Gustavo Tolone Email and Phone Number
I am a results-driven technology executive with over 25 years of experience leading digital transformations, automation, and compliance initiatives across fintech, digital banking, and high-growth startup environments. As the CTO of Clara Technologies, I built and scaled a comprehensive platform from the ground up, enhancing operational efficiency by 80% and creating a high-performance equity management tool that surpasses market standards. My work spans the development of automated legal engines, AI-driven compliance tools, and secure document management systems that support international compliance requirements for regions including the US, Europe, and the Middle East.Previously, I served as CTO at Prodigy Network, where I led the creation of an innovative crowdfunding platform for commercial real estate, managing projects from concept to full-scale launch. My role involved building a high-performance back-office for compliance, contract administration, and a seamless investor journey. My earlier career includes significant contributions to Citigroup, where I directed global engineering teams across digital banking initiatives, achieving multimillion-dollar operational improvements and customer engagement on a global scale.I am multilingual (English, Spanish, Portuguese) and excel in cross-cultural team leadership, leveraging technology to drive measurable growth and innovation. My recent certifications in AI Strategy from Cornell University and Blockchain Technologies from MIT underscore my commitment to staying at the forefront of industry advancements. I am passionate about building teams, developing impactful products, and fostering scalable growth strategies that create lasting value for businesses.Certifications:AI Strategy Certificate – Cornell UniversityBlockchain Technologies – MIT Sloan Executive EducationCertified Master Trainer – Borland CorporationTechnical Expertise: J2EE, Google Cloud, AWS, Azure, Open Captable, React.js, Node.js, Advanced Delphi 5, AppServer, Digital Security, KYC/AML Compliance, Automation, Python, Javascript, SQL, Google Analytics, Figma.
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Chief Executive Officer And FounderIteration One LlcNew York, Ny, Us
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Chief Technology OfficerClara Technologies Nov 2022 - PresentDubai International Financial Centre, Dubai, AePlatform Development and Cloud Strategy: Built Clara’s platform from scratch, developing a suite of legal, compliance, and formation tools. Initially launched on Google Cloud, later migrated to Azure and AWS, optimizing for cost-efficiency, scalability, and security.Automated Legal Engine: Developed an engine to automate legal agreements, enabling companies to create jurisdiction-specific documents for regions like the US, Europe, and the Middle East.Interactive Organizational Mapping: Designed a dynamic tool for users to visualize and manage organizational structures.AI-Powered Compliance Tool: Launched the 'Health Check' feature, an AI-driven tool that provides ongoing compliance recommendations based on real-time evaluations.Secure Document Management: Created a centralized data room for secure document storage, supporting critical compliance needs.Formation & Renewal Processes: Streamlined company formations and renewals in jurisdictions like Delaware, Cayman Islands, and ADGM.Advanced Equity Management: Built a high-performance Equity module based on Open Captable standards, positioning Clara as an industry leader.Compliance-Driven Back Office: Developed a back-office system for KYC checks and compliance management, enhancing operational efficiency by 80%.Accelerator Partnerships: Onboarded key accelerator programs (e.g., Techstars, Hub71), solidifying Clara’s reputation in compliance.Banking Platform Development: Led the creation of a compliance-focused banking platform with USA Column Bank, ensuring full regulatory compliance.Process & Compliance Excellence: Directed a full process review, created policy documentation, and achieved regulatory approval post-audit for banking operations. -
Head Of Technology At Clara TechnologiesClara Technologies Apr 2019 - Nov 2022Dubai International Financial Centre, Dubai, Ae
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Chief Technology OfficerProdigy Network May 2017 - Apr 2019New York, Ny, Us• Establishes the company's technical vision, developing the product roadmap and leading all aspects of the company's technology development. • Responsible for maintaining existing systems, while providing direction in all technology-related issues in support of information operations. • Supports the CEO vision playing an integral role in setting the company's strategic direction, development, and future growth, positioning the company's service offering as a leader in the crowdfunding industry.• Directs, creates and Implements full integration technology in The Assemblage Hospitality co-working space with a complete platform including membership management, access control, security cameras in a 12 stories building, video conferences rooms, restaurants with POS systems, digital locking system with beacon and NCR technologies, fully automated online application process and communication systems including automatic SMS with BOTs for auto responses and more. -
Development And Deployment DirectorProdigy Network Apr 2016 - May 2017New York, Ny, UsDevelopment Director – New York, NY (2016 – Present)Directs the planning, budgeting, and operations of the Applications Development department. Coordinates project initiation, prioritization, and information technology resource allocation.Plans, assigns and directs the activities of professional and technical personnel involved in the design, development and systems analysis functions required to create new computer applications programs or install and implement software purchased from outside vendors. • CROWDFUNDING PLATFORM / Developed a platform to support the development of the new front end for Commercial Real Estate projects, including electronic KYC/AML as well as funds transfer ability to be ready for expansion beyond real estate and/or New York area in the future. This platform should allow the company to franchise the business in the future. • NEW PRODIGY FRONT END / Developed the new website following the provided design from the creative team. Project includes launching a streamlined investment process, including ability of investors to complete end-to-end process online. The scope includes the development of a mobile app to provide investors with a dashboard of their investments. • BACK OFFICE AUTOMATION / Developed support for REP contract administration, including storage and tracking of supporting documents, generation of subscription agreement, and prepared the foundation to include FLEX Notes, commissions, and accounting processes next. We also advanced the upload of historical data from multiple unstructured sources including XLS, Salesforce, and Google Drive. • ASSOCIATES PLATFORM / Developed support for global partners such as brokers and financial advisors administration of investments, invest on behalf of their clients, CRM their own contacts, marketing materials and commissions tracking to bring full transparency on business with them.
