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Luiz A.
Product Manager

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C#
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Angular
Bio

Specialization lies in the discovery and definition of user requirements, stakeholder management, analysis of complex scenarios, and data analysis. Extensive experience includes bringing code to production and observing the tangible impact of created products and features on users. Motivated by curiosity and a continuous quest for knowledge, there is a persistent focus on understanding how to create products that better align with user needs. With over seven years in the product domain, the primary objective remains to deliver substantial value to users through collaborative team efforts.

  • Tech Leader
    11/1/2022 - 6/1/2023

    Served as the technical leader of the innovation squad, collaborating with developers, product managers, and data analysts. Played a crucial role in formulating the area's Objectives and Key Results (OKRs). Managed multiple projects and provided regular progress reports to management. Designed the software architecture for three products utilizing Azure, Java, Microservices, and CosmosDB. Facilitated the development of team members by structuring and overseeing Individual Development Plans (IDPs).

  • Product Owner
    5/1/2022 - Present

    Led the structuring and enabling squad, comprising developers and data specialists, to achieve key project milestones. Directed the internationalization efforts of the product to expand into new markets. Oversaw the enhancement of processes and workflows within the platform's backoffice, optimizing operational efficiency. Managed the entire lifecycle of new feature development, from discovery to delivery. Successfully handled backlog management and the construction of the product roadmap to ensure strategic alignment and timely execution.

  • Product Owner
    1/1/2019 - 5/1/2022

    Drove customer base growth by over 700% in the first year and an additional 400% in the second year post-product launch. Spearheaded the creation of the financial management module for an educational management ERP tailored to the Brazilian market, overseeing the project from ideation to launch. Captured ideas and requirements from stakeholders, translating them into viable business solutions, epics, and user stories. Managed the product backlog, prioritized value delivery to the business, and effectively resolved conflicts among engineering, design, and business teams.

  • Software Engineer .NET
    8/1/2018 - 12/1/2018

    Led the project to rewrite the startup product's backend using C# and Clean Architecture, demonstrating expertise in requirements management and agile development practices. Facilitated training sessions for the development team to adopt and implement agile methodologies. Played a key role in the implementation of infrastructure on Azure, ensuring robust and scalable deployment solutions.

  • Senior System Analyst
    3/1/2013 - 7/1/2016

    Developed proficiency in system analysis for deployments and feature changes, with extensive work on process mapping and data modeling. Demonstrated expertise in business analysis and requirements analysis, conducting meetings to map client needs for creating or altering features. Provided customer service support for the operation of educational ERP systems and APIs, and facilitated internal training on ERP functionalities. Coordinated and prepared system integrations with third-party platforms.

  • Software Engineer II
    4/1/2012 - 3/1/2013

    Played a pivotal role in the development of an educational management ERP and supplementary integrated products. Contributed significantly to the design and implementation of APIs, enhancing system interoperability and functionality. Consistently delivered requested features with efficiency, adding substantial value to the development team. Undertook the role of Scrum Master, facilitating agile methodologies and ensuring streamlined project execution. Conducted thorough code reviews, maintaining high standards of code quality and reliability.

  • Product owner | Tech Coordinator
    3/1/2009 - 7/1/2018

    As Product Owner, developed proficiency in discovering and defining user requirements, managing stakeholders, and analyzing complex scenarios along with data analysis. Oversaw the elaboration of integrations with third-party systems to ensure seamless functionality.

    In the role of Tech Coordinator, coordinated technology teams and monitored their development cycles, ensuring adherence to Scrum and Kanban practices.

  • Software Engineer I
    3/1/2009 - 4/1/2012

    Engaged in the maintenance of desktop and web systems, applied technical refinement to software demands, and programmed in C# utilizing object-oriented patterns, MVC, and MVVM. Developed front-end components using ASP.NET, HTML, CSS, and Javascript. Collaborated within an agile development team adhering to SCRUM methodologies.

  • Information Technology at Estácio
    2020 - 2023

  • Computer Science at Ulbra Cristo Redentor School
    2008 - 2009

  • Digital Product Leadership at Tera
    10/1/2022

  • Certified Lean Inception Facilitator - CLF at CAROLI.ORG
    12/1/2018

  • Scrum Fundamentals Certified at SCRUMstudy - Accreditation Body for Scrum and Agile;Download Free Scrum Body of Knowledge(381 pages)
    6/1/2018

  • Node.js, Express & MongoDB Dev to Deployment at Udemy
    6/1/2018

  • Possible Design Thinking at Udemy
    6/1/2018

  • Angular - Front to back at Udemy
    6/1/2018

  • Online Course on User Stories - Rafael Helm at Wildtech
    4/1/2018

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