COO
Bárbara Macherett
Bárbara Macherett is an expert in talent and operations management, with over 10 years of experience in the tech industry. Born in Buenos Aires, she is currently the COO at South Geeks. Specializing in talent strategies, team building, and organizational performance optimization, Bárbara excels at aligning talent skill sets with business objectives. Mindful about building emotional intelligence and leadership development, she drives operational efficiencies and creates strong collaboration. Bárbara values being part of networking communities and is committed to continuous learning. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family, friends, and reading.
People Operations Specialist
Clemente Scarpiello
Clemente Scarpiello is a Human Resources professional with over 15 years of experience, specializing in employee experience, professional development, and soft HR processes. He currently serves as People Operations Specialist at South Geeks, where he leads key engagement initiatives including annual engagement and performance surveys, professional development activities, and internal communications. His work centers on creating a positive and supportive environment that enhances culture, well-being, and collaboration across the team.
Clemente holds a degree in Labor Relations from the University of Buenos Aires, an MBA from Escuela de Negocios Europea de Barcelona, and is a certified Ontological Coach. Prior to South Geeks, he built his HR career supporting top-tier companies including Sofrecom, Alpargatas, and Accenture, always with a focus on the IT sector. Outside of work, he enjoys traveling, riding his motorcycle, and spending time immersed in music and cinema.
Finance & Admin Manager
Hernán Morris
Hernán Morris is an accountant and business administration graduate with over 10 years of experience in finance, accounting, and business operations. Based in Argentina, he is the Financial and Administrative Manager at South Geeks, where he leads financial strategy, optimizes operational efficiency, and provides insightful reports to support business decisions. Hernán has a strong background in managing teams across accounts, internal audits, and administration, and is passionate about aligning financial strategies with business goals to drive long-term success.
CEO
Julia Duran
Julia Duran is the CEO and founder of South Geeks, a nearshoring company that powers the evolution of technology within future-shaping businesses by building high-performance engineering teams. With a background of more than 15 years that includes significant roles at IBM, Verizon, and Hewlett Packard, Julia combines corporate experience with an agile, client-centered approach at South Geeks. From Argentina and having lived in California, she resides in The Netherlands, bringing a global multicultural vision into her work and connecting top tech talent with innovative companies worldwide.
Engagement Manager
Sergio Barbieri
Sergio Barbieri is a seasoned business administration professional with over 15 years of experience in client management, customer success, and operations across the Americas. He currently serves as an Engagement Manager at South Geeks, overseeing relationships with 12+ U.S. clients and 50+ Latin American team members. With a background that spans multinational companies such as ZephyrTel, SHRM, Crossover, and ExxonMobil, he brings a strategic and people-focused approach to every engagement. He holds an MBA from Pontificia Universidad Católica Argentina and a Bachelor’s degree from UADE.
Tech Recruiter
Valeria Martinez
Valeria Martinez is a passionate and self-motivated Talent Professional with many years of experience in fast-growth industries. She currently serves as Tech Recruiter at South Geeks, where she develops and implements recruitment strategies to attract top-notch talent and specializes in tech sourcing.
Valeria holds Bachelor's degrees in Business Administration and Marketing from UADE, where she graduated with distinct honors. Prior to South Geeks, she built her career in talent acquisition and HR roles at leading companies including Syneos Health, Accenture Argentina, and EY, where she developed expertise in recruitment, internal staffing, and talent fulfillment across various industries.
Known for her strong skills in competency-based interviewing, advanced tech sourcing, and X-ray search techniques, Valeria brings a proven track record of successfully managing talent acquisition efforts.
