Carlos Lara is a seasoned IT Director at GRUMA, bringing over 35 years of extensive experience in systems design, development, implementation, and support. His strategic vision revolves around leveraging cutting-edge technology to align IT initiatives with corporate objectives, ensuring that GRUMA remains at the forefront...
Carlos Lara is a seasoned IT Director at GRUMA, bringing over 35 years of extensive experience in systems design, development, implementation, and support. His strategic vision revolves around leveraging cutting-edge technology to align IT initiatives with corporate objectives, ensuring that GRUMA remains at the forefront of the food industry. Carlos has been instrumental in the development and optimization of various key projects, including advanced Business Intelligence solutions utilizing Microsoft SQL, Power BI, and Microstrategy, which have significantly enhanced data-driven decision-making across the organization.
His expertise in enterprise architecture and SAP products, particularly SAP ECC, ABAP, and BW, has allowed GRUMA to streamline operations and improve efficiency in areas such as logistics, manufacturing, and financial management. Carlos is also recognized as a Microsoft SQL tuning and performance expert, ensuring that the company’s database systems operate at peak performance. His initiatives in developing comprehensive solutions for profitability analysis, RFID tracking, and trade management have not only improved operational transparency but also contributed to substantial cost savings.
In addition to his technical acumen, Carlos is a strong advocate for organizational development and high-performance team building. He has successfully led numerous training seminars aimed at upskilling employees in enterprise software and ITIL practices, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. His strategic planning capabilities, combined with expertise in budget development and management, have positioned GRUMA to navigate the complexities of the IT landscape effectively, ensuring sustainable growth and competitive advantage in the marketplace.
