Fernando Macias Pereznieto
About Fernando Macias Pereznieto
Fernando Macias Pereznieto is the Head of Engineering at Kunai, where he has worked since 2023. He has a background in social sciences from the University of Bath and extensive experience in engineering and leadership roles across various companies, including Velocity Black and ThoughtWorks.
Work at Kunai
Fernando Macias Pereznieto serves as the Head of Engineering at Kunai, a position he has held since 2023. Based in Vilnius, Lithuania, he aims to disrupt the premium experiences industry by redefining luxury services products. His vision at Kunai focuses on leveraging technology to enhance user experiences and improve societal connections.
Previous Experience at Velocity Black
Prior to his current role, Fernando worked at Velocity Black, where he held multiple positions. He served as the Lithuania Team Leader from 2020 to 2022 and transitioned to Head of Frontend Engineering in 2022. He played a significant role in the company's acquisition by Capital One, marking a key milestone in his career.
Education and Expertise
Fernando studied at the University of Bath, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Social Sciences with a 12-month work placement from 2013 to 2017. He also attended Tecnológico de Monterrey, achieving the International Baccalaureate and Mexican High School diploma from 2010 to 2013. His educational background supports his expertise in bridging technology and business.
Career Background
Fernando's career includes roles at several notable organizations. He worked as a Senior Developer at ThoughtWorks from 2018 to 2019 and as an Engineering Analyst at Deloitte Digital from 2017 to 2018. He also completed an industrial placement at Deloitte Digital from 2015 to 2016. Earlier in his career, he worked at Apple as a Specialist and served as President of Enactus Bath.
Professional Interests
Fernando has a passion for enhancing human connection and societal improvement through technology and entrepreneurship. He focuses on leveraging software, collaboration, and teamwork to drive innovation and positive change within the industry.