Kavak.com

Led the development and execution of Kavak's technical roadmap, driving the company's digital transformation across international operations. This involved: 
     - Defining and implementing a cloud-based architecture to support rapid scaling of operations.
     - Establishing a DevOps culture to optimize software delivery and improve time-to-market.

Spearheaded the successful integration of WMS, MES, and Procurement modules, resulting in a 40% reduction in delivery times and a 25% increase in operational efficiency. This resulted in:
      - Increased customer satisfaction through faster vehicle delivery times.
      - Improved resource allocation and cost savings through optimized inventory management.

Successfully implemented and adapted the solution across Mexico, Turkey, Brazil, and Argentina, ensuring alignment with regional needs and market demands. This required:
      - Managing diverse team cultures and communication styles to ensure seamless project execution.
      - Adapting the solution to meet local regulations and market requirements.

Built and nurtured a high-performing engineering team of 40 engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. This included:
       - Implementing agile methodologies to enhance team collaboration and responsiveness.
       - Establishing a mentoring program to support the professional development of junior and mid engineers.
       - Promoting a culture of knowledge sharing through technical workshops and peer reviews.

Strategically managed resources and budgets, ensuring efficient project execution and delivery within established timelines. This involved:
      - Developing a comprehensive risk management plan to mitigate potential project delays and cost overruns.
       - Utilizing project management tools (Jira) to track progress, monitor performance, and ensure accountability.

Senior Engineering Manager

Led the engineering team at Kavak.com, driving innovation and efficiency in software development initiatives, while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Spearheaded the strategic integration of Salesforce into Kavak's CRM processes, resulting in a 15% increase in customer engagement, 10% reduction in customer support calls. This involved:
     - Aligning technical strategies with business objectives to optimize customer relationships and streamline operations.
     - Leading a team of engineers to successfully implement and integrate Salesforce, ensuring data integrity and performance.

Built and nurtured a high-performing engineering team by recruiting, mentoring, and developing top-tier software engineers.

Collaborated closely with product, design, and business stakeholders to prioritize projects effectively and ensure alignment with strategic goals. This involved:
      - Translating complex technical requirements into understandable terms for non-technical stakeholders.
      - Prioritizing projects based on business value and impact, ensuring alignment with overall product roadmaps.

Successfully managed a comprehensive technological migration project, ensuring data integrity and system performance throughout the transition. This involved:
      - Identifying and mitigating potential risks, ensuring a smooth and seamless transition.
      - Leading the development and implementation of a migration plan that minimized downtime and disruption.

Acted as the primary technical contact for stakeholders, effectively communicating complex technical concepts in a clear and concise manner. This proved invaluable during:
      - The Salesforce CRM implementation, where clear communication ensured a successful rollout and user adoption.
      - The technology migration project, where proactive communication with stakeholders mitigated potential concerns.

Engineering Manager

Mobile Lead passionate about innovation, with a proven track record of building and leading high-performing teams to develop impactful mobile applications.

I possess extensive experience in leading projects from strategic planning to execution and launch, always focusing on enhancing user experience and operational efficiency. I have spearheaded the development of high-impact mobile applications, such as the Kavak app, and have extensive technical expertise in projects like Content, Logistic, and Mecanik, where I focused on security and performance.

My key skills include:
      - Project Leadership: Leading multidisciplinary teams in the development and implementation of mobile applications, from conception to launch.
      - Technical Expertise: Extensive knowledge in mobile development, with a focus on optimizing application performance, security, and scalability.
      - Mobile App Development: Hands-on experience in developing and maintaining high-quality code, ensuring application robustness and usability.
       - Team Management: Ability to recruit, onboard, and lead development teams, fostering collaboration and high performance.
       - Project Planning and Strategy: Aligning development strategies with business objectives, maximizing user engagement and execution efficiency.

Mobile Lead

Experienced Senior iOS Developer with a proven track record of building high-quality, scalable applications from the ground up. Instrumental in the development of the Kavak application, a platform for buying and selling vehicles.

