Rui Pereira
@ruipereira
Experienced Head of Product Management driving digital transformation and innovation.
PortugalWhat I'm looking for
I am an accomplished Head of Product Management with over 17 years of experience in product strategy, development, and leadership. My career has been marked by a proven track record of launching innovative solutions such as LOQR|sign and KICS, which have significantly contributed to business growth through customer-centric digital transformation. I excel in managing cross-functional teams and delivering scalable SaaS solutions, fostering a culture of innovation in dynamic environments.
Currently, I spearhead product strategy at LOQR, where I align our goals with market demands and customer feedback. My previous role at Checkmarx involved directing the full engine portfolio, where I successfully launched multiple initiatives, including the API Security engine. I am passionate about mentoring and coaching product management teams, promoting continuous learning, and driving accountability to achieve exceptional results.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Head of Product
LOQR
Sep 2023 - Present (1 year 9 months)
Spearheading product strategy and execution to align with LOQR's business goals. Prioritizing product roadmaps based on market research and customer feedback while mentoring the product management team.
Head of Product Management
Checkmarx
Nov 2018 - Sep 2023 (4 years 10 months)
Directed the product vision and roadmap across the platform, conducting market analysis and leading a team of Product Managers to launch multiple initiatives, including KICS and API Security engine.
Solution Designer
Retail Consult
May 2017 - Oct 2018 (1 year 5 months)
Designed and implemented tailored development solutions for clients, successfully delivering turnkey projects while overseeing project lifecycles from requirements gathering to delivery.
Consultant
Santander
May 2013 - May 2017 (4 years)
Managed EMIR compliance for derivatives, delivering end-to-end project management and developing tools to optimize work processes, leading a team of developers and business analysts.
Analyst and Programmer
Finantech
Feb 2007 - May 2013 (6 years 3 months)
Created a centralized access control solution and reduced development time significantly through an automated code generation tool, collaborating on web development projects.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
PIPragmatic Institute
PMC Level I, II, III, Product Management
2021 - 2023
Completed PMC Level I, II, III courses focusing on foundations, focus, and build strategies in product management.
FPFaculdade de Ciências da Universidade do Porto
Licentiate Degree, Computer Science
2001 - 2007
Earned a Licentiate Degree in Computer Science, covering various aspects of computing, programming, and systems design.
OUOutsystems
Associate Developer Certification, Software Development
2014 -
Achieved Associate Developer Certification, enhancing skills in low-code development and application delivery.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
PortugalAuthorized to work in
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