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Claudinei Santos

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Experienced Lead Product Design Strategist with expertise in environmental sustainability.

Brazil

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What I'm looking for

Seeking a role that combines design leadership with environmental sustainability to drive impactful solutions.

As a seasoned Lead Product Design Strategist, I specialize in transforming complex environmental challenges into user-focused solutions. With over 20 years of experience, I excel at aligning environmental data with business goals and regulatory requirements.

My journey includes strategic roles at prominent organizations like the World Resources Institute and Ambev, where I led redesigns and implemented innovative solutions. I'm passionate about fostering collaboration and driving impactful decisions through cross-functional teams.

I hold a BSIS from SPEI University and am fluent in English and Portuguese. My expertise spans design thinking, agile methodologies, and front-end development, with a strong commitment to sustainability and user-centered design.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Lead Product Design Strategist

World Resources Institute

Jan 2022 - Sep 2023 (1 year 8 months)

Specialist in environmental services and sustainability with a focus on transforming complex challenges into user-focused design solutions. Led the UI redesign of GFW Pro and developed strategies aligning user needs with global sustainability objectives.

Team Leadership Product Strategy Data Strategy UX Strategy Design Thinking Innovation Cross Functional Collaboration User Centered Design Agile

Lead Design Strategist

Klabin

Oct 2021 - Nov 2022 (1 year 1 month)

Led the redesign of Klabin’s loss management system interface, ensuring alignment with user needs through field research. Optimized workflows and implemented Lean UX practices to enhance collaboration and agility.

User Centered Design Agile SaaS Development Prototyping Lean UX Workflow Optimization

Senior Design Strategist

Ambev

Mar 2021 - Oct 2021 (7 months)

Created a beer-tasting app for iPads, enhancing data accuracy and usability. Led design sprints to prototype and validate workflows, integrating solutions into Ambev’s design system.

UX Design Prototyping Figma Adobe XD InVision Design Sprints User Efficiency Design Systems Mobile App Development

UX Design Manager

Finnet

Aug 2020 - Jun 2021 (10 months)

Mentored designers and researchers while delivering user-centered products. Implemented design sprints and user research to create functional interfaces, improving design processes with feedback loops.

Mentorship User Research Design Sprints Interfaces Design Systems User Centered Design Process Improvement team guidance

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

SPEI University

Bachelor of Science in Information Systems, Information Systems

Studied Information Systems, focusing on the integration of technology and business processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness in organizations.