Augusto Santa Cruz

Cloud Support Team Lead, AI/ML Division

DigitalOcean

March 2024

 - Present

Engineering

Leadership

Helping millions of developers easily build, test, manage, and scale applications of any size — faster than ever before.

DigitalOcean
  • Leading and mentoring a team of support engineers focused on AI/ML and Cloud Support, overseeing the troubleshooting and resolution of complex technical issues, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify and implement product improvements.

  • Developing and refining a suite of internal tools using Retool, which significantly improved the team's ability to respond to customer inquiries and technical challenges.

  • Driving the development and optimization of internal tools and processes, and playing a pivotal role in strategic planning and the execution of technology roadmaps.

Senior Cloud Support Engineer

Paperspace (a DigitalOcean Company)

July 2023

 - Present

Engineering

Cloud

A high-performance cloud platform for machine learning and data science, now part of DigitalOcean.

Paperspace (a DigitalOcean Company)
  • Addressing complex technical challenges and innovating solutions to elevate efficiency and customer satisfaction across a diverse tech stack including Zendesk, HubSpot, Citrix XenCenter, Windows Server, Linux, Jira, Confluence, and Sift.

  • Developed Paperspace 360°, a Retool-based administrative application achieving a 99% reliability rate that significantly improved operational workflows and departmental productivity.

  • Managing projects via Jira and Confluence while leveraging Sift for fraud detection and prevention to secure systems and protect client interests.

Modernization Director

Municipalidad de Mar Chiquita

August 2018

 - December 2020

Leadership

Engineering

Driving the digital modernization of local government infrastructure and services for the city hall of Mar Chiquita, Argentina.

Municipalidad de Mar Chiquita
  • Formulated and directed modernization programs for the Municipalidad de Mar Chiquita, planning, organizing, and coordinating IT projects across city hall operations.

  • Previously served as IT Administrator (Jan 2016 – Nov 2019), responsible for network troubleshooting, monitoring, deployments, and overall modernization of city hall IT infrastructure.

  • Spearheaded key projects including SuiteRAFAM deployment, new payment gateway implementations, on-demand reporting, and Oracle SQL support.

Team Lead Backup & CSR Expert

IBM

September 2009

 - July 2012

Leadership

A global technology and consulting leader providing innovative solutions across cloud, AI, and enterprise services.

IBM
  • Served as Team Lead Backup (Jul 2011 – Jul 2012), acting as supervisor for GM's Dealer Business Center Service and New Vehicle Damage departments.

  • Worked as CSR Expert (Sep 2009 – Jul 2011), providing technical assistance for GM's web applications and supporting warranty claims resolution.

Standalone Project

PS360

July 2022

 - November 2022

Engineering

A low-code internal admin app built on Retool, giving support teams instant access to critical operational data across five integrated modules.

PS360
  • PS360 is a Retool-based low-code admin application featuring five modules — Team, User Profile, CORE Virtual Machines, Gradient, and Approvals — enabling support staff to access all relevant data and take action from anywhere.

  • Designed with security and privacy as a priority; no external entities manage the data. Quick to set up with no training required, intuitive layout for minimal navigation overhead.

  • Supports customizable user access levels ranging from individual contributors to full admins, with easy edits requiring no coding knowledge.

Standalone Project

Support Team Ticket Tagging

June 2022

Engineering

A hierarchical ticket tagging system designed to improve insight and reporting on the Support Team's daily issues.

Support Team Ticket Tagging
  • Collectively designed a new system to tag support tickets based on a hierarchical structure, enabling deeper insight and more accurate reporting about the Support Team's daily technical issues and trends.

Standalone Project

SuiteRAFAM Deployment

January 2018

 - April 2018

Engineering

Virtualized server and network deployment for the SuiteRAFAM financial management system at the Municipalidad de Mar Chiquita.

SuiteRAFAM Deployment
  • Prepared the virtualized server and network environment for the SuiteRAFAM financial management system, in collaboration with the Municipal Financial and Systems Direction of Buenos Aires Province.

  • Deployed and configured virtual servers to achieve maximum performance, stability, and security for the city hall's financial operations.