Gilberto Pina | Strategic Technology Leader & Infrastructure Architect
“I specialize in the ‘Clean Slate’—taking legacy technical debt and rebuilding it into high-performance, cloud-native architecture. With a background in Electrical Engineering and years of hands-on network administration, I bridge the gap between low-level hardware constraints and high-level software scalability.”
Currently, as the lead for VMG Systems, LLC, I am driving the technological evolution of the Genubi platform, focusing on robust mobile data capture and background audio persistence. I believe that the best technology is invisible, allowing the product to speak for itself while the infrastructure hums silently in the background.
Detailed Project Portfolio
1. The Genubi 2.0 Rebuild (2026)
Role: Lead Engineer / Architect
Challenge: Modernizing a legacy data capture platform with a focus on stability and native performance.
Key Achievement: Developed a 28-day “Canary Launch” sprint for mobile audio capture, implementing native background persistence and secure cloud pipelines for sales analytics.
Stack: React Native, Python API scaffolding, and Google Cloud Platform.
2. VMG Systems, LLC
Focus: Independent technical consultancy for high-stakes platform migrations.
Expertise: Designing secure, scalable cloud environments for startups needing a “right-the-first-time” architectural foundation.
3. Voice-Recognized Data Analysis
Innovation: A proprietary methodology for processing and analyzing voice-based data streams. (Patent Pending)
Impact: Enhances the speed of data ingestion and the accuracy of automated reporting in high-volume environments.
Technical Skills Matrix
| Category | Specific Expertise |
|---|---|
| Cloud & Virtualization | GCP-Native, AWS (S3), VMware vSphere (Certified) |
| Data Systems | PostgreSQL, pgvector, Vector Database implementation |
| Networking | Enterprise Network Administration, Infrastructure Security |
| Development | React Native, Python, API Architecture |
| Emerging Tech | Gemini 1.5 Pro integration, AI-driven automation |
The “Human Side”
- Competitive Sailing: Active crew member on the sailboat Nomad. Experienced in regattas and offshore racing, including the Bayview Mackinac Race.
- Culinary Tech: A master of the “Low and Slow.” Expert in precision smoking and grilling using a Masterbuilt 545.
- Restoration & Mechanical: Owner and maintainer of a Harley-Davidson and a Tesla Model 3—balancing a love for classic mechanics with modern electric innovation.
- Horticulture: Advanced indoor gardening, utilizing precision SANSI grow-light systems and light-meter data for optimal plant health.
- Community: Active member of the Chicago Corinthian Yacht Club and the Chicago neighborhood association.