CARLOS TROCADO
Digital Transformation Leader | C-Level Executive
EXECUTIVE PROFILE
Visionary digital transformation leader with 15+ years driving enterprise-wide innovation. Proven track record of scaling tech startups to multinational corporations through strategic leadership in IT infrastructure, cloud solutions, and operational excellence. Adept at aligning technology initiatives with business objectives to deliver 30-50% efficiency gains. Multilingual executive with global experience across Europe, Africa, and South America.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Strategic Leadership
- Digital Transformation
- Corporate Strategy
- M&A Integration
Technology Excellence
- Cloud Architecture
- Enterprise IT
- AI/ML Implementation
Financial Acumen
- P&L Management
- Cost Optimization
- VC Funding
EXECUTIVE EXPERIENCE
CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER
2020 - PresentTechScale Global | Lisbon, Portugal
- Led digital transformation for enterprise clients, achieving €50M+ in annual revenue growth
- Architected cloud-native platform serving 1M+ users with 99.99% uptime
- Built and led 120+ member global engineering organization across 6 countries
DIRECTOR OF TECHNOLOGY
2016 - 2020InnovateCorp | Luanda, Angola
- Spearheaded IT modernization program resulting in 40% operational cost reduction
- Led cross-functional team to deploy ERP system across 15 African markets
- Established cybersecurity framework achieving ISO 27001 certification
EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS
MBA, Executive Leadership
Harvard Business School | 2018
Focus on Digital Transformation and Corporate Strategy
MSc, Computer Engineering
University of Lisbon | 2010
Specialization in Distributed Systems
Certifications
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect
- PMP (Project Management Professional)
- TOGAF 9 Certified
BOARD PARTICIPATION
Tech For Good Foundation
Advisory Board Member (2021-Present)
European Digital Innovation Hub
Board Director (2019-2022)
Startup Lisboa
Mentor & Investor (2017-Present)