CEO of Echo Interaction Group, an award-winning mobile app development & technology strategy consulting firm that has developed nearly 100 applications since 2008. Carlos is the also the founding board president of the Orlando Tech Association, a community-based organization that connects, promotes and fosters the growth of technology companies in Central Florida.

 

As a leader and trusted voice in the local tech and business communities in Central Florida, Carlos serves as a member of several boards including the Orlando Economic Development Commission, Orlando Regional Chamber of Commerce, Creative City Project, and the Orlando City Soccer Foundation. He is also the recipient of the prestigious Don Quijote Award for Hispanic Business of the Year given by the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metro Orlando, a finalist for the Orlando Sentinel’s Central Floridian of the Year and the LGBT Chamber of Commerce’s Community Champion Award. He was also named one of Orlando Business Journal’s 40 under 40, and named one of Orlando Sentinel’s local “Power Brokers” and included in Orlando Magazine’s Most Powerful List’s 15 to Watch. He was also honored by the Governor’s office with the Governor’s Business Excellence award and entered into the Congressional Record in 2014 for outstanding contributions to the LGBT, business and Latino communities in Central Florida. Carlos is also an avid triathlete who has completed over 60 races including arduous Ironman competitions.

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