Camilo Jiménez Fuentes
About Camilo Jiménez Fuentes
Camilo Jiménez Fuentes is the Chief Technology Officer of Littio, a role he has held since 2022. He co-founded GDX.travel, which was acquired by Hopper Inc., and has extensive experience in technology development across various sectors, including fintech and generative art.
Work at Littio
Camilo Jiménez Fuentes serves as the Chief Technology Officer at Littio since 2022. In this role, he focuses on developing technology solutions that address economic challenges, particularly in the context of Latin America. His leadership at Littio is marked by participation in Y Combinator's Winter 2023 batch, which highlights the company's innovative approach within the fintech and crypto sectors.
Education and Expertise
Camilo Jiménez Fuentes holds a B.Sc. in Computer Engineering from Universidad de Los Andes, where he studied from 2000 to 2005. He furthered his education with an M.Sc. in Systems and Computing Engineering from the same institution, completing this program in 2006. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in technology solutions, particularly in fintech, crypto, and generative art.
Background
Camilo has a diverse professional background, beginning his career as a Software Developer at Banco de la Republica in Colombia from 2005 to 2006. He has held various roles in academia, including Senior Lecturer and Graduate Assistant at Universidad de los Andes, and served as a Research Coordinator from 2011 to 2013. His international experience includes a position as an Invited Researcher at Université Grenoble Alpes in France.
Previous Roles and Companies
Before joining Littio, Camilo co-founded GDX.travel, a travel tech company that was acquired by Hopper Inc. He also served as Chief Technology Officer at Mercadoni, previously known as Instaleap, from 2017 to 2019. His interim role as Chief Technology Officer at Lentesplus.com in 2020 further showcases his leadership in technology-driven companies. Additionally, he was a Cohort Member at Entrepreneur First in London from 2020 to 2021.
Achievements in Technology Development
Throughout his career, Camilo has focused on building technology solutions that address economic challenges in Latin America, including issues like currency devaluation. His work in fintech and related fields demonstrates a commitment to leveraging technology for economic improvement in the region.