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Senior Product Leader | Enterprise SaaS | AI Product Strategy
Bridging technology, product strategy, and AI to build scalable enterprise solutions.
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I'm a product leader with more than 15 years in enterprise technology. Most of that journey has been at Dell Technologies, where I've grown from software engineering into product leadership, owning strategy and roadmaps for global enterprise platforms used across complex B2B ecosystems.
My focus sits at the intersection of Enterprise SaaS, platform and API integrations, and AI product strategy. As Senior Product Manager for Dell APEX, a global multi-cloud platform, I led integration and connectivity initiatives that accelerated platform deployments by 60% and reduced annual unplanned outages by 64%. Today I lead the AI-first end-to-end test automation strategy across the global order-to-cash lifecycle, guiding a cross-functional team of 200+ people and delivering a 110% increase in testing execution speed.
A Computer Engineering background lets me speak the language of engineering teams, while an MBA in People Management shapes how I lead. I translate emerging technology into scalable, business-oriented products that improve customer experience, operational efficiency, and measurable outcomes.
- Location
- Brazil
- Experience
- 15+ years in enterprise tech
- Focus
- Enterprise SaaS & AI Product Strategy
- Languages
- Portuguese, English
Core skills
- Enterprise SaaS Product Management
- Product Vision, Strategy & Roadmap Ownership
- AI Product Strategy & AI-Driven Automation
Experience
Professional journey
15+ years across engineering, project, and product leadership roles in enterprise technology.
Aug 2025 — Present
Lead Product Manager Consultant
Dell Technologies
Lead the AI-first end-to-end (E2E) test automation strategy across the global sales ecosystem, spanning the order-to-cash lifecycle, from order management through invoicing. Define product vision, drive roadmap execution, and prioritize high-impact initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end product strategy and development for enterprise SaaS solutions.
- Oversee Statements of Work (SOWs), vendor contracts, and delivery governance to support strategic alignment and operational efficiency.
Achievements
- Drive large-scale digital transformation through AI-powered testing and automation strategies, delivering a 110% increase in testing execution speed.
- Lead a cross-functional team of 200+ business testers and automation engineers, aligning global stakeholders, technology teams, and business priorities.
Mar 2022 — Jul 2025
Senior Product Manager
Dell Technologies
Responsibilities
- Owned product strategy, roadmap definition, and execution for Dell APEX, a global B2B multi-cloud platform, aligning enterprise SaaS capabilities with customer requirements, technical architecture, and long-term business objectives.
- Led API-based integration and platform connectivity initiatives across enterprise cloud ecosystems, partnering with engineering teams to define integration requirements, prioritize capabilities, and navigate complex technical dependencies.
- Translated complex enterprise requirements into scalable product capabilities, balancing customer value, platform reliability, technical feasibility, and strategic business priorities.
Achievements
- Drove cross-functional collaboration across product, engineering, and AI teams, accelerating platform deployments by 60% and reducing annual unplanned outages by 64%.
- Led an enterprise technology talent development program, supporting the recruitment and development of 40+ software engineering interns annually and achieving a 93% retention rate.
Aug 2019 — Mar 2022
IT Product Manager
Dell Technologies
Responsibilities
- Led global R&D and innovation programs for Dell services, ensuring compliance and guiding teams on security and CI/CD requirements.
- Tracked portfolio budgets, optimizing resources, third-party collaborations, and hiring.
- Managed global IT services across 10 applications for data analytics, automation, notifications, fraud detection, and risk management.
Aug 2018 — Aug 2019
Senior Risk Manager
Dell Technologies
Responsibilities
- Built and orchestrated predictive risk management models.
Achievements
- Boosted website traffic by 40% and online revenue by $158M over two years for large-scale events such as Black Friday.
Jun 2017 — Aug 2019
Technical Project Manager
Dell Technologies
Responsibilities
- Analyzed customer satisfaction data and led A/B testing, design thinking, and localized experience improvements with UX and development teams.
Achievements
- Improved global customer satisfaction by 38%.
May 2015 — Jun 2017
Web Developer Analyst
Dell Technologies
Responsibilities
- Developed, tested, and supported dell.com CMS and its global environment.
Apr 2014 — May 2015
Software Engineer Intern
Dell Technologies
Dec 2011 — Apr 2014
Tech Lead
Zeus Comércio de Salvados
Responsibilities
- Lead developer for Zeus eCommerce.
Dec 2010 — Dec 2011
Software Engineer
Zeus Comércio de Salvados
Skills & Education
Expertise and credentials
The capabilities, education, and certifications behind my work.
Top skills
- Enterprise SaaS Product Management
- Product Vision, Strategy & Roadmap Ownership
- AI Product Strategy & AI-Driven Automation
Areas of expertise
- Enterprise SaaS
- Platform & API Integrations
- AI Product Strategy
- Intelligent Automation
- Global Product Management
- Cross-functional Leadership
Education
MBA, People Management
FGV
2022 – 2024
Bachelor of Computer Engineering
Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul
2014 – 2019
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Fundação Universidade de Caxias do Sul
2013 – 2014
Certifications
- Certified SAFe® 6 Practice Consultant
- Certified SAFe® Scrum Master
- Certified SAFe® 6 Lean Portfolio Manager
- University Speaker
Languages
- Portuguese
- Native or Bilingual
- English
- Full Professional
Awards
- Bronze Award (2)
- Dell Champion Award (2)
- Silver Award
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