Celia Cristaldo Cantero
About Celia Cristaldo Cantero
Celia Cristaldo Cantero is a Systems Engineer at Veeam Software in Chile, with extensive experience in virtualization and cloud technologies. She has co-authored a book on cloud computing and has held various engineering roles in notable companies, while also being recognized as a VMware vExpert for six consecutive years.
Work at Veeam Software
Celia Cristaldo Cantero has been employed at Veeam Software as a Systems Engineer for the South Latin America (SoLA) region since 2019. In this role, she focuses on providing solutions and support related to data management and backup systems. Her tenure at Veeam has lasted for five years, during which she has contributed to the company's mission of delivering reliable and innovative data protection solutions.
Previous Experience in Virtualization
Before joining Veeam, Celia worked in various roles related to virtualization. She served as Ingeniera Especialista en Virtualización at Claro Chile S.A. from 2015 to 2017. Following this, she worked as Experta Preventa Virtualización at Entel from 2017 to 2019. Additionally, she held the position of Ingeniera Especialista en Infraestructura de Virtualizacion at SOLINT S.A. from 2012 to 2015. These roles provided her with extensive experience in virtualization technologies and solutions.
Education and Expertise
Celia holds a Licenciatura in Ciencias Informáticas con Énfasis en Análisis de Sistemas from Universidad Nacional de Asunción, which she completed from 2001 to 2007. She also obtained a Técnico en Informática diploma from Colegio Técnico Nacional between 1998 and 2000. In addition to her technical education, she pursued studies in sexology, achieving a Diplomado en Sexología y Terapia Sexual from CESCH from 2017 to 2018. Her diverse educational background supports her expertise in both IT and sexual health.
Contributions to VMware User Group
Celia has been an active member of the VMware User Group (VMUG) since 2017, serving as a Community Leader. In this capacity, she leads the VMUG in Chile and engages with the local community to share knowledge and best practices related to VMware technologies. She also held the position of LATAM VMUG Regional Champion from 2021 to 2022, further demonstrating her commitment to fostering collaboration among VMware users.
Certifications and Recognitions
Celia Cristaldo Cantero is recognized as a VMware vExpert for six consecutive years from 2013 to 2018, highlighting her expertise and contributions to the VMware community. She holds several certifications, including ITIL Foundations V3, Veeam Certified Engineer, and VMware Certified Professional (VCP-DV) across multiple versions. Her certifications reflect her knowledge and skills in IT service management and virtualization technologies.