As a seasoned and results-driven professional, I bring a unique blend of creative and technical expertise, innovative problem-solving skills, content production, and product development acumen to drive large-scale projects to success.
Experience
2023 — Now
2023 — Now
Cupertino, CA
Led the architecture and development of intelligent systems, integrating ML/AI-driven insights into end-to-end design workflows.
• Spearheaded the creation of a cross-functional ML/AI Media Lab Sandbox, enabling rapid prototyping of inteligente tools, and adaptive UI frameworks.
• Partnered with engineering, research, and design teams to translate abstract innovation challenges into actionable product roadmaps and proof-of-concept prototypes.
• Directed system-level design initiatives, aligning intelligent systems, usability, and ethical standards.
• Advocated for scalable design systems that support automation, experimentation, and multi-modal interaction models.
• Mentored a team of designers, technologists, and researchers in applying AI/ML to creative tools, enhancing collaboration and strategic impact.
My role sits at the intersection of design leadership and emerging technology—where product vision, technical depth, and creative exploration converge.
2022 — 2023
2022 — 2023
San Francisco Bay Area
Embedded PMO (Program Management Office) consultant within the Meta Web Team
• Successfully managed complex web projects as a key member of the Meta Web Team. Brought a strategic and results-driven approach to ensure project success.
• PMO support for the launch of Meta Verified.
• Implemented a new intake process yielding greater efficiency and quicker time to market
• Developed, implemented, and maintained project management processes and standards, ensuring all teams' adherence.
• Central point of contact for all project-related matters within the Web Team, aligning efforts across functions, teams, and stakeholders.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and effective coordination of efforts, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Expertise in identifying and mitigating risks and issues, proactively proposing solutions to ensure project success.
2021 — 2022
2021 — 2022
San Francisco Bay Area
• Lead seasonal Apple Marcom projects with multiple touch points – Design, UX, Engineering, and Video teams across Apple
• Managed project’s cross-functional teams, including design, production, engineering, IT, product, and retail.
• Oversee worldwide project delivery from brief to launch.
• Partnered with engineering and IT to deliver digital executions worldwide.
2017 — 2021
2017 — 2021
San Francisco Bay Area
Zheener was an Ad-Tech Startup based in San Francisco. Providing advertising & technology solutions for small businesses.
YCombinator Startup School Alum Fall 2019
Conceptualized the idea and led the product development of an Generative AI advertising solution focusing on small businesses. Bootstrapped a new approach to performance base advertising utilizing automation, Machine Learning and human creativity. Developed the "Intelligent Ad" product vision, strategy, and roadmap.
Led a dispersed team of creatives, engineers & PMs worldwide.
• Develop the product by questioning the norms with a performance-based approach and applying Systems Thinking methodologies to disrupt the advertising space.
• Brought new perspectives to Generative executions, product development, predictable behavior, and technical development process.
• Lead project management, including; development, content, strategy, positioning, digital and social strategy, go-to-market, and advertising, with a remote team and distributed workforce.
• Technical development of an ultra-fast video ad production with a five-day turnaround time and new data-based video variations in 15 days.
2016 — 2017
San Francisco Bay Area
Nimblefish was a marketing technology company acquired by RR Donnelley.
Tasked to revamp the marketing operations team, and lead a team of twenty-five members (technical product managers, program managers, marketing, and creative). Development of B2B2C automated video solutions. Took the initiative in providing an insights-driven approach to planning, creative development, execution, measurement, and optimization of projects. Brought the company back to profitability and re-located the office back to headquarters in Chicago, IL.
• Successfully build high output creative and operations teams, fostered by an environment based on accountability and trust.
• Served as the driving force in opening three large sales channels with Capital One, Carmax, and Anthem Blue Cross.
• Oversaw the entire product roll-out phase of video product features, along with the automation of marketing initiatives and professional services.
• Conceptualized and design a programmatic campaign, matching display and direct mail utilizing IP to physical address match, resulting in 68% new subscribers.
• Made substantial contribution in managing the execution of new product features and the automation of marketing initiatives and professional services.
Clients: AT&T, Blue Cross Blue Shields, Capital One, VSP
Education
University of California, Davis
Fellowship
San Francisco State University
BA
Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro