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Barbara P.
Product Manager

Apache
Miro
Figma
Python
Microsoft Azure
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Experienced Product Manager with a specialization in leading solutions across various phases of the digital product development cycle, particularly those with extensive interdependencies. Expert in understanding customer needs, identifying issues, and deeply analyzing business contexts, with practical experience in healthcare products, banking solutions for financial institutions, and platforms for financial analysis automation.

Dedicated to fostering respectful, clear, and solid interpersonal relationships, promoting collaboration and close team engagement to nurture a sense of ownership and empowerment. Prioritizes work environments that offer autonomy and growth, supported by robust systems.

Driven by a passion for contributing to organizational success and customer satisfaction, with a track record of recognized performance outcomes.

Committed to continual professional development, currently enhancing expertise through Product Management training focused on management techniques, tools, and product culture. Actively developing soft skills through courses and mentorship, with a particular focus on communication and teamwork.

Eager to advance within the dynamic industry landscape, continuously seeking opportunities to learn, grow, and push boundaries.

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    11/1/2023 - Present

    Developed expertise in specifying new features, use cases, and user stories while ensuring alignment and prioritization with the engineering team. Demonstrated a strong capacity for identifying customer needs and launching new features and MVP releases through the application of discovery methodologies in collaboration with UX designers. This collaborative approach led to a significant increase in Monthly Recurring Revenue (MRR).

  • Product Owner
    2/1/2021 - 10/1/2023

    Specialized in constructing and tracking product roadmaps aligned with business objectives, prioritizing and managing the development backlog, and applying prioritization methods and trade-offs. Developed expertise in preparing and tracking product roll-outs and managing the entire product lifecycle, including discovery, design, and execution. Demonstrated proficiency in data analysis, MVP development, and launching new features and products. Managed cross-squad deliveries and ensured compliance with regulatory bodies such as the Central Bank and the Federal Revenue Service.

    Crafted solutions to meet market and customer needs while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams composed of developers, QA engineers, coordinators, DBAs, software architects, and managers. Served as the primary communication facilitator between internal/external customers, including sales, service, and customer success teams. Maintained alignment with senior management to accurately translate needs to the team. Employed data and metrics to make informed decisions through the analysis of KPIs such as throughput, cycle time, lead time, and aging.

    Participated in agile ceremonies, conducted Kanban methodology rituals, and documented and reported learnings, results, and best practices. Expertise in specifying new functionalities, creating user stories, prototyping, and defining scope. Managed stakeholder communications to keep all interested parties informed about product progress. Identified opportunities to expand product usage through market and competitor analysis, bringing innovations and improvements. Monitored OKRs and participated in setting objectives and success metrics.

    Collaborated with coordination in team planning and workflow management. Played a leadership role within the team, focusing on motivation and empowerment to tackle daily challenges. Daily use of tools such as Jira, Miro, Confluence, Trello, Zephyr, Bizagi, and GUI Design to facilitate workflow and communication.

  • Test Analyst
    1/1/2020 - 2/1/2021

    Gained expertise in test planning, including writing and executing test scripts to ensure software quality and reliability. Demonstrated ability to record and report system non-conformities accurately. Provided support to the Service team and customer service for specific and urgent demands, showcasing problem-solving skills and technical support capabilities. Played an integral role in system implementation, contributing to the seamless deployment of new systems. Utilized Jenkins for the generation and publication of software versions, ensuring continuous integration and delivery.

  • Test Analyst
    4/1/2018 - 1/1/2020

    Planned, wrote, and executed test scripts, and recorded and reported system non-conformities. Gained expertise in Test Case Management and Testing through Testlink. Facilitated team support and training for new employees, ensuring seamless integration and knowledge transfer. Managed database updates and aligned with the Product Owner concerning team activities. Monitored tasks using Azure DevOps and provided client support during the homologation process. Demonstrated proficiency in agile methodologies, specifically Scrum, by organizing and leading Scrum ceremonies.

  • Systems Support Analyst
    2/1/2015 - 4/1/2018

    Spearheaded the training, deployment, configuration, and approval of ERP systems, ensuring seamless integration and functionality. Conducted version updates and managed the validation of fiscal files, including SPED ICMS and PIS/COFINS, maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements. Effectively handled incident management using OTRS, resolving technical issues and minimizing downtime. Provided customer service support via email and telephone, ensuring user satisfaction and facilitating smooth operations.

  • Intern
    12/1/2014 - 2/1/2015

    Acquired expertise in issuing and filing invoices, as well as receiving, processing, and filing billing slips from both clients and suppliers. Gained experience in invoicing and accurately recording accounts payable and receivable, ensuring financial transactions are documented properly. Developed skills in sending bills to the bank, handling electronic financial transfers with efficiency. Took on the responsibility of maintaining the company's website, ensuring that it remained up-to-date and functional.

  • Analyst
    1/1/2011 - 11/1/2014

    Gained expertise in customer service operations including the opening of checking accounts, processing stop payments for checks, handling returned checks, and facilitating loans. Specialized in discounting checks and managing duplicate bill payments. Delivered installation and support services for client access to Sicoob's billing software, ensuring seamless integration and user training. In the registration sector, managed the registration of new checking accounts, renewal of account registrations, and maintained organization of essential documents and signature cards. Developed proficiency in the loan sector by overseeing the registration, settlement, and amortization of loans, ensuring accurate and timely financial transactions.

  • Information Technology Management at Western Paulista University
    2013 - 2016

  • Computer Technician at ETEC – Paula Souza Center
    2007 - 2009

  • Software Engineering with Emphasis on Quality and Software Testing at UNICIV - VincIT Innovation Center
    2020 - 2020

  • Day-to-Day Product Management Mentorship at Casa de Produto
    9/1/2022

  • Product Management Workshop at Casa de Produto
    8/1/2022

  • Product Owner: Paper, Artifacts and Ceremonies. at Wildtech
    5/1/2021

  • Agile Management: Leading Change in an Agile Environment at Alura
    12/1/2020

  • Requirements Engineering: How to Elicit, Document, and Validate at Alura
    12/1/2020

  • Scrum Foundation Professional Certificate (SFPC) at ScrumFoundation- CertiProf
    6/1/2020

  • Certified Tester Foundation Level CTFL at BSTQB
    2/1/2020

  • Six Sigma: Methodology for Process Improvement at Alura
    1/1/2020

  • Software Quality Management Part 1: The MDS Document at Alura
    12/1/2019

  • Quality Assurance Fundamentals: TestPlan and Best Practices at Alura
    12/1/2019

  • Scrum Fundamentals Certified at ScrumStudy
    6/1/2019

  • Scrum Part 1: Manage Your Project in an Agile Way at Alura
    4/1/2019

  • Scrum: Agility in Your Project at Alura
    12/1/2018

  • Agile Methods: Introduction at Alura
    9/1/2018

  • ITIL® Foundation Certificate in IT Service Management at Exin - Axelos
    3/1/2016

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