Andrea Escobar Leiva
About Andrea Escobar Leiva
Andrea Escobar Leiva serves as the Head of Professional Services at Thoughtworks in Chile, a position she has held since 2021. With over a decade of experience in information systems and a strong background in project management, she specializes in enhancing digital transformation and building high-performing teams.
Current Role at ThoughtWorks
Andrea Escobar Leiva serves as the Head of Professional Services at ThoughtWorks, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she oversees professional services in Chile, focusing on enhancing client engagement and delivering technology-driven solutions. Her leadership aims to align ThoughtWorks' offerings with the evolving needs of clients in the region.
Previous Experience at ThoughtWorks
Prior to her current role, Andrea worked at ThoughtWorks as a Staffing Lead from 2020 to 2021. She also held the position of Agile Project Manager from 2017 to 2020. During her tenure, she contributed to various projects that emphasized agile methodologies and team collaboration, enhancing project delivery and client satisfaction.
Professional Background in Airlines and Technology
Andrea has extensive experience in the airline industry, having worked as a Solution Architect and PMO Analyst at LAN Airlines. Her roles included designing solutions and managing project operations. Additionally, she has held various project management positions at companies such as Ingelan and Microsoft, focusing on technology strategy and project execution.
Educational Background
Andrea holds a Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) in Information System Engineering from Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María, completed in 2008. She furthered her education with an MBA from Cranfield University in 2014 and a Global MBA from Universidad de Chile in 2014. Additionally, she completed a Diplomado in Business Administration and Management at PUC in 2012.
Skills and Expertise
Andrea possesses strong skills in assessing organizational capabilities and enhancing digital transformation strategies. With over a decade of experience in implementing information systems, she specializes in driving business value through technology projects and cloud solutions. Her focus on building high-performing teams fosters leadership and collaboration within her organizations.