Carlos Oliveira

Technology Executive & Digital Transformation Leader
Santiago, CL.

About

Seasoned Technology Executive with over 25 years of leadership experience in Payroll, SaaS, and Enterprise Operations, specializing in multi-country payroll automation and AI-driven workforce optimization. Proven track record in scaling operations, managing $40M+ P&L, ensuring regulatory compliance (SOC 2, GDPR, ISO 27001), and driving digital transformation initiatives that significantly improve efficiency, customer satisfaction, and recurring revenue growth.

Work

WIFT
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Founder & CTO

Santiago, Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile

Summary

Led WIFT as Founder & CTO, defining technological vision and spearheading strategic roadmaps to drive growth and business impact.

Highlights

Defined and executed the technological vision for Wift, aligning IT strategy with business goals to drive significant growth and market penetration.

Spearheaded strategic technology roadmaps, fostering innovation, and establishing pivotal partnerships to enhance market positioning.

Implemented cutting-edge technologies, enhancing strategic advantages and delivering measurable business impact.

Cultivated a collaborative culture, ensuring technology decisions directly supported and advanced the broader business strategy.

ALGRAMO
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CTO

Santiago, Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile

Summary

Drove global expansion and operational efficiency as CTO, revitalizing mobile applications and leading successful market entries.

Highlights

Drove global expansion through strategic partnerships, revitalizing the mobile application with enhanced UX, information security, and reliability.

Successfully led Algramo's market entries into three key international markets: USA, UK, and Mexico.

Implemented agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) to ensure high-quality product deliveries and enhance market adaptability.

Innovated product and service offerings, driving significant improvements in operational efficiency and customer value.

ADP
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General Manager Chile, Perú & Argentina

Santiago, Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile

Summary

Led operations and P&L for ADP across three markets, driving SaaS transformation, revenue growth, and operational efficiency.

Highlights

Managed a $40M+ P&L across Chile, Peru, and Argentina, spearheading the transformation to a SaaS-first model that boosted annual recurring revenue by $5M and improved client retention by 34%.

Designed and implemented RPA-driven payroll automation, reducing manual errors by 80%, increasing compliance efficiency by 40%, and enhancing payroll accuracy across three markets.

Ensured full compliance with GDPR, SOC 2, and ISO 27001, positioning ADP's payroll SaaS as a regional leader in secure and compliant solutions.

Championed diversity & inclusion initiatives, increasing female workforce representation by 23% and hiring individuals with disabilities by 50%.

ADP
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Regional Operations Director

Santiago, Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile

Summary

Managed implementation and service delivery across Chile, Argentina, and Peru, establishing a regional project office and service center.

Highlights

Managed end-to-end implementation and service delivery across Chile, Argentina, and Peru.

Established a Regional Project Office, reducing project implementation time through automated solutions.

Created a Regional Service Center in Santiago, reducing labor costs and improving service availability.

XEROX
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Customer Operations Director

Santiago, Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile

Summary

Directed customer operations, managing a significant P&L, driving revenue growth, and introducing new technology for the educational market.

Highlights

Led a 220-member team, managing the P&L for a business division responsible for 60% of revenue and 70% of profits in Chile.

Introduced new technology for the educational market, opening potential to serve 10,000 new customers.

Managed SIMCE data processing for the Ministry of Education, generating USD 4M in revenue.

XEROX
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Pre Sales, Implementation and Service Delivery Manager

Santiago, Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile

Summary

Managed pre-sales, implementation, and service delivery, improving gross margin and driving division revenue growth.

Highlights

Improved gross margin and reduced labor costs through strategic efficiency improvements.

Increased division revenue by 17% through strategic price renegotiation and targeted service consumption campaigns.

Managed key client relationships and project lifecycles, ensuring successful implementation and service delivery.

DATANET
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Operations Manager

Santiago, Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile

Summary

Enhanced service delivery and operational efficiency by managing operations and technological infrastructure.

Highlights

Enhanced service delivery and operational efficiency through effective management of operations and technological infrastructure, impacting overall business performance.

Optimized operational workflows and resource allocation, contributing to improved service reliability and client satisfaction.

Managed and maintained critical technological infrastructure, ensuring high availability and performance for business operations.

Implemented process improvements to streamline operations, contributing to overall organizational effectiveness.

SIEMENS
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Operations and Technology Manager

Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil

Summary

Managed operations and technology, implementing solutions to improve communication efficiency and overseeing large-scale modernization projects.

Highlights

Implemented innovative solutions to significantly improve operational efficiency in communication systems.

Managed the modernization of communications for Carabineros de Chile, implementing over 5,000 IP phone extensions in the largest project of its kind in Latin America.

Oversaw technology infrastructure and systems, ensuring reliability and performance for critical operations.

Collaborated with cross-functional teams to integrate new technologies and optimize existing operational processes.

SIEMENS
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Product Marketing and Technology Manager

Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil

Summary

Led product marketing and technology efforts, enhancing product offerings and supporting sales initiatives.

Highlights

Led integrated marketing and technology efforts, significantly enhancing product offerings and driving sales initiatives.

Conducted market research and competitive analysis to identify opportunities for product enhancement and differentiation.

Collaborated with product development teams to translate market needs into technical requirements and innovative solutions.

Developed and executed go-to-market strategies for new product launches, contributing to increased market adoption.

SIEMENS
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Presales Manager

Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil

Summary

Supported the sales team with technical expertise, driving business growth and securing client projects.

Highlights

Provided critical technical expertise to the sales team, directly contributing to business growth and securing complex client projects.

Developed and delivered compelling technical presentations and product demonstrations to prospective clients.

Collaborated with sales and engineering teams to design tailored technical solutions that met client requirements and business objectives.

Contributed to the development of winning proposals and bids, leveraging deep technical knowledge to articulate value propositions.

Education

Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez
Santiago, Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile

Master's Degree

Sales and Marketing

Fundación Getúlio Vargas
Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

MBA

Management

FAE Business School
Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil

MBA

Strategic Marketing

FAE Business School
Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil

Master's Degree

Business Administration

Universidad Tecnológica Federal
Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil

Engineer's Degree

Electrical Engineering

Courses

Electronic and Telecommunications

Languages

English
Spanish
Portuguese

Skills

Digital Transformation & Technology Leadership

Digital Transformation, Technological Innovation, IT Strategy, Technology Roadmaps, SaaS Leadership, RPA-driven Automation, System Modernization, AI-driven Workforce Optimization, UX Design, Information Security.

Operations & P&L Management

Operational Efficiency, Cost Optimization, P&L Management ($40M+), Service Delivery, Workforce Optimization, Business Operations, Regional Operations, Gross Margin Improvement, Labor Cost Reduction.

Compliance & Risk Management

GDPR, SOC 2, ISO 27001, Information Security, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Mitigation, Audit Management.

Strategic Planning & Business Development

Strategic Vision, Global Expansion, Market Entry, Strategic Partnerships, Business Growth, Product Innovation, Customer-Centric Solutions, Revenue Generation.

Project & Program Management

Agile Methodologies (Scrum, Kanban), Project Management, Implementation Management, Regional Project Office, Service Center Creation.

Leadership & Team Management

Transformational Leadership, VUCA Management, Effective Communication, Ensuring Accountability, Cultivating Innovation, Diversity & Inclusion, Team Leadership.

HR & Payroll Technology

Multi-country Payroll, HR SaaS Solutions, Payroll Automation, HCM Integration, ERP Integration.