Sebastián Ancho

I lead software engineering teams focused on the development of Fintech and e-commerce ecosystems in South America.

For more than 18 years, I have led initiatives in the Fintech world, based in Argentina. I have a solid background in issuer and acquirer businesses, working in large-scale multinational companies. I specialize in the design, construction, and maintenance of comprehensive technological solutions that connect technology, business, and user experience in highly demanding environments.

My Information

Born in Argentina
Born in 1985 (40 años)
Currently in Buenos Aires, AR
Studied Systems Engineering at the National Technological University (AR)

My Professional Motivation

Since I was a child, I felt curiosity about how systems capable of connecting people thousands of kilometers apart in real time worked. I discovered in software development a language of my own, and in electronic payments, a global-scale architecture that brings together everything I am passionate about: real impact, technical complexity, and the magic of making the impossible simple.

My Current Role

I have been IT Manager at Cencosud S.A. (Argentina) since 2017. I currently lead the technology areas of the teams in:

Financial Retail (the company's Fintech)
E-commerce
Customers and Loyalty

I am in charge of a group of around 150 IT professionals, including analysts, developers, testers, Scrum Masters, UX specialists, and managers, among other roles. The teams I lead are responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining the software ecosystems that support the company’s businesses.