CTO Among Top 25 Tech Leaders in Uruguay

On May 31st, Experis presented the book "25 Leaders Transforming Technology in Uruguay," recognizing the professionals driving the advancement of the ICT sector in the country. The event, held on the 22nd floor of the World Trade Center Montevideo Free Zone tower, was attended by prominent industry figures, including the President of Uruguay, Luis Lacalle Pou.

Experis, a ManpowerGroup brand, focuses on attracting and hiring tech talent. Its specialization spans five areas: Business Transformation, Cloud and Infrastructure, Digital Workspace, Cybersecurity, and Enterprise Applications.

The concept behind the book arises from the challenges of finding, hiring, and retaining employees. This aspect of the tech world changed significantly and abruptly during the pandemic, as the sector had to adapt while dealing with its inherent highs and lows. Experis' book gathers reflections from 25 leaders on the present and future of technology in Uruguay.

Among these distinguished personalities is Juan Manuel Sobral, CTO of SpaceDev. "Digital literacy and the ability to adapt to technological changes are everyone's responsibility," he states in one of his highlighted quotes, calling for action in navigating today's complexities in an informed and secure manner.

Another key point in his testimony focuses on the challenges SpaceDev faced when specializing in blockchain and web3. In addition to strategizing and supporting changes across various departments, such as marketing, it was necessary to convince the team that this was a technology worth learning and investing resources in.

"When it comes to retaining talent, the most important thing is a strong internal culture," adds Juan Manuel, emphasizing the importance of transparency and what companies can do to strengthen employees' sense of belonging.

The book (in Spanish) can be downloaded after filling out a short form here.