Hiram Machado

Hiram Machado is a seasoned executive with extensive experience in leadership, operations, and education. Currently serving as CEO and CISO of adaQuest, Inc. since May 2007, Hiram oversees strategic and business operations while prioritizing customer needs. Previous roles include Professor at the University of Washington from May 2009 to July 2017, emphasizing collaborative learning, and Director of Operations at Lionbridge Technologies where management of a 40-member team and significant revenue generation were key responsibilities. Hiram has also held positions in process improvement and project management at Bowne and Microsoft, contributing to localization and internationalization efforts across various markets. Hiram's educational background includes a Master in Cybersecurity and Leadership from the University of Washington, a certificate in Entrepreneurship from MIT Sloan School of Management, and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Centro Universitário UniCarioca.