Daniel Bastos Guimarães Gonçalves

Enterprise AI Architect | Modern Applications & Agentic Systems | Generative AI, RAG, AI Memory & Distributed Data Platforms

São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil

About

I help enterprises design and build the next generation of intelligent applications. With more than 25 years of experience across software engineering, architecture, technical leadership and strategic advisory roles, I work at the intersection of Artificial Intelligence, Data Platforms and Modern Application Architecture. My career spans software development, engineering leadership, enterprise architecture, CTO responsibilities and strategic pre-sales advisory, providing a unique perspective that combines deep technical expertise with business outcomes. Today, my primary focus is helping organizations move beyond AI experimentation and successfully deploy production-grade AI systems powered by: • Generative AI • AI Agents and Agentic Workflows • Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) • Vector Search and Hybrid Search • AI Memory Systems • Distributed Data Platforms • Event-Driven Architectures • Multi-Cloud Environments Throughout my career, I have helped organizations in financial services, telecommunications, healthcare, retail and government modernize mission-critical systems, adopt cloud-native architectures and leverage data as a strategic asset. At MongoDB, I work with some of Brazil’s largest enterprises, including organizations such as Itaú, PicPay, Serasa, Claro, SulAmérica and Rede D'Or, helping them design scalable architectures for modern applications, distributed systems and AI-powered workloads. I am particularly interested in the intersection of: • Enterprise AI Architecture • Agentic Systems • AI Memory and Context Engineering • Modern Application Architecture • Distributed Systems • Data Platforms • Cloud-Native Technologies • Technical Strategy and Executive Advisory I believe the next decade will be defined by the convergence of AI, software and data platforms. My passion is helping organizations navigate that transformation while building systems that are scalable, resilient and ready for the AI era.

Experience

  • Senior Solutions Architect at MongoDB
    Oct 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 9 mos

    - Trusted advisor for strategic enterprise accounts across Financial Services, Telecommunications, Healthcare and Digital Native organizations. - Help customers design and modernize mission-critical applications, data platforms and AI-powered solutions operating at enterprise scale. - Lead architecture discussions involving Generative AI, Agentic Systems, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), Vector Search, AI Memory, Distributed Systems and Modern Application Architectures. - Support executive and technical stakeholders in large-scale modernization initiatives, legacy replacement programs and cloud-native transformations. - Design production-ready architectures leveraging MongoDB Atlas, Search, Vector Search, Stream Processing, Event-Driven Architectures and AI workloads. - Conduct executive workshops, architecture reviews, Proofs of Concept, technical strategy sessions and modernization assessments. Representative Enterprise Accounts: - Itaú Unibanco - PicPay - Serasa Experian - Claro - SulAmérica - Rede D’Or - Banco Inter - Blip - Infracommerce - Grupo Mateus - Petrobrás - Prodesp - Ingresso.com Areas of Focus: - Enterprise AI Architecture - Agentic Systems - RAG Architectures - AI Memory Systems - Modern Applications - Distributed Data Platforms - Event-Driven Systems - Multi-Cloud Architecture

  • Solutions Architect Director | LATAM Field CTO at WSO2
    Apr 2022 - Sep 2023 · 1 yr 6 mos

    - Served as LATAM Field CTO and Director of Solutions Architecture, acting as a strategic advisor to enterprise customers, executive stakeholders and partners across Latin America. - Led the regional Solutions Architecture organization responsible for technical strategy, customer advisory, pre-sales execution and technical enablement. - Partnered with C-level executives and technology leaders to define digital transformation roadmaps involving Integration, API Management, Identity, Security and Cloud Modernization. - Represented WSO2 in executive briefings, strategic customer engagements, industry events and partner initiatives, translating emerging technology trends into business outcomes. - Guided enterprise customers across Financial Services, Telecommunications, Healthcare, Government and - Retail sectors through large-scale modernization initiatives. - Worked closely with regional Sales Leadership to shape account strategy, executive relationships and long-term technology adoption programs. - Built and mentored a high-performing Solutions Architecture team across Latin America, developing technical leadership and customer-facing advisory capabilities. - Acted as an internal technology evangelist, helping define regional technical positioning, competitive strategy and go-to-market initiatives. Key Areas: - Enterprise Architecture - Digital Transformation - API Strategy - Cloud-Native Architecture - Identity & Security - Technical Advisory - Executive Engagement - Technology Strategy Key Achievement: - Contributed to 72% year-over-year regional growth through technical leadership, executive advisory and strategic account engagement.

