TIAGO MALUTA

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Computer engineer and innovation manager working to leverage AI and technology for good.

🌱 MY JOURNEY

2005-2013
Studying Computer Engineering & Early Career

I built my technical foundation while studying Computer Engineering at the Federal University of Itajubá, a top-ranked public university in Brazil. During this time. I immersed myself in open source movement, volunteered in tech communities, and took on leadership roles in student movements. I also gained practical and professional experience working with Linux and embedded systems across various layers of software development.

I fully embraced my inner nerd 🤓 during this period
2014-2017
Pivoting to Social Impact

I joined the Lemann Foundation in 2015, following a year in consulting. My work centers on leveraging digital innovation for social impact, supporting the design, piloting, and implementation of educational technologies in Brazil's public K12 system.

Learning about the implementation of Khan Academy, Code.org, and Scratch in public schools

2018-2019
Startup Experience

Took a strategic leave from the Foundation to work at Movva, a bootstrapped B-Corp startup, where I gained hands-on experience in lean product development and startup operations. During that time, I helped build a series of social impact solutions we called NudgeBots to support underserved populations.

“Nudgebots” are bots that apply behavioral science through messaging channels like SMS or WhatsApp

2020-Present
Innovation Leadership

I returned to the Lemann Foundation in 2020 with a renewed focus on accelerating innovation to advance the Foundation's mission. In 2022, I served as Interim Head of Innovation, reporting directly to the CEO. Since 2023, I've been working as Innovation Manager, leading strategic initiatives aimed at scaling impact through innovative approaches.

I contemplate potential technology breakthroughs and figure out how to "connect the dots" by working collaboratively with other organizations, mapping challenges with technical expertise, and shaping product concepts through to deployment.

👋🏽 CURRENT FOCUS

Investigating how Artificial Intelligence can leverage LF impact in short and long-term initiatives.
Got an AI idea for education and need support? Check out the AI Alliance for Public Education.

Helping the Lemann Foundation and its grantee partners strengthen their innovation capacity
... while trying to surf 🏄🏽‍♂️ anti-hype waves

Applying digital product mindset and lean experimentation: clear hypotheses, measurable metrics, and validation strategies to maximize value.
REMEMBERING THAT THE WORLD DOESN’T NEED ANOTHER AI BOT ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

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