Alvaro Pombo

Alvaro Pombo, CEO and Founder of ProntoForms, is a technology industry leader and innovator. He plays a fundamental role in defining the culture of ProntoForms and leading by example - business process curiosity, passion about technology and provoking positive transformation. Alvaro is a regular speaker at technology events and conferences, with a focus on how SaaS and related technologies can transform business operations and improve profitability. He also nurtures young technology entrepreneurs, sharing guidance and advice to the next emerging generation of innovators.

Alvaro has 30 years of leadership experience in Field Automation and IT, including the role of CIO and Vice President of Global Information Technology for the Carrier Internetworking Division of Alcatel Lucent, and six years with Exxon, where he played a key role of introducing field automation solutions. Alvaro served as consultant to Palm Inc., developing their business App store strategy.

Pombo holds several Patents and is the winner of a number of distinctions from the City of Ottawa, the Government of Colombia, and other organizations recognizing his entrepreneurial work. He holds a BSc in Computer Engineering from Universidad de los Andes in Bogota, Colombia, an MBA from the University of Ottawa, and studies at Georgetown University.