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Cainã D.
Product Owner

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As a Senior Product Owner, responsible for the comprehensive development of products, including requirement gathering, user story definition, backlog prioritization, and strategic roadmap management. Expertise in leading multidisciplinary agile teams ensures alignment with business goals while meeting deadlines and achieving product objectives.

With over six years of experience in developing and managing technological products across various markets, consistently seeking new growth opportunities. Holding a degree in Information Systems from the University of São Paulo and possessing strong knowledge in UX, adopts a user-centric and data-driven management approach. This methodology proves effective in building and improving products and MVPs, as well as facilitating daily conflict management.

Dedicated to driving project success with a vision committed to excellence.

  • Senior Product Owner
    5/1/2020 - Present

    In the role of Senior Product Owner, significant achievements and key skills were developed in the realms of product strategy, team leadership, and technical execution. Leadership of multidisciplinary agile teams, including Backend, Frontend, Design, and DevOps, was executed through alignment with business objectives and management of product deadlines and goals, fostering an environment of conflict resolution and clear communication.

    In terms of product strategy and innovation, responsibilities included end-to-end product management, requirement gathering, User Story definition, backlog prioritization, and roadmap management. A data-driven approach was employed for decision-making, incorporating test results, OKRs, KPIs, and the prioritization of product backlogs using Agile methodologies.

    Further expertise was demonstrated in defining product vision, collaborating with stakeholders, and managing their expectations while providing clarity on requirements and delivery acceptance. Building and enhancing products and MVPs from initial concepts to scalable solutions were achieved through effective collaboration with other teams and a focus on customer representation.

    Key accomplishments include the development and launch of the Arara Seed platform, the first equity crowdfunding platform specializing in agribusiness startups in Brazil, which achieved nearly R$ 3 million in funding within the first year. Additionally, contributions to Veroo, an innovative FoodTech, included product strategy formulation for subscription-based specialty coffee, resulting in a 300% operational expansion and strengthened market presence.

    Core activities involved the definition and prioritization of product backlogs, management of Agile ceremonies, monitoring of metrics and KPIs, and iterative development of products using Design Thinking principles, with a strong emphasis on team collaboration and customer representation.

  • Product Owner
    8/1/2019 - 4/1/2021

    As a founder and Product Owner, led the development and strategic execution of a cooperative real estate marketplace platform in Brazil. Spearheaded the initial development phase, ensuring both optimal functionality and an intuitive user interface. Established the strategic vision of the product, aligning development closely with evolving market needs. Conducted meticulous collection and analysis of functional and non-functional system requirements to guarantee precise implementation. Managed the product backlog prioritization, focusing on tasks that offered the highest strategic value and business impact. Engaged in continuous and effective communication with stakeholders to ensure alignment of expectations and customer satisfaction. Supervised agile ceremonies to promote a culture of continuous improvement and adaptability. Utilized data to inform product decisions and monitor progress through detailed metrics and KPIs. Developed proficiency in Agile management, stakeholder collaboration, and the application of Design Thinking principles for iterative product development.

  • Product Owner & Co-Founder
    1/1/2018 - 5/1/2020

    Developed expertise in gathering client requirements and conducting thorough market research to ensure that products met or exceeded market expectations. Specialized in UX/UI design, creating intuitive and effective user interfaces with continuous validation to align with user needs. Served as a critical liaison between stakeholders and development teams, translating complex visions into clear and actionable directives. Managed the entire product lifecycle from conception to delivery, ensuring timely completion and adherence to quality standards. Created and prioritized the product roadmap, staying up-to-date with industry trends to maintain product competitiveness and relevance. Efficiently managed the product backlog, writing precise and prioritized requirements to focus on the most critical features for development. Planned and executed product deliveries, coordinating multiple teams and maintaining a holistic approach throughout the process.

  • Software Developer Intern
    4/1/2015 - 12/1/2017

    Collaborated on the development of Stoq, an ERP system, alongside experienced software engineers, gaining valuable insights into processes, coding practices, and the ERP market. Developed features using Python, JavaScript, React, and Kivy, and performed integrations with Brazilian fiscal printers. Enhanced product knowledge and technical expertise through hands-on project involvement.

  • Bachelor of Information System at University of São Paulo
    2013 - 2017

  • Kanban System Design (KPM I) at Kanban University
    5/1/2019

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