Technical Advisory & Strategy
I advise on AI research, development, and strategy with the depth of someone who builds these systems
Founder of Kacti AI, building foundational AI for semantic reasoning. Former Microsoft Principal Architect on the VP/CTO team. 3 patents. I help organizations and investors navigate AI with technical rigor, not hype.
About
Built to Build
I started building at 16, launching the leading track and field platform in Mexico before Facebook existed. That early drive to ship real products shaped everything that came after.
I spent 15 years at Microsoft and Capital One, architecting enterprise systems used by thousands of organizations worldwide. As a Principal Architect on Microsoft's VP/CTO team, I led the evolution of Dynamics 365, from modernizing the ERP core to integrating AI and Graph RAG for enterprise search and copilots.
Along the way, I filed three patents in enterprise systems and AI, built event-driven frameworks that transformed monolithic ERPs into modern platforms, and mentored teams of senior engineers.
Today, as a founder and active operator, I bring that same intensity to advising organizations on AI strategy, enterprise architecture, and technical leadership. I don't just advise. I've built the systems. That's the difference.
24+
Years in Software R&D
3
Patents Filed
4
Companies Founded
15
Years at Microsoft
Expertise
What I Bring to the Table
AI Strategy & R&D
From LLM integration to semantic reasoning systems, I help organizations develop AI strategies grounded in technical reality, not hype. I've built AI systems at Microsoft and at my own startup.
Enterprise Architecture & ERP
Former Microsoft Principal Architect on the VP/CTO team for Dynamics 365. I've designed systems that power enterprise operations at global scale, and I know where the real complexity lives.
Product & Technical Leadership
Three patents. Multiple products shipped. Teams built and mentored. I bridge the gap between deep technical execution and product vision, helping you make decisions that scale.
Startup Advisory
As an active founder, I understand the constraints firsthand. I advise startups on technical architecture, AI integration, go-to-market, and building engineering teams that ship.
Engagement
How We Work Together
Flexible engagement models designed to meet you where you are, whether you need a one-time sounding board or an ongoing strategic partner.
60-minute sessions
Expert Consultations
One-hour deep dives into your toughest technical questions. Get clarity and direction from someone who's solved these problems at scale.
Monthly engagement
Advisory Retainers
Ongoing strategic partnership. I become an extension of your leadership team, available for regular guidance, decision-making support, and architectural oversight.
Scoped deliverables
Project-Based Engagements
Focused technical work including architecture reviews, AI strategy development, ERP modernization roadmaps, and technical due diligence for investors.
Let's Talk
Whether you need a sounding board for a critical technical decision or a strategic partner for a major initiative, it starts with a conversation.
Or reach out directly at andre@kreativ.co