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Hernan Sabbatella

@hernansabbatella

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Head of AI-driven modernization and cloud architect transforming legacy systems into scalable, resilient platforms.

Argentina

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What I'm looking for

I seek senior technical leadership roles where I can lead AI-driven legacy modernization, mentor teams, influence strategy, and deliver scalable, cost-effective architectures.

I am an entrepreneurial software and infrastructure architect with 10+ years driving cloud architecture, DevOps, and large-scale legacy modernization. I create hybrid executive-bridge roles that align CTO, COO, CAIO, and engineering to deliver AI-enabled systems.

I lead cross-functional teams end-to-end, combining hands-on technical leadership with strategic planning to translate ambiguous modernization problems into executable roadmaps. My work has improved reliability, reduced downtime, and optimized performance at scale.

Notable achievements include designing microservices and serverless architectures that cut costs and handled traffic surges with zero downtime, improving database query efficiency by 50%, and increasing system reliability while reducing downtime by 30%. I also mentor developers and foster collaborative, high-performing teams.

I evaluate and integrate emerging technologies pragmatically, de-risk AI-driven initiatives, and act as a strategic partner to clients and executives to ensure solutions balance innovation, stability, and long-term maintainability.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Founding AI Modernization Principal

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MechanizedAI

Jan 2025 - Present (1 year)

Created and lead a hybrid executive-bridge role owning end-to-end AI-driven legacy modernization strategy and roadmaps, delivering scalable AI-assisted migrations and reducing modernization risk for clients.

Architecture Cloud Architecture DevOps Technical Leadership Roadmapping

Principal Engineer / Architect

TechiTalent

May 2022 - Jan 2025 (2 years 8 months)

Architected modern software solutions and led cross-functional teams to modernize legacy systems, improving system efficiency and delivering high-quality web applications for accounting platforms.

Web Applications Performance Optimization .NET Cloud Mentorship

Technical Lead / Engineering Manager

2am.tech

Mar 2021 - Apr 2022 (1 year 1 month)

Directed and developed high-performance engineering teams and designed innovative technology architectures to meet client goals and improve delivery outcomes.

Engineering Management Technical Leadership Architecture Team Building CI CD Cloud Delivery Management

IoT Infrastructure Developer

JPMorgan

Feb 2020 - Mar 2021 (1 year 1 month)

Contributed to IoT infrastructure for managing ATM devices using AWS tooling, improving deployment reliability and reducing device downtime across a large network.

IoT AWS Infrastructure Scalability Monitoring DevOps Reliability Engineering

Senior Full Stack Developer

Overactive

Nov 2018 - Feb 2020 (1 year 3 months)

Developed robust web applications on Azure and .NET, mentored hires, and collaborated with international partners to deliver scalable client solutions and improve platform performance.

Azure .NET CosmosDB Serverless Web Development Mentorship CI CD

Full Stack Developer

DAC

Feb 2018 - Oct 2018 (8 months)

Led migration of legacy servers to modern infrastructure with CI integration and developed DACNet and a mobile app to streamline directors' workflow and revenue management.

Migration CI CD Web Development Mobile Development Infrastructure Git Performance Optimization User Experience

Mobile Department Lead

YPF

Jun 2016 - Jan 2018 (1 year 7 months)

Established the mobile department, selected technologies and guided migrations to modern frameworks to deliver reliable, high-performance mobile applications.

Mobile Development Team Leadership Technology Selection Migration Reliability Performance Optimization

Owner, Game Design & CTO

Nerbits

Feb 2011 - May 2016 (5 years 3 months)

Co-founded and led a 15-person technology company, directing architecture and development of mobile/tablet solutions and delivering civic safety applications for Buenos Aires government.

CTO Unity C++Java Team Management Project Delivery Client Engagement

Coordinator & Semi-Senior Developer

Workroom Partner Digital

Jun 2010 - Feb 2012 (1 year 8 months)

Coordinated cross-border Flash game projects and developed interactive features using ActionScript 3, delivering timely gameplay and interactive experiences.

ActionScript Game Development Project Coordination Flash

Junior Programmer & Game Designer

Beeay

Sep 2008 - Jun 2010 (1 year 9 months)

Developed online games and interactive experiences using ActionScript 2 and 3, contributing to design and implementation of engaging web-based games.

ActionScript Game Design Collaboration

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Universidad Tecnológica Nacional, Buenos Aires

Master's in System Engineering, System Engineering

2006 - 2009

Completed a Master's in System Engineering at Universidad Tecnológica Nacional, focusing on systems engineering principles and applied software/infrastructure topics.