About

Fintech & Real Estate Tech Advisor | Product Strategy Consultant | MBA @ IAE

Juancho Rossi

Over 20 years of experience in product and software development, with 15+ years leading technology teams—from development engineers to tech/product directors. Strong technical, product management, and business vision, with a passion for building high-performing teams and innovative solutions.

Broad experience driving technology and product innovation across marketplaces, fintech, and proptech.

Through Productiva.es, I provide technology and product consulting, helping teams and leaders clarify their product strategy and implement the necessary changes across processes, technology, and team structure — aligning skills, roles, and focus with business goals.

Specialties:

  • Product strategy and development
  • Software engineering and technology consulting
  • Entrepreneurship and leadership
  • Ontological coaching and team building
  • Advisory and mentoring for startups and corporate executives

MBA @ IAE Business School

ICF Certified Ontological Coach @ Newfield Network

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Work Experience

Ualá

Director of Software Engineering (Apr 2025 - Present · 11 mos)

  • Leading technology for Ualá's core user experiences: onboarding (KYC), account security, home, growth, loyalty, cashback, and MGM flows.
  • Focused on scalable, secure, and engaging products that build user trust and long-term growth across LATAM.

Clau.com

Chief Technology Officer (Feb 2022 - Mar 2025 · 3 yrs 2 mos)

  • Clau.com: Led technology, product, and UX for the proptech platform (formerly Flat.mx, YC S20).
  • Raised $50M from investors like ALLVP, Anthemis, and 500 to build data-driven real estate experiences.

Mercado Libre

Product Development Sr. Manager (Jan 2021 - Mar 2022 · 1 yr 3 mos)

  • IT Head for KYC (Know Your Customer) & AML (Anti Money Laundering) teams.
  • Responsible for Mercado Libre and Mercado Pago user onboarding.
  • Managing large scale IT teams (+110 devs) across LATAM.

Product Development Manager (Jul 2019 - Dec 2020 · 1 yr 6 mos)

  • KYC (Know Your Customer) and Data Privacy Engineering Manager.
  • Responsible for the onboarding flows both in Mercado Libre and Mercado Pago.

Mobile Project Leader (Sep 2018 - Jun 2019 · 10 mos)

  • Responsible for Mercado Fondos (Asset Management) and daily operations in Argentina, Brazil, and Mexico.

iOS/Mobile Project Leader (Aug 2016 - Oct 2018 · 2 yrs 3 mos)

  • Responsible for Mercado Pago Point IT team, developing the MELI's mPOS devices software and app (iOS/Android) with operations in Argentina, Brazil and Mexico.
  • Led a team of 20 mobile, backend, and mPOS software engineers.

Mobile Project Leader (Sep 2015 - Aug 2016 · 1 yr)

  • Mobile Project Leader for Mercado Libre iOS/Android App.

Ofelia

Co-founder and CEO (Mar 2011 - Sep 2015 · 4 yrs 7 mos)

  • Ofelia is a marketplace focused in latin american handmade and creative goods encouraging local entrepreneurs.
  • Led rising and investment rounds.
  • Finalist at Microsoft & Startup Farm Competition (São Paulo, 2013).

Cablevisión - Fibertel

Sr. Software Engineer (Jul 2010 - Sep 2011 · 1 yr 3 mos)

  • Sr. OSS Analyst for Cablevision and Fibertel.
  • Tech Lead for Cablevision's Advertising System (Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay).
  • Developer for Fibertel CMTS (Cable Modem Termination System), cable modem and power supply monitoring systems.

UNDP - United Nations Development Programme

Software Engineering Coordinator (Jan 2008 - Sep 2010 · 2 yrs 9 mos)

  • Project Lead for the International Trade Secretary.
  • Developed Intranet and web applications.

Direggio Advertising

Sr. Software Engineer (Aug 2007 - Jan 2008 · 6 mos)

  • Sr. Software Engineer.

Fundación Manantiales

SSr. Software Engineer (Feb 2005 - Jul 2007 · 2 yrs 6 mos)

  • SSr. Software Engineer.

Freelancer

Software Engineer (Dec 2003 - Feb 2005 · 1 yr 3 mos)

  • Freelance software engineering projects.

Starmedia.com

Summer Internship (Jan 2002 - Feb 2002 · 2 mos)

  • Participated in a variety of software development projects.
  • Gained valuable experience in a fast-paced internet company environment.

Coursework

  • Certificación Avanzada en Fintech, ITBA Escuela de Innovación, Issued Oct 2025.
  • Wim Hof Method Instructor, Innerfire BV, Poland, 2024.
  • Leadership Principles Development Program, Stanford University Graduate School of Business, 2021.
  • IAE NAVES on four occasions: 2013, 2015; EMBA 2015, EMBA 2021.
  • Ontological Coaching, Newfield Network. Certification by the ICF (International Coaching Federation), Santiago de Chile, 2019.
  • Executive Program “Leadership Challenges”, Universidad de San Andrés, 2018.
  • Reforge: Growth & Retention, 2018.
  • Startup Farm São Paulo: Initiative seeking to boost the development of new Internet businesses in Brazil through the creation and acceleration of digital startups in an intensive one-month program. São Paulo, Brazil, 2013.
  • Lean Startup Machine Workshop, Buenos Aires, 2012.
  • Latin American University Leadership School, Buenos Aires, 2008.
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate, Fundación Proydesa.