Robert Gonzalez didn’t follow a traditional path—he taught himself to code, said yes to high-risk projects, and kept learning fast. Today, he’s the VP of Engineering at SugarCRM, leading a global org powering $100M+ in annual product revenue.

In this episode of Tech Teams Today, hosted by Lucas Mendes, Robert shares:

• What it really takes to scale into VP-level leadership
• How to manage global teams and still move fast
• Why staying technical gives him an edge
• How AI is transforming engineering teams from the inside out
• And the mindset that helped him outpace the ladder

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