Alvaro Arezo
About Alvaro Arezo
Alvaro Arezo serves as the Lead Enterprise Architect for Auspac/Asia at QBE Insurance, a position he has held since 2019. With extensive experience in technical architecture and a strong ability to engage with various business levels, he has worked in several notable organizations throughout his career.
Work at QBE Insurance Group
Alvaro Arezo has been serving as the Lead Enterprise Architect for the Auspac/Asia region at QBE Insurance since 2019. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing enterprise architecture initiatives and aligning technology strategies with business objectives. His tenure at QBE spans five years, during which he has contributed to the development and implementation of various architectural frameworks that enhance operational efficiency and support organizational goals.
Previous Employment Experience
Before joining QBE Insurance, Alvaro Arezo held several significant positions in the technology sector. He worked at Integral Energy as a Senior Technical Architect from 2006 to 2010, and at Endeavour Energy (NSW) as Lead Technical Architect from 2010 to 2017. He also served as the Technical Infrastructure Manager at Tourism Australia from 2000 to 2006. His experience includes roles in operational technology and enterprise architecture management, demonstrating a comprehensive background in technical leadership.
Education and Expertise
Alvaro Arezo has a solid educational foundation in computer technology and programming. He studied at TAFE NSW, where he earned an Advanced Certificate in Computer Technology. Additionally, he completed a Diploma in Computer Programming at the Computer Power Institute, focusing on languages such as Fortran and Cobol. His expertise encompasses technical architecture, strategy formulation, solution design, and service management, which he applies in his current and previous roles.
Professional Skills and Approach
Alvaro Arezo is recognized for his ability to engage effectively with various stakeholders, ranging from technical teams to C-level executives. He adopts a pragmatic and measured approach to information and communication technology (ICT), emphasizing collaboration as a key component of successful project execution. His interpersonal skills and outgoing personality contribute to his effectiveness in influencing technology strategies and fostering teamwork.
Career Timeline
Alvaro Arezo's career spans several notable positions in the technology field. He began as a Local Area Network System Administrator at McKinsey & Company from 1994 to 1997. He then worked at Woolworths Group as a Technical Consultant from 1997 to 2000. Following that, he held various roles at Tourism Australia, Integral Energy, Endeavour Energy, and NSW Rural Fire Service, showcasing a diverse range of experiences in technical architecture and management over the years.