Mario F.

Experience

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  Itautec

  Jan 1985 - Apr 1993

  Software Development Manager

  Responsible for developing disk drivers for Itautec MSDOS, operating system compatible with Microsoft, PC BIOS, video and printer drivers using C and assembly language.▪ Unix operating system development porting from Motorola platform to Intel architecture.▪ Managed, in this large Brazilian computer development and manufacturing company, the development of a multi-user terminal solution board (hardware and software) in an innovative PCB chain architecture solution

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  Interchange EDI Services

  May 1993 - Feb 1995

  Project Leader and Software Development

  ▪ Responsible for the client software for EDI, using EDIFACT standard, used by more than 95% of company’s 3000 customers, including 40 Banks, like Citibank and Itaú (Interchange's owners), routing approximately US$ 10MM annually.• Got software quality approval level rating 4 (from 0 to 5), in the International Standards of Citibank.

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  Telesis

  Mar 1995 - Sept 1995

  Information Technology Manager

  ▪ In this Voice Mail Startup Company, was responsible for the virtual telephone numbers management and billing system.

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  TVA Sistema de Televisao S A

  Oct 1995 - Jul 2000

  Technology Manager and Specialist

  ▪ Lead the IT outsourcing process to IBM in a US$ 7 millions contract for a 5-year period;▪ Manager of the Information Technology department, responsible for technology infrastructure in a 24x7 operating model;▪ Project manager of Oracle ERP financial modules implementation, from process mapping to operation, in an 8-month project with a 12 team members;▪ Infrastructure specialist, responsible for the servers and network management, database administrator, backup and disaster/recovery procedures development. Show less

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  Promon Engenharia

  May 2000 - Jan 2002

  Software Engineering Manager

  