I possess a strong understanding of the iOS ecosystem and am proficient in Swift and Objective-C. I excel at translating client requirements into robust and user-friendly applications, demonstrated by my contributions to the Kavak app from its initial conception to its launch on the App Store. My expertise encompasses the entire development lifecycle, from architecting maintainable project structures to implementing comprehensive testing strategies and ensuring optimal performance.

Key contributions to the Kavak application:
      - Designed and implemented the core architecture of the application, ensuring scalability and maintainability.
      - Developed a comprehensive suite of unit and UI tests to ensure code quality and application stability.
      - Built intuitive and engaging user interfaces adhering to design specifications and best practices.
      - Implemented robust API integrations to facilitate seamless data exchange between the application and backend services.
      - Managed the application release process, including deployment to TestFlight for beta testing and final submission to the App Store.

Key Skills and Expertise:
      - iOS Development: Swift, Objective-C, Xcode, UIKit, SwiftUI, Core Data
      - Architecture: MVVM, MVC, SOLID Principles
      - Testing: Unit Testing, UI Testing
      - API Integration: RESTful APIs, JSON, Networking
      - Agile Development: Scrum, Kanban
      - Version Control: Git

Senior iOS Developer

Kiptips

Experienced iOS Developer with a proven track record of developing and launching successful applications, including Kiptips, a social platform for sharing recommendations through photos.

As the sole developer responsible for bringing Kiptips to the App Store, I demonstrated a comprehensive understanding of the iOS development lifecycle, from initial conception and architecture to testing, deployment, and release. I leveraged my expertise in Swift, various iOS frameworks (including AVFoundation and Alamofire), and Agile methodologies to deliver a high-quality and engaging user experience.

Key contributions to Kiptips:
      - Led the entire development process: From ideation to App Store release, I was responsible for all aspects of bringing Kiptips to life.
      - Implemented core features: Developed functionalities for capturing and sharing photos, following friends, and exploring recommendations, utilizing AVFoundation for camera integration and Alamofire for network requests.
      - Designed and built user interfaces: Created intuitive and visually appealing UI elements using both programmatic constraints and Xib files.
      - Managed project timelines and deliverables: Utilized Trello for task management and adhered to a consistent development schedule, ensuring timely delivery of features and updates.
      - Published the application to the App Store: Successfully navigated the app submission process, including beta testing via TestFlight and final release.

Key Skills and Expertise:
      - iOS Development: Swift, Objective-C, Xcode, UIKit
      - Frameworks: AVFoundation, Alamofire, Core Data
      - UI/UX Design: User Interface Design, User Experience Design, Storyboards, Xibs
      - API Integration: RESTful APIs, JSON
      - Agile Development: Trello, Agile Methodologies
      - Version Control: Git

iOS Developer

Wieven

Experienced Backend Developer proficient in Ruby on Rails, with a proven track record of building and maintaining robust and scalable RESTful APIs.

I have a strong foundation in software engineering principles and a passion for crafting clean, efficient, and well-tested code. I have demonstrated my abilities in developing and maintaining numerous API endpoints, writing comprehensive test suites, and resolving complex business logic issues within existing codebases. My experience with Ruby on Rails (RoR) and RSpec allows me to contribute effectively to agile development environments.

Key Contributions & Accomplishments:
      - Developed and maintained multiple API endpoints: Successfully delivered numerous endpoints for RESTful APIs using Ruby on Rails 4.1, ensuring alignment with business requirements and scalability.
      - Implemented comprehensive test suites: Created over 2,000 unit and functional tests using RSpec for Rails, resulting in increased code coverage and improved application reliability.
      - Resolved critical business logic issues: Identified and resolved complex issues within existing code, contributing to improved application functionality and user experience.

