Amanda Santana
@amandasantana
Results-driven operations and analytics professional with strong data analysis skills.
What I'm looking for
I am an operations and analytics professional with a proven track record in optimizing business processes and enhancing data-driven decision-making. My experience spans various roles, including my current position as a Senior Payment Operations Specialist at Wise, where I lead operational improvements and develop dashboards to analyze performance metrics. My expertise in SQL and advanced data reporting has enabled me to streamline workflows and support compliance with global regulations.
Previously, I worked as a Digital Accessibility and Compliance Coordinator at Braille Works International, where I coordinated documentation compliance and produced financial reports. My background also includes experience as a Process Engineer in Brazil, where I applied Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to enhance operational efficiency. I am passionate about leveraging data to drive strategic initiatives and improve organizational performance.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Payment Operations Specialist
Wise
Jan 2024 - Present (1 year 5 months)
Led operational improvements in transaction processing and internal control systems. Designed, built, and maintained dashboards to analyze operational performance and support compliance with global regulations. Spearheaded initiatives to automate reporting, optimize workflows, and improve KPI tracking using Jira and SQL-based tools.
Payment Operations Specialist
Wise
May 2022 - Present (3 years 1 month)
Led operational improvements in transaction processing and internal control systems. Designed, built, and maintained dashboards to analyze operational performance and support compliance with global regulations. Spearheaded initiatives to automate reporting, optimize workflows, and improve KPI tracking using Jira and SQL-based tools.
Digital Accessibility and Compliance Coordinator
Braille Works International
Jan 2022 - Present (3 years 5 months)
Coordinated accessibility documentation and compliance across systems. Maintained and updated documentation repositories and responded to external inquiries aligned with internal policies. Produced and analyzed financial and operational compliance reports.
Document Accessibility Specialist
Braille Works International
Dec 2019 - Present (5 years 6 months)
Coordinated accessibility documentation and compliance across systems. Maintained and updated documentation repositories and responded to external inquiries aligned with internal policies. Produced and analyzed financial and operational compliance reports.
Process Engineer
Cebrace
Mar 2018 - Present (7 years 3 months)
Applied Lean and Six Sigma to analyze and improve core operations. Conducted facility resource planning and cost-benefit analysis for production lines and asset-related projects. Developed standardized procedures and KPIs for cross-departmental operations.
Sales Finance Intern
Embraer
Mar 2015 - Present (10 years 3 months)
Assisted in preparing strategic financial and organizational culture documents and tracking sales finance transactions. Participated in aircraft sales finance solutions and customer documentation processes.
Project Management Intern
Rama Business Solutions
Mar 2014 - Present (11 years 3 months)
Contributed to project coordination and financial analysis for government and sustainability-related initiatives.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica
Master of Applied Science, Engineering
Pursued a Master of Applied Science degree in Engineering. Completed 13 credits towards the program.
Universidade Estadual Paulista
Bachelor’s Degree, Industrial Engineering
Completed a Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering. Focused on core principles and practices relevant to the field.
University of South Florida
Exchange Program, Industrial Engineering
Participated in an Exchange Program at the University of South Florida. Focused studies on Industrial Engineering principles.
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