Summary
Javier Arango is a senior technology leader specializing in indirect tax technology solutions, currently leading that practice at KPMG US after a progressive advisory and technology career across KPMG Panamá and Cibernética. He combines hands-on experience with SAP, SMA, Sophos, UiPath and AWS with a strategic mindset from an Executive MBA to design, sell and implement enterprise software that reduces cost and risk. Known for blending innovation and practical security-first thinking, he has led cloud solution commercialization, account security management, and cross-functional teams from presales through delivery. Javier’s background in information security research and long tenure in support and presales gives him a rare ability to translate complex technical constraints into compelling business value. Based in Portland, he’s driven by finding “do more/better with less” approaches and has a habit of spotting market-fit opportunities before they’re obvious.
6 years of coding experience
18 years of employment as a software developer
Engineer, Computer Networks, Engineer, Computer Networks at Universidad Católica Santa María La Antigua
Global Executive Master of Business Administration, MBA, Master, Global Executive Master of Business Administration, MBA, Master at INCAE Business School
MS, Information Security and Assurance, MS, Information Security and Assurance at George Mason University
Bachelor, Science and Letters, Bachelor, Science and Letters at Colegio de La Salle
Spanish, English