Colin Riley
@colinriley
I build SaaS products and generative AI solutions from concept through launch.
What I'm looking for
I've built and deployed end-to-end generative AI solutions through Riley Consulting for financial, legal, and retail clients, including SaaS systems, RAG chatbots, prompt frameworks, AI governance policies, and AI strategy roadmaps.
Previously, I led product lifecycle management for Kassentech's SMB ERP platform and built CloudWalk's 24/7 Product Monitoring & Observability function for payment processing, banking APIs, and advance payments. My hands-on work spans React, SQL, Grafana, product roadmaps, OKRs, PRDs, and engineering collaboration.
Across financial services and technology, I've led engineering, finance, sales, and business-development teams while launching payments, lending, investment, tax advisory, and tokenization products.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
AI Specialist & Consultant
Riley Consulting
Oct 2025 - Present (10 months)
Designed and deployed end-to-end Generative AI solutions for clients across financial, legal, and retail sectors. Built SaaS systems with integrated AI, acting as full-stack developer of the product.
Business Development Director
Pub Group
May 2024 - Sep 2025 (1 year 4 months)
Led the build-out of a real estate asset tokenization platform, owning the full cycle: sourcing, structuring, and closing contracts for farms and land for development. Ensured legal and regulatory compliance throughout the asset classification process, totaling R$2 billion in portfolio.
Coordinator of Products Monitoring & Data Engineer
CloudWalk, Inc.
Jan 2021 - Apr 2023 (2 years 3 months)
Built the Product Monitoring & Observability function from the ground up, operating 24/7 to cover payment processing, banking APIs, and advance payments. Developed automated alerts and real-time dashboards (Grafana + SQL) for server, API, and database monitoring, significantly reducing operational errors.
Administrative Director
Multipay
Apr 2018 - Oct 2020 (2 years 6 months)
Led software engineering and finance teams focused on micro-businesses. Launched products: card payment terminals, tax advisory services, investments, and loans.
Investment Advisor
XP Inc.
Apr 2016 - Mar 2018 (1 year 11 months)
Provided financial consulting and portfolio management, analyzing 200 funds by risk/return profile.
Financial Consultant
Fit4 Store
Oct 2013 - Feb 2016 (2 years 4 months)
Managed company financial controls, automated routine processes, and reviewed process workflows.
Owner & Partner
Principal
Aug 2009 - Sep 2013 (4 years 1 month)
Managed P&L, investment planning, and team leadership; tripled revenue and net profit over 4 years.
Purchasing & Expediting Manager
Alcoa
Jun 2008 - Jul 2009 (1 year 1 month)
Vendor due diligence, analysis of international purchasing reports, and logistics coordination for materials and equipment.
Financial Manager
Agiro
Feb 2007 - Jun 2008 (1 year 4 months)
Managed credit analysis (400 orders/day), collections with 54% portfolio recovery, and a customer database of 4,000+. Developed internal systems and process improvements for finance and operations.
Sales Manager
Konica
Jun 1999 - Jan 2007 (7 years 7 months)
Led a team of 20 sales representatives; grew Konica's national market share from 0% to 8% in 2 years.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Descomplica
Postgraduate Degree, Information Technology
2023 - 2024
Postgraduate degree in Information Technology from Descomplica, completed between 2023 and 2024.
Universidade Mackenzie
Bachelor of Business Administration, Business Administration
1998 - 2004
Bachelor of Business Administration from Universidade Mackenzie, completed between 1998 and 2004.
Availability
Location
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