Leandro Sales Holanda Pinto
About Leandro Sales Holanda Pinto
Leandro Sales Holanda Pinto is the current VP of Technology at Apollo Agriculture, with a diverse background in technology leadership roles at various companies including Booking.com and MessageBird. He holds a PhD in Information Technology from Politecnico di Milano and has extensive experience in software development and engineering management.
Current Role at Apollo Agriculture
Leandro Sales Holanda Pinto serves as the VP of Technology at Apollo Agriculture, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the technological strategies and initiatives that support the company's mission to enhance agricultural productivity through innovative solutions.
Previous Experience at Booking.com
Leandro has extensive experience at Booking.com, where he held multiple roles. He worked as a Developer and Team Leader from 2013 to 2014 in the Amsterdam Area. Later, he served as Director of Infrastructure and Technology from 2016 to 2019, contributing to the company's technological advancements. Additionally, he was a Senior Team Lead from 2014 to 2016, further solidifying his leadership in technology.
Leadership at MessageBird
Leandro held significant positions at MessageBird, serving as Director of Engineering from 2019 to 2020 and later as VP of Engineering from 2020 to 2023. His leadership in engineering focused on enhancing the company's technological capabilities and driving innovation within the organization.
Educational Background
Leandro's educational journey includes a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the Federal University of Ceara, completed from 2000 to 2004. He furthered his studies at Politecnico di Milano, where he earned a PhD in Information Technology and Software Engineering from 2010 to 2012. Additionally, he obtained a Master of Science in Applied Informatics from UNIFOR between 2006 and 2009.
Early Career and Development
Leandro began his career as a Software Developer at Soft Site Tecnologia em Informática from 2003 to 2006 in Fortaleza, Brazil. He then transitioned to E-NOVAR Soluções Tecnológicas, where he served as Director from 2006 to 2008. His early experiences laid the groundwork for his subsequent roles in technology leadership.