Rafael Hiciano

“Rafael is an exceptional leader with bold thinking who also cares for details in an empathetic way. He’s been one of the top managers I’ve had in my career and continues to be a valuable mentor for me. The very first thing that impressed me was his personal compassion for people under his leadership. As a manager, he cared for my professional growth and encouraged me to learn new skills and take on new challenges – some that seemed insurmountable. As a role model for me and many others, Rafael doesn’t ask his people to do something he wouldn’t do himself. I really admire and try to emulate Rafael’s growth mindset. He always sought feedback and opportunities to improve, he’s a “learn-it-all” leader. He strived to foster a culture of innovation and collaboration. I feel fortunate and honored to have worked with such a remarkable leader, who has made a lasting impact on my career and life. I highly recommend him to anyone who is looking for a visionary, caring, and growth-oriented leader.”

“I had the pleasure of working with Rafael while he was for Lead for GSI & Advisory Partners and Director Partner Technology at Microsoft. Rafael had excellent leadership skills and a great mentor for the team. He was passionate, positive, always striving for excellence and great thought leader. He helped by guiding us and being supportive, encouraging us to take ownership & initiative that helped the team to excel in our job and bring the best out of us. He trusted us to make decisions and solve problems, but was always ready to help when needed. Rafael had a positive and inspiring attitude that made working with him a joy. He was always optimistic, enthusiastic, and passionate about the work we are doing and helping our customers become successful. He celebrated our successes and helped us learn from our failures. He fostered a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence among the team. Rafael cared about our personal and professional growth, and always challenged us to improve ourselves. He was always generous with his time, knowledge, and experience. He was always open to new ideas and perspectives, and always willing to learn from others. I am grateful for the opportunity to work with Rafael and I highly recommend him for his excellent leadership skills, thought leadership, cloud expertise to anyone who is looking for a leader to bring the best from the team and also provide value to the customers. He is a great asset to any organization and a pleasure to work with.”