Julio Henrique Salina — CTO
CTO | Chief Technology Officer | CPO | Director of Engineering, Product & Data Bridging the gap between technical complexity and business strategy. With 20+ years of global experience, I am a CTO/CPO who operates at the intersection of Engineering, Product, and Data. My mission is simple: to stop building "features" and start building engines that drive revenue, customer value, and competitive advantage. I started as a hands-on engineer solving hard architectural problems. Today, I partner with CEOs and Boards to align technology with P&L goals, specifically in SaaS, Fintech, Healthtech, and Mobility. WHAT I BRING TO THE TABLE • Scaling & Growth: Proven track record scaling teams from 0 to 180+ engineers and PMs. I have led organizations through hyper-growth, digital turnarounds, and large-scale cultural shifts. • Product-Led Strategy: I combine deep technical roots with a strong product mindset. My focus is on discovery, platform thinking, and delivering measurable outcomes, ensuring we ship the right product. • Business Impact: Extensive experience navigating M&A, modernization, and platform redesigns. I translate complex tech constraints into clear strategic options for shareholders. • AI & Innovation: Certified AI Scientist (CAIS™). I drive AI-powered initiatives that move beyond hype to practical, scalable implementation. CORE COMPETENCIES • Executive Leadership: Strategic Planning, Team Building, Board Relations, Change Management. • Tech Stack & Architecture: Cloud Native, Big Data, Cybersecurity, Microservices, Modernization. • Product & Design: User-Centric Design, Roadmap Strategy, Agile/Lean Methodologies. At the end of the day, I build the teams, products, and systems that move companies forward. Open to connecting with leaders driving innovation. ---- Technology & Product Leadership • Strategic Planning & Execution • High-Performance Teams • Platform & Software Engineering • Scalable Architectures • Security & Compliance • AI (Artificial Intelligence), Big Data, AWS, GCP • Digital Innovation • CS & Retention • CTO • Chief Technology Officer • CPO • Technology Director • Product Director
Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS and Fintech expert with a strong focus on AI and digital transformation.
Experience: 18 yrs 9 mos
Skills
- Cto
- Strategic Planning
- Ai
- Product Strategy
- Engineering Management
- Technical Leadership
- Software Engineering
- Front-end Development
- Web Development
Career Highlights
- Led technology transformation for multiple startups.
- Expert in AI-driven product strategies.
- Proven track record in scaling engineering teams.
Work Experience
Getrak
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4all
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Grupo Fleury
IT Director | CTO Saúde iD | Engineering, Product, Architecture & Data | Health Marketplace (11 mos)
Sami
CTO | Chief Technology Officer | Engineering, Product and Data | Digital Health | Founding Team (1 yr 11 mos)
dr. consulta
Head of Engineering | Scalable Software Development | Data Security and Compliance (2 yrs 5 mos)
Infracommerce
Engineering Manager (2 yrs)
Maplink
Tech Lead (1 yr 3 mos)
Senior Software Engineer (1 yr 1 mo)
Avature
Senior Software Engineer (2 yrs 9 mos)
Ubik do brasil
Mid Front-End Developer (1 yr 1 mo)
Junior Web Developer (1 yr 9 mos)
Education
Lato Sensu - Post-Graduation at FAAP - Fundação Armando Alvares Penteado
Stricto Sensu - Master's degree at Universidad Europea del Atlántico
Master of Business Administration - MBA at Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul
Lato Sensu - Post-Graduation at Centro Universitário Celso Lisboa
Graduate - Internet Systems Technology at FIAP
Complementary Study at Unifesp - Universidade Federal de São Paulo
Complementary Study at Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul
Complementary Study at Alura
Complementary Study - Product Masterclass: How to Build Digital Products at Product School
Complementary Study - Blockchain for Managers at Product School
Specialization at Istituto Europeo di Design