Ricardo Monagas
@ricardomonagas
Experienced Chief Product and Technology Officer with expertise in bridging business and technology.
CzechiaWhat I'm looking for
I am a seasoned product and technology leader with a proven track record of building impactful products that address real customer needs. My journey began as a software engineer, and I have since grown into product leadership roles, where I excel at merging business, marketing, and technology to create meaningful solutions.
Throughout my career, I have worked across diverse industries including FoodTech, eCommerce, and SaaS. I am adept at using Jobs-to-Be-Done (JTBD) to uncover customer needs and Shape Up methodologies to ensure efficient product development. My work has contributed to raising over $2.5 million in funding and improving operational efficiency by over 50% for restaurant managers.
Additionally, I am passionate about mentoring founders, exploring ClimateTech and CleanTech, and hosting a podcast focused on sustainability. I also run a JTBD course, further demonstrating my commitment to fostering innovation and growth in the tech community.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Chief Product and Technology Officer
TotalCtrl
Jul 2018 - Nov 2024 (6 years 4 months)
Led a team of developers and designers at TotalCtrl, focusing on creating impactful products that reduced restaurant inventory time by over 50% and improved financial accuracy. Contributed to raising over $2.5 million in funding.
Chief Product and Technology Officer
Listfully
Jun 2019 - Jan 2022 (2 years 7 months)
As a fractional CPTO, collaborated with a small team to develop Listfully, a tool for creating gift lists. Early prototypes helped secure over $100K in funding.
Android Developer / ReactJS Developer
Netvor s.r.o.
May 2017 - Jul 2018 (1 year 2 months)
Worked on CF Hero, a mobile app for children with cystic fibrosis, collaborating with designers to develop features that promote healthy treatment habits.
Product Manager
U+ s.r.o.
Feb 2016 - Jan 2017 (11 months)
Managed the development of landing pages and web applications for various markets, ensuring alignment with customer needs and market demands.
Android Developer
Zentity s.r.o.
Jan 2010 - Jan 2011 (1 year)
Worked as an Android Developer, contributing to various projects and enhancing mobile application functionalities to meet user needs.
Android Developer
Anywhere s.r.o.
Jan 2010 - Jan 2011 (1 year)
Developed Android applications for various clients, focusing on delivering high-quality software solutions tailored to client specifications.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Universidad Experimental de Guyana
Master’s Degree, Software Engineering
Master’s Degree in Software Engineering.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
CzechiaAuthorized to work in
Salary expectations
Job categories
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