Summary
Francisco Prestes is a Chief AI Officer and seasoned technology leader based in São Paulo, blending nearly two decades of software engineering experience with focused expertise in GenAI, MLOps, and data-driven transformation. He has led AI strategy and implementation for enterprises and startups alike, architecting LLM-powered automation, RAG pipelines, and scalable DataOps solutions for clients including Apple and global financial institutions. Known for bridging strategic vision, governance, and hands-on engineering, he builds multidisciplinary teams that operationalize GenAI at scale while prioritizing security, traceability, and ROI. Francisco pairs advanced academic training in Big Data and AI with practical product and platform delivery, having driven CI&T’s Flow GenAI platform and innovation labs within banking. A relentless experimenter, he often combines emerging LLMs, autonomous agents, and intelligent automation to turn complex legacy systems into measurable business outcomes.
9 years of coding experience
15 years of employment as a software developer
Blockchain Technology and Cryptocurrencies Information Technology, Blockchain Technology and Cryptocurrencies Information Technology at University of California, Berkeley
Fédération Internationale de l'Art Photographique
Bachelor of Computer Engineering Computer Engineering, Bachelor of Computer Engineering Computer Engineering at Centro Universitário Internacional UNINTER
Artificial Intelligence Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence Information Technology at UNINASSAU
Postgraduate Lato Sensu Program - MBA Artificial Intelligence, Postgraduate Lato Sensu Program - MBA Artificial Intelligence at Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul
Mestrado em Big Data e Business Intelligence Tecnologia da Informação, Mestrado em Big Data e Business Intelligence Tecnologia da Informação at ENEB - Escuela de Negocios Europea de Barcelona
LIT - Digital Innovation Business Technology and Innovation, LIT - Digital Innovation Business Technology and Innovation at Saint Paul Escola de Negócios
Bachelor of Software Engineering Information Technology, Bachelor of Software Engineering Information Technology at Ampli
Bachelor of Computer Information Systems Information Technology, Bachelor of Computer Information Systems Information Technology at FIPAR
ingês, Portuguese