
Speaker: Gonzalo (Glo) Maldonado
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CTO & Cofounder of @Mocksi.ai, Staff Platform Engineer Turned Startup Founder, Turns Developer Platforms into Products, Temporal & MCP Fanatic
With over a decade of experience developing groundbreaking digital solutions, Gonzalo stands as a leading figure in technology democratization. Holding positions as an Engineering Manager and a Staff+ Engineer, this professional showcases exceptional skills in microservices integration, platform engineering, and post-agile leadership. Expertise in advanced frontend methodologies and efficient DevOps practices also marks Gonzalo's comprehensive skill set.
More than just a technical expert, Gonzalo is a fervent advocate for diversity, innovation, and remote collaboration. Excelling in environments that demand strong leadership, technological acumen, and a commitment to inclusivity, Gonzalo emerges as a prime candidate for not only the previous roles but also as an early-stage Founder. This blend of technical mastery and visionary leadership positions Gonzalo ideally to steer and shape the future of the technological landscape
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Session
From Staff Platform Engineer to a 16z Founder: What I Wish I'd Known
The Technical Leadership Challenge: Every successful engineering team faces the same inflection point: transforming beloved internal tools into a legitimate platform business.