Edgar Pratas

Experience

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  Bitxpress Serviços de Informática Lda.

  Jan 2006 - Aug 2009

  Sócio-Gerente
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  MediaWeb Creations

  Sept 2009 - Dec 2010

  IT Project Manager
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  Able-mind

  Dec 2009 - Jan 2012

  IT Project Manager

  Managed complex IT projects from inception to delivery, completing projectsahead of schedule and exceeding performance milestones.Coordinated technical teams to ensure seamless project execution.Demonstrate strong leadership skills by assigning tasks and establishingtimelines for a productive production team.

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  Edgar Pratas Unipessoal lda.

  Apr 2012 - Apr 2016

  Managing Director

  Founded a tech firm specializing in application development, API integration,and billing software, leading to robust client growth and team expansion.Transitioned from hands-on development to focusing on client acquisition andteam management, demonstrating strong leadership and communication skills.

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  Grupês

  May 2016 - Feb 2021

  Product Owner | Product Manager

  Conducted market research to drive product development aligned with strategicobjectives and commercial needsManaged cross-functional teams of over 26 members and directed Agile teams insuccessfully delivering software solutionsOversaw product backlogs, prioritized features based on market trends, customerfeedback, and business impactImplemented Scrum methodologies company-wide, resulting in enhanced teamefficiency and productivity

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  Critical TechWorks

  Feb 2021 - Apr 2024

  Product owner

  Developed and executed the strategy and vision for the product, managingroadmaps, features, and improvements based on corporate value and client needsActed as the primary point of contact for stakeholders and the development team,effectively managing expectations and providing progress updatesUtilized Jira and Confluence to organize projects and facilitate communicationwith the development teamActively led discussions on backlog refinement and product feasibility.Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams to deliver products aligned withthe overarching vision, while working with stakeholders to gain a deepunderstanding of the customer experience.Conducted rigorous requirement testing throughout all project stages,encompassing functional validation and smoke testing of developmentdeliverables, ensuring steadfast adherence to specified functional requirements.Successfully delivered requirements for systems and projects assigned to fordevelopment and support. Show less

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  Blip.pt

  Sept 2024 - now

  Product Owner