Miguel Rodríguez

CTO-Level Technology Leader | Architect of Scalable Digital Platforms, AI & Interoperable Systems | Driving Transformation in Regulated Environments

Mexico City, Mexico

About

Technology executive with 20+ years leading large-scale digital transformation in highly regulated environments, where reliability, security and continuity are non-negotiable. I specialize in designing and executing scalable digital platforms, enabling interoperability across complex systems, and transforming legacy ecosystems into modern, resilient and data-driven architectures. My experience has been built at the intersection of: - Enterprise architecture - Mission-critical systems - High-scale operations (millions of transactions) - Cross-functional leadership at C-Level In recent years, I have focused on embedding AI as a practical capability, not as hype — integrating intelligent automation, data platforms and decision-support systems into real-world operations where execution matters as well as code evaluation and enhancement. I have led organizations of 70+ engineers, orchestrated large transformation programs, and delivered measurable outcomes in environments where failure is not an option. What differentiates my approach is simple: 1. I don’t approach technology as isolated solutions. 2. I design systems that connect, scale and sustain impact over time. 3. Technology including AI is the greatest tool if it's correctly applied and leveraged. I operate comfortably between: - Deep technical architecture - Business strategy - High-stakes decision-making Always translating complexity into execution with clarity in order that all my stakeholders understands and impulse the leverage of Technology.

Experience

  • IT Sr Director for BancaNet Empresarial at Banamex
    Dec 2021 - Present · 4 yrs 7 mos

    - Led the end-to-end technology strategy, architecture and operation of BancaNet Empresarial and the Banamex national portal, supporting large-scale digital banking operations with high availability and resilience requirements. - Defined and executed the scalability, availability, disaster recovery and business continuity strategy, ensuring uninterrupted service for mission-critical platforms handling millions of transactions. - Designed and implemented interoperability frameworks across multiple internal and external systems using APIs and event-driven architectures, enabling seamless integration within a highly regulated ecosystem. - Directed a 70+ cross-functional engineering organization, acting as senior leader, mentor and transformation driver across distributed teams. - Led the digital transformation roadmap, modernizing legacy platforms into scalable, cloud-ready and event-driven architectures. - Established and optimized SDLC governance, delivery frameworks and quality standards, improving delivery reliability and product stability. - Partnered directly with executive leadership (Managing Directors) to align technology strategy with business priorities, delivery capacity and investment decisions. - Implemented security and data protection strategies, identifying risks and delivering scalable solutions to ensure compliance and data integrity in a strong regulated environment. - Drove operational excellence and continuous improvement, ensuring maximum platform availability and performance across all systems under scope. - Managed technology budgets, constant cost optimization and resource allocation, ensuring alignment with financial constraints and delivery commitments.

  • Tech Director at Globant
    Nov 2019 - Nov 2021 · 2 yrs 1 mo

    - Led solution architecture and digital transformation initiatives across multiple enterprise clients, translating business challenges into scalable technology platforms. - Acted as technical leader in client engagements, partnering with senior stakeholders to define architecture strategies, delivery models and execution roadmaps. - Delivered a cloud-native SaaS platform on AWS for Nissan Mexico, integrating mobile, branch and corporate operations through APIs and microservices. - Designed and governed integration architectures across distributed systems, enabling interoperability between enterprise platforms and third-party services. - Led cross-functional teams across development, QA and product, ensuring alignment between delivery capacity, quality and business objectives. - Established engineering standards, SDLC frameworks and delivery practices, improving reliability, scalability and time-to-market. - Identified and implemented security and data protection improvements, ensuring compliance across enterprise environments. - Managed delivery performance, cost and resource allocation within fixed-price engagements, balancing execution efficiency and client expectations.

  • Director of Engineering - Digital Transformation at Walmart
    Oct 2018 - Nov 2019 · 1 yr 2 mos

    - Led digital transformation initiatives across logistics and operational platforms, improving efficiency, scalability and service delivery across the organization. - Defined and implemented technology strategy, architecture and cloud adoption, enabling the migration from on-premise systems to modern, scalable platforms. - Designed and governed data and platform architectures, including data lake and analytics capabilities, enabling data-driven decision-making at scale. - Delivered multiple MVPs that evolved into enterprise platforms, generating measurable business impact including $3.2M MXN in operational cost savings. - Led cross-functional teams including engineering, architecture, product and operations, ensuring alignment between business priorities and technology execution. - Established DevOps, Agile and engineering standards, improving delivery speed, system reliability and product quality. - Identified and resolved security vulnerabilities and operational risks, strengthening data protection and platform resilience. - Partnered with business stakeholders to translate operational needs into scalable digital solutions, always focused on improving customer and internal user experience.

  • IBM (8 yrs 1 mo)
    • Technical Advisor
      Jul 2016 - Oct 2018 · 2 yrs 4 mos

      • Trusted Advisor for a number of accounts located in the Northeast of US • Strong relation and engagement with the customer in order to advice, help and satisfies necessities on the products that were acquired from our BP • Strong technical understanding of the strongest Storage products in the market in order to provide help and support to the Technical Sales Team • Coordination and proper management of the support flow for the customers under my assignment in order to ensure the most accurate follow up and resolution for any kind of requirement • Resolution of technical issues during installation, daily basis usage and problem determination while critical situation

    • WW ISV DP&R Coordinator
      Jan 2015 - Jul 2016 · 1 yr 7 mos

      • World Wide Responsible for the ISV relation • Establish technical and business relationship with ISVs • New Tape products are qualified from ISVs (prioritized by brand) to enable IBM sales. Expectation is that certification is completed from ISVs close to GA of a product. • Resolution of technical issues by involving required teams. • Monthly tracking and reporting to the VP for ISV • Work with internal IBM teams to support various ISVs within provided annual budget.

    • Manager, Software Development and Testing
      Jan 2013 - Jul 2016 · 3 yrs 7 mos

      - Managing the Hydra’s components developed in IBM Guadalajara and Tucson sites. o Relation with IBM Japan with one of the highly critic component for Hydra. - Responsible for development, testing and release of 5 Hydra’s critical components. - Administrating 28 resources directly managed. - Low level, high level development, FVT, RVT and FST Testing responsible. o Technical advising and guidance to the team - Responsible for review and approval sign on design for new functions, tracing on changes, triage, field issues tracking of the global team. - Global resource administration. - Global program management. o Scrum meetings with cross-functional teams (MX-US-Japan). o Project discussions and agreements with US/Japan teams. - Continuous Improvement on the product management, team motivation, delivery on time, QA on the product, field support, client facing.

  • Professor at ITESO
    Jan 2013 - Jan 2016 · 3 yrs 1 mo

    The topic that I'm explaining to my students is Enterprise Applications. This topic is exposed to last semesters on the Computer Science Engineering and Information Technology careers.