CI&T Australia hires new leads for data & cloud practices

CI&T Australia has announced the strategic appointments of Paulo Felipe Barbosa as its new Data Lead and Koustabha Kale (KK) as its new Cloud Practice Lead. The company expects that these new hires will bolster its commitment to innovation and excellence in data management and cloud solutions.

Paulo Felipe Barbosa joins CI&T from Atlassian, where he accrued significant experience in data engineering, analytics, governance, and strategy. He is set to push forward CI&T's data initiatives with a focus on increasing data value while ensuring compliance, security, and governance.

"It is an exciting time to be working in data, especially with the rise of generative AI. I am thrilled to join CI&T's team and leverage my experience to deliver unparalleled value to our customers. Together, we aim to make a significant impact in the Australian market, combining innovative solutions with a human-centric approach to stand out in this dynamic field," Barbosa stated.

Koustabha Kale (KK) comes from a tenure at AWS, bringing over 30 years of experience in software development and IT consulting, complemented by 14 years in cloud computing. Kale will guide CI&T's efforts in aiding clients to leverage cloud best practices to achieve significant business outcomes.

Kale expressed his enthusiasm for his new role, stating, "I was drawn to CI&T's innovative culture, global reach, and commitment to leveraging cutting-edge technology to drive business transformation. The opportunity to collaborate on groundbreaking projects and significantly impact our clients' success is truly exhilarating."

By forming a global and diverse team of experts in Australia, CI&T aims to combine global resilience and resourcefulness with the balanced Australian approach for driving impact and innovation. These data and cloud-led initiatives are expected to enhance the company's service offerings in the market while maximising value for clients. CI&T's focus will be on bringing a new perspective to how companies interact and achieve outstanding results with their digital initiatives.

Felipe Rubim, CI&T’s Senior Vice President, APAC, remarked, "We are excited to welcome Paulo and KK to the team. Their expertise and vision will be instrumental in accelerating our growth and delivering superior solutions to our clients."