Sebastian Souza Tarnowski
About Sebastian Souza Tarnowski
Sebastian Souza Tarnowski is a Senior Director Software Engineer at Galileo Financial Technologies in Montevideo, Uruguay, with over 25 years of experience in digital products and software development, particularly in the fintech sector.
Work at Galileo Financial Technologies
Sebastian Souza Tarnowski has been serving as the Senior Director Software Engineer at Galileo Financial Technologies since 2022. In this role, he is based in Montevideo, Uruguay, and is responsible for overseeing software engineering initiatives. His leadership focuses on enhancing digital products and services within the fintech sector, leveraging his extensive experience in software development.
Previous Experience in Fintech
Before joining Galileo, Tarnowski held several key positions in the fintech industry. He worked at Technisys as Head of Product from 2018 to 2020 and later as Head of Engineering from 2020 to 2022. Prior to that, he was Head of Product at Bankingly from 2015 to 2018. His roles involved product development and management, contributing to the growth and innovation of digital financial services.
Education and Certifications
Sebastian Souza Tarnowski studied Systems Engineering at Universidad ORT Uruguay, graduating in 2008. He also pursued Computing Engineering at Universidad de la República from 1994 to 1999. Additionally, he completed a course in Artificial Intelligence in Finance at CFTE - Centre for Finance, Technology and Entrepreneurship in 2019. He holds certifications in project management and digital transformation for financial services.
Background in Software Development
With over 25 years of experience in digital products and software development, Tarnowski has a strong background in the fintech sector. His career includes roles such as Delivery Manager at Infocorp from 2009 to 2015 and Project Manager at Bull from 2000 to 2009. He has worked in various capacities that emphasize his expertise in managing software projects and teams.
Leadership and Management Skills
Sebastian Souza Tarnowski specializes in leading high-performance, distributed, and remote multidisciplinary agile teams. He applies lean, Agile, and DevOps practices, fostering a culture of continuous improvement. His expertise in people management includes lateral leadership and product management, focusing on defining strategy, OKRs, and clear outcomes.