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José Velez
Co-Founder & CEO at detech.ai
José Velez is the Co-Founder and CEO of detech.ai, a startup specializing in real-time autonomous incident and anomaly detection, as well as predictive analytics for IT Operations and DevOps. He is an alumnus of Instituto Superior Técnico in Lisbon, Portugal, where he developed a keen interest in leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance IT operations.
Career Highlights
- Techstars Accelerator: In 2021, detech.ai was selected to join the prestigious Techstars NYC accelerator program, marking a significant milestone for the company. José expressed pride in this achievement, noting the opportunity to learn from experienced mentors in the tech industry.1
- Product Development: Under his leadership, detech.ai has developed a platform that autonomously learns the normal behavior of applications, allowing for early incident detection without requiring extensive configuration. This feature has garnered interest from various companies, both nationally and internationally.13
- Previous Experience: Before founding detech.ai, José worked at EDP (Energias de Portugal), where he developed machine learning pipelines for monitoring IT operations. He also held a position as a software engineer at Banco da Saúde, focusing on developing applications for charitable purposes.2
Vision and Future Plans
José Velez envisions that within a decade, detech.ai could join the ranks of successful Portuguese startups like Talkdesk and Feedzai. He emphasizes a commitment to innovation and aims to enhance the visibility of their product among Fortune 500 companies.14
Personal Insights
His journey into entrepreneurship was inspired by his experiences at a startup focused on delivering medicines to those in need, which highlighted the complexities of IT applications. This background motivated him to create solutions that improve operational reliability in tech environments.14
For more details about his professional background, you can find him on LinkedIn under the username jose-velez-detech.