Key Skills and Expertise:
      - Backend Development: Ruby on Rails, RESTful APIs, API Design
      - Testing: RSpec, Unit Testing, Functional Testing, Test-Driven Development (TDD)
      - Databases: PostgreSQL
      - Version Control: Git
      - Agile Development: Scrum, Kanban

Backend Developer

Oppous LLC

Experienced Technical Lead Developer with a proven track record of leading multidisciplinary teams in the successful development and launch of complex software projects, including a social network platform from conception to deployment.

I possess a comprehensive understanding of the full software development lifecycle, from database design and API development to frontend implementation and cloud deployment. I excel at leading teams, fostering collaboration, and guiding projects to successful completion. My experience in agile methodologies, such as Scrum, allows me to effectively manage tasks, prioritize deliverables, and ensure timely project execution.

Key Contributions & Accomplishments:
      - Led the development of a social network platform from scratch: Successfully guided a multidisciplinary team through all stages of development, from initial concept to deployment, resulting in a fully functional social network.
      - Architected the database entity model: Designed and implemented the database schema, ensuring data integrity, scalability, and performance.
      - Contributed to the development of the RESTful API: Utilized Symfony 1.3 to build robust and efficient API endpoints, enabling seamless communication between the frontend and backend.
      - Participated in frontend development: Leveraged HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to create user-friendly and engaging interfaces for the social network.
      - Managed the deployment process using AWS: Successfully deployed and maintained the application on AWS instances, ensuring application availability and scalability.

Key Skills and Expertise:
      - Technical Leadership: Team Leadership, Project Management, Agile Methodologies (Scrum), Mentorship
      - Backend Development: API Design, RESTful APIs, Symfony, PHP
      - Database Design: Database Modeling, SQL, Data Integrity
      - Frontend Development: HTML, CSS, JavaScript
      - Cloud Deployment: AWS, Server Management

Co-Fundador & Lead Developer

La Causa Móvil

Frontend Developer proficient in jQuery, with experience in debugging code and collaborating with backend technologies like MySQL.

I'm a skilled frontend developer with a focus on building interactive and user-friendly web experiences. My expertise lies in utilizing jQuery to implement dynamic features and enhance website functionality. I am also adept at identifying and resolving code issues, ensuring a seamless user experience.

Additionally, I possess a working knowledge of MySQL databases, enabling me to collaborate effectively with backend developers.

Key Skills and Experience:
      - Frontend Development: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery
      - Debugging: Troubleshooting, Code Optimization, Cross-Browser Compatibility
      - Database Interaction: MySQL, Data Manipulation, Querying
      - Problem Solving: Analytical Skills, Critical Thinking, Solution-Oriented Approach
      - Collaboration: Teamwork, Communication, Agile Methodologies

Frontend Developer

Results-driven Software Engineer with a 12+ year track record of delivering impactful solutions. Expertise in architecting and building scalable systems using Swift, Objective-C, Node.js, Ruby on Rails, Java, and Python. Experienced with LLMs and their applications. Proven leader in Agile methodologies and software project management, with a passion for building and mentoring high-performing engineering teams.

German Mendoza

Bravium Latam

Bravium is a company with nearly 20 years of experience in full-commerce and loyalty solutions for B2B companies across industries such as banking, agriculture, cosmetics, and retail. As a Head of Product:

● Leading strategic projects across commercial, project, and product fronts, ensuring alignment with business objectives and delivering innovative solutions.
● Overseeing the development and maintenance of products across 11 countries in Latin America, ensuring scalability and operational efficiency.
● Spearheading the development of a new loyalty platform for a bank with approximately 400,000 active users, enhancing customer engagement and retention.
● Managing platform migration projects, ensuring seamless transitions with minimal operational impact.
● Leading Request for Proposal (RFP) processes, from conceptualization to final client presentations, securing key partnerships and business opportunities.

Head of Product

Klar

Klar is a Mexican fintech with over 1 million customers, providing innovative financial solutions to enhance accessibility and user experience.

● Led the migration to a new card transaction processor, impacting over 1 million customers and ensuring a seamless transition with minimal disruption.
● Developed a customer one-pager for the banking regulator, streamlining compliance and regulatory reporting processes.

Senior Product Manager

● Managed the deployment of a WMS/MES/Procurement product across all of Kavak's operations in Mexico, serving approximately 400 internal users.
● Extended the product's implementation to Turkey, where I conducted a thorough market discovery, grasping the distinct operational nuances, and effectively rolled out the product in Istanbul.
● Oversaw training initiatives, product adoption, communication strategies, and iterative product enhancements in both regions, ensuring a smooth transition and optimal use.
● Led the creation and deployment of new microservices and products, aligning with emerging business models at Kavak.
● Developed a new product tailored to Kavak's innovative business model, achieving over a thousand executed services and operations.
● Owned the development of a novel product managing diagnostic workflows, integrating seamlessly with a no-code solution.
● Utilized tools such as Google Analytics and Hotjar to monitor product performance, gain insights into user behavior, and drive continuous improvement.
● Promoted consistent feedback loops and iterative developments, ensuring the product catered to user needs and operational objectives across varied markets.
● Provided direct leadership to other Product Owners, mentoring and guiding them towards effective product management.
● Championed team building activities with the tech team to foster a collaborative and cohesive work environment.

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS:
● Delivered a 42% time reduction in car lead time production, greatly enhancing operational efficiency.
● Successfully onboarded around 400 users in Mexico and a significant number in Turkey to the new product platform, promoting full adoption and integration into daily operations.
● Focused on product stabilization, achieving a 50% reduction in product-related incidents within a 6-month timeframe.

Global Product Manager

● Owned the product vision for Kavak's local operations in Brazil, ensuring that the global product was aligned with local market needs, strategies, and operational specifics.
● Led in-depth product requirements definition, collaborating closely with international teams from Argentina, Turkey, Mexico, and Brazil.
● Spearheaded action plans for the introduction of new products and ensured the stability and functionality of legacy products.
● Implemented a pivotal migration from one logistics system to another, positively impacting approximately 1,000 users.
● Coordinated efforts to enhance the performance of a diagnostic application, focusing on speeding up synchronization processes.
● Established, organized, and documented the primary logics for vehicle reconditioning.
● Engaged with a wide range of stakeholders spanning from vehicle diagnosis and refurbishment to sales and post-sales services.
● Collaborated closely with the Finance team, adapting a customized process in Brazil for vehicle transit.
● Introduced a new product in Brazil that seamlessly integrated with Kavak's internal tools and systems, promoting operational efficiency.

Product Manager

Cogna Educação

●Led multidisciplinary squads using the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) tools.
● Oversaw the full lifecycle of digital products, from inception and maintenance to evolution.
● Collaborated closely with UX teams to conduct user surveys, prototype new solutions, validate hypotheses, and benchmark against market best practices.
● Worked with backend teams to develop a  solution integrating the product with an AI Proof of Concept (POC). Drove the functional definition and end-to-end testing processes with third-party teams.
● Developed the backend infrastructure for several microservices and APIs, facilitating discussions and messaging between students and teachers.
● Utilized tools like Hotjar, Google Analytics, AppDynamics, CA Agile, Microsoft Teams, and Miro to monitor product performance and plan new features.
● Handled incidents, proposing solutions to ensure product stability.
● Served as Product Owner for a frontend team responsible for a new Learning Management System and a Digital Examination product.
● Led team building activities to foster motivation, improve team cohesion, and establish action plans for better integration with other teams.

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS:
● Launched a digital product impacting over 100k users, reducing incidents by 50%.
● Pioneered a solution for 800 pilot users by integrating two systems.
● Achieved an average score of 80% in Team Self-Assessment as a Product Owner.

Product Owner 

Itaú Unibanco

●	Responsible for creating and implementing a new business model for a Sales Operation focused on financial products and customer service. 
●	Plan commercial actions, define pricing strategy, CRM, variable remuneration and monthly training of the commercial team.

