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OutSystems Appoints Luis Blando as Chief Product and Technology Officer
OutSystems, a global leader in enterprise low-code application development, has announced Luis Blando as its Chief Product and Technology Officer (CPTO). Blando will spearhead OutSystems product development and technology strategies, further strengthening the company’s position as a pioneer in the convergence of low-code application development and generative AI capabilities.
With over 20 years of experience in developing cutting-edge technology strategies, Blando brings a proven track record of product innovation and transformative leadership. In his new role, Blando will report to OutSystems CEO, Paulo Rosado, and lead the strategy to support more customers in harnessing the power of generative AI through low-code.
“Luis is a talented product and technology leader who brings his expertise in digital transformation to our accomplished executive team as we double down on delivering an AI-powered application platform for mission-critical software,” said Paulo Rosado, Founder and CEO of OutSystems. “I’m confident that Luis is the product leader who will accelerate our AI-driven product and technology roadmap.”
Prior to joining OutSystems, Blando held leadership positions at Proofpoint, Intel and Verizon, where he scaled large teams efficiently, drove product growth, and led technical transformations. Blando’s expertise received industry recognition, and his work on the Argentina Software Development Center by Intel is the five-time recipient of Argentina’s most prestigious high-tech award, Sadosky Award.
“GenAI is going to change the way we work and low-code is paramount to this transformation,” said Blando. “At the forefront of shaping the future of software development, OutSystems is well-positioned to be a continued leader in this space. I’m thrilled at the opportunity to influence the OutSystems product roadmap and inspire the next generation of software developers, making AI-driven low-code widely deployed and universally loved.”
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