Team Lead • Operations • Technical Background

Alejandro
Cañadas García

Leadership, planning and continuous improvement.

Team leader with more than twelve years of experience in electronics and electromechanics, now strengthened with programming knowledge and a strong focus on organization, planning and operational excellence. I currently lead teams and enjoy improving processes, increasing productivity and driving maximum efficiency. My goal is to keep growing professionally, taking on more responsibility and continuing to advance in leadership and project-oriented roles while staying connected to technical work, repairs and problem-solving.

Key strengths
LeadershipTeam coordination, technician training and daily follow-up.
PlanningWorkload organization, prioritization and scheduling.
EfficiencyProcess improvement, productivity and workflow optimization.
Project mindsetPMP training, Scrum awareness and structured execution.
Contact
LocationAlmere, Netherlands
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Professional Profile

I am currently working as a service center lead in operations, managing technical activity, planning priorities, training technicians and improving daily workflows. I enjoy creating structure, solving operational bottlenecks and helping teams perform at a high level. My background combines electronics, electromechanical repairs and software-related tools, which gives me a practical and organized approach to both technical and leadership tasks.

Leadership

Managing technicians, coordinating tasks, supporting development and keeping teams aligned with goals and priorities.

Process Improvement

Strong interest in optimizing processes, reducing inefficiencies and improving productivity through better organization.

Technical Foundation

Experience in repairs, diagnostics, electronics, electromechanical systems and programming-related tools and technologies.

Professional Experience

Cognizant Technology Solutions

Service Center Lead – Operations

Nov 2021 – Present
  • Manage the Google Maps Street View Service Center department.
  • Repair and test Herschel system devices across EMEA.
  • Monitor spare parts inventory and plan based on priorities.
  • Train technicians from multiple countries.
  • Optimize workflows by creating dynamic Google Sheets linked with Apps Script and MySQL for real-time workload tracking.
CAF Netherlands B.V.

Team Leader

Feb 2021 – Oct 2021
  • Provided warranty service for a fleet of 72 trams.
  • Created daily schedules for a team of 10 technicians.
  • Improved operations by developing Excel sheets for SAP work orders.
  • Prepared and led meetings with management to solve common issues.
Ati Sistemas B.V.

Coordinator

Nov 2019 – Jan 2021
  • Oversaw the commissioning of the warehouse.
  • Coordinated a team of 4 technicians to ensure efficient operations.
  • Supported employee development by researching and recommending training courses.
Kapsch TrafficCom (Metro Madrid)

Electromechanical Technician & Coordinator

Dec 2017 – Oct 2019
  • Created troubleshooting manuals based on detailed analysis.
  • Developed daily schedules based on task priorities.
  • Performed maintenance and preventive actions on ticketing and electronic entrance systems.

Skills & Focus Areas

Management & Leadership

Team Leadership Team Coordination Planning Scheduling Training & Development Process Improvement Productivity Operational Efficiency Problem Solving PMP Training Scrum Awareness

Technical Skills

JavaScript React HTML CSS Tailwind Bootstrap MySQL Java Kotlin Jetpack Compose Electronics Electromechanical Systems Repairs & Diagnostics

Education & Languages

Education

Universidad Europea

Higher Technician in Multiplatform Application Development

Sep 2023 – Present
IES Miguel Catalán (Coslada, Madrid)

Electronics Vocational Training

Sep 2012 – Jun 2014
IES Barajas (Madrid)

Electromechanical Vocational Training

Sep 2008 – Jun 2010

Languages & Additional Information

  • Spanish — Native
  • English — Proficient
  • Dutch — Elementary
  • PMP Training at EIGP
  • Driving license and own car
  • Rework of THT soldering

DAM Year 2 Summary

You can also check my second-year DAM academic summary in a separate page.

Open Summary

Snake Game

A small extra section inside the website. Press Play to start, Pause to stop, and use the arrow keys or on-screen buttons to move.

How to play

  • Use arrow keys or the on-screen buttons.
  • Eat the green squares to grow and increase your score.
  • Avoid hitting the walls or yourself.
  • The game restarts when you lose.

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