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Bruno S.
Product Manager

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Product Manager with a technical foundation in computer engineering and an MBA in Business Management. With approximately four years of software development experience, expertise includes project management, client relations, and technical support. The diverse work experience in academia, finance, entertainment, and manufacturing sectors within both startups and large corporations has fostered adaptability to various professional environments and cultures.

A user-centric approach underscores the focus on product management, emphasizing the design of superior user experiences and effective problem-solving collaboration. Technical proficiency aids in devising practical solutions and anticipating potential issues during team projects.

Skills include drafting documentation and requirements, creating User Stories, engaging in Product Discovery, applying Agile methodologies such as Scrum and Kanban, making data-driven decisions, conducting A/B testing, and defining and tracking OKRs and KPIs. Additional competencies encompass low- to high-fidelity prototyping, MVPs, POCs, collaboration with UX designers, roadmap creation, and release management. Commonly used tools include Jira, Confluence, Atlas, Notion, Miro, Figma, Google Data Studio (Looker), Google Analytics, GitLab, and Planview.

In prior software engineering roles, responsibilities included embedded systems (C, C++, Bluetooth, Wifi, VHDL, MQTT), back-end development (Python, Java, Django, Clojure, GraphQL), front-end development (JavaScript, Polymer, Vaadin, Tailwind, Material UI), CI/CD pipelines (Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, GitLab CI, OpenShift), and data technologies (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, BigQuery, BigTable, DataStudio, Apache NiFi, Elastic Stack, InfluxDB, Firebase, Grafana, IBM DB2). Additionally, experienced with cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud), video processing and DRM tools (FFmpeg, Widevine, Fairplay), various version control tools (GitLab, GitHub, Bitbucket), and audio-subtitle synchronization for movie streaming services.

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    9/1/2023 - Present

    Cultivated a robust Product culture through streamlined processes, reducing communication noise with stakeholders, and leveraging product data and metrics for informed decision-making. Spearheaded product discovery for innovative AI features and new products. Expertly documented requirements, transcribed detailed reports, and created comprehensive Roadmaps to enhance visibility and direction for the development team's initiatives.

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    3/1/2022 - 8/1/2023

    Designed and implemented new customer acquisition features, resulting in a record-breaking user base growth of over 98% within one year. Developed and optimized the Purchase Flow of the platform, enhancing the Onboarding experience and increasing the login activation rate from 80% to over 97%. Pioneered a Freemium model for the streaming platform that was successfully launched within three weeks, boosting the user base by approximately 50%. Led the Product Discovery process for new features and business models across various platforms, including Android app, iOS, FireStick, Tizen, WebOS, Android TV, and Web. Prioritized roadmaps, crafted user stories, defined KPIs, developed prototypes in collaboration with the UX team, executed A/B tests, and coordinated with development and data teams to achieve strategic deliveries and meet OKRs.

  • Software Engineer
    4/1/2021 - 3/1/2022

    Enhanced the security infrastructure of the streaming platform's back-end using Clojure. Spearheaded the development of company processes to ensure compliance with LGPD, involving stakeholder communication and documentation creation in collaboration with the legal department. Improved the platform's front-end visual aspects leveraging React.js. Engineered a robust web player incorporating Widevine and FairPlay DRM technology. Collaboratively developed an encoding pipeline utilizing Python and Clojure, which incorporated DRM protection and media segmentation, employing tools like FFmpeg, Widevine, and FairPlay. Managed end-to-end processes for registering and processing new titles on the streaming platform, engaging with producers and stakeholders, handling media reception, quality assurance processes, dubbing and subtitle adjustments, media processing via the pipeline, and overseeing launch registration.

  • Project Manager and Analyst – Big Data
    12/1/2020 - 4/1/2021

    Coordinated projects with third-party companies, ensuring alignment between stakeholders and facilitating collaboration between internal and external teams. Successfully implemented an anti-fraud tool for PIX in banking systems. Developed data processing pipelines using Apache NiFi for a financial crime analysis tool, working closely with the team to enhance data handling and analytical capabilities.

  • Trainee
    1/1/2020 - 12/1/2020

    Received specialized training in the financial system and bank operations through a Trainee program, supplemented with the FGV In Company course in the financial sector. Developed expertise in creating data conveyor systems using Apache NiFi and OpenShift. Coordinated projects focused on developing APIs for IBM I2. Maintained and ensured the smooth operation of applications on both Windows and Linux servers.

  • Academic Researcher
    1/1/2019 - 12/1/2019

    Served as a researcher in the domain of Software-Defined Wireless Sensor Networks, contributing to the development of the IT-SDN framework. The project garnered academic recognition and received a scholarship from FAPESP. Led the modernization and organization of the laboratory’s framework repository by migrating from SVN (Subversion) to GitLab. Conducted and organized presentations on git, defined roles, and proposed adopted work dynamics, which facilitated code sharing with partner laboratories and other universities.

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

    Enhanced the company's internal data conversion application, focusing on both back-end and front-end developments. Implemented new features and performed thorough code maintenance. Conducted comprehensive unit and functional testing procedures. Managed the release process for new product versions, which included preparing detailed documentation for use, operation, and support. Provided instructions for user testing to ensure product validation and improve overall user experience.

  • Software Engineer
    5/1/2016 - 4/1/2017

    Developed an internal positioning system leveraging WiFi, Bluetooth Beacons, and MQTT communication, demonstrating technical acumen in wireless communication and real-time data transmission. Engineered a device registration platform using Django, showcasing proficiency in web development frameworks and backend server management. Advanced capabilities in hardware development were evidenced through the creation of Bluetooth Beacons integrated with sensors. Additionally, contributed to customer engagement by delivering technical presentations and product demonstrations, underscoring an ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly and effectively.

  • Computer Engineering at University of São Paulo, POLI
    2014 - 2019

  • Mechanical Technician at Federal Institute of Education, Science and Technology of São Paulo
    2010 - 2013

  • MBA in Business Management at University of São Paulo, ESALQ
    2021 - 2023

  • Business/Management in Computing at Catholic University of Leuven
    2017 - 2018

  • PM3 - Product Management at PM3
    8/1/2022

  • FGV In Company at Fundação Getúlio Vargas
    1/1/2020

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