I'm Willian Correa, Leader and Software Engineer; currently working at Amazon. Here's a bit about my journey:
I've spent over 20 years building and leading high-performing engineering and product teams across regulated industries— healthcare, fintech, gambling, and aviation. Most recently, I served as VP of Engineering & Product at Rivalry, a regulated player in the gambling industry. Before that, I was SVP of Engineering at Rangle, delivering products for global clients - big pharma, big retail and startups.
My background blends technical depth, business strategy, and entrepreneurship. I've founded three companies with successful exits, scaled orgs to 500+ talent count, and led the launch of software & hardware products.
I'm Brazilian-Canadian, deeply pragmatic, and passionate about leveraging technology to deliver impactful, customer-centric solutions. I'm an advocate for simplicity and effectiveness in engineering—avoiding unnecessary complexity to ship value quickly.
On the personal side, my tech journey began when I taught myself to code in C at 13, sparking a lifelong passion for engineering, product development, and business strategy. I've found joy in delivering customer-centric products. Having lived and worked across Brazil, Canada, and the Netherlands, I appreciate diverse perspectives and collaboration. I'm also keenly interested in emerging technologies like AI and blockchain, constantly exploring how they reshape products and customer experiences.
Products I helped to build before joining Amazon:
Big Pharma, top 3: A digital health solution supporting diabetic patients through real-time glucose monitoring and personalized care, significantly improving patient outcomes and healthcare provider engagement.
Telehealth Unicorn: A scalable telehealth platform delivering personalized healthcare and medications directly to consumers, vastly enhancing accessibility and patient experience.
Global Ecommerce, 21 countries: Development of a robust global ecommerce platform that boosted online sales and delivered exceptional customer experiences worldwide.
USA Top Airline Booking: A comprehensive and modern booking platform significantly increasing operational efficiency, improving customer experience, and driving substantial revenue growth for JetBlue.
As a founder:
Boleto Facil: A pioneering digital invoicing solution developed in the early 2000s, streamlining payment processes for small and medium businesses in Brazil. The platform was widely adopted, significantly enhancing operational efficiency and was subsequently acquired by one of Brazil's largest financial institutions.
ASTL Brain: A cloud-based ERP & CRM platform tailored for small and medium-sized enterprises, streamlining business operations across inventory management, fulfillment, invoicing, payments, and sales pipeline. The product enabled hundreds of SMEs to modernize their back office, leading to operational efficiencies and scalable growth. Its success led to acquisition by a major regional player in the ERP space.
TPS: A boutique professional services company specializing in building tailored digital solutions for healthcare providers and B2C/B2B platforms. Known for delivering high-impact, end-to-end projects with speed and quality, TPS played a pivotal role in accelerating digital transformation for clients in Canada, US and Europe. The company’s strong performance and reputation led to its acquisition by a private investment fund.
More info? Check my resume at https://www.linkedin.com/in/williancorrea/
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