About Me

I’m a product-driven technology executive with a multidisciplinary background in artificial intelligence, machine learning, quantitative finance, and software engineering. Over the past decade, I’ve led cross-functional teams in banks, brokers, startups, and innovation labs — consistently aligning product strategy with technical execution. I specialize in scaling product organizations, managing high-stakes stakeholder communication, and translating complex business goals into actionable, high-impact product roadmaps.

AI Innovation Award: Recognized for integrating artificial intelligence and machine learning into blockchain-based wealth management solutions. Delivered data-driven tools that advanced financial product personalization and automation. See full story.

Tech for Social Impact: Led a cross-disciplinary team of PhDs in partnership with UNICEF to design and launch an open-source crypto wallet for financial inclusion. The product was recognized as a Public Digital Good and received global acclaim for advancing financial access.

Strategic Automation for Market Growth: Developed a competitive intelligence engine that monitored real-time pricing data via automation, driving pricing advantage and capturing 20% of the target market. See repository.

Engineering Leadership at Scale: Managed a large multi-functional tech team to successfully integrate with nearly every major ERP system used across the EU. Enabled scalable operations, robust product delivery, and long-term platform interoperability.

Product Leadership & Strategy Technical Expertise

Leadership & Executive Training
Harvard Business School – Management & Leadership Program

Dual MSc in Quantitative Finance
Solvay Brussels School of Economics & Management (Belgium)
Universidad de San Andrés (Argentina)

BSc in Economics
Universidad de Buenos Aires (Argentina)

To see my full CV, please visit: Francisco's CV.

Recent Product Leadership

I work as an AI Product Consultant at IAG, helping enterprise clients integrate artificial intelligence into their digital transformation initiatives. I focus on translating complex AI/ML capabilities into viable product strategies, aligning innovation with market needs and business value.

In our biggest client, I currently serve as Senior AI/ML Product Manager. I lead the development of one of the company’s flagship AI Suite products, designed to transform operational models and generate over $10M in annual savings. I’ve driven the transition of a legacy engineering team into a high-performing agile unit, balancing long-term product vision with fast, iterative delivery. I also represent the product internally, showcasing strategic direction across global conferences and leadership forums.

Also, I serve as CPTO at The Pepino Brand, an early-stage MarTech startup. I rebuilt the product from the ground up to ensure scalability, while leading both product discovery and technical execution. My responsibilities span investor and client engagement, team leadership, and from architecture to delivery of our Brand Asset Management platform.

Technology for Social Impact

One of the most meaningful chapters of my career was leading a cross-functional team of PhDs in partnership with UNICEF to develop an open-source crypto wallet for financial inclusion. The product was recognized globally as a Public Digital Good and earned an AI Innovation Award. This experience deepened my commitment to purpose-driven technology, navigating complex governance and creating measurable social value.

I’ve also collaborated in parallel with fintech startups, brokers, and AI research labs on process automation, optimization algorithms, and blockchain solutions — contributing to scalable architectures and product-driven experimentation.

Business Intelligence & Quantitative Trading

After moving beyond the performance management of the traditional banking sector, I entered the world of trading and data analytics. At Argentina’s largest retail broker, I performed as the lead quantitative trader and transitioned into a business intelligence leadership role. There, I built automation tools, internal dashboards, and a custom market-making algorithm that enhanced stock liquidity and improved pricing strategies.

I also collaborated across departments — including marketing and administration — to deploy machine learning models that improved customer segmentation, boosted conversion rates, and streamlined internal reporting processes.

Early Steps in Trading & Financial Systems

My first steps into the financial world were hands-on and fast-paced. I joined a leading corporate broker in the back office of its trading desk, gaining early exposure to portfolio management and financial modeling. Soon after, I moved into a more technical role that evolved into a dedicated BI position — a custom team created to maximize my technical and analytical strengths.

From the U.S. to Banking Foundations

My career began in the United States and later evolved at HSBC Bank, where I worked as a client relations specialist managing high-end investment products. This role sharpened my ability to understand customer needs and build trust — skills that would later become central to my product leadership style. I eventually joined HSBC’s Business Performance Management team, where I gained advanced knowledge of reporting systems, analytics, and process automation — laying the groundwork for my journey into data, technology, and product innovation.