Diego Gonçalves

Diego Gonçalves

Director of Data and Operations @ GoBuzz

About

Executive with over 12 years of experience in strategic leadership, operations, and digital business transformation. Operates at the intersection of data, marketing, technology, and finance, with a strategic vision focused on high-impact operational results. Specialized in optimizing processes, building and scaling digital teams and products, with a proven track record in efficiency, performance, and governance. Solid experience in corporate compliance and regulation, with hands-on expertise in KYC, GRC, AML, ESG, and operational security — skills highly applicable to regulated industries such as payments and betting. Fluent in English and Spanish, with LATAM experience and a global business perspective. An analytical, innovative, and results-driven professional, focused on sustainable growth and fostering a high-performance culture.

Country

Brazil

City

São Paulo

Industry

Computer Software

Skill

Arquitetura e Integração de Dados (ETL & Data Warehouse), Ciência de Dados para Tomada de Decisão, Aplicações Estratégicas de Inteligência Artificial nos Negócios, Eficiência Operacional Orientada por Dados, Logística e Cadeia de Suprimentos, Administração de empresas, Planejamento estratégico, Otimização de processos, Business Intelligence (BI) e Análise de Dados, Liderança de Equipes e Projetos, Marketing de Performance (Tráfego Pago e Estratégia Digital), Governança, Riscos e Compliance (GRC), Jornada do cliente, Conformidade SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley), Controles Internos, Análise de processos de negócios, Suporte à Auditoria, Melhoria contínua, Gestão de Mudança Organizacional, Treinamento de usuários

Experience

GoBuzz

Director of Data and Operations

GoBuzz

LinkedIn
2017-8 - Present · 9 yrs 1 mo

São Paulo, Brazil

• Led the data and operations division, integrating processes, technology, and cross-functional communication. • Structured and managed teams, driving social media data analysis to support strategic decision-making. • Oversaw multimillion-dollar paid media investments, focusing on performance, digital reputation, and user engagement. • Applied a proprietary A/B testing methodology, outperforming Meta's native solution in creative and targeting validation speed. • Strong technical and strategic command of Meta platforms (Facebook and Instagram), with a proven track record of resolving systemic issues through proprietary processes. • Worked with high-profile clients in sensitive sectors, ensuring digital reputation management and agile campaign delivery. • Led the implementation of internal tools and operational enhancements, significantly increasing productivity through automation and efficiency: - Reduced report preparation time from 24 hours to 3 hours (over 85%), enabling real-time insights. - Achieved over 50% cost savings on tools through license and process optimization.

DK Marketing Digital

Managing Partner & Co-Founder

DK Marketing Digital

LinkedIn
2020-2 - Present · 6 yrs 7 mos

São Paulo, Brazil

• Co-founded a digital agency specialized in paid media and strategic content, directly leading brand positioning, media planning, and client relationships. • Provided services to premium companies with a strong focus on performance and digital presence. • Created and managed marketing campaigns across diverse segments. • Planned, executed, and optimized paid media campaigns (Meta, Google, YouTube), with a focus on conversion and cost-efficiency. • Oversaw the entire service workflow: briefing, creative development, publishing, data analysis, and strategic adjustments.

IBM

Data Specialist & Process Lead

IBM

LinkedIn
2015-1 - 2017-8 · 2 yrs 8 mos

São Paulo, Brazil

• Led compliance and risk control projects, ensuring full adherence to SOX 404 regulations. • Managed mainframe access and conducted critical risk assessments. • Adapted practices from IBM Australia to the operational reality of the Brazilian unit. • Improved processes, analyzed key controls, and aligned operational procedures with financial reporting standards. • Acted as liaison between finance, audit, and operations teams across Latin America (LATAM).

IBM

Internal Auditor – International Audit Project

IBM

LinkedIn
2013-3 - 2015-12 · 2 yrs 10 mos

South America

• Internal auditor at IBM with regional responsibilities across LATAM. • Conducted in-depth process analyses and defined corrective action plans to mitigate risks and deviations. • Supported regional projects by delivering strategic recommendations for structural improvements and process compliance.

IBM

Transformation Specialist – Blue Harmony (Opportunity to Order)

IBM

LinkedIn
2012-5 - 2013-3 · 11 mos

São Paulo, Brazil

• Acted as a change agent during the implementation of Blue Harmony, guiding end users through the transition to new processes, responsibilities, and technologies. • Delivered operational training and provided first-level support to users during the adoption of new workflows. • Streamlined communications and localized global processes for LATAM.

IBM

Administrative Specialist – Internal Processes & Controls

IBM

LinkedIn
2011-1 - 2012-5 · 1 yr 5 mos

São Paulo, Brazil

• Responsible for Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance testing across LATAM. • Conducted internal business process analyses (CRM, AD&Me) and defined action plans. • Supported audit initiatives and guided local teams in improving internal controls and operational processes.

Education

Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie

Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie

LinkedIn

Business Administration with emphasis in Operations & Logistics – Mackenzie Presbyterian University

2009 - 2012 · 3 yrs
CS Academy

CS Academy

LinkedIn

Customer Success & Experience

2024-6 - 2024-12 · 7 mos
UNOPAR - Universidade Norte do Paraná

UNOPAR - Universidade Norte do Paraná

LinkedIn

Computing and Information and Communication Technologies (ICT)

2021-1 - 2021-12 · 1 yr

Data Warehouse Modeling and Architecture Data Integration and Flow (ETL) Data Discovery, OLAP, and Data Visualization Relational Databases and Big Data Non-Relational Databases (NoSQL) Statistical Techniques: Theory and Practice (R Programming) Programming Languages for Data Science (Python with Spark) Machine Learning Data Science Project with Parallel and Distributed Data Processing Solutions

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