Interview with Rod Molina, Delivery Director for the LATAM Region

What is your professional background?

With a strong passion for technology and a drive for leadership and business, I bring a wealth of experience to the table. My background in DevOps, cloud computing, and IT, combined with years of consulting work for a diverse range of organizations of varying sizes and industries, makes me a valuable asset to the company. My expertise in these areas allows me to provide strategic insight and innovative solutions to drive success for our internal and external clients.

What are your day-to-day responsibilities for the Delivery Director’s role in the company?

As the Delivery Director at EffectiveSoft, I play a vital role in driving the company’s expansion into the Latin American market. My daily responsibilities include working towards a range of objectives aimed at establishing the company’s presence and laying the foundation for success in the region. This includes building brand awareness, fostering a local culture, designing and executing a talent attraction strategy, and ensuring compliance with local regulations. These initiatives are key to the continued growth and success of the company in this exciting new market.

Why is LATAM our priority? What are the benefits that the new location can bring to our customers?

As a leading software development company, expanding into the Latin American market is a strategic priority for us. The geographic proximity of the region, with its similar time zone, offers our US-based customers the ability to seamlessly collaborate with their nearshore teams during the same workday.

Additionally, the region’s high English fluency, with a large population of English speakers, makes it an attractive location for talent acquisition.

Furthermore, the local education systems place a strong emphasis on English proficiency and technical training, ensuring a deep pool of technically capable talent to support the needs of our customers.

By establishing a presence in this dynamic and thriving market, we aim to bring a range of benefits to our customers, including access to top talent, increased efficiency, and greater collaboration opportunities.

Why have we chosen Costa Rica among other promising countries?

Our decision to establish a presence in Costa Rica was driven by several key factors. The country has a well-established reputation as a hub for services and engineering investment, thanks to its political stability, strong economic indicators, highly educated workforce, and high levels of English proficiency. Additionally, Costa Rica offers a supportive environment for investment, making it an ideal place to establish our initial operations in the Latin American region.

We see enormous potential in this dynamic market and have plans to expand into other countries in the coming years, leveraging all available resources to tap into the rich opportunities that this region has to offer.

Regarding your position at EffectiveSoft, what do you expect to achieve as a Delivery Director for the LATAM region?

As Delivery Director for the LATAM region, my objective is to cultivate a company culture that prioritizes collaboration, innovation and empower our teams to deliver world-class services and solutions to our clients. I want to establish EffectiveSoft as a trusted, strategic partner to our customers in the region and beyond, providing them with the resources they need to drive growth and success. 

As a technology expert, what is your industry forecast and what challenges companies like EffectiveSoft should consider?

As a technology expert, the industry is constantly evolving and companies like EffectiveSoft must stay ahead of the curve. I see the continued growth and integration of cloud computing, the Internet of Things (IoT), and artificial intelligence (AI) as key trends shaping the future of software development. Companies must also be mindful of data privacy concerns, cybersecurity risks and finding the right talent to keep up with these rapidly evolving technologies. Also, organizations need to understand the importance of having a robust digital strategy in place, one that is flexible enough to adapt to changing market demands and customer needs. To stay competitive, companies must be willing to embrace innovation and continuously evolve their offerings to meet the demands of a constantly changing market.

What are the professional challenges that you like to address most?

I have a passion for tackling challenges that can have a positive impact on people’s lives, whether it’s improving daily operations or implementing company-wide initiatives. My goal is to help individuals work more efficiently and effectively, and to drive meaningful change in their professional and personal lives.

What are you passionate about professionally and personally?

I have a deep passion for technology, science and all things nerdy. Additionally, I value family and work hard to maintain a balanced lifestyle that allows me to be a devoted father and husband.