Joao Machete
About Joao Machete
Joao Machete is a Sr. Manager of Global Business Development & Growth at NetFoundry, specializing in encrypted networks and multi-cloud support. He has a diverse background in technology and business development across multiple companies and regions, including experience in both B2B and B2C sectors.
Work at NetFoundry
Joao Machete serves as the Senior Manager of Global Business Development & Growth at NetFoundry. He has been in this role since 2022, operating out of Charlotte, North Carolina. His responsibilities include driving business development initiatives and fostering growth strategies within the organization. Machete specializes in embedding fully encrypted, micro-segmented networks with multi-cloud support, which aligns with NetFoundry's focus on secure networking solutions.
Previous Experience in Business Development
Before joining NetFoundry, Joao Machete held several positions in business development across various companies. He worked at Defined.ai as Senior Manager of Business Development & Growth from 2019 to 2022 in Lisbon, Portugal. Prior to that, he served as Sr. Manager of Business Development & Growth at Raízen from 2017 to 2019 in São Paulo, Brazil. His role at Movile as Senior Business Development Manager from 2016 to 2017 also contributed to his extensive experience in the field.
Educational Background
Joao Machete has a solid educational foundation in engineering and computer science. He studied Computer Science Engineering at Setúbal School of Technology Polytechnic Institute of Setúbal, earning a Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) from 2006 to 2009. He furthered his studies at Wroclaw University of Science and Technology, focusing on Computer Science Engineering for one year in 2007-2008. Additionally, he attended Stanford University in 2016 to study Machine Learning.
Technical Expertise
Machete possesses expertise in integrating Zero Trust Edge Networks with applications using pre-built APIs, SDKs, and consoles. His specialization includes embedding fully encrypted, micro-segmented networks with multi-cloud support. He is also familiar with technologies such as OpenZiti, CloudZiti, and Zrok. His technical knowledge supports his roles in business development and growth, particularly in high-tech industries.
Entrepreneurial Ventures
Joao Machete co-founded AloAlo: Voice Messenger, where he served as Chief Technology Officer (CTO) from 2014 to 2016 in London, United Kingdom. This experience highlights his entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to developing innovative digital solutions. His background in both B2B and B2C high-tech industries complements his ventures in the startup ecosystem.