# My Speaker Bio

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Gerardo Ramirez is a seasoned Senior Solutions Engineer with extensive experience in software engineering and a profound commitment to customer success. Currently serving at Zendrive, Gerardo has demonstrated his expertise in nurturing relationships with prospective and existing clients, establishing himself as a dependable technical advisor. His role involves leading an offshore full-stack engineering team, ensuring the alignment of product roadmaps with corporate objectives, and driving the development of foundational technology, including Mobile SDKs and RESTful APIs.

An advocate for Agile methodologies, Gerardo effectively implements these principles to enhance team efficiency and responsiveness. His approach to Agile practices emphasizes continuous improvement, flexibility, and the importance of feedback loops, which have significantly boosted project delivery outcomes and customer satisfaction.

Before his tenure at Zendrive, Gerardo was a pivotal member of Ricoh in Campbell, CA, where he managed and coordinated an engineering team across geographical boundaries and played a crucial role in spearheading collaborative initiatives for embedded connectors compatible with significant document and repository technologies.

Gerardo holds a Master of Science in Software Engineering from California State University, Fullerton, and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from California State University, East Bay. His technical skills include programming languages, cloud platforms, and web technologies.

Beyond his technical prowess, Gerardo is also a dedicated educator, having served as a Computer Science teacher at Moreau Catholic High School, where he was known for his innovative teaching methods and commitment to fostering an inclusive and engaging learning environment.

Gerardo's ability to synthesize and communicate complex technical information makes him a valuable leader and speaker, particularly in discussions on technology integration, project management, and team collaboration across diverse environments. His deep understanding of Agile methodologies and their application in dynamic business settings further distinguishes him as an expert in his field.
