Hello there, I'm Leo! 👋

I am a Software Engineer and tech lead based in New York City. Currently, I lead an organization of 150 engineers at Meta, overseeing technical strategy for its AI Solutions and Automation group. My work focuses on partnering with executive leadership to build agentic systems that scale globally and drive the company’s most critical top-line objectives.

I grew up in a small beach town in Brazil. My earliest memories are of barefoot games with my brother and cousins, lively family gatherings, and plenty of great fresh food. With a father who was also an engineer, I was surrounded by computers from a young age. Programming became my passion early on, leading me to study Computer Science and compete internationally in programming competitions (ICPC, IOI). Through those contests, I was scouted by a Microsoft recruiter and ultimately offered a Software Engineer position in Seattle. I didn't expect to leave my country, but I couldn't pass on the opportunity to build software at a global scale. 15 years later, I’m still energized by the challenges of large-scale software engineering.

When I’m not working, you'll find me working out, taking classes, playing sports, dining out, or planning my next trip. I’m also a certified advanced wine professional (WSET3) and wine hobbyist, with a love for exploring the nuances of winemaking and discovering wines from new regions.