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Ricardo A. Rodriguez

FinTechie | Academic | Entrepreneur | Volunteer

Escuela Colombiana de Ingeniería Julio Garavito•Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts, United States

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Experience28+ Years

Executive Overview

Multicultural executive with 20+ years of experience developing technology and leading organizations from early-stage platforms into large corporate environments. Recognized for combining deep technological expertise with advanced knowledge of business and finance, consistently bridging organizational priorities with technology capabilities to deliver scalable growth and sustainable results. Career spans the design of innovative solutions in financial services and insurance, followed by leadership in scaling and governance within large enterprises. Known for creativity, problem-solving in complex environments, and the ability to align executives, stakeholders, and teams toward measurable outcomes across financial and insurance markets. Actively engaged in mentoring Latino entrepreneurs and advising students, while leading initiatives that expand education and opportunities for underserved children in Latin America, balancing corporate leadership with social impact. Keywords: Technology Strategy, Business Alignment, Problem Solving, Creativity, Financial Services, Insurance, Governance, Cross-Cultural Leadership, Social Impact, Education.

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • 2023–Present· 3 yrs 10 mos
    • Executive DirectorCurrent
      2023–Present
  • Jul 2021–Present· 5 yrs 4 mos
    • Information Technology LecturerCurrent
      Jul 2021–Present
  • Jun 2020–2023· 2 yrs 7 mos
    • Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer
      Jun 2020–2023
  • Nov 2015–Mar 2016· 4 mos
    • Consultant, Digital Marketing
      Nov 2015–Mar 2016
  • Apr 2014–2023· 8 yrs 9 mos
    • Chief Information Security Officer
      Apr 2014–2023
  • Mar 2012–2023· 10 yrs 10 mos
    • Chief Technology Officer and Chief Information Officer
      Mar 2012–2023
  • Sep 2008–Feb 2012· 3 yrs 5 mos
    • AFS - SVP & Chief Technology Officer - (Second VicePresident)
      Sep 2008–Feb 2012
  • 2006–2023· 17 yrs
    • Advisory Council Member
      2006–2023
  • Aug 2004–2011· 6 yrs 5 mos
    • Teaching Fellow / Lead TA
      Aug 2004–2011
  • Aug 1998–Sep 2008· 10 yrs 1 mo
    • Chief Technology Officer
      Mar 2005–Sep 2008
    • Senior Architect, Software
      Jul 2003–Feb 2005
    • Director, Technology
      Jul 2000–Feb 2005
    • Software Engineer / Systems Support
      2000–Jun 2000
    • Actuarial Software Engineer
      Aug 1998–Dec 1999

Education

Master of Science in Finance

International Finance

Hult International Business School

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

International Business

Hult International Business School

HSK-2 Level

Chinese Studies

Huaxin Chinese Language School - 华 心 中文学校

Certificate in Project Management

Information Technology Project Management

Servicio Nacional de Aprendizaje (SENA)

Master's degree

Information Technology (Software Engineering / Information Management Systems)

Harvard University

B.S. Computer Sciences

Computer Sciences

Escuela Colombiana de Ingeniería Julio Garavito

Electronic Engineering / Mathematics

Pontificia Universidad Javeriana

High School

Colegio de San Alberto Magno

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Ricardo A. Rodriguez
Vice Chair & President
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Operating Officer

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Skills & Expertise

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Enterprise ArchitectureComplianceSOA.NETIT ManagementRisk ManagementE-commerceSoftware Project ManagementCloud ComputingSolution ArchitectureCloud ApplicationsSecurityFinancial ServicesStartup DevelopmentProblem SolvingStart-upsProcess ImprovementIntegrationSoftware EngineeringIT Strategy