Mario Salazar C.
About Mario Salazar C.
Mario Salazar C. is a Product Lead with a background in industrial engineering and extensive experience in operational excellence and business strategies, particularly in the technological sector. He has worked at Hogaru and SAP in various roles and holds degrees from Universidad del Valle and Zhejiang University.
Current Role at Hogaru
Mario Salazar C. serves as the Product Lead at Hogaru, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for guiding product development and strategy, leveraging his background in industrial engineering and operational excellence. His current work is conducted remotely, allowing him to lead teams effectively across various locations.
Previous Experience at Hogaru
Prior to his current role, Mario worked at Hogaru in several capacities. He served as a Lean Operations Engineer from 2020 to 2021, focusing on improving operational processes. He also held the position of Strategic Process Transformation Lead during the same period, where he managed key projects aimed at enhancing efficiency. Additionally, he worked as a Lean Operations Key Projects (MSc Student) for five months in 2021.
Professional Background at SAP
Mario has significant experience at SAP, where he held multiple roles. He worked as a Total Rewards Associate Consultant from 2017 to 2018 and as a Growth Plan Strategy Associate from 2018 to 2019. His responsibilities included developing strategies for growth across Colombia, Ecuador, Central America, and the Caribbean. He also completed an internship as a Total Rewards Associate Consultant Intern from 2016 to 2017.
Educational Background
Mario earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Industrial Engineering from Universidad del Valle in Colombia, where he studied from 2012 to 2017. He furthered his education at Zhejiang University, obtaining a Master of Science in Enterprise Management, focusing on Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Global Leadership from 2021 to 2023. He also participated in an exchange program at Tecnológico de Monterrey, where he studied M&A, Finance, Problem Solving, and Leadership in 2016.
Expertise and Skills
Mario possesses a strong foundation in industrial engineering, which supports his expertise in operational excellence and data-driven decision-making. His experience in the technological sector is complemented by a passion for business strategies and leadership. He has extensive experience working remotely, enhancing his ability to manage diverse teams effectively.