Naudy Castellanos

Digital Transformation Advisor

With experience in Social Innovation projects, SAP technologies, Web App development, AI integration, Proxmox server administration, and graphic/3D design.

About Me

A unique journey of adaptability and professional growth

Naudy Castellanos

Digital Transformation Advisor

Viseu, Portugal

Current location

hi@naudycastellanos.com

Professional contact

My Story

I grew up in Guanare, Venezuela, in the heart of the Llanos. There began a journey that, without fully planning it, would take me across borders — of countries and disciplines — until reaching Portugal, where I now reside.

I first trained in Animal Production Engineering, then Computer Engineering. It was during that transition that TALS was born: an Autonomous Sign Language Translator, sparked by watching a deaf person excluded from a simple everyday conversation. With that project, we won seed capital from CORFO Chile and represented the country at Computex Taipei 2018 — proof that the most valuable technology is the kind that solves real problems for real people.

Since then I have worked in Venezuela, Panama, Chile, and Portugal on projects ranging from graphic design to industrial software. Today, at SYSTEEL GROUP, I manage the IT infrastructure of a metallurgical group while continuing to develop applications that connect physical operations with digital systems.

What drives me remains the same: understanding how things work in order to improve them — whether it's livestock production processes, accessibility startups, or biomass boilers.

15+

Years of Experience

Countries Worked

USD 50K

CORFO Seed Grant

Years Own Company

Unique Focus

My diverse background allows me to offer a holistic perspective, combining technical knowledge with strategic business vision.

Experiences

Working in multiple countries has given me a deep understanding of different business cultures and technological approaches.

Journey

Discover my professional evolution through time

2003-2008

Animal Production Engineering

University UNELLEZ • Venezuela

Beginning of my academic training in the agricultural sector, developing solid foundations in process management and systems analysis.

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Degree in Animal Production Engineering

Internships at Agropecuaria Pasuca, Portuguesa, managing large herds of animals

Thesis in Statistics: Diagnosis and treatment of multicollinearity in the morphometry of the Palometa (Mylossoma duriventre)

Academic Training

2008-2013

Computer Engineering

University URBE • Venezuela

Strategic decision to pivot to technology, recognizing the transformative potential of computer science in all sectors.

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Degree in Computer Engineering

Successful career change into technology

Origin of the TALS project (2011): idea for an Autonomous Sign Language Translator, born after identifying a real need in the deaf community

Quick adaptation to new technologies and development paradigms

Academic Training

2015-2017

Graphic Designer & 3D Designer

Omega Design • Panama

Digital and print advertising design for major international brands across Panama and the Central American market, combining traditional graphic design with 3D modeling and visualization.

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Advertising campaigns for Western Union, Nintendo, and Adidas, among other international brands

Digital and print advertising material for the Central American market

Presentation of the TALS project at ExpoBiz Panama 2015

Professional Experience

2017-2020

Systems Engineer & IT Support

Di Bacco Chile • Iquique, Chile

Responsible for maintaining computers, networks, and systems for a metallurgical company specializing in mining machinery maintenance. Managed information, reports, and communication with the parent company Di Bacco Argentina.

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Created and implemented SIDIT (Engineering and Work System), a custom web platform for efficient work order control and tracking

Digitalized internal processes from emails and WhatsApp to a cloud-based web system, supporting ISO 9001 implementation

Led successful remote work transition during COVID-19 using Slack and SIDIT

Entered SIDIT in innovation competitions as a digital transformation case study for the industrial sector

Professional Experience

2017-2022

CoFounder and CEO VeanX SpA

VeanX SpA • Iquique, Chile

Co-founded and led VeanX SpA, a software and social technology innovation company in Iquique, Chile. Managed industrial projects and developed the TALS project with government funding, representing Chile at international innovation events.

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CORFO Seed Capital 2018 — TALS Project: CLP 33M (~USD 50k)14

Represented Chile at Computex Taipei 2018 (Taiwan) via ProChile2

Semifinalists SAP Innomarathon Chile 2017 and 2018

Winners Smart City Arica Hackathon 2017 (Punto Digital Project)3

Winners Open Innovation Challenge Iquique 2019 and 2020

Media coverage: CNN Chile, CORFO Chile, Sercotec (national category)

[1] CNN Chile [2] VeanX [3] Arica al Día [4] Vilas Radio

Professional Experience

2023-Present

Systems Administrator / Developer

SYSTEEL GROUP • Portugal

Responsible for comprehensive administration of on-premise and cloud servers, technology infrastructure management, corporate web development, and 3D industrial rendering design. In charge of preventive and corrective system maintenance, ensuring operational continuity and IT resource optimization.

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Successful migration from HP servers to Dell infrastructure, improving performance and reliability

Complete transition from VMWare ESXi environments to Proxmox VE and upgrade of legacy VM operating systems

Implementation of monitoring systems (Wazuh + OpenVAS), increasing security and environment visibility

Optimization of internal processes and IT supply chain, reducing response times and operational costs

Significant reduction in downtime through proactive maintenance and alert automation

Professional Experience

Services

Comprehensive Digital Transformation Solutions

I offer a holistic approach based on my diverse experience and professional adaptability

My diverse background from Animal Production Engineering to becoming a Digital Transformation Advisor allows me to offer a unique perspective. I combine deep technical knowledge with strategic business vision, adapting to the specific needs of each client and sector.

Digital Transformation Consulting

Strategic advisory for business process modernization and adoption of new technologies.

Includes:

Current process analysis
Digitalization strategy
Solution implementation
Team training

SAP Consulting

Implementation and optimization of SAP systems to improve operational efficiency.

Includes:

SAP implementation
Data migration
Module customization
Support and maintenance

Artificial Intelligence Integration

Incorporation of AI solutions to automate processes and improve decision-making.

Includes:

Use case analysis
AI model development
Integration with existing systems
Monitoring and optimization

Software Development

Creation of custom web and mobile applications for specific business needs.

Includes:

Web applications
Mobile applications
APIs and microservices
Maintenance and support

Ready to transform your business?

Every project is unique. Let's work together to find the perfect solution that drives your company towards the digital future.

Projects

Examples of my work in digital transformation and software development

NekoAI — AI-Powered Desktop Pet

Artificial Intelligence

Open-source desktop companion built with Tauri and Rust that brings 90s nostalgia back with a modern AI brain

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TALG — Autonomous Sign Language Translator

Social Impact

Real-time bidirectional translation between Portuguese Sign Language (LGP) and European Portuguese, built with and for the Deaf community.

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PetConnect247 — Multi-Country Pet Adoption Platform

Web Development

Full-stack SaaS connecting adopters, shelters, veterinarians, and caregivers across 5 countries in 3 languages

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Journal of Climatology (RClimatol)

Corporate Sites & CMS

International open-access scientific journal on climatology, online since 2000. Full digital overhaul and SEO positioning.

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Blog

Articles about digital transformation, AI, SAP, and technology

Bridging Security Gaps: A Practical Comparison of Leading Vulnerability Scanners

A deep dive into authenticated vs. non-authenticated scans with Nessus and OpenVAS against intentionally vulnerable syst...

8 min read#Nessus

15 de enero de 2025

Digital TransformationConsulting

Digital Transformation: Beyond Technology

Digital transformation is not just about implementing new technologies, but about changing organizational mindset and cu...

2 min read#Strategy

10 de diciembre de 2023

Digital TransformationWeb Development

My First Year in Portugal: How I Built an Industrial Production System From Scratch

In 2023 I arrived in Viseu, Portugal, to work at SYSteel Group. In 12 months: I learned the industrial process, built SY...

8 min read#SYSControl

Contact

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Email

hi [at] naudycastellanos [dot] com

Location

Viseu, Portugal

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What drives me remains the same: understanding how things work in order to improve them — whether it's livestock production processes, accessibility startups, or biomass boilers.

15+

Years of Experience

Countries Worked

USD 50K

CORFO Seed Grant

Years Own Company

Unique Focus

My diverse background allows me to offer a holistic perspective, combining technical knowledge with strategic business vision.

Experiences

Working in multiple countries has given me a deep understanding of different business cultures and technological approaches.

Naudy Castellanos

About Me

Naudy Castellanos

My Story

Unique Focus

Experiences

Journey

Animal Production Engineering

Computer Engineering

Graphic Designer & 3D Designer

Systems Engineer & IT Support

CoFounder and CEO VeanX SpA

Systems Administrator / Developer

Services

I offer a holistic approach based on my diverse experience and professional adaptability

Digital Transformation Consulting

Includes:

SAP Consulting

Includes:

Artificial Intelligence Integration

Includes:

Software Development

Includes:

Ready to transform your business?

Projects

Blog

Featured Article

Contact

Let's Talk About Your Project

Email

Location

Radio Paradise

Send Message

About Me

Naudy Castellanos

My Story

Unique Focus

Experiences

Journey

Animal Production Engineering

Computer Engineering

Graphic Designer & 3D Designer

Systems Engineer & IT Support

CoFounder and CEO VeanX SpA

Systems Administrator / Developer

Services

I offer a holistic approach based on my diverse experience and professional adaptability

Digital Transformation Consulting

Includes:

SAP Consulting

Includes:

Artificial Intelligence Integration

Includes:

Software Development

Includes:

Ready to transform your business?

Blog

Featured Article

Contact

Let's Talk About Your Project

Email

Location

Radio Paradise

Send Message