  • Technology Advisor at Cloud 7 Innovation
    Jan 2020 - Dec 2022 · 3 yrs

    - Served as strategic technology advisor for a Brazilian startup focused on Virtual Events, Virtual Fairs, Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) platforms. - Worked closely with executive leadership to define technology strategy, product evolution and platform scalability, helping align business objectives with long-term technical vision. - Provided guidance on cloud architecture, software engineering practices, application modernization and platform growth initiatives. - Contributed to the design of scalable digital experiences supporting virtual engagement, immersive environments and emerging digital interaction models. Key Areas: - Technology Strategy - Product Architecture - Cloud Architecture - Digital Platforms - Virtual Events - Augmented Reality (AR) - Virtual Reality (VR) - Executive Advisory - Startup Mentorship

  • Chief Technology Officer at Antikytera e-Technologies
    Mar 2020 - Apr 2022 · 2 yrs 2 mos

    - Defined and executed the company's technology vision, leading software engineering, architecture, product development and technology operations. - Responsible for establishing the long-term technology strategy, aligning business goals with product innovation, engineering excellence and scalable platform growth. - Led multidisciplinary teams across software development, architecture, quality assurance and infrastructure while fostering a culture of continuous improvement, technical excellence and innovation. - Oversaw architecture decisions, technology selection, engineering processes, security initiatives and disaster recovery strategies. - Acted as executive sponsor for major technical initiatives, balancing innovation, risk management and operational efficiency. Key Areas: - Technology Leadership - Product Engineering - Software Architecture - Cloud Strategy - Engineering Management - Innovation Management - Security & Compliance - Disaster Recovery - Team Leadership - Executive Decision Making

  • Red Hat (4 yrs)
    • Solutions Architect Manager
      Mar 2019 - Mar 2020 · 1 yr 1 mo

      - Led the Middleware and Cloud-Native Solutions Architecture team for Brazil, providing technical leadership and strategic direction for enterprise customers undergoing modernization and cloud transformation initiatives. - Managed a team of Solutions Architects responsible for helping organizations adopt container platforms, application modernization strategies and hybrid cloud architectures. - Partnered with sales leadership, executive stakeholders and technical teams to define solution strategies and accelerate digital transformation programs. - Supported enterprise customers across Financial Services, Telecommunications, Government and Healthcare sectors. Key Areas: - Application Modernization - Hybrid Cloud - Cloud-Native Platforms - Kubernetes - OpenShift - Enterprise Middleware - Digital Transformation - Technical Leadership - Solution Architecture

    • Senior Solutions Architect
      Apr 2016 - Feb 2019 · 2 yrs 11 mos

      - Acted as trusted advisor for strategic enterprise customers, helping organizations modernize legacy applications and adopt cloud-native architectures. - Designed and presented enterprise solutions involving application integration, event-driven architectures, container platforms, middleware modernization and hybrid cloud environments. - Led architecture workshops, technical assessments, Proofs of Concept and modernization initiatives for some of Brazil's largest organizations across Financial Services, Telecommunications, Government and Retail sectors. - Worked extensively with emerging cloud-native technologies and container orchestration platforms during the early adoption phase of Kubernetes and OpenShift in the enterprise market. Key Areas: - Application Modernization - Cloud-Native Architecture - Kubernetes & OpenShift - Enterprise Integration - Event-Driven Architecture - Distributed Systems - Middleware Modernization - Hybrid Cloud