Mag. Helkyn Coello Costa

As Chief AI Officer, I lead the company AI strategy and execution — spanning AI integration into core software products, automation of internal operations, and building organizational AI capability across teams. My approach emphasizes production over pilots: shipping AI that delivers measurable value, rather than running proofs of concept that never reach users.

Led the software engineering organization through the bulk of the platform's modernization — driving the transition from client-server to a fully web-based architecture and laying the foundations for AI-driven capabilities. - Led a team of 15 engineers and QA staff, managing workload and prioritization - Established the QA area from the ground up with best practices that significantly reduced defects - Participated in strategic IT decisions, evaluating platforms and product features

As the Software Manager at AccountTECH, I led a dynamic team in organizing tasks, building new features, and fixing bugs using cutting-edge tech tools. I implemented agile methodology to optimize app performance and monitor all microservices, resulting in increased efficiency and productivity.

Parallel freelance engagement leading technology direction for a Peru-based medical services company. Managed a small team of developers delivering custom software projects, coordinating priorities and timelines with the client's leadership.

In my role as a Senior Software Engineer at AccountTECH, I spearheaded the development of application enhancements in .NET and SQL Server. By defining requirement specifications and building software components, I ensured seamless integration and user-friendly functionalities for our clients. My contributions led to increased efficiency and productivity within the team.

Early-career role at Microsoft Peru, working on the development of a marketing product catalog. Built using JavaScript and HTML in the era when those technologies were still establishing themselves as web standards.