Edward Castillo
About Edward Castillo
Edward Castillo is the Director of IT Infrastructure and Operations - Asiapac at SC Johnson, based in Racine, Wisconsin. He has extensive experience in strategic planning, budget management, and project implementation across various multinational companies.
Current Role at SC Johnson
Edward Castillo currently holds the position of Director of IT Infrastructure and Operations - Asiapac at SC Johnson. Based in Racine, Wisconsin, he has been a vital part of the I&O Leadership team since 2015. In this role, Edward is responsible for overseeing solution discovery, service management, and relationship management. He also ensures systems availability around the clock and provides direction in technology setup and systems development projects.
Previous Roles and Experience at SC Johnson
Before his current position, Edward Castillo served as Regional Technology Services Manager - Asiapac at SC Johnson. During his three-year tenure from 2012 to 2015 in Racine, Wisconsin, he played a key role in developing and maintaining strategic business partnerships in the Asia-Pacific region. He acted as the strategic interface between various business functions and IT for strategy development and alignment.
Career History at Mars and Wrigley
Edward Castillo worked at Mars in various capacities, starting as an Information Systems Account Manager - South Asia in 2008. He served in this role for four years in McLean, Virginia, before taking on additional responsibilities as the Information Systems Account Manager for South Asia and Taiwan in 2012 for a period of eight months. Prior to his tenure at Mars, Edward was the IT Manager at Wrigley in Chicago, Illinois, from 2004 to 2008.
Education
Edward Castillo completed his Bachelor of Science degree at De La Salle University, where he studied from 1984 to 1989. In addition, he has an educational background from Don Bosco Technical Institute in Makati. This strong educational foundation has contributed to his extensive expertise in IT infrastructure and operations.
Skills and Expertise
Edward Castillo specializes in strategic planning, budget management, and project implementation and management. He has a robust background in preparing and monitoring annual budgets for IT capital and operational expenses. Known for his capability in system maintenance and technical issue handling, Edward has consistently ensured systems availability in a 24x7 environment. His skillset includes developing or maintaining strategic business partnerships and enabling business growth through effective IT strategies.