Raul Poli

Experience

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  BrewCamp MX

  Jun 2017 - Aug 2017

  Store Manager

  Store manager, in charge of opening and closing, also dealing directly with customers and providers.

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  Tecnológico de Monterrey

  Jan 2018 - Dec 2020

  Team Captain for SAE Aerodesign

  Team captain for SAE Aerodesign competition, leading the team to very good results over the span of around 2 years. Lead a team of around 20 students from different backgrounds and careers, implementing team structures and overall better project management. We reached 4th place after 10 years of worst results.

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  Ford Motor Company

  Feb 2019 - Aug 2019

  CFD Intern

  CFD Trainee, with focus on aero-acoustic analysis, and wind throb phenomena, worked with programs such as ANSA, Star-CCM+, Python, Ansys, Excel, etc.

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  Tesla

  Jan 2020 - Jun 2020

  Interiors Engineering Intern

  Intern at Interior Design, working on designing parts for door trim and cockpit. Worked on projects such as Model S and X, and the Semi truck. Worked also included manual testing and data analysis to design new parts based on evidence. These parts would eventually be sent to production, and results were directly reported to management chain.

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  Qualitest

  Feb 2021 - now

  As Functional Manager & Project Lead, I oversee high-visibility projects like YouTube Shorts, managing teams of 10–20 to ensure timely delivery and exceed stakeholder expectations. I spearheaded the recruitment of linguistically diverse talent and implemented standardized hiring processes, significantly improving candidate quality across the program. By optimizing workflows and eliminating external dependencies, I saved one month on critical initiatives and introduced performance metrics to enhance overall project efficiency. Show less As Associate Manager, I orchestrated multiple projects across 10+ verticals, streamlining processes and enhancing stakeholder engagement to ensure timely deliverables. I implemented stage-gating and Agile methodologies, reducing iteration cycles and boosting overall efficiency in high-ambiguity environments. By negotiating scope changes and fostering strong stakeholder relationships, I aligned cross-functional teams and minimized project escalations. Additionally, I introduced AI-driven workflows that accelerated innovation and eliminated operational bottlenecks for Google Search and Assistant programs. Show less In my role as Search Language Specialist, I partnered with engineers and project managers to optimize onboarding processes for new media providers in Google Search, utilizing data and root-cause analysis to enhance platform efficiency. I identified and addressed bugs by detecting systematic patterns, contributing to continuous improvements in Google’s search ecosystem. My collaboration with cross-functional teams ensured seamless project execution and the effective management of project dependencies. Show less

  • Functional and Program Manager

    Sept 2024 - now

  • Associate Manager

    Jul 2022 - Sept 2024

  • SLS Engineer supporting Google - Portuguese

    Feb 2021 - Jul 2022