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.
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
I'm always looking for new and exciting opportunities to exchange ideas and discuss how to unlock productivity and human potential. Let's connect!