Profile: Serge Kruppa, Chief Technology Officer at Sylvera
Name: Serge Kruppa
Company: Sylvera
Position: Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
Location: London, England, United Kingdom
LinkedIn: [Serge Kruppa - LinkedIn](https://uk.linkedin.com/in/sergekruppa)
Professional Overview
Serge Kruppa is the current Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Sylvera, a leading carbon data firm aimed at providing robust data and ratings about climate action investments. Kruppa is responsible for leading the engineering and technology efforts at Sylvera, overseeing the development of advanced data tools that enhance transparency and reliability in the carbon markets.
Professional Experience
- Sylvera (Apr 2023 - Present)
- CTO
- Key Contributions: Joined Sylvera as part of the leadership team with the goal to scale the team and technology. Under his technical guidance, Sylvera raised $57 million in Series B financing and expanded into the US market, setting up a local office in New York.
- Checkout.com (Mar 2021 - Apr 2023)
- VP of Engineering
- Key Contributions: Led engineering teams, played a crucial role in scaling the company's technology infrastructure.
- Twilio Inc.
- Various Roles
- Key Contributions: Experience in leading engineering teams and contributing to the company's growth during significant scale-up phases including IPO.
Notable Achievements and Contributions
- Leadership at Sylvera
- Led the engineering team during a pivotal growth phase.
- Instrumental in achieving significant funding and expansion milestones, including a Series B round of $57 million.
- Focused on integrating technology with climate action initiatives, aiming to provide credible and transparent carbon data to support net zero goals.
- Post Series B Growth
- Under his leadership, Sylvera expanded its customer base sevenfold and established key partnerships, including with S&P Global.
- Facilitated the development of innovative data solutions that track and verify climate action investments.
Recent Activities and Posts
- Oct 20, 2023: "Join Sylvera! At Sylvera, we're not just building a product. We're on a quest to create the planet's most..."
- Oct 27, 2023: "Last month we held our second annual Sylvera Company Offsite. Over 150 Sylverans gathered for a week of activities, workshops..."
- Jul 14, 2023: "Mission accomplished! The first Sylvera Tech Leadership offsite at Tapnell Farm on the Isle of Wight is over - and it was quite a success!"
- May 7, 2023: "Hard and complex work, but a useful contribution towards raising confidence in investing in nature and the power of the carbon markets..."
Education
- HES Engineer / Ingenieur HES (BSc HES-SO)
- Institution: HTL / ETS / STS Geneve
- Field: Electrical Engineering, Major in Computer Science
Professional Interests and Insights
- Serge Kruppa is an advocate for tech-for-good, focusing on developing technological solutions that have a positive impact on the environment and society.
- He has a history of mentoring and supporting tech startups, particularly in Latin America, fostering innovation and entrepreneurial growth.
- Expertise in Fintech and Carbon Markets: Leveraging his extensive background in fintech from roles at Checkout.com and Twilio, Kruppa now applies his technical and leadership skills to Sylvera's mission of bringing transparency to carbon markets.
Contact Information
- Email and Phone: Available via RocketReach
Conclusion
Serge Kruppa's role as CTO at Sylvera has been marked by significant achievements in scaling both the team and technological capabilities of the company. His background in fintech and commitment to environmental technology position him as a pivotal figure in Sylvera's mission to enhance transparency and trust within the carbon markets. His leadership and innovative approach continue to drive Sylvera's growth and influence in the industry.
