# Executive CV — Gilmar Pupo

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# Gilmar Pupo

<p class="cv-headline"><strong>Digital Transformation &amp; Technology Leader · CTO · Software Strategy · Applied AI</strong></p>

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  <span>Curitiba, PR, Brazil</span>
  <a href="tel:+5541997151336">+55 41 99715-1336</a>
  <a href="mailto:g1mar@icloud.com">g1mar@icloud.com</a>
  <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/gpupo/">LinkedIn</a>
  <a href="https://www.gpupo.com/">gpupo.com</a>
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## Executive summary

Technology executive with 25+ years of experience turning business challenges into software platforms, digital products, and scalable technology operations.

My career combines hands-on technical expertise, entrepreneurship, and executive leadership, progressing from software engineering and architecture into product leadership, team building, technology strategy, governance, and organizational transformation.

I have served as CTO and CEO across software, SaaS, e-commerce, and digital businesses, leading architecture, cloud, cybersecurity, software quality, product development, operations, and engineering organizations.

I currently work in software strategy, technical governance, and applied artificial intelligence, helping organizations connect technical risks and decisions to business impact, cost, scalability, and execution capability.

Experienced in bridging technical teams, executive leadership, business stakeholders, and product organizations, with a strong focus on turning technology into operational capability and business outcomes.

## Core competencies

Digital Transformation · Technology Strategy · IT Strategy · Software Strategy · Applied AI · Product Strategy · Technical Governance · Software Architecture · Cloud Computing · DevOps · Cybersecurity · Data Governance · Operational Excellence · Change Management · Stakeholder Management · Team Leadership · Process Improvement · Software Quality

## Professional experience

### [BP STRAT](https://www.bpstrat.com.br/) — Founder

<p class="cv-meta"><time datetime="2025-02">Feb 2025</time> — Present · Curitiba, PR, Brazil</p>

Technology advisory practice focused on software strategy, technical governance, and applied artificial intelligence.

- Conduct technical assessments across software architecture, cybersecurity, quality, operations, and engineering productivity.
- Translate technical risks, constraints, and architectural issues into prioritized decisions, evolution plans, and executable initiatives.
- Advise CTOs, CEOs, and technical leaders on software strategy, platform evolution, and technology governance.
- Design AI-enabled products and workflows using agents, local and cloud-based models, with attention to evaluation, observability, security, cost control, and human oversight.
- Develop bpStack, a platform designed to connect technical portfolios, C4 architecture views, dependencies, risks, decisions, and evolution plans.

**Technical context:** Applied AI, AI Agents, LLMs, RAG, MCP, DDD, C4, ADRs, Python/FastAPI, TypeScript, PostgreSQL, OpenTelemetry, Langfuse, LiteLLM, Nomad, and Ansible.

### GP-IA — Partner / AI Strategy

<p class="cv-meta"><time datetime="2024">2024</time> · Curitiba, PR, Brazil</p>

Participated in the structuring of an initiative focused on artificial intelligence solutions and capabilities.

- Defined strategic direction, areas of operation, and capabilities required to build an AI-focused team.
- Connected business opportunities with technological capabilities and workforce development needs.
- Explored RAG, specialized models, natural language processing, computer vision, and cloud and edge inference.
- Helped structure a broad technology landscape into prioritized areas, capabilities, and implementation directions.

### NVPC — Co-Founder, CTO &amp; CEO

<p class="cv-meta"><time datetime="2018-01">Jan 2018</time> — <time datetime="2024-10">Oct 2024</time> · Curitiba, PR, Brazil</p>

Co-founded and led the technology organization behind a SaaS platform supporting the digitalization of the automotive retail ecosystem, connecting inventories, dealerships, automotive groups, and marketplaces.

#### CTO

<p class="cv-meta"><time datetime="2018-01">Jan 2018</time> — <time datetime="2023-10">Oct 2023</time></p>

- Led engineering, architecture, product technology, and platform operations across SaaS, marketplace, and integration products.
- Drove the evolution of cloud architecture, cybersecurity, data governance, software quality, CI/CD, and engineering practices.
- Built and developed the technology team and established engineering processes and governance practices.
- Participated in product and corporate strategy decisions, connecting business needs with technology evolution.
- Led the development of integration hubs and digital platforms supporting B2C and B2B2C operations.

#### CTO &amp; CEO

<p class="cv-meta"><time datetime="2023-11">Nov 2023</time> — <time datetime="2024-10">Oct 2024</time></p>

- Expanded responsibilities from technology leadership to corporate strategy and executive management.
- Assessed financial and operational impacts during a major organizational transition.
- Led stakeholder management, transition planning, strategic decision-making, and organizational change.
- Managed the controlled wind-down and transition of a significant company initiative.

**Technical context:** SaaS B2B2C, Marketplaces, REST/GraphQL APIs, AWS, Cloud Architecture, Docker, Kubernetes, Messaging, PostgreSQL, Observability, Cybersecurity, and CI/CD.

