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.
Brazil
São Paulo
Computer Software
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

Director of Data and Operations
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.

Managing Partner & Co-Founder
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.

Data Specialist & Process Lead
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).

Internal Auditor – International Audit Project
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.

Transformation Specialist – Blue Harmony (Opportunity to Order)
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.

Administrative Specialist – Internal Processes & Controls
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

Computing and Information and Communication Technologies (ICT)
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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