Founder’s Profile

Carlos Pignataro (He/Him/His) is Founder and Principal at Blue Fern Consulting. Drawing from his experience as Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Inventor of 300+ issued US patents, and Head of Sustainability Technology and Data, he brings multidisciplinary executive expertise in both technology and sustainability.

Carlos is a visionary leader focused on world-changing technologies, from inception and incubation into market, and on venture growth. He is engaging on environmental sustainability and conservation with passionate teams.

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I wholeheartedly amplify and applaud Carlos for his transformative leadership at the intersection of technology and sustainability. As an executive sponsor supporting Global Partners wishing to engage with Cisco in innovative ways, centered around sustainability use cases within their organizations and transcending into end customer business outcomes, Carlos was incredibly engaging, hands-on, and visionary.
— Executive, Partner Ecosystem Organization, Fortune 500 Software Company
Carlos excelled in his technical role and played a pivotal leadership role, contributing significantly to the company’s innovation and success. His ability to navigate complex challenges with a blend of creativity, precision, and a forward-thinking approach has earned him widespread recognition within the industry.
— CEO and Founder, Startup Company
Carlos brings a singular ability to make strategic inferences between market shifts and technology direction, work within real-world innovation engagements to test, and then judiciously incorporate those learnings back into the business strategy. Carlos shines as an adaptive and flexible leader, balancing both macro strategy and practical scaling considerations in technology innovation.
— VP, Business Development, Big Tech
In every sense, Carlos exemplifies a leader who not only envisions a sustainable future but actively drives us toward it. His impact extends far beyond the realms of technology and sustainability, shaping a collaborative and purpose-driven environment.
— Partner Success Executive, Fortune 500 Software Company
Carlos is an exceptional leader who places a strong emphasis on the human aspect of leadership, resulting in more productive and cohesive teams. As a committed and collaborative partner, Carlos has consistently demonstrated his ability to inspire trust and deliver results.
— Vice President, Fortune 500 Cloud Technology Company
Carlos has a unique talent for identifying opportunities for innovation and turning them into tangible, impactful solutions. He has this extraordinary ability to bring people together, harnessing diverse ideas and perspectives to create something greater than the sum of its parts. His projects often turn into incubators for great ideas, where each member feels valued and motivated to contribute their best.
— Distinguished Engineer, Cybersecurity and AI Security Research