German Alonso Suárez Guerrero

Senior Architecture Manager

Bogota, D.C., Capital District, Colombia

About

Tech geek, a software developer by heart, tech director by decision, and passionate about learning new stuff. I've grown and learned throughout my career while playing different roles, from junior developer to senior architect in various technologies and approaches. I know there are two areas where I'm more impactful and add the most value: Solid technical expertise I've been a subject matter expert in crucial tech stacks and processes over the years, and I ensure to keep myself up-to-date. I reckon this impacts the Director's role in situations such as having the correct pitching talk for clients, designing solutions that best suit the business needs and goals, reducing and anticipating risks, liaising between different disciplines translating the technical jargon (speaking the same language) and influencing the tech discipline guiding the craft to new horizons. Mentoring people For me, it's not only about what I learn but what I can share with others. I like to share my journey. That's valuable for me because it's the way to learn and grow more. I appreciate the time when I can talk to people about their situations and issues, listen to them, and figure out a solution through our shared experience. I promote in my mentees principles like leading by example, building trust, and being situational leaders, so they impact their teams positively.

Experience

  • Senior Architect Manager at Visa
    Apr 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 3 mos

  • Associate Professor at Pontificia Universidad Javeriana
    Jan 2024 - Jun 2024 · 6 mos

    Enterprise Software Architecture Specialization Associate professor

  • Director Solution Architecture at adidas
    Aug 2022 - Jul 2023 · 1 yr

  • Huge (Full-time · 2 yrs 5 mos)
    • D2 Director of Technology
      Jul 2022 - Aug 2022 · 2 mos

    • Associate Technology Director
      Apr 2020 - Jul 2022 · 2 yrs 4 mos

  • Associate Professor at Pontificia Universidad Javeriana
    Oct 2013 - 2021 · 7 yrs 4 mos

    Associate Professor for the Enterprise Software Architecture Specialization Program