KEY ACHIEVEMENT:
●	I developed a Remote Financial Services Sales Operation that increased service capacity from 80% to 100%.
●	Developed and implemented a new hybrid service model (in person and remote) impacting the direct service of 30 thousand customers.
●	Implemented a call recorder solution in a call center (100 positions) that guaranteed from 0 to 100% of tracking of the KPI’s, being a benchmark and replicating for other operations.

Senior Business Analyst

●	Support in customer service, credit cards, vehicle financing, mortgages, digital channels, and others.
●	Assist in the design of new processes and products from Design Thinking, Product Discovery and building prototypes.

KEY ACHIEVEMENT:
●	I was selected out of 22,000 candidates for the Bank's Trainee program, receiving direct mentoring from the Executive Director.
●	I participated in the development and implementation of new banking products in order to retain the customer, resulting in a considerable increase in sales.
●	I was promoted to the position of Senior Business Analyst due to my performance and dedication.

Graduate Trainee

I.Systems S.A.

●	Accountable for performing technical and economic analysis of industrial processes, seeking efficiency gains with an advanced control solution (software), delivering solutions to different industry types.
●     Participated in projects analyzing the viability of a SaaS product in the chemical, agricultural, utilities, and petrochemical sectors.

KEY ACHIEVEMENT:
●	I started activities at the company as a Product Engineering intern, responsible for industrial processes' technical and economic analysis. I identified several opportunities to implement controls and proposed internal improvements in processes, being promoted to the position of Deployment Engineer.
●     Led the analysis for two projects that resulted in contracts for the deployment of the SaaS product (one of them as the first project of the company in the Chemical sector).

Deployment Engineer 

ArcelorMittal France

Development of an industrial prototype to measure the hydrogen content in the liquid steel.
PMO of this project with technical areas, suppliers and outsourcers.

KEY ACHIEVEMENT:
- In 6 months I built a prototype and I've managed 2 series of tests reaching positive results.

Project Manager

Fundação Estudar

Selected among around 9k candidates to 22 scholarships.

Scholarship

Programme Jeunes Ambassadeurs Rhône-Alpes

Fellow

SNCF

Dive into the heart of the operations, experiencing firsthand the reality on the ground. This short but impactful internship aimed to groom future leaders by familiarizing them with the day-to-day experiences of those who operate and work on the front lines. It's where strategy meets execution.

White Collar Program

I am a highly proactive and results-driven professional with extensive experience in defining and delivering strategic product visions. As Head of Product, I have a keen eye for market trends, business needs, and product requirements across multiple countries. My ability to collaborate closely with technology teams and adapt to diverse scenarios allows me to bring a holistic approach to product management.

Currently, I lead strategic B2B projects across 11 countries, driving innovation, scalability, and impact in diverse industries. Over the past seven years, I have been driven by a passion for building products that inspire customers, while continuously refining my expertise and seniority in the field. I have successfully led products throughout their entire lifecycle, ensuring they evolve in the right direction and generate meaningful business value.

With a positive mindset, a fast learning curve, and a strong work ethic, I am committed to driving innovation, fostering cross-functional collaboration, and delivering high-quality, scalable solutions. While deeply engaged in my current role, I am always open to new challenges that push me to grow and elevate my professional journey.

Key Expertise:

● End-to-end product management, leading products from ideation to implementation and scaling.
Strategic project management, ensuring alignment with overarching business and product objectives.
● Leadership in B2B product strategy, driving initiatives across 11 countries with a strong focus on scalability and market expansion.
● Prioritization of product features and initiatives, balancing business goals and customer needs.
● Driving product adoption, ensuring market-fit and alignment with customer expectations.
● Execution excellence, delivering products on time and exceeding quality benchmarks.
● Seamless collaboration with tech and UX teams, translating product vision into user-centric experiences.
● Strong stakeholder management, creating buy-in for product vision and strategy across internal teams and external partners.
● Effective communication and leadership, fostering a culture of transparency and alignment.
● Data-driven decision-making, leveraging database queries, Amplitude, Google Analytics, and GSheets for insights and performance tracking.

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