André Mendes Duarte

André is a results-oriented technology leader with over a decade of experience building enterprise-level software, primarily within the healthcare sector. He currently serves as the Vice President of Technology at Aima Medical, where he leads the engineering organization across backend, frontend, infrastructure, QA, and integration verticals.

Throughout his career, André has specialized in managing mission-critical projects that handle sensitive data and impact lives. He is recognized for his ability to balance high-level strategic leadership with technical expertise, often rescuing complex projects by bringing order to backlogs and aligning stakeholder expectations.

Key Expertise:

• Strategic Engineering Leadership: Managed large-scale engineering teams and oversaw technology budgets and product roadmaps.
• Operational Excellence: Expert in Agile and Scrum methodologies, consistently increasing developer velocity by 30% and significantly reducing turnover through clear goal-setting.
• Stakeholder Management: Experienced in navigating board-level interactions and providing transparent technology updates to investors and shareholders.
• Healthcare Technology Specialist: Deep background in software deployment for large-scale health plans, including platforms serving over 1 million beneficiaries.
• André holds a B.Sc. in Computer Science and an MBA in Project Management. He also completed a Managers Development Program He is a passionate team player who focuses on long-term outcomes, ensuring that technical architectural decisions align perfectly with business goals.