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Robert Gonzalez is a fractional AI-first technology executive with three decades of experience building and leading global engineering organizations. As Co-Principal of LevelUp Success Innovations (opens in new tab), he leads the technology portfolio through SOAR Solutions Group and consults with organizations transforming for AI. He most recently served as VP of Engineering at SugarAI (formerly SugarCRM). A recognized AI evangelist and frequent expert panelist, Robert helps organizations turn traditional engineering processes into AI-first operational units.
Hosted by Notchup (opens in new tab) and moderated by Maulik Sailor (opens in new tab), founder and CEO of Notchup, in August 2025. We discussed AI's impact on engineering leadership, process optimization, and the need for human leaders. I made the case that engineers are becoming orchestrators of automation — and that curiosity remains the differentiator.
Produced by Revelo (opens in new tab), hosted by founder and CEO Lucas Mendes (opens in new tab) in April 2025. I spoke on my background, the challenges engineering leaders face today, the role of AI in modern engineering organizations, and why people remain at the center of every business that lasts.
Sponsored and hosted by Revelo (opens in new tab), I was a featured panelist at the Future of Engineering Leadership panel in San Francisco in April 2025. I spoke on building and leading high-performing teams in the AI era — with insights on managing distributed organizations, keeping the human in Human Resources, and scaling with AI.
In partnership with LambdaTest (opens in new tab), I was a featured speaker at the Testμ 2023 Quality in Digital Transformation panel. I discussed the role of test automation, the quality focus, and the shifting priorities that drive real business outcomes.
In 2018, as part of the SugarCRM (opens in new tab) Engineering Leadership organization, I served as a panelist for the Ask the Experts developer session. I was also one of twelve speakers selected to give an Ignite-format Lightning Talk (opens in new tab) to the broader conference, where I spoke on bursting your own bubble and taking chances.
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