$260 / month
4 calls per month (60min/call)
Unlimited Q&A via chat
Expect responses in 24 hours or less
Hands-on support
With over 12 years of experience in the startup ecosystem, I thrive in dynamic, fast-paced environments where innovation and impact intersect. As the CTO and Co-Founder of nilo, a mental health startup, I’ve spent the last 5+ years leading our technical efforts to build scalable solutions that improve mental well-being. I specialise in backend architecture, web development, and infrastructure, always staying hands-on to ensure I can provide the best guidance for my team and the right vision for our product.
Beyond my technical expertise, I am deeply passionate about mentorship and team growth. I believe that empowering others to reach their full potential is one of the most impactful roles I can play. Over the years, I’ve mentored engineers and helped teams build a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. I’m driven by the idea of helping others discover their strengths, supporting them through challenges, and creating an environment where everyone feels empowered to contribute their best work and to be continuously improving and growing.
In addition to this, I am committed to empowering women in tech. I actively support initiatives that encourage diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities for women in technology. Whether through mentoring, hiring strategies, or sharing my story, experience and knowledge, I’m dedicated to making the tech industry a more inclusive space for all.
If you’re in a startup or working on a tech project and need guidance, whether it’s technical support or mentorship, feel free to reach out. I’m always open to connecting with like-minded professionals and helping others grow in their tech journeys.
5 out of 5 stars
I reached out to Catalina for help with developing a 3D Software plugin, as I needed guidance on Python best practices, AWS architecture, and project planning. Catalina was great in helping me step back and view the project from a higher-level perspective, which completely changed how I approached the development. As a junior developer, I was amazed at how she helped me start thinking like a senior. She guided me through setting up a scalable architecture using AWS services (S3, DynamoDB, Cognito) and provided excellent ideas for optimizing my workflow that saved me many hours. Thanks to Catalina, I successfully launched the first version of the plugin, and I would highly recommend her 🙂
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