Leonel More

Leonel More

CEO & Founder @ 1950Labs

About

I help fast-growing companies scale their engineering teams with pre-vetted LATAM developers.I’m the CEO & Founder of 1950Labs, a trusted staff augmentation partner for companies that need to move fast without increasing hiring risk.At 1950Labs, we help companies move faster by giving them access to vetted LATAM talent without the usual hiring delays, overhead, and delivery risk. Our model combines nearshore speed, strong time zone alignment, and a flexible low-risk approach that helps teams grow without the usual hiring delays.We work with fast-growing companies that need to: - scale engineering capacity quickly- add vetted developers without building a costly bench- reduce delivery risk- extend their teams with engineers who integrate fast Our clients include companies such as Revolut, Delivery Hero, Evertec, and the Inter-American Development Bank. Before founding 1950Labs, I spent 25 years working across software development, QA, delivery, and leadership with teams in the US, Uruguay, Mexico, Spain, and Vietnam. I’m also a patent holder in computer vision and an active contributor to Uruguay's tech ecosystem. If your company needs to scale with less hiring friction and more execution certainty, let’s connect.

Country

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City

Uruguay

Industry

Computer Software

Skill

ChatGPT, OpenClaw, OpenAI Codex, Staffing Services, Patent Preparation, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Multi-cultural Team Management, .NET Framework, Article Writing, Blogging, Multicultural Team Building, Vendor Management, Early-Stage Startups, Startups, Technical Recruiting, Community Building, Partner Relationship Management, New Business Development, Business Strategy, Software Development

Experience

1950Labs

CEO & Founder

1950Labs

LinkedIn
2016-2 - Present · 10 yrs 8 mos

Uruguay

1950Labs is a staff augmentation partner that helps companies add engineering capacity quickly with vetted LATAM talent. Through our Private Talent Marketplace, clients can start interviewing in as little as 3 days and add engineers who are ready to contribute from day one. What we offer: * staff augmentation with vetted LATAM engineers * dedicated engineering support for short and long-term needs * nearshore talent aligned with US time zones * flexible engagement models for scaling without unnecessary overhead Trusted by companies such as Revolut, Delivery Hero, Evertec, and the Inter-American Development Bank.

INGENIO Incubadora de Empresas

Committee Member

INGENIO Incubadora de Empresas

LinkedIn
2023-5 - Present · 3 yrs 5 mos

Uruguay

• Collaborate with a team to curate new members for INGENIO Incubadora de Empresas, enhancing the startup community. • Participated in strategic meetings to determine the next stages for current startup members, driving their growth. • Engaged with the entrepreneurial community in Uruguay, fostering innovation and collaboration among startups.

Campus Party Uruguay

Partners & Communities

Campus Party Uruguay

LinkedIn
2018-12 - 2022-1 · 3 yrs 2 mos

Uruguay

Connecting the local community with the massive event in Punta del Este, hosting 2500 people each event day in 2019. More info at http://uruguay.campus-party.org/

Codilio

Founder

Codilio

LinkedIn
2015-10 - 2018-11 · 3 yrs 2 mos

Uruguay

We provided recruiting services to local software companies without an HHRR department (startups, boutique SW development shops, and similar). We worked only with developer positions.

Coxabengoa

Software Development Manager

Coxabengoa

LinkedIn
2013-7 - 2016-3 · 2 yrs 9 mos

Uruguay

I performed at Abengoa (Nasdaq: ABGB, ABY) through its subsidiary, Simosa IT. I was responsible for the software development department in the Uruguay office. I built the local JAVA, BPM, and Sharepoint verticals with in-house teams and vendors. I also handled the recruitment process for the teams located in Montevideo.

Service Repair Solutions

Software Development Manager

Service Repair Solutions

LinkedIn
2012-2 - 2012-12 · 11 mos

Uruguay

I was in charge of two development teams, working on mobile applications (iOS), mobile websites (Android & iOS), and a customer-facing web portal. We used Scrum and TDD. I coordinated with the corporate structure located in the USA. I owned the local recruitment process for my teams. Also, I coached other company local teams that I didn´t manage directly.

Service Repair Solutions

Software Quality Assurance Manager

Service Repair Solutions

LinkedIn
2010-8 - 2012-2 · 1 yr 7 mos

Uruguay

I was in charge of up to 17 people working in three different teams. I collaborated with the engineering structure at a high level. I provided coaching for the USA, Mexico, Vietnam, and Russia teams. I led the local branch office's transition to a TDD methodology. I led the flagship products transition to a SaaS model from an SQA perspective. I owned the recruitment process for my teams.

Service Repair Solutions

Software Quality Assurance Team Leader

Service Repair Solutions

LinkedIn
2008-3 - 2010-8 · 2 yrs 6 mos

Uruguay

I managed a group of up to 12 QA Engineers, working on flagship company products and back-office tools. I provided training, developed company QA standards, and participated in project planning. I led the transition from waterfall to scrum. I owned the recruitment process for my teams.

Service Repair Solutions

Software Quality Assurance Engineer

Service Repair Solutions

LinkedIn
2006-11 - 2008-3 · 1 yr 5 mos

Uruguay

Worked on three software releases, generated automated test cases, and submitted 100+ bugs and new test cases. Working over waterfall methodology.

Chocolatte (tientate.blogspot.com)

Author, Editor & Founder

Chocolatte (tientate.blogspot.com)

2006-6 - 2011-12 · 5 yrs 7 mos

Formerly a blog about creativity and innovation, in December 2011, I transformed it into a static site showing all the published content. I wrote most of the articles by myself (+120) but got six active collaborators to write for me pro bono. The site hit 10k+ page views per month during its best days.

La Mejor Idea

CEO & Co-Founder

La Mejor Idea

LinkedIn
2008-11 - 2010-10 · 2 yrs

lamejoridea.net

LaMejorIDea was a social network oriented to everyone related to or interested in creativity and innovation (in Spanish). I worked with Alicia Chavero on this project, who co-owned it with me. We created it from the ground up and gained 500+ active members. In 2009, the project was a candidate for the BBVA Open Talent program.

Vitelcom Mobile Technology

IT and Development Dept Manager

Vitelcom Mobile Technology

LinkedIn
2004-2 - 2006-9 · 2 yrs 8 mos

Mexico

Participated in the building stage, managing the IT infrastructure implementation (100+ data nodes, 40+ voice nodes, CCTV security system, $30K+ server room), managing production IS implementation, and developing the help desk department. Developed IT/IS support manuals. Under my charge, 12 software pieces were developed.

Salmon Industry S.A. de C.V.

IS Dept Manager

Salmon Industry S.A. de C.V.

2003-3 - 2004-2 · 1 yr

Mexico

Leveraged unexploited functions of the ERP the company had, developed new IS support processes, and managed two help desks.

Education

Universidad ORT Uruguay

Universidad ORT Uruguay

LinkedIn

Computer Engineering

1999 - 2002 · 3 yrs

Completed 60% of the required credits to apply for an Engineer Degree.

Universidad de la Empresa

Universidad de la Empresa

LinkedIn

Computer Science

2014 - 2017 · 3 yrs

Leonel More's Contact Information

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