Daniel Bonates

About me

Since early 2023, I made a pivotal decision: to reboot my professional profile to harness the power of AI. Initially, it felt as though my knowledge had shrunk to just 10% of its former value. However, I soon realized that this reboot was not just about enhancing my productivity; it was about transforming how I solve problems. Since then, I've been building a lot of tools leveraging AI to tackle challenges more efficiently. This journey has been about continuously seeking ways to improve and automate workflows, aiming to boost results exponentially.

Hi, nice to meet you! My name is Daniel Bonates, from Brazil, and I'm a Senior Technology Leader, AI-Powered Builder, and Stealth Startup Enthusiast.

Objective

As a recognized and intuitive technology leader, with 30 years on the road, I seek to combine my software development experience with AI innovation, while maintaining my distinctive leadership style that nurtures talent and promotes collaboration. This approach of mine has consistently yielded innovative technological advances and cohesive team dynamics, and I'm very proud of that, of discovering talent and seeing people shine, building relevant things. As I seek a new role, I intend to leverage my leadership qualities and experience with AI in product development to generate value at greater scale and drive organizational growth.

Experience

• World, remote or no. Currently @ Florianopolis, Brazil.

Experience

Senior Software Engineer | Wex Inc

• USA+Brazil | since 2022
  • Until now (02/24), I have worked not only but mainly building 2 of the company's Fleet Services products together with a multidisciplinary and multicultural team from various parts of the world. I have to mention that this has been a unique and incredible experience.

Chief Technology Officer (CTO) | Delivery Much

• Florianópolis, Brazil | 2021 - 2022
  • Led with a unifying vision, pioneering strategic projects such as a comprehensive product roadmap and a pivotal payment project that markedly enhanced company transparency and productivity.
  • Bridged communication gaps across departments, dismantling technological silos, and cultivating a culture grounded in accountability and collaboration.
  • Earned commendations from one of the largest shareholders for my compassionate yet results-driven leadership in guiding the Product and Engineering teams.

Chief Technology Officer (CTO) | Peixe (formerly Peixe Urbano)

• Brazil | 2019 - 2021
  • Directed the mobile team towards reimagining the mobile app experience, catapulting app revenue from 30% to approximately 70% of the company's total income.
  • My role expanded to CTO, tasking me with steering the technological direction and operational execution, paving the way for the company’s robust growth.
  • Facilitated a smooth transition and integration during the acquisition by Groupon, maintaining operational excellence.

Mobile Manager | Peixe Urbano

• Brazil | 2017 - 2019
  • Initiated and championed a significant overhaul of the mobile app experience, thereby elevating user reviews and engagement.
  • Infused the mobile development team with a spirit of excellence and innovation, propelling the company to achieve remarkable successes.

iOS Developer | Various Companies

• Brazil | 2012 - 2017
  • Crafted and fine-tuned iOS applications with an unwavering focus on user experience, performance, and reliability.
  • Contributed to flagship projects for renowned companies such as Enjoei and Peixe Urbano, bolstering their standing in the mobile market.

Engineering Manager | Affero Lab (formerly EduWeb)

• Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | 2005 - 2012
  • Led the charge in developing and managing cutting-edge eLearning solutions, reinforcing the company's position as the premier eLearning provider in Latin America.
  • Mentored and inspired development teams, instilling a culture of innovation and continual progress.

Education

Universidade da Cidade do Rio de Janeiro (UNICARIOCA)

• 2000 - 2004
• Rio de Janeiro

Skills

• Mastery of AI and Machine Learning technologies, with hands-on experience in OpenAI GPTs, Vector Databases, and Langchain-ai.
• Proficient in an array of software development languages and frameworks, including Python, React, and NextJS.
• Effective leadership and team management, emphasizing innovation and excellence through empathy and understanding.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, enabling seamless collaboration across teams and with stakeholders.

Projects

• WinEver.ai: Engineered an AI-powered Coach for League of Legends players, significantly enhancing their gameplay and ranking performance. Endorsed by the Google Startups program.
• Site Assistance & AI-Powered Tools: Innovated a suite of AI-powered tools and assistants for professional and entertainment purposes, demonstrating effective application of advanced AI technologies.
• A lot more:** but can't expose them here. All I can say is this: AI, Stealth Startup mode on.
• Consulting: I've been consulting for a few companies, helping them to improve their products and teams. Currently I'm sitll doing that, but with a preference for AI projects. Reach me if you think we could do something together.

Languages

• English
• Portuguese
• Spanish

Interests

• Advancements in AI and Machine Learning
• Product and Technology Development
• Innovations in eLearning Technologies

References

Available upon request.