Summary
Carlos Hernandez is a data and AI leader with 8+ years of experience building end-to-end data platforms, leading enterprise data strategy, and founding data-driven ventures. As Co-Founder and former VP/Lead Data Architect at Ocado Technology and AV/robotics-focused divisions, he has launched technical data capabilities, led large migrations (40TB+), and cut cloud costs by $1.4M through storage and compute optimizations. He has built and scaled high-performance, cross-functional teams globally and established enterprise data offices and governance at companies like GEOTAB and Scotiabank. Hands-on in cloud architecture, BigQuery-native sharing, and embedding analytics across clouds, he blends strategic vision with practical delivery. His industry breadth spans telematics, IoT, robotics, finance and fulfillment, and he’s driven by mission-oriented goals—from housing affordability to making humans interplanetary. Based in Canada, he pairs advanced AI management training with engineering roots in robotics and self-driving systems, a background that informs both product and platform decisions.
8 years of coding experience
5 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Commerce - BCom, Finance, Bachelor of Commerce - BCom, Finance at University of Manitoba
Engineer's Degree, Digital Systems and Robotics Engineering, Engineer's Degree, Digital Systems and Robotics Engineering at Tecnológico de Monterrey
Nanodegree, Self-Driving Car Engineer, Nanodegree, Self-Driving Car Engineer at Udacity
Master of Management in Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence, Master of Management in Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence at Queen's University
Real Estate Salesperson Program, Real Estate Salesperson Program at Humber Polytechnic
English, Spanish, Portuguese