he has pursued various certifications, including Project Management Professional (PMP), ISO 27001, and ITIL Foundation V3. His education is complemented by a Diplomado en Gestión Empresarial and a Diplomado en Portales Web de Conocimiento para Emprendedores.
Achievements in Information Systems Implementation
Carlos Botello has led the implementation of significant information systems, including SAP, MS Dynamics, Sales Force, and Success Factors. He has also implemented IT controls for SOX compliance, utilizing best practices such as COBIT and ISO 27001. His experience extends to managing technology aspects during organizational restructurings, acquisitions, and mergers.
Language Proficiency
Carlos Botello is fluent in both English and Spanish, and he possesses intermediate proficiency in Portuguese. This language capability supports his work in diverse environments and enhances communication with international teams.