Gilbert Corrales

Experienced digital product innovator and CEO at Leaf

Gilbert Corrales is a seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience in delivering cutting-edge digital products for top companies like Intel, Microsoft, and Schematic.

With a strong background in team-building and a knack for blending technology and design, Gilbert has been a valuable asset in both corporate and academic settings.

Currently serving as the CEO of Leaf, a tech company specializing in performance marketing for eCommerce businesses, Gilbert has successfully led product teams across the globe.

He holds degrees in Computer Science, Intelligent Systems & HCI, and has undergone specialized training at Y Combinator's Startup School.

Throughout his career, Gilbert has held key roles such as Co-Founder, Board Member, Vice President of Digital, and various technical positions at renowned organizations.

His diverse experience spans from being a Tech Evangelist to an Associate Professor, showcasing his versatility and deep expertise in the tech industry.

Gilbert's career trajectory includes engagements in Latin America, Asia, Europe, and the USA, further solidifying his reputation as a leader in the digital landscape.

Highlights

Nov 11 · twitter

I've been picking up Ruby on Rails on my spare time and have been really surprised at how good their ORM system is, the way they have modelled associations is how it should have been all along, has_many :through is just amazing.

Nov 7 · twitter

Whoever runs ecomm for @footlocker should be fired… worst shopping experience in the UK, also your product feed sucks, u are wasting your money on Google with such awful setup… what’s more I will have my team fix them for free just to see if I am able to buy a pair of trainers

Aug 31 · Cambridge Network

Demand for Tech Nation Global Talent Visa soars - Cambridge Network

Feb 15 · UKTN (UK Technology News

Maven Capital Partners invests £1.75M in UK-based fast growing martech startup Leaf Grow - UKTN (UK Technology News

Experience

Co-Founder & CEO at Leaf (March 2013 - Present)

Mentor, Engineering Leaders Scholarship at Royal Academy of Engineering (October 2022 - Present), Official Member at Forbes Agency Council (June 2022 - Present), Member Board Of Trustees at The Lit & Phil (May 2022 - Present), Board Member at Slidebean (May 2013 - January 2016), Founder and Creative Craftsman at Cometoide (January 2011 - August 2015), Board Member at Saborstudio (May 2012 - January 2014), Vice President of Digital at New Futuro (September 2011 - January 2013), Associate Professor at Universidad Latina de Costa Rica (September 2007 - December 2011), Director of Technology at Ministry of Science and Technology (March 2011 - August 2011), Research Scientist at Korea Institute of Science and Technology (February 2009 - February 2011), Tech Evangelist at Artinsoft (June 2008 - February 2009), Senior Solutions Architect at Schematic (March 2007 - May 2008), Tech Manager & Senior Architect at avVenta Worldwide (August 2006 - March 2007), Software Architect at HP (April 2006 - August 2006), 1264 PCS and Test Integrator at Intel (February 2005 - April 2006), Station Controller Product Owner at Intel (August 2004 - April 2006), Intern as Software Engineer at Intel (January 2004 - March 2005), Microsoft Business Solutions Consultant at Sonda Datadec (February 2003 - December 2003)

Education

Y Combinator: Startup School Europe 2014 (2014), Y Combinator: Startup School 2013 (2013), Kenmore West High: High School (1998 - 1999), Korean University of Science and Technology: Masters, Intelligent Systems & HCI (2009 - 2011), Liceo Ing. Samuel Saenz Flores: Highschool (1995 - 1999), Tecnológico de Costa Rica: Engineer, Computer Science (2000 - 2005)