Our Leadership Team

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.
Barbie V4
"South Geeks empowers engineers to go beyond task completion. Our elite team members take ownership, propose improvements, and provide solutions that truly make an impact."
Bárbara Macherett

COO - South Geeks

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.
Morris V2
"At South Geeks, remote means limitless. We ensure that across distances, our processes stay solid, our collaboration stays human, and our remote teams deliver with trust and consistency."
Hernán Morris

Finance & Admin Manager - South Geeks

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.
Julia V2
"At South Geeks, we love people, we love technology, and we believe in growth and transformation. That's why we invest in all of it - our team, cutting-edge solutions, and continuous development. This approach has created a culture we're passionate about working within, and one that drives real success for our clients."
Julia Duran

CEO - South Geeks

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.
Sergi V2
"South Geeks delivers more than tech solutions, we deliver people-first partnerships. Our commitment is to empower our teams and ensure clients experience excellence at every step."
Sergio Barbieri

Engagement Manager - South Geeks

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