Former Nextdoor CTO to Lead Attentive’s Engineering to Build the Most Advanced AI-Powered Marketing Technology in the Market

Attentive, the AI-powered SMS and email marketing platform, has announced the appointment of Antonio Silveira as Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Silveira will spearhead Attentive’s engineering team, driving the development and implementation of advanced technology across all of Attentive’s products.

Antonio Silveira's Role and Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership:

  • Lead the engineering team to execute Attentive’s technical vision.
  • Oversee the development of technology for a seamless customer experience.

• Collaboration:

  • Work closely with product and design teams.
  • Build and implement a best-in-class marketing platform.

• Focus Areas:

  • Core SMS
  • Email
  • Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning

CEO's Statement

Amit Jhawar, CEO of Attentive, highlighted the significance of Silveira's appointment during a pivotal time in the company’s journey. Jhawar emphasized Silveira’s extensive experience in driving innovation and building products used by millions. He expressed confidence in Silveira's ability to inspire the team to develop solutions that deliver high results for customers, shareholders, and employees.

Antonio Silveira's Background

• Experience:

  • Over 20 years in building large-scale product and SaaS offerings.
  • Expertise in various business models, including marketing, payments, and subscriptions.

• Previous Roles:

  • Chief Technology Officer at Nextdoor during significant expansion.
  • VP of Engineering at GoDaddy.
  • Senior engineering leader at Yahoo.

• Career Milestones:

  • Part of the executive team for IPOs at Nextdoor and GoDaddy.

Antonio Silveira’s appointment as CTO is a strategic move for Attentive as the company accelerates its AI innovations. His leadership and experience are expected to significantly contribute to the development of cutting-edge solutions, enhancing Attentive’s capabilities in delivering bespoke customer experiences.