Karol Castañeda Castrejon
About Karol Castañeda Castrejon
Karol Castañeda Castrejon serves as the Course Director at Platzi since 2022, bringing experience from previous roles in project management and game design.
Work at Platzi
Karol Castañeda Castrejon has been serving as a Course Director at Platzi since 2022. In this role, Karol is responsible for overseeing the development and delivery of educational content, ensuring that courses meet the needs of learners. This position involves collaborating with various teams to enhance the learning experience and maintain high standards of course quality.
Previous Experience in Project Management
Before joining Platzi, Karol worked as a Project Manager at #YoAyudo from 2021 to 2022. In this role, Karol managed projects aimed at community support and development in Puebla, México. This position required strong organizational skills and the ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders to achieve project goals.
Game Design Background
Karol has experience in the gaming industry, having worked as a Game Designer at TokyoPlay from 2020 to 2021. This role involved designing game mechanics and contributing to the overall creative direction of projects. Prior to this position, Karol also served as a Junior Tester at TokyoPlay from 2019 to 2020, where responsibilities included testing game functionality and providing feedback for improvements.
Academic Background
Karol studied at Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla, where they earned a degree in Digital Arts from 2014 to 2020. This educational background provided a foundation in digital design and creative processes, which has been beneficial in both teaching and professional roles in the tech and gaming industries.
Teaching Experience
In 2019, Karol worked as a Professor at DASC Instituto Tecnológico Universitario for four months. This role involved teaching students in the field of digital arts, sharing knowledge and skills gained from both academic and industry experiences. This teaching position contributed to Karol's expertise in educational content development.