### Sépha Perfumaria — CTO

<p class="cv-meta"><time datetime="2012-06">Jun 2012</time> — <time datetime="2017-10">Oct 2017</time> · Curitiba, PR, Brazil</p>

Technology leader for one of Brazil's leading online perfume and cosmetics retailers.

- Led engineering and the evolution of the company's B2C e-commerce platform.
- Directed software architecture, cybersecurity, cloud migration, and technology operations.
- Improved platform performance, availability, software quality, and operational reliability.
- Recruited, developed, and led the technology team.
- Connected technology initiatives with commercial and operational business needs.
- Contributed to the evolution of an e-commerce operation recognized with multiple Ebit awards.

### WB4B/C' Negócios Online — CTO

<p class="cv-meta"><time datetime="2011-11">Nov 2011</time> — <time datetime="2012-06">Jun 2012</time> · Curitiba, PR, Brazil</p>

- Improved engineering practices and software development processes.
- Introduced agile practices and increased delivery predictability.
- Oversaw application continuity, infrastructure, databases, and network operations supporting e-commerce businesses.
- Strengthened software quality and technology operations.

### Flex Digital — Software Engineer / Software Architect

<p class="cv-meta"><time datetime="2007-01">Jan 2007</time> — <time datetime="2010-02">Feb 2010</time> · Cascavel, PR, Brazil</p>

- Led the architecture and development of Flexweb, a corporate internet gateway, security, and monitoring platform.
- Managed software development, technical architecture, and project execution.
- Implemented security policies, access controls, filtering, usage monitoring, and protection mechanisms.
- Worked across software engineering, infrastructure, networking, and security.

### Earlier experience — Software Engineering, Consulting &amp; Entrepreneurship

<p class="cv-meta"><time datetime="1999">1999</time> — <time datetime="2012">2012</time> · Paraná, Brazil</p>

Built broad experience across software development, consulting, e-commerce, entrepreneurship, technical sales, and internet services through organizations including Terra Networks Brasil, ZAZ Internet Service Provider, consulting engagements, and entrepreneurial ventures.

Responsibilities ranged from requirements discovery and customer interaction to architecture, software development, systems integration, deployment, and support of B2B and B2C systems.

## Education

### MBA — Strategic Business Management

<p class="cv-meta">UNISUL · <time datetime="2023">2023</time> — <time datetime="2025">2025</time></p>

Coursework included organizational strategy, project management, financial operations, investment analysis, corporate compliance, sustainability, and operations management.

### Postgraduate Degree — Information Security Management

<p class="cv-meta">UNISUL · <time datetime="2013">2013</time> — <time datetime="2015">2015</time></p>

Focused on governance, risk management, organizational policies, security strategy, software quality, business processes, and leadership.

### Postgraduate Degree — IT Project Management

<p class="cv-meta">UNISUL · <time datetime="2011">2011</time> — <time datetime="2012">2012</time></p>

Focused on project management practices, PMBOK, Business Intelligence, software quality, business processes, workflow, and requirements engineering.

### Degree — Information Technology Management

<p class="cv-meta">UNISUL · <time datetime="2009">2009</time> — <time datetime="2011">2011</time></p>

## Selected certifications &amp; professional development

- Platform Engineering Foundations — LinkedIn, 2024
- Natural Language Processing with PyTorch — LinkedIn, 2024
- Manufacturing and Service Operations — UNISUL, 2024
- Software Architecture: Domain-Driven Design — LinkedIn, 2022
- Introduction to Computer Science and Programming Using Python — MITx, 2015
- Architecting Microsoft Azure Solutions — Microsoft, 2015
- Quality Engineering and Management — Technical University of Munich, 2015
- Statistics and R for the Life Sciences — Harvard, 2015
- Cyberwar, Surveillance and Security — University of Adelaide, 2015

## Selected publications &amp; talks

### [The Cat Ate My Source Code](https://youtu.be/i3wDcObliQg)

<p class="cv-meta">DevStack Summit · <time datetime="2023">2023</time></p>

Talk addressing responsibility, resilience, learning, and teamwork in software engineering environments.

### [The Relevance of DDD for CTOs and Technical Leaders](https://blog.taller.net.br/a-relevancia-do-ddd-para-ctos-e-lideres-tecnicos-tallercast/)

<p class="cv-meta">TallerCast · <time datetime="2022">2022</time></p>

Discussion of Domain-Driven Design from the perspective of technical leadership, team organization, and business value.

### Continuous Integration in PHP with Jenkins

<p class="cv-meta">Latinoware / The Developers Conference · <time datetime="2011">2011</time></p>

Presentation covering continuous integration, automated builds, testing, and software quality practices.

## Languages

**Portuguese:** Native
**English:** Professional Working Proficiency
**Spanish:** Basic Proficiency