Summary
David Robert is a seasoned technology executive and CTO with 20+ years of experience building AI-enhanced, cloud-native software and scalable architectures. He currently leads Arvo as Chief Technology Officer and has previously structured high-performance engineering organizations at Kiwify and Loft, accelerating delivery with cross-functional squads and agile DevOps. His track record includes helping startups scale toward unicorn status, expanding products internationally with multi-currency support, and delivering reliability at scale (99.99%+ uptime) while cutting costs and hardening security through audits, anti-fraud measures, and disaster recovery planning. David blends deep technical leadership with executive education from USP, MIT, Kellogg, and the University of La Verne to align technology initiatives with business strategy. As a frequent speaker at QCon, AWS CTO circles, and other conferences, he also mentors hundreds of engineers and has guided teams through mergers, acquisitions, and rapid growth.
15 years of coding experience
21 years of employment as a software developer
Caelum
MS, Computer Science - Artificial Intelligence, MS, Computer Science - Artificial Intelligence at USP - Universidade de São Paulo
Bacharel, Computer Science, Bacharel, Computer Science at Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo
Administration and Business, Business Strategy, Administration and Business, Business Strategy at University of La Verne
Leadership and Innovation, Leadership and Innovation at MIT Professional Education
Kellogg School of Management
English, Portuguese