German Castro
About German Castro
German Castro is the Ports & Borders Business Development Manager at Smiths Detection, where he has worked since 2020. He has a diverse background in project management and business development across multiple industries, including Oil & Gas and Higher Education, and holds an MBA and various certifications.
Current Role at Smiths Detection
German Castro serves as the Ports & Borders Business Development Manager at Smiths Detection since 2020. He is based in Bogotá D.C., Capital District, Colombia. In this role, he focuses on developing business strategies and partnerships within the ports and borders sector, leveraging his extensive experience in business development.
Previous Experience at Smiths Detection
Prior to his current position, German Castro worked at Smiths Detection as the Business Development Manager for Sur América from 2019 to 2020. During this time, he operated out of Bogotá D.C. and was responsible for expanding the company's market presence in the South American region.
Professional Background in Project Management
German Castro has a diverse background in project management, having served as a Senior Project Manager at Teleperformance for three months in 2019. He also held the position of Director of Implementation Processes at Ilumno from 2018 to 2019 and worked as a Regional Project Manager at the same company from 2015 to 2018.
Educational Qualifications
German Castro holds a Master in Business Administration (MBA) from EUDE Business School, which he completed from 2019 to 2021. He also earned a Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering from Universidad Distrital Francisco José de Caldas, where he studied from 1996 to 2001. Additionally, he achieved a Post-Graduate degree in Technology Management from Universidad EAN from 2005 to 2006.
Certifications and Skills
German Castro is certified in ITIL and holds a SCRUM Master certification. He is bilingual in English and Portuguese, which enhances his ability to communicate effectively in international settings. His skills include public speaking, risk analysis, data analysis, and building consensus across different organizational levels.