After two years as an entrepreneur, I am seeking to return to product management—my area of greatest strength—to contribute to company’s sustainable growth.
Pedro Shioga
@pedroshioga
Product and Process Manager with 15 years of experience developing operations with a strong focus on results.
What I'm looking for
Entrepreneurial profile with 15 years of experience developing operations focused on results. As Director of Expoinovação, I helped transform a small event into one of the largest business events in southern Brazil. After two years as an entrepreneur, I am seeking to return to product and operations management—my zone of strength—and contribute to company's sustainable growth.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Founder
Doquia
Jan 2024 - Present (2 years)
I am currently validating a business thesis, which aims to develop processes for companies with the support of AI.
Executive
Softville Foundation
Sep 2019 - Dec 2023 (4 years 3 months)
I led the restructuring of this traditional organization that supports technology companies in Joinville. We developed and tested a series of new products, delivering an operation that now serves members, incubated companies, and the broader community.
Project and Innovation Coordinator
Joinville Prefecture
Apr 2018 - Dec 2020 (2 years 8 months)
I coordinated and took part in innovation projects at the Department of Economic Development, including: a university–industry connection project in the region; the structuring of the Innovation Center; participation in the Municipal Council for Science, Technology, and Innovation; coordination of the Innovation Pact; the organization of Expoinovação; and other projects.
Founder
99labs
Jun 2016 - Mar 2018 (1 year 9 months)
I worked on validating a business thesis aimed at connecting companies and universities to carry out research and development projects.
Manager and Researcher
Materials Laboratory UFSC
Jul 2010 - May 2016 (5 years 10 months)
As a manager, I oversaw the laboratory and its research projects, having directly managed an R&D project with a budget exceeding BRL 1 million.
As a researcher, I worked on the development of industrial processes and equipment for advanced surface treatment of components for the consumer goods industry.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
UFSC
PhD in Materials Engineering and Knowledge Management, Materials Engineering and Knowledge Management
2014 - 2021
Thesis title: Knowledge Flow in R&D Projects of Advanced Materials in University–Industry Collaboration.
UFSC
Master’s in Materials Engineering, Materials Engineering
2010 - 2012
Dissertation title: Effect of Plasma Nitriding Conditions on Surface Topography and DLC Coating Adhesion on Carbon Steel.
UFSC
Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
2004 - 2010
Activities and societies: UFSC Materials Laboratory (Labmat), UFSC Baja SAE Team.
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