Stefan Pharies

Stefan Pharies is a seasoned technology professional with extensive experience in strategic advising, engineering leadership, and entrepreneurship. Currently serving as a Strategic Advisor at Climatiq and an Advisor at Raized.ai, Stefan provides insights on technical matters. Previous experience includes advising founders at Brainforest, a climate-focused startup, and holding the position of Engineering Director at Google for over 14 years, where contributions included significant enhancements to Google Maps, Google Flights, and Google Ads. Stefan's technical expertise spans algorithms, data pipelines, machine learning, and user experience. Prior roles also include Business Angel at GoBeyond and Lead Software Design Engineer at Microsoft, with a foundational Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering from the University of Florida.