CTO at Strides Tech Community, where we help tech and data leaders level up through a powerful blend of executive mentorship and peer-driven learning. I’ve led global engineering teams, scaled SaaS products, and advised founders and executives on turning ideas into scalable, high-performing businesses.
Over the last 10+ years, I’ve built my career across startups and growth-stage companies, with deep experience in software engineering, team leadership, and operational excellence. As a fractional CTO, angel investor, and tech advisor, I love working at the intersection of product, people, and growth.
Recognitions & Highlights:
✅ Fractional CTO for multiple global SaaS startups
✅ Venture Partner at NextGen Venture Partners
✅ Stanford GSB (LEAD alum) | PUC-Rio Production & Industrial Engineering
✅ Angel investor in LatAm/US tech startups
✅ Former VP of Engineering at PayWith USA
Featured in:
• Business Insider
• Global Mentorship Networks
• Leading Tech Communities in LatAm & North America
Things I can advise on:
✔️ Fractional CTO best practices: How to oversee technology strategy, align resources with business goals, and lead R&D to gain a competitive edge.
✔️ SaaS growth: from MVP to product-market fit — Bridge the gap between tech and business to accelerate your path to success.
✔️ Building & scaling tech teams: Recruit, structure, and mentor high-performing engineering teams. Create a sustainable, scalable engineering culture.
✔️ Technology roadmapping & prioritization: Design actionable roadmaps balancing short-term wins and long-term vision, keeping tech aligned with business goals.
✔️ Regulatory & compliance strategy: Navigate data security, privacy, and regulated industries with confidence.
✔️ Fundraising & investor support: Technical due diligence, pitch deck refinement, and strategic investor intros to unlock funding opportunities.
✔️ Web & mobile app development: Full-cycle product development (custom, low-code, or no-code) from concept to deployment.
✔️ Engineering leadership & operational excellence: Foster high performance, optimize processes, and manage at scale.
✔️ Talent retention & performance frameworks: Build robust people strategies to maintain motivation and reduce churn.
✔️ Mentoring for engineers & tech managers: Personalized coaching to grow careers, leadership skills, and technical confidence.
✔️ Interview preparation (IC & leadership): System design, coding challenges, behavioral coaching, and technical discussions to help you ace interviews.
✔️ Transitioning from developer to leader: Learn how to shift mindset, manage teams, and align engineering with strategic business outcomes.
I’m passionate about mentoring founders, engineering leaders, and teams to achieve clarity, velocity, and sustainable growth.