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Senior Vice PresidentCiti 2010 - Apr 2016New York, New York, UsHead of Digital Banking Engineering Technology – Citibank Latin America (Fort Lauderdale, FL)Utilize broad scope of industry knowledge toward directing a top-performing Digital Engineering Team of 120 staff and 30+ global projects, including leading all Internet, Mobile, Call Center, and Branch Technology services for Latin America, as well as designing regional strategies for Internet, call center, and remote devices.Capitalize on the opportunity to deliver senior-level advisement or direction on cross-channel integration and infrastructure development, along with partnering with customer service domains for services excellence.Coordinate and manage development and deployment of Citi’s Global eDelivery digital banking platform for Citibank on a global level supporting Latin America, North America, EMEA, and Asia-based regions.Lead daily operations for Customer Touchpoint Technology Group, including establishing and leading implementation of policies, as well as managing production to ensure reliability and sustainability of services.• Cost-effectively managed 140+ resources between staff and contractors, as well as $15-million budget.• Designed, developed, and implemented eDelivery electronic messaging communication for 14+ million corporate and consumer customers in 46 countries, and led 40+ staff with a $6.5-million budget.• Designed, developed, and implemented Citibank Online in 9 Latin American countries, along with implementing a results-driven team of 80+ engineers and an $11-million budget.• Created and implemented Citi Mobile applications in 9 Latin American countries, including resourcefully leading a team of 20+ engineers and a $2.5-million budget. -
Core Team MemberCiti 2014 - Dec 2015New York, New York, UsCiti Mobile Challenge (Fort Lauderdale, FL)Strategically steered forward-thinking, globally based technology advisement for Citi Mobile Challenge Financial Technology (FinTech) initiative, including recruiting developers and designers to meet FinTech goals.• Achieved results across the U.S., Colombia, Argentina, Kenya, Israel, the UK, and Poland (http://www.programmableweb.com/news/how-200-year-old-citibank-totally-nailed-its-hackathon/analysis/2014/12/15).
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Senior Vice PresidentCiti 2003 - 2011New York, New York, UsRegional Channel Coordinator / Digital Senior Software Engineer Manager (Buenos Aires, Argentina, Fort Lauderdale, FL)Maximized bottom-line performance by directing the design and implementation of Citibank Consumer Strategy for Digital Banking in Latin America, including mentoring and managing 70+ staff responsible for key sectors of a Digital Banking program, as well as coordinating annual operating budgets of $3.7 million.• Provided critical advisement on digital banking strategy and infrastructure to senior technology peers.
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Enterprise Systems EngineerBorland Argentina 2001 - 2003Played a vital role in delivering dynamic presentations on Borland products to audiences of 200+ individuals, and further represented Borland Argentina at key profit-generating international conferences.Demonstrated solid leadership and technical proficiencies toward directing technology-driven projects based on Borland technology (e.g. J2EE) at high-profile client companies (e.g. commercial banks, multimedia firms).• Provided integral Borland technical support to a large-scale Latin American region.• Recognized as a Borland Certified Trainer to deliver training programs on Borland tools.
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Founder | Partner | Director Of TechnologySeek Sistemas 1990 - 1999Provider of Integrated Information Technology Services to Private & Public Sectors in ArgentinaSpearheaded the design and implementation of strategic solutions and management of technology projects for various leading private companies and public sectors within this successful start-up business operation.• Created company in college with main project, Argentina Congress, completed in 1994 and consisting of replicating U.S. Congress technology tools in the Argentine Congress for its initial internet presence.
Gustavo Tolone Education Details
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UadeComputer Science Studies -
Cornell UniversityComputer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
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Gustavo Tolone works for Iteration One Llc
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Gustavo Tolone's current role is Chief Executive Officer and Founder.
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Gustavo Tolone attended Uade, Cornell University.
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