Julio Santos
About Julio Santos
Julio Santos serves as the VP of Engineering at Influur and as an Executive Coach at ducklink. He has extensive experience in engineering leadership roles across various companies, including GoDaddy, Nubank, and PayPal, and is recognized for his expertise in Agile methodologies and backend engineering.
Work at Influur
Julio Santos serves as the Vice President of Engineering at Influur, a position he has held since 2024. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing engineering operations and driving technical strategies within the company. Influur operates out of Sunnyvale, California, where Santos contributes to the company's growth and innovation in engineering practices.
Current Role at Ducklink
In addition to his position at Influur, Julio Santos works as an Executive Coach at Ducklink, a role he has undertaken since 2023. His coaching focuses on developing leadership skills and enhancing the performance of individuals within the organization. This position also takes place in Sunnyvale, California.
Previous Experience at GoDaddy
Julio Santos has held multiple roles at GoDaddy, including Director of Engineering for Engineering Excellence, Performance, and Availability from 2019 to 2020. He also served as Principal Software Engineer, focusing on software development modernization and backend optimization from 2011 to 2018. His tenure at GoDaddy spanned several years, during which he contributed to various engineering initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Julio Santos studied at Stanford University Graduate School of Business and holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from HELMo. He is recognized for his expertise in Agile, Lean, and Design Thinking transformations. His technical skills include a strong background in distributed systems, performance, and backend engineering.
Leadership and Contributions
Throughout his career, Julio Santos has led distributed engineering organizations across the US, Latin America, and Europe. He has made significant contributions to the professional growth of hundreds of engineers and managers, focusing on international business expansion and operational restructuring.