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Can a Business Analyst in Mexico really support a U.S. tech team just as well—or better—than someone in Silicon Valley? 🌎
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In this episode of The Nearshore Cafe Podcast, host Brian Samson (founder of Plugg Technologies) dives deep with Fernando Soto, a senior Business Analyst working remotely from Guadalajara, Mexico. From humble roots in Tijuana to leading global tech projects, Fernando reveals the real story of life as a nearshore tech professional.
📉 Laid off after 16 years at HP.
🚀 Reinvented his career through remote work.
🌐 Now shaping product success for U.S. companies from Mexico.
🎯 What You’ll Learn:
• The surprising truth about growing up in Tijuana
• What a Business Analyst really does (and why it matters)
• How AI is changing BA workflows overnight
• Best practices for managing cross-border tech teams
• Why Guadalajara is a global tech hub on the rise
👥 Who This Is For:
CTOs • Product Managers • Engineering Leaders • Ops Managers • Remote Hiring Teams
If you’re building or managing remote teams—especially in Latin America—this is a must-watch.
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⏱️ Timestamps
0:00 Meet Fernando – From Tijuana to Guadalajara
2:00 Chinese food in Tijuana? Yes, really.
6:00 Why Fernando abandoned veterinary dreams for tech
10:00 16 years at HP—and the shock of getting laid off
13:00 Building cross-border teams that actually work
20:00 The truth about remote culture, recognition & retention
28:00 How AI is transforming the Business Analyst role
31:00 Advice for hiring nearshore talent in 2025
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Chapters
1. Can a Business Analyst in Mexico really support a U.S. tech team just as well—or better—than someone in Silicon Valley? 🌎 (00:00:00)
2. Introduction to Fernando Soto (00:00:27)
3. Tijuana: Food, Culture and Upbringing (00:01:35)
4. University Experience and Career Path (00:04:42)
5. Business Analyst Journey at HP (00:09:03)
6. Nearshore Best Practices and Remote Work (00:14:05)
7. AI Impact on Business Analysis (00:22:50)
8. Episode Closing and Sponsor Message (00:25:12)
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