Octavio Gonzalez
About Octavio Gonzalez
Octavio Gonzalez serves as the Senior Director of Product Analytics & Insights at Klaviyo, having transitioned to this role in 2024 after five years at PayPal. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from Tecnológico de Monterrey and a Master of Science in Business Analytics from NYU Stern School of Business.
Work at Klaviyo
Octavio Gonzalez currently holds the position of Senior Director of Product Analytics & Insights at Klaviyo. He has been with the company since 2024, contributing to the development and implementation of analytics strategies that enhance product insights. His role involves leveraging data to drive product decisions and improve customer experiences. Klaviyo, known for its marketing automation platform, benefits from his extensive background in product analytics.
Previous Experience at PayPal
Before joining Klaviyo, Octavio Gonzalez worked at PayPal as the Director of Strategic Product Insights & Analytics from 2019 to 2024. In this role, he focused on analyzing product performance and customer data to inform strategic decisions. His work in Boston, Massachusetts, allowed him to influence product development and enhance user engagement through data-driven insights.
Background at McKinsey & Company
Octavio Gonzalez spent several years at McKinsey & Company, where he held two significant roles. From 2015 to 2019, he served as a Product Manager and Knowledge Specialist in Payments, contributing to product strategies in the Greater Boston Area. Prior to that, from 2012 to 2015, he worked as a Senior Analyst in Banking, Insurance, and Asset Management in Latin America, based in Mexico City. His experience at McKinsey provided him with a strong foundation in analytics and product management.
Education and Expertise
Octavio Gonzalez holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Finance and Financial Management Services from Tecnológico de Monterrey, where he studied from 2004 to 2008. He further advanced his education by obtaining a Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA) from NYU Stern School of Business in 2019. His educational background equips him with a robust understanding of financial principles and analytics, which he applies in his professional roles.