Damian Fernandez

Damian Fernandez has a diverse work experience spanning various industries and roles. Damian is currently working as the General Manager of Product & Engineering at Alephee (YC S21) since February 2023. Prior to that, Damian served as a Professor of Business Technology & Innovation at Universidad de San Andrés from March 2021 onwards.

Damian has extensive experience in the digital and technology sectors. Damian worked as the Chief Digital Officer (CDO) at Interbanking from September 2021 to March 2023. Before that, they held leadership positions at Salesforce, including Head of Solution Engineers and Digital Transformation for LATAM from May 2021 to September 2021, and Principal Digital Transformation and Innovation Specialist from July 2020 to May 2021.

Damian also served as the Chief Innovation & Digital Transformation Officer at IRSA PROPIEDADES COMERCIALES from an unspecified date in 2018 to July 2020. Damian held multiple roles at Grupo Supervielle, including Market Growth and Disruptive Chief Innovation Officer from September 2016 to April 2018, and Chief Innovation Officer from an unspecified date in 2016 to April 2018.

Prior to that, Damian worked at Microsoft as a Senior Leader of Enterprise Digital Transformation from January 2015 to August 2016. Damian also held the position of Digital Technology Strategist at Microsoft, focusing on financial markets technology strategy, from November 2009 to January 2015.

Damian has entrepreneurial experience as well. Damian founded and owned Companiadeviajes.com from February 2010 to November 2015. Damian also served as the CIO at Licencias OnLine from January 2003 to January 2010, and as the CTO at Distecna from an unspecified date in 2000 to 2003.

Damian Fernandez has a diverse education history. Damian completed a Master of Arts (MA) degree in Empresa, gestión, marketing y disciplinas afines from Stanford University starting in 2022. Prior to that, they earned a Phd in Computer Science with a focus on Artificial Intelligence from the University of Phoenix between 2000 and 2002. Damian also holds a Msc degree in Computer Science from Universidad Nacional de La Plata, which they obtained between 1995 and 2000. In addition to their formal education, Damian has obtained various certifications from LinkedIn, including courses on creativity at work, digital maturity assessment, cultivating a growth mindset, digital leadership, developing a learning mindset, strategic agility, team leadership, digital transformation, innovation, and building resilience.