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Cristian Castilla

About

I turn fragile operations into systems that last.

Industrial engineer specializing in digital systems architecture. I integrate systems thinking, engineering, technology, and business acumen to transform complex operations into connected, efficient, and scalable ecosystems.

My story

I understand how it works, and I'm improving it

My interest in technology never began with a tool, but with a question: How does it work, and how can it be improved?

Ever since I was a child, I felt the need to understand what was behind things. I would take things apart, repair them, and, above all, try to understand the logic that made them work. Without realizing it, I was developing a way of thinking that still guides my work today: seeing the world as a whole that can always be improved.

Over time, that curiosity turned into a method. During my studies, I wasn’t content with simply completing a task; I looked for a smarter way to do it. I researched, experimented, and combined tools until I found simpler and more efficient solutions. At first, I learned out of necessity and taught myself; later, industrial engineering gave me the language, the principles, and the structure to understand what I had been doing intuitively for years.

Today, I apply that same way of thinking to the challenges faced by people and organizations. Where others see isolated processes, scattered information, or operational problems, I see structures that can be redesigned. That’s why my work isn’t about implementing tools or developing software for its own sake, but rather about designing digital architectures that connect processes, people, and information so that organizations can operate with greater clarity, efficiency, and the ability to evolve.

My philosophy

The best solution isn't the most complex one

I believe in applying minimalism to problem-solving: major improvements stem from small, well-designed changes. A good solution is one that responds to the actual context.

Capabilities

What I combine to solve problems

I don't measure my skills in percentages. I group them into capabilities that, together, make it possible to design complete systems.

Systems and process design

  • Systems thinking
  • Process optimization
  • Documentation and standardization
  • Project management
  • Solution design

Platforms and automation

  • Microsoft Power Platform
  • Power Automate
  • SharePoint & Lists
  • Notion
  • Tally
  • Zapier

Data and intelligence

  • Power BI
  • Python
  • R / RStudio
  • Advanced Excel
  • Applied AI

Human capabilities

  • Critical thinking
  • Strategic thinking
  • Assertive communication
  • Leadership
  • Adaptability
  • Continuous learning

Experience

Logistics Assistant

Darnel Group

Jun 2026 — Present

I lead the department's digital transformation: I design and implement management systems that replace manual processes with automated, documented and traceable flows. I drive operational excellence by standardizing procedures and embedding continuous improvement into daily operations.

Logistics Intern

Darnel Group

Dec 2025 — May 2026

I analyzed performance indicators and ran operational studies to back decisions with data. I took part in standardizing procedures, quality control and the first continuous-improvement and digitalization initiatives in the area.

Technology Advisor

Universidad Tecnológica de Bolívar

Jul 2024 — Sep 2025

I supported students and faculty in adopting digital tools, designed guides and tutorials that reduced support dependence, and resolved technical issues on institutional platforms.

Chapter Vice President

ANEIAP UTB

Jan 2024 — Dec 2024

I co-led the chapter's strategic planning and coordinated its budget, ensuring compliance and the delivery of the year's goals.

Chapter Auditor

ANEIAP UTB

Sep 2022 — Dec 2023

I led a team of 8 in the chapter's internal audit and directed the mapping, documentation and standardization of the area's processes, improving their traceability.

Education

Education and credentials

Education

  • Industrial Engineering

    Universidad Tecnológica de Bolívar

    2021 — 2026

  • Diploma in Research Skills

    Universidad Tecnológica de Bolívar

    2025

  • Data Analytics Bootcamp

    Talento Tech · UTB

    2024

Certifications

  • Microsoft Power BI
  • Microsoft Power Automate
  • Microsoft Power Apps
  • Data Analytics
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Team Training and Development
  • Digital Organization
  • Cybersecurity at Work

Languages

  • Spanish — Native
  • English — Intermediate (B1)

Shall we talk about your operation?

If you feel that the operation has grown faster than its structure, let's start by understanding it together.