Marco PantaloneTechnical Program Manager
Eternal tech head, used to think I was just better at googling stuff than the average joe, turns out I have a knack for this. Lovingly referred to as MarcoGPT by friends. Usual last line of defense when a project is about to be declared FUBAR.
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About Me
I’m the solution to your problem. If you’re here, you’ve either read my CV… or taken a spectacular wrong turn. In the first case, I’m confident I can help. Yes, even if I have no idea who you are, my point still stands. Worst case? We have a great conversation. In the second case, don't worry. You are in good hands too.
Cross-functional Leadership
My core belief is that you don't just lead people; you lead the culture. Perhaps the greatest threat to any big project is our natural tendency toward tribalism, which fractures teams and kills talent. I've made one of my core skills the action of actively cultivating a culture of teamwork and mutual understanding that dismantles those silos
Technical Excellence
For me, technical excellence is a foundation of effective leadership. You cannot strategically manage the 'When, Where, and What-ifs' of a program until you have properly grasped the technical 'What, How, and Why.' I make it a point to dive as deep as possible into the technologies my teams use. It's impossible to unleash the full potential of a tool or a team, without understanding the craft
Innovation & AI Adoption
I believe we are at a pivotal moment in technological history. AI is simultaneously not the simple silver bullet many are being sold, yet it's far more powerful than they can imagine. For me, driving AI adoption isn't just about implementing new features; it's about the responsibility to ethically guide the transformation it will bring. This is the opportunity of a lifetime, and it's why I've moved beyond theory to make changes in the real world.
Measurable Impact
I don't rely on dreams alone. Any dream, no matter how preposterous, is somewhat achievable if you are willing to set tangible goals to make it a reality. We dreamed of going to space and landing on the Moon, but we only succeeded when we decided to roll up our sleeves and take concrete action, step by step, while carefully measuring them. That's how you make a difference
Education
Computer Science
Universidad Nacional de CĂłrdoba | 1999 - 2008
Languages
Technical Skills & Expertise
Certifications
Professional Experience
15+ years of technical program management across healthcare, government, aerospace, software development, and education sectors, building teams that deliver complex initiatives, drive organizational transformation, and create measurable business impact.
Anyone AI
Leading technical program for AI and data science initiatives, architecting CNN-based vehicle recognition models and supervised learning ensembles for credit risk analysis.
Key Achievements
- Deployed CNN-based vehicle recognition model as scalable AWS API with 82% accuracy
- Implemented supervised learning ensembles (DecisionTree, XGBoost, LightGBM) for 350,000+ transactions
- Achieved ROC AUC > 0.77 for credit risk segmentation
- Engineered full ELT pipeline for e-commerce revenue analytics
- Mentored junior contributors through end-to-end ML project lifecycles
Technologies & Skills
Ministry of Human Capital, Argentina
Directed education-focused digital transformation program, improving transition outcomes for 15,000+ students and increasing first-year university enrollment by 10%.
Key Achievements
- Improved transition outcomes for 15,000+ students
- Increased first-year university enrollment by 10%
- Achieved 95% satisfaction rate among students and educators
- Reduced student dropout rates by 20% through data-informed enhancements
- Managed stakeholder engagement with 20+ educational institutions
- Facilitated 50+ workshops to align goals and secure funding
Technologies & Skills
Central Florida Remote Sensing Laboratory, USA
Spearheaded technical infrastructure upgrades supporting satellite simulation and data processing, managing NASA-awarded project resources.
Key Achievements
- Improved system performance and reduced timelines by 25%
- Enhanced data workflows by 25% through KPI implementation
- Accelerated decision-making processes across teams
- Ensured on-time, within-budget delivery of NASA projects
- Managed international teams effectively
Technologies & Skills
IBM Argentina
Managed global data protection initiatives, maintaining high system availability and optimizing disaster recovery processes.
Key Achievements
- Maintained 99.9% system availability
- Reduced technical debt by 40% through migration projects
- Improved ticket resolution time by 25% with ServiceNow
- Optimized disaster recovery processes globally
- Led standardization projects across regions
Technologies & Skills
What Colleagues Say
Feedback from leaders and team members I've had the privilege to work with across government, aerospace, and IT sectors.
"I've worked with Marco in two different companies, both of them in quite large environments. Marco is a deeply knowledgeable worker in IT, both Wintel and UNIX platforms. His knowledge is rivaled only by his ability to learn new skills and engage in new tasks with a level of commitment that guarantees quality and timely solutions, exactly what is needed in the Industry. I would recommend Marco for anyone looking out for an IT Expert, and as well for management and organizational tasks, as Marco has a very good ability as a leader."
"Marco possesses a rare blend of extensive knowledge, genuine humility, and an eagerness to learn. He is an exceptional team player who tackles any challenge, and his positive attitude consistently inspires and motivates everyone around him. During his time here, he not only identified problems we didn't know existed but also devised innovative solutions we had never imagined."
"Marco's process optimization program revolutionized how we operate globally. His collaborative approach and data-driven insights helped us achieve cost savings we never thought possible."
"Marco's leadership in our digital transformation program was exceptional. His ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships while delivering measurable outcomes for 15,000+ students was truly remarkable."
"Working with Marco on AI and data science initiatives has been incredible. His technical expertise combined with program management skills helped us achieve 82% accuracy on our CNN models and deliver scalable solutions."
"Marco's technical program management on our satellite simulation projects was outstanding. He improved our system performance by 25% while managing international teams and ensuring on-time delivery."
"Marco's expertise in data protection and storage systems was invaluable. His leadership on our global migration projects reduced technical debt by 40% and significantly improved our disaster recovery processes."
"Marco's data-driven approach to program management transformed our educational outcomes. His ability to facilitate workshops and align stakeholders across 20+ institutions was exceptional."
"Oh, for crying out loud, you're still scrolling. Is this some kind of endurance test? You've read the proper testimonials from the sensible people. You don't need one from me. This is the bit at the end of the page where the code gets tired and gives up. Go on, shooo. No? Right then. The Pantalone fellow. He has a terrifying knack for managing the impossible. I once saw him get a room full of wizards to agree on a plan so efficiently, no one even threatened to set anyone else on fire. A historic first. His plans were so unnervingly good that for once, things around here actually exploded on schedule."
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I'm always interested in discussing new opportunities, sharing insights about technical program management, AI implementation, or exploring how we can work together to drive meaningful digital transformation results.
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