Javier M. Destefanis is a Senior Technical Project Manager with 16+ years of experience leading complex digital, cloud, and automation projects across federal, commercial, fintech, and IoT sectors. He currently leads Mobomo Labs and chairs the company’s AI Committee, driving innovation through AI adoption, automation, and scalable product development. Javier has managed global teams, multimillion-dollar portfolios, and mission-critical platforms for organizations such as NASA, NALC, Fox Networks (Disney), Avaya, and DineroMail. Known for blending strategic leadership with hands-on technical execution, he specializes in Agile delivery, DevOps collaboration, and data-driven optimization using modern cloud and automation tools. Fluent in English, Spanish, and Portuguese, Javier combines deep technical expertise with strong stakeholder leadership to consistently deliver high-impact results.

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Javier M. Destefanis is a Senior Technical Project Manager with 16+ years of experience leading complex digital, cloud, and automation projects across federal, commercial, fintech, and IoT sectors. He currently leads Mobomo Labs and chairs the company’s AI Committee, driving innovation through AI adoption, automation, and scalable product development. Javier has managed global teams, multimillion-dollar portfolios, and mission-critical platforms for organizations such as NASA, NALC, Fox Networks (Disney), Avaya, and DineroMail. Known for blending strategic leadership with hands-on technical execution, he specializes in Agile delivery, DevOps collaboration, and data-driven optimization using modern cloud and automation tools. Fluent in English, Spanish, and Portuguese, Javier combines deep technical expertise with strong stakeholder leadership to consistently deliver high-impact results.

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Javier M. Destefanis is a Senior Technical Project Manager with 16+ years of experience leading complex digital, cloud, and automation projects across federal, commercial, fintech, and IoT sectors. He currently leads Mobomo Labs and chairs the company’s AI Committee, driving innovation through AI adoption, automation, and scalable product development.

Javier has managed global teams, multimillion-dollar portfolios, and mission-critical platforms for organizations such as NASA, NALC, Fox Networks (Disney), Avaya, and DineroMail. Known for blending strategic leadership with hands-on technical execution, he specializes in Agile delivery, DevOps collaboration, and data-driven optimization using modern cloud and automation tools.

Fluent in English, Spanish, and Portuguese, Javier combines deep technical expertise with strong stakeholder leadership to consistently deliver high-impact results.

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Language

English
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Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
Portuguese
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Work Experience

Senior Technical Project Manager at Mobomo.com
December 1, 2024 - Present
Led Mobomo Labs and chaired the internal AI Committee; launched AI-driven internal initiatives and client prototypes; oversaw migration of Mobomo’s website from WordPress to Drupal; delivered Fit & Breathe; helped initiate an AI platform for internal operations and employee engagement; re-engaged with federal clients (including NALC); mentored new PMs; contributed to business development and client proposals; developed AI-driven internal tools using Python and AI platforms to improve operational efficiency.
Senior IT Project Manager / Full Remote at Mobomo.com
May 1, 2021 - December 1, 2024
Led Agile ceremonies for a 10-person team; managed a $150K/month budget; defined scope and OKRs with cross-functional teams; streamlined workflows with ClickUp automation; created Python scripts to automate Tableau and Canva reports; facilitated remote collaboration and sprint feedback; tracked delivery KPIs (velocity, lead time, deployment frequency). Achievements include boosting sprint velocity by 20%, reducing delivery variance by 15%, backlog reduction by 25%, increasing traffic-to-conversion by 30% via SEO/GA insights, saving 10+ hours/week with automation, delivering 90% of projects on time with MVP cycles, and improving NPS by 25%.
IT Project Manager – FOXPLAY | FOX+ | FOX SPORTS | FOX LIFE | NATGEO at Fox Networks (Disney)
July 1, 2014 - April 1, 2015
Managed full lifecycle of multimedia product rollouts including FoxPlay, Fox+, Fox Sports, Fox Life, and NatGeo; defined and implemented Agile-lite project frameworks, reducing cycle time by 15%; developed real-time dashboards for issue tracking and executive updates; maintained client communications and escalations; coordinated with external vendors for broadcast and streaming features; led successful launches with zero downtime and improved client satisfaction through proactive status reporting and scope management.
IT Delivery Project Manager at Avaya
September 1, 2013 - March 1, 2014
Delivered technical guidance and implementation oversight for Avaya IVR solutions across the ConoSur region; led system configuration planning for custom communication solutions; collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure timely and compliant technology deployments; maintained delivery accountability across enterprise telecom and financial services accounts.
IT Fraud Manager LATAM at Dineromail
August 1, 2011 - September 1, 2013
Monitored and analyzed fraud alerts using Threat Metrix and FControl; developed fraud risk mitigation strategies, contingency plans, and reporting protocols; led cross-functional design of fraud programs with Marketing, IT, Compliance and Operations; represented the fraud team in security architecture discussions and industry groups; collaborated with partners (VISA, AMEX, DECIDIR, CIELO) to enhance fraud detection capabilities and response time; built regional Fraud Validation Offices across LATAM and automated high-volume transaction approvals; contributed to PCI DSS compliance and secure fraud detection practices.

Education

Degree in Information Systems at Centro de Altos Estudios y Ciencias Exactas (CAECE)
January 11, 2030 - January 23, 2026

Qualifications

Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
January 1, 2007 - January 23, 2026
CMMI Level 3 Certification
January 11, 2030 - January 23, 2026

Industry Experience

Government, Financial Services, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Professional Services