joao assis

Founded a boutique consulting firm specializing in premium sports hospitality, combining industry expertise with cutting-edge SaaS solutions. Currently leading strategic partnerships and developing tech-enabled services to optimize event experiences and drive incremental revenue for global sports rights holders.

Led the implementation of a marketplace for hospitality experiences and an SaaS mega event management solution, leveraging SAP BTP, SAP Commerce Cloud, S/4HANA, Customer Data Cloud, Cloud for Customer, Marketing Cloud, and Concur, resulting in a 20% improvement in operational efficiency and enhancing data-driven decision-making capabilities through Google Cloud BigQuery and advanced data science m

Directed the product area for a B2B credit startup, driving impactful solutions that enabled a 25% reduction in loan interest rates for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Spearheaded the conceptualization, design, and development of the Minimum Viable Product (MVP), ensuring alignment with market needs and business goals.

Oversaw the ERP implementation portfolio with 90+ SME customers, resulting in a 5% improvement in customer satisfaction and a 6% increase in profitability. Fostered a customer-centric approach, ensuring the delivery of high-quality services and solutions.

Launched an innovative e-commerce solution in partnership with VISA, increasing transaction volumes by 30% within the first year. Successfully negotiated partnerships in the payment industry, emphasizing consulting services in the electronic payment business segment, leading to a 15% expansion in consulting revenue.

Provided strategic event support and operational planning for major football events including post-sales services for FIFA and CONCACAF, ensuring 99.9% system uptime. Managed relationships with major confederations, leading to a 13% increase in system adoption across stakeholders.

Led the development of a corporate reporting solution, increasing global adoption by 50%, leading to more data-driven decision-making. Structured a reporting competence center, streamlining operations and reducing response times by 30%.

Responsible for the enhancements of a Corporate reporting solution provided to all companies in the Holcim Group worldwide. Tasks included data modeling, development of reports based on BI queries and workbooks, data extraction design and user validation.

Started as a team member for an off-site project for SAP ERP upgrade, and was promoted to development team leader. The role expanded to a functional area leader for a healthcare solution based on JAVA technology, including off-site team management, requirement gathering, project scoping, and PMO activities.

Provided consulting and SAP ABAP4 development focusing on Logistical, Material Management, Financial and Human Resources areas for SAP ERP implementations. Activities also included requirements’ gathering, user training and presentation of prototyped solutions to clients.

Responsible for the support of CAD / CAM solutions to clients in the Brazilian territory including users training, exhibition at mechanical fairs, pre-sales demonstration and 8 months working as technical translator of CAD / CAM user manuals at the headquarters in UK. Provided training and technical support to over 200 clients, contributing to a 15% growth in customer retention.

Studied Investment and Blockchain, acquiring expertise in financial technologies and digital assets. Developed a strong understanding of blockchain applications and investment strategies.

Completed an Executive MBA with a focus on International Management. Gained comprehensive knowledge in global business strategies and leadership.

Focused on Project Management based on PMI methodologies. Acquired skills in planning, executing, and closing projects effectively.

Studied Computer Science, covering fundamental concepts and advanced topics in the field. Gained a solid foundation in programming, algorithms, and software development.