Alejandro Guzman

Vice President Global Network Infrastructure at Fastly

Alejandro Guzman has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and companies. Alejandro currently holds the position of Vice President of Global Network Infrastructure at Fastly, which they assumed in January 2023. Prior to this, they served as the Vice President of Network Strategy at Fastly from August 2022 to January 2023.

Before joining Fastly, Alejandro worked at Google for a substantial period. Starting in January 2019, they held the position of Americas and APAC Interconnect Director until August 2022. Prior to this, they served as the Interconnection Director from March 2016 to January 2019 and as the Manager of Content Distribution from January 2013 to March 2016. In their earlier role at Google, Alejandro was the Manager of Content Distribution for Latin America from January 2012 to January 2013.

Alejandro has also contributed to the growth and development of organizations such as LACNIC (the Latin American and Caribbean Internet Addresses Registry), where they held the position of Chair of the Board of Directors since January 2010. Alejandro was actively involved in internet numbers related policies. Additionally, they served as a Member of the Board of Directors at LACNOG (Latin America Network Operators Group) from May 2014 to March 2019.

Furthermore, Alejandro has been an active member of various committees and organizations. Alejandro served as a Member of the ASO/AC (Address Supporting Organization/Advisory Committee) at ICANN (Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers) from January 2012 to May 2013. Alejandro also contributed to the Internet Society, Colombian Chapter, as a Chapter Member from October 2010 to July 2012.

Alejandro's early work experience includes the role of a Professor at Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana, which they held from January 2004 to November 2012. Alejandro taught at the university during this period. Alejandro also served on the Executive Committee of NAP Colombia (Colombian Network Access Point) from February 2009 to March 2012.

Additionally, Alejandro played a significant role in the RECIIF (Collaboration Platform for R+D+i on Future Internet in Latin America) organization. Alejandro served as the Vice President from October 2010 to February 2012 and as the President of the Digital Content Roundtable from June 2009 to January 2012.

Through their extensive work experience, Alejandro Guzman has showcased expertise in global network infrastructure, network strategy, interconnection, content distribution, internet policies, and academic teaching.

Alejandro Guzman has a diverse education history. Alejandro first attended Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana from 1997 to 2002, where they obtained a degree in Electronic Engineering. Alejandro then pursued further specialization in the field of Telecommunications and completed a Telecommunication Specialist program at the same university from 2003 to 2004.

In 2008, they attended Universidad de La Sabana and completed a program in Product Development, focusing on Marketing and Development.

During their early education, Alejandro attended Colegio Corazonista from 1991 to 1997, although specific degrees or fields of study are not mentioned.

Recently, in 2020, Alejandro completed a Corporate Governance program at Kellogg Executive Education and also pursued a Corporate Governance program at Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management, specializing in Business Administration and Management, General.

Overall, Alejandro has obtained degrees and completed specialized programs in areas related to Engineering, Telecommunications, Marketing & Development, and Corporate Governance.

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Timeline

  • Vice President Global Network Infrastructure

    January, 2023 - present

  • Vice President Network Strategy

    August, 2022

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