--- title: Insights | Olavo Figueiredo description: Olavo is the Co-Founder and CEO of Redfig. An engineer at heart with a background in software development, he is passionate about solving business challenges through technology. With deep expertise in SAP products, including SAP ERP and SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP), Olavo has built his career helping organizations maximize the value of their SAP investments through creative and resilient solutions. Based in the Chicago area, Olavo spends his time engaging with clients and driving innovation. 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