Karina Andrea Mendonca

CTO

London, United Kingdom11 yrs 11 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchAI ML Practitioner

Key Highlights

12+ years in cloud-native and AI-enabled platforms.
Led teams of 30+ engineers, achieving 99% uptime.
Expert in aligning AI strategy with business goals.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Fintech and SaaS expert with a strong focus on AI-driven solutions.

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Skills

Core Skills

Solution ArchitectureAi StrategyEngineering LeadershipWeb DevelopmentBackend Development

Other Skills

Cross-functional Team LeadershipData OrchestrationAnalyticsPython (Programming Language)NegotiationCloud ApplicationsData ModelingHTML5CSSJavaScriptMicroservicesMicrosoft AzureAzure DevOps Server.NET FrameworkMicrosoft Entra ID

About

Engineering Director and CTO 12+ years delivering cloud-native, AI-enabled platforms across Enterprise B2B SaaS and Fintech. Led teams of 30+ EM's and Engineers, cutting lead times and P1 incidents while sustaining 99% uptime. Building engineering cultures where teams can grow and do their best work. With my experience as CTO at Maanch Limited, a UK-based tech startup, and prior experience at Agaetis Technologies, I've built products and technical foundations from the ground up, introducing AI-driven solutions that streamline operations, improve decision-making and scale seamlessly as our user base grows. My work spans strategy, architecture, and execution, bridging the gap between vision and measurable outcomes. Alongside my CTO roles, I also advise companies on AI strategy and product innovation, helping them separate genuine opportunity from hype. I partner with leadership teams to identify where AI and emerging technologies truly move the needle, ensuring every solution aligns with business goals and delivers measurable, sustainable outcomes. I believe great technology starts with empathy. Whether designing user-centric products or mentoring engineering teams, I strive to connect innovation with purpose, building tools that enhance people's lives and drive transformation in fintech, ESG and tech for good. If you're a fellow innovator or exploring how to integrate AI into your business or build scalable, impact-driven products, I'd love to connect and share ideas.

Experience

11 yrs 11 mos

Total Experience

2 yrs 4 mos

Average Tenure

3 yrs 4 mos

Current Experience

Maanch

Chief Technology Officer

Feb 2023 – Present · 3 yrs 4 mos · Greater London, England, United Kingdom · On-site

At Maanch, I lead the technical direction and delivery of a cloud-based stewardship and engagement tracking platform used by asset owners and wealth managers, supporting regulatory and reporting obligations such as the UK Stewardship Code, SFDR, PRI, and proxy voting.
I operate at the intersection of engineering execution and business strategy, owning system design while working closely with founders, product leadership, and clients to ensure technology investment directly supports commercial and regulatory outcomes.
Key responsibilities and impact:
Set technical strategy and architectural direction for the platform, balancing scalability, security, and long-term maintainability with near-term business priorities
Led hands-on design and build of backend and data platforms, including data ingestion pipelines, ETL workflows, and analytics-ready reporting
Partnered with product and commercial stakeholders to translate regulatory requirements and client needs into clear technical roadmaps
Introduced AI-enabled capabilities (automated insights, LLM-based reporting) to enhance client engagement and reduce manual operational effort
Accountable for delivery outcomes, platform reliability, and operational readiness, ensuring systems are resilient, auditable, and fit for enterprise use
Guided engineers and senior contributors on system design, technical decision-making, and delivery trade-offs, fostering strong technical judgement and ownership

Solution ArchitectureCross-functional Team LeadershipAI Strategy

Agaetis technologies

3 roles

Chief Technology Officer

Promoted

Aug 2020 – Jan 2023 · 2 yrs 5 mos

As a founding engineer and leader at Agaetis, I helped build and scale the company’s engineering capability while shaping the technical and delivery strategy across multiple client and platform initiatives.
My role combined engineering leadership, solution architecture, and commercial alignment, supporting both business growth and high-quality technical execution.
Key responsibilities and impact:
Built and scaled the engineering organisation from early stage to 30+ engineers, establishing team structures, leadership capability, and delivery practices
Defined technical and platform strategy across cloud, data, and integration layers, aligned with client needs and long-term business objectives
Led architecture design and hands-on delivery for enterprise-grade platforms, with a strong focus on scalability, security, and operational resilience
Introduced delivery frameworks and engineering standards to improve predictability, quality, and client confidence
Worked closely with clients and internal stakeholders to translate business goals into actionable technical plans
Balanced short-term delivery commitments with investment in platform foundations and engineering capability

Python (Programming Language)NegotiationEngineering LeadershipSolution Architecture

Tech Lead

Sep 2019 – Aug 2020 · 11 mos

Senior Developer (Full Stack)

Jul 2018 – Aug 2020 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Media.net

Senior Developer

Apr 2016 – Jul 2018 · 2 yrs 3 mos · Mumbai Metropolitan Region

Worked on large-scale, high-traffic platforms used by global media brands including Forbes and Forbes Advisor, contributing to systems operating at significant scale.
My role focused primarily on backend development, performance optimisation, and platform reliability, while working closely with product and commercial teams to ensure technical delivery aligned with business goals.
Key contributions:
Built and supported websites operating at scale, with a strong focus on performance, stability, and maintainability
Improved platform performance and reliability through data-driven analysis and optimisation
Delivered high-quality technical designs with attention to scalability, flexibility, and long-term maintainability
Contributed to user-facing features and interfaces using HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, and WordPress, with a strong focus on customer experience
Researched and implemented practical, user-friendly solutions that balanced technical constraints with usability

Flexiport

Web Developer

Dec 2014 – Apr 2016 · 1 yr 4 mos · Mumbai Metropolitan Region

Development , designing and maintenance of innovative, reusable Web-based platform for progressive online activism and community building mainly targeting SME’s and freelancers.
Determine appropriate architecture and other technical solutions for existing projects.
Worked closely with management to improve products for better user experience.
Plan and monitor performance, integrity and security of Database and Admin.
Quality assurance and resolve technical issues faced by users.

Directi

Web Solutions Specialist

Sep 2013 – Mar 2014 · 6 mos · Mumbai Metropolitan Region

Early in my career, I worked on building secure, scalable web applications supporting digital products.
This period gave me a strong foundation in backend development, performance optimisation, and production support, which has continued to shape how I design systems today.