Gaspar Montesa Jr.

Gaspar Montesa Jr. has extensive work experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, and vendor management. Gaspar is currently the Director and Head of Strategic Sourcing at Samsara, a position they have held since July 2022. Prior to that, Gaspar was a Co-Founder of Avenir from September 2021 to August 2022.

Gaspar's longest tenure was at Meta, where they held various roles from 2013 to 2021. Gaspar started as a Sr Manager of Connectivity Sourcing, leading a team responsible for strategic sourcing and supplier management at Facebook Connectivity. Gaspar was involved in projects such as designing and manufacturing radios to compete with fiber, building solar-powered airplanes for rural internet connectivity, and deploying a satellite for testing laser capabilities with ground stations. Gaspar also automated procurement processes and led cross-functional teams through design, manufacturing, and new product introduction.

Before Meta, Gaspar worked at Autodesk as a Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager, specializing in IT and software procurement from November 2010 to October 2013. Gaspar also served as a Blockchain Advisor at IPwe from August 2018 to August 2019.

Gaspar's earlier career includes roles at AAA of Northern California, Nevada, and Utah as a Category Manager of Professional Services from July 2007 to August 2010, as well as contracting and procurement positions at San Diego Gas & Electric and Pacific Gas and Electric Company in the transmission and distribution electrical equipment sector.

Gaspar's career began in the US Marine Corps, where they served as a Sergeant in Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting from June 1996 to May 2000. Prior to that, they gained experience in the Office of Emergency Services at the County of San Diego from 2001 to 2005.

Overall, Gaspar Montesa Jr. has a diverse background in strategic sourcing, procurement, and vendor management, with a focus on the technology and energy sectors.

Gaspar Montesa Jr. has a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration (BBA) from the University of San Diego, with a specialization in Supply Chain Management. Additionally, they have obtained a certification in Project Management from the University of California, Berkeley. The specific start and end years for these educational experiences are not provided.