Sergio Rio
Founder and CTO
Sergio is a forward-thinking technology executive with a unique blend of technical expertise and business acumen. He has forged an extensive international career spearheading digital transformation and technology innovation across various industries, including high-tech, consumer goods, manufacturing, and retail industries.
Background and Experience
Sergio possesses a unique blend of technical expertise and business acumen rooted on a solid education background in Computer Science and Business Administration from reputable institutions like the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and Universidade de São Paulo, coupled with advanced certifications in Machine Learning from MIT.
Key accomplishments include:
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Optimized a global market research company value chain and infused AI/Machine Learning prediction capabilities, driving cost reduction and enabling competitive advantages.
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Led the successful carve-out of a water treatment business, building standalone IT capabilities and implementing SAP, Salesforce.com, and Microsoft Azure technologies, driving operational excellence.
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Oversaw global M&A IT integrations, delivering $250 million in supply chain cost reduction through strategic technology implementations.
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Most recently, at Vmware Tanzu, he actively shaped digital strategies that empowered Fortune 500 companies to leverage advanced technologies such as AI, Machine Learning, and Cloud-Native Applications, significantly enhancing their operational efficiencies.
In his past life, he delivered M&As, technological innovation, and business transformation initiatives in the high-tech, consumer goods, manufacturing, and retail industries.
Please explore his full professional journey and insights at https://www.sergiorio.tech.
Contact
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