Celebrating Sergio Miranda: 2025 Living the Values Award Winner

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January 8, 2026
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At Monoline, our values aren’t something we only reference once a year, and they’re more than just words on a poster or website. They show up in how we work, how we treat each other, and how we build for our AEs and partners who trust us every day. 

That’s why the Living the Values award exists. Now in its second year, this award is given to a Monoline team member who exemplifies what we stand for: putting people first, bringing a positive presence, taking ownership with “batteries included,” and staying relentlessly curious about the pursuit of what comes next. 

This year, we’re proud to recognize Sergio Miranda, Monoline’s Lead Software Engineer, as our 2025 Living the Values Award Winner.

As a leader on our engineering team, Sergio plays a critical role in shaping the Monoline platform and the experience customers have with it. But what makes Sergio stand out goes far beyond his expertise. 

“I really enjoy the day-to-day challenge of building a platform that gives time back to our AEs,” Sergio shares. “To make that happen, we’re constantly studying new ways of doing things and exploring how we can leverage technology to deliver an outstanding product.”


His mindset—thoughtful, curious, and deeply customer-centered—shows up in everything Sergio does. He embraces experimentation, and is often one of the first to dive into new tools, and share them on the team Slack channel. He also approaches problems with ownership and care, always looking for solutions that don’t just work, but will work better and scale for the future of the platform.

Those who work most closely with Sergio see this forward-looking leadership in action every day.

“Sergio is an exceptional leader for the team, consistently focusing on the future, anticipating challenges, and suggesting solutions. Working with him has been great!”
Fernando Shayani, Senior Software Engineer


Sergio also brings an unmistakable energy of positivity to the team. His infectious smile and calm, steady presence create an environment where collaboration feels easy and challenges feel solvable. Whether he’s guiding engineering decisions or supporting his teammates, Sergio consistently leads with positivity and empathy.

That steady leadership and ownership are especially clear to those partnering with Sergio on the engineering leadership side of the house.

“I get to see Sergio’s impact up close every day. He takes real ownership of the platform, approaches problems with intention, and brings a calm, positive energy to the team. He’s the kind of leader you want building something that matters.”
Greg Blasko, Co-Founder


Sergio embodies the Monoline values in his daily life as well. He is very curious by nature, and outside of work, you’ll always find him reading about technology, new ideas, or anything that sparks his interest. That curiosity enriches him personally, fuels his growth, and helps push our product and team forward.

His curiosity and care extend beyond the work itself and into how Sergio shows up for the people around him.

“Sergio exemplifies our core values. His positive presence and genuine care impact all of us on his team in the best ways. I consider myself fortunate to have the opportunity to work alongside him every day.”
Carson Kipfer, Co-Founder


Living the values at Monoline doesn’t require perfection, but it requires intention. It means showing up, taking initiative, staying curious, and treating people with care. These are all qualities Sergio demonstrates everyday, in ways big and small, visible and behind the scenes.

We’re incredibly grateful for everything Sergio brings to Monoline, and we couldn’t be more proud to recognize him as our 2025 Living the Values Award Winner.

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