Diego S. Burgos - Chief Technology Officer at Pomelo
Professional Summary
Diego S. Burgos serves as the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and Advisor at Pomelo, a leading fintech company in Latin America. His broad expertise spans across high-impact roles in various esteemed organizations, as highlighted in his professional journey.
Career Highlights
- CTO at Pomelo (2021 - Present)
- Strategic Leadership: Instrumental in establishing Pomelo's technology foundation during its initial Seed Round, which raised USD 9 million. He oversaw technology estimation, planning, and economic management.
- Platform Development: Led the design and implementation of Pomelo's first 100% cloud platform in LATAM within eight months, enabling Mastercard payment processing globally.
- Scalability and Integration: Developed a scalable architecture capable of rapid country expansions, handling millions of transactions, and maintaining an uptime rate of 99.998%.
- Certification and Compliance: Achieved PCI DSS 4.0 and ISO27001 certifications, ensuring stringent security and operational standards.
- Recognitions and Partnerships: Pomelo's platform has been acknowledged by industry giants such as AWS, New Relic, and Tableau, and validated by major LATAM investment funds like Kaszek and Monashees.
- Head of Engineering at Naranja X
- Facilitated the creation of Naranja X's financial products, overcoming numerous operational challenges.
- Led a large engineering team of over 300, contributing to the successful launch of complex financial products in Argentina.
- Experience at Mercado Libre
- Worked across three business units, enhancing technological innovations and operational efficiencies.
Professional Achievements
- Successfully processed over 600 transactions per second (TPS) with error rates below 0.0030%.
- Spearheaded the design and issuance of Mastercard and Visa cards, now operational in five countries.
- Developed a platform that integrates efficiently with client businesses within 10 days, significantly reducing time-to-market for new financial services.
Educational and Professional Development
- Chief Technology Officer Career Guide - LinkedIn, November 2022
- Executive Leadership - LinkedIn, November 2022
- COACH PNL (Programación Neurolingüística) - Universidad
Online Presence
- Personal Blog: [https://diegoburgos.com/blog/bio/](https://diegoburgos.com/blog/bio/)
Contact Information
- Email: d@pomelo.la
Diego S. Burgos is acknowledged for his strategic vision and ability to lead and transform technology landscapes within the fintech sector. His contributions have significantly positioned Pomelo as a key player in the financial services industry in Latin America.
