Santiago Gericke Parga

At Universidad Pontificia Comillas, I developed a strong technical foundation in engineering and trained a structured mindset to approach and solve complex problems, building analytical and strategic thinking skills.During this time, I discovered my passion for software development and began deep diving into programming, exploring its potential to create impactful solutions and drive innovation.

Shameless Collective began as a nascent dream among three friends but transformed into a serious venture over the last two years. Noticing we were suffering in client service and retention, I developed a full-stack returns portal and an AI-powered chatbot that drove us to boost our recurring customers and our sales by 200%.

My entrepreneurial spirit was significantly spurred during my time at Santa Clara University, where I immersed myself in Silicon Valley's startup culture. Alongside Shameless Collective, I pursued two additional ventures, developing MVPs that attracted over 100 potential users and engaging in discussions to raise a €100,000 pre-seed round

In my consulting career, starting at AT Kearney and advancing at Monstarlab, I leveraged my technical expertise to develop data-driven solutions for enterprise clients. I built pricing optimization models for top-tier beverage companies in Spain using R and Python, and defined go-to-market strategies for FMCG companies by implementing advanced analytics with SQL and AWS. These technical implementations helped clients solve large-scale challenges, from optimizing revenue streams to developing data-backed market expansion strategies.

In recent years, I've built a diverse portfolio of production-ready applications spanning full-stack development and generative AI. My projects include customer-facing web applications using Next.js and React, backend automation systems with Python, and advanced AI solutions leveraging AWS services. I've implemented real-time API integrations, developed intelligent chatbots, created operational automation tools, and deployed machine learning models.

After making the most of the experiences along my journey, I am ready to embrace the next adventure: growing in the Bay Area, a global hub of innovation and entrepreneurship. I'm excited to join a tech company where I can apply my technical skills and business experience to solve meaningful problems. My goal is to work with a talented team on products I believe in, while continuing to develop as both an engineer and entrepreneur.