Gustavo Saiani
About Gustavo Saiani
Gustavo Saiani is a Senior Front End Engineer at Metabase, with a background in software engineering and investment strategy. He has co-founded companies, produced investment videos, and studied various disciplines including graphic design and music.
Work at Metabase
Gustavo Saiani has been employed at Metabase as a Senior Front-end Engineer since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for developing and maintaining user-facing features of the Metabase platform. His expertise in front-end technologies contributes to the overall functionality and user experience of the product.
Previous Experience at Toptal
Gustavo Saiani worked at Toptal from 2016 to 2020, where he held two positions. Initially, he served as a Software Engineer for four years, followed by a role as Engineering Manager for one year from 2019 to 2020. His responsibilities included overseeing engineering projects and managing teams to ensure successful project delivery.
Entrepreneurial Ventures
Gustavo Saiani co-founded EmCasa, where he served as Co-Founder and CTO from 2017 to 2018. He also founded Poema, where he held the position of Founder and CTO from 2013 to 2022. These roles involved leading technology initiatives and developing innovative solutions in the respective companies.
Education and Expertise
Gustavo Saiani has a diverse educational background. He studied Graphic Design at Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro from 1995 to 2000. He later pursued a BFA in Jazz and Contemporary Music at The New School from 2000 to 2002. Additionally, he studied Painting at EAV - Parque Lage from 2006 to 2010. This varied education informs his creative approach to technology and design.
Investment Strategies and YouTube Channel
Gustavo Saiani produces and shares investment strategy videos on his YouTube channel, 'Naive Investor.' He focuses on value investing principles, inspired by Warren Buffett and Ben Graham. His investment philosophy emphasizes low debt companies and favorable price-to-value ratios, aiming to preserve capital and avoid leverage.