Pablo Santos

Head of Engineering

Handoff

Jan 2026 - Current (8 months)

Partnering closely with the executive team to drive engineering strategy while strengthening execution and product quality at scale.

Director of Engineering

Handoff

Oct 2025 - Jan 2026 (4 months)

I lead Handoff’s global engineering organization across product, data, AI/ML, QA, and infrastructure. In addition, I serve as General Manager for our Brazil operations, scaling our São Paulo hub from the ground up. I’m responsible for recruiting top-tier talent, fostering a culture of ownership, velocity, and excellence. Through team expansion, execution rigor, and strong alignment between product and engineering, I directly contributed to 2.7× ARR growth in 2025.

Engineering Manager

Handoff

Oct 2024 - Oct 2025 (1 year 1 month)

Handoff (YC W20) is a mobile and web app for remodeling contractors that uses generative AI technology to provide remodelers with a fast, accurate, and intuitive way to create construction cost estimates in minutes. I lead the global Engineering Team, driving the development of our AI-powered platform across web and mobile. I report directly to the CEO and am responsible for aligning engineering strategy with company goals. In addition to leading our technical direction, I’ve established and continue to grow our operations and engineering presence in Brazil.

Engineering Manager

Nearform

Apr 2022 - Oct 2024 (2 years 7 months)

At NearForm, a company recognized for its open-source contributions, particularly in Node.js, I manage a global team of senior and staff engineers. Our work impacts high-profile clients such as Uber, Walmart, eBay, IBM, EY, and ADP. 💡 Key Contributions: People Management: I lead a team of engineers, focusing on their growth and development. I drive a feedback-oriented culture through regular 1:1 meetings, personalized growth plans, performance reviews, and cultural evaluations. I also oversee the entire recruitment lifecycle, including onboarding, retention strategies, and offboarding processes. Community Building: I spearhead initiatives that foster knowledge sharing and collaboration, particularly in the DevOps space. By curating a vi

Engineering Manager

Learning Machine

Oct 2021 - Apr 2022 (7 months)

I was the first leader of the Learning Machine Engineering team in the EdTech industry. I reported directly to the CEO. In the beginning, when the company was keeping its work secret, our small team of five skilled engineers was crucial. Each of us was good at React Native, Fullstack, and Data. Our main goal was to make custom learning apps for mobile. What makes us special is that our team comes from different places like Wildlife Studios, Udacity, and Stanford University. 💡 Key Contributions: - Product-Market Fit: High-paced start-up environment. Within 6 months, we delivered 2 competitive low-cost MVPs, validating product-market fit, with one solution now utilized in the education market. - Process Optimization: Created the first Eng

Founder, CTO

BugHunt

Mar 2020 - Nov 2020 (9 months)

BugHunt is a bug bounty platform connecting security specialists with companies looking to identify software vulnerabilities. I started it during my Software Engineering Specialization at the Federal University of São Carlos. What began as a final project became a real business after I launched a simple landing page and landed one of Latin America’s largest companies as my first customer. As Founder, I led BugHunt from idea to market, grew a community of 3,000+ cybersecurity specialists, partnered with companies like OLX Brasil, Warren Brasil, Bitcointrade, and Enjoei, and attracted investors who joined the journey and eventually acquired the company.

Engineering Manager

Goomer

Feb 2019 - Oct 2021 (2 years 9 months)

At Goomer, a leader in the food delivery and online ordering industry, I played a key role in driving the company’s strategic direction and engineering growth, reporting directly to the CTO. I led the transition from a monolithic to a microservices architecture using AWS, scaling our infrastructure to handle millions of messages. Additionally, I spearheaded the development of GoomerGo. I’m proud to have been the first Engineering Manager at Goomer and the first from the Engineering team to receive stock options, a testament to my contributions to the company’s growth. 💡 Key Contributions: Talent Acquisition: Led the full recruitment cycle, expanding the engineering team to 20+ members, contributing to a 100% headcount increase following

Lead Solutions Architect

Grupo Sorocred

Sep 2017 - Feb 2019 (1 year 6 months)

Afinz is a leading Brazilian financial solutions company, offering loans, credit solutions, investment options, and financial management tools. The company provides white-label solutions and services for fintech companies, including Nubank, GuiaBolso, Creditas, and other top companies in Brazil. 💡 Key Contributions: - Led a team of 5 senior engineers and architects, providing technical and people management expertise, reporting directly to the Executive Director of IT. - Spearheaded a significant web portal project for credit card customers hosted on AWS, ensuring a seamless user experience with efficient handling of multiple concurrent queues. Additionally, led the backend development of a mobile app with over 1 million downloads. - E

Founder/Trainer

hT Treinamentos

Sep 2013 - Dec 2016 (3 years 4 months)

At 20hT, an educational company specializing in programming courses, I had the privilege of founding the organization and taking on the role of technical director. Our mission was to provide high-quality programming education to aspiring developers, equipping them with the skills needed for success in the industry. I developed and refined academic materials for courses like Java, .NET, Oracle, and Front-end, ensuring their relevance and quality. 💡 Key Contributions: - Founded and served as the technical coordinator at 20hT, an educational company specializing in programming courses - Reviewed and co-wrote academic materials for various courses, including Java, .NET, Oracle, and Front-end - Coordinated the development of courses coveri

Software Team Lead

Grupo Sorocred

Jan 2013 - Aug 2017 (4 years 8 months)

Senior Software Engineer

Grupo Sorocred

Sep 2011 - Jan 2013 (1 year 5 months)

Software Engineer

Gft

Jan 2011 - Sep 2011 (9 months)

I contributed significantly to projects at Deutsche Bank Brazil, with a focus on Java and Google GWT for app development and integration. I led the successful implementation of web services and secure file exchanges with Banco Central do Brasil.

Software Engineer

Grupo Sorocred

Apr 2010 - Dec 2010 (9 months)

Drove agile practices (Scrum/Kanban), developed financial products using Oracle & ASP.NET.

Software Architect

Sangari Brasil

Jun 2009 - Apr 2010 (11 months)

Led and guided a team of 10+ professionals in executing web projects using Apache Flex, ColdFusion, and Oracle PL/SQL.

Software Engineer

DClick Web Mobile Solutions

Jun 2008 - Jun 2009 (1 year 1 month)

Focused on Adobe Flex and Java, I played a key role at Petrobras and Odebrecht.

Junior Software Engineer

Gft

Jun 2007 - Jun 2008 (1 year 1 month)

Allocated at Deutsche Bank UK, I developed and globally supported applications across four continents.

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Information Technology Supervisor

Santo Supermercado

Jun 2004 - Jun 2007 (3 years 1 month)

I led a 4-member team managing Proxy, Firewall, and File Server operations, while handling systems maintenance and administrative tasks.

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