Sebastian Barros

CEO

Mexico City, Mexico25 yrs 7 mos experience
AI ML PractitionerAI Enabled

Key Highlights

  • Over two decades of executive experience in digital transformation.
  • Proven track record in AI, cloud computing, and connectivity.
  • Active member of Mensa International.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a leader in digital transformation across telecommunications and technology sectors.

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Skills

Core Skills

Executive ManagementStrategyArtificial Intelligence (ai)Cloud Computing

Other Skills

Strategic PlanningMachine LearningArtificial Neural NetworksCloud ApplicationsServices MarketingSales ManagementStrategic PartnershipsTelecommunicationsCompetitive AnalysisGo-to-market StrategyNew Business DevelopmentMarketing StrategyBusiness IntelligenceVASManagement

About

Managing Director at a global digital technology company, leading large-scale transformation across Latin America, Europe, and Asia. I bring over two decades of executive experience driving innovation in AI, cloud computing, and next-generation connectivity, with a proven track record in delivering results for both startups and Fortune 500 companies. As a technologist and Doctorate candidate in Artificial Intelligence, I combine deep technical expertise with business acumen. My work spans peer-reviewed research, published books, and real-world deployments that enable enterprises and governments to accelerate their journey toward Industry 4.0. I am focused on building and scaling digital ecosystems that have meaningful, measurable impact, transforming how people live, how industries operate, and how societies evolve in a connected world. I'm also a active member of Mensa International.

Experience

Circles

Managing Director

May 2025Present · 10 mos · Mexico City, Mexico · On-site

  • Leading LATAM for a tech venture–backed company rethinking how Telcos engage with digital-native customers.

Ericsson

11 roles

Head Enterprise

Aug 2024Apr 2025 · 8 mos

  • Lead digital transformation in manufacturing, agriculture, mining, and energy sectors across LATAM. Drive partnerships and oversee deployment of 5G, Cloud computing and AI to enable Industry 4.0.

Vice President customer global unit

Promoted

Apr 2021Sep 2024 · 3 yrs 5 mos

  • Led the 7th largest Global Customer Unit at Ericsson, driving $500M in annual revenue across 20 countries in Latin America and Europe. Directed strategy, sales, and operations.
Executive ManagementStrategyStrategic PlanningCloud ComputingMachine Learning

Vice President Global Customer Unit

Jun 2015Apr 2019 · 3 yrs 10 mos

  • Overseeing operations, strategy, and execution across key markets in Southeast Asia. Led regional account planning and cross-functional teams to drive growth and operational excellence.
Cloud Computing

Vice President Solutions

Jun 2013Jul 2016 · 3 yrs 1 mo

  • Lead solution development and technology strategy across Malaysia and Sri Lanka. Directed a team of architects, developers, and experts to advance mobile br5oadband, cloud with our customers.
  • Responsible for working with telco, goverment and industries to design, plan and build solutions in the areas of Mobile broadband, IT OSSBSS, TV and Media, IP Core, Managed services and Cloud
Cloud ComputingMachine Learning

Director consulting & system integrations

Promoted

Nov 2010Jun 2013 · 2 yrs 7 mos

  • Lead a regional team of principal and senior consultants to support Telco service providers in South East Asia & Oceania market on areas related to : Customer experience, OSS transformation, BSS transformation, Mobile data innovation, mobile commerce and strategy
Cloud Computing

Regional Business Dev Manager - Consumer & Business Applications Practice (SEA & OCEANIA)

Jul 2010Nov 2010 · 4 mos

Head of Business development

Nov 2008Jul 2010 · 1 yr 8 mos

  • Developing new business with Telecom players in areas like mobile advertising, Social networking, location based services and 3G related services

Marketing project Manager at South east asia

Nov 2007Oct 2008 · 11 mos

  • Working for a marketing awareness project in the Multimedia field with South east asia operators.

Solution Manager

Apr 2007Oct 2007 · 6 mos

  • Responsable for develop Sales and marketing framework in order to increase business opportunities regarding Multimedia Business Solutions.

Business Developer Manager South latin america

Nov 2006Apr 2007 · 5 mos

  • Business developer manager, in charge of sales support area for multimedia solutions for telecom operators in south latin america

Business developer manager

Nov 2006Mar 2007 · 4 mos

Google

Head Telco vertical

Apr 2019Mar 2021 · 1 yr 11 mos · Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

  • Directing Southeast Asia strategy development, portfolio, and operations for the Telco vertical. Spearheaded business growth, while driving innovation in 5G, edge computing, and AI/ML
Artificial Neural NetworksArtificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud ComputingMachine Learning

Los héroes caja de compensación

Project Director Customer Loyalty

Feb 2006Oct 2006 · 8 mos

  • Project Manager for retention and loyaly strategic plan, including Business intelligence development, Direct marketing and Lyfetime value models.

Vtr

2 roles

Commercial director

Promoted

Mar 2002Jan 2006 · 3 yrs 10 mos

  • Managed a team of 10 direct report and a total of 300 people in staff developing go to market strategy for the company and managing digital and call center channels
  • Developed a sales strategy in conjunction with regional managers of the company.
  • Worked with the Sales Manager to identify potential markets.
  • Expanded sales channel to include retail and strategic partnerships with coopetitors.
  • Developed a product bundling campaign in order to increase client’s wallet share.

commercial manager

Jan 2002Jan 2004 · 2 yrs

Help s.a. (emergency medical service)

Commercial Manager

Mar 2000Mar 2002 · 2 yrs

  • Managed a team of 6 staff developing and controlling the sales plan.
  • Developed a sales strategy
  • Developed sales methodologies in conjunction with sales teams.
  • Identify, prioritize, and structure the capturing of market opportunities.

Education

Tulane University - A.B. Freeman School of Business

mba — managment

Jan 2002Jan 2004

IMD

Training course — Telecom industry

Jan 2007Jan 2007

IESE Business School

Management training — Telecom industry

Jan 2007Jan 2007

Boston University

Training course — Telecom industry

Jan 2007Jan 2007

Universidad de Chile

mba — management

Jan 2001Jan 2002

Universidad Gabriela Mistral

BA — Economics

Jan 1995Jan 2000

London Business School

Diploma — Consulative sales

Jan 2016Present

University of Helsinki

Diploma of Education — Artificial Intelligence

Jan 2024Mar 2024

Duke University

Diploma of Education — Artificial Intelligence

Jan 2024Mar 2024

The Johns Hopkins University

Diploma of Education

Feb 2024Apr 2024

University of Virginia

Diploma of Education — economics of artificial intelligence

Mar 2024May 2024

The University of Texas at Austin

Postgraduate Degree — Artificial Intelligence and machine learning

Mar 2024Sep 2024

University of Colorado Boulder

certification — Quantum Mechanics

Sep 2024Present

Duke University

certification — Medical neuroscience

Oct 2024Feb 2025

University of Washington

Certification — Computational neuroscience

Sep 2024Jan 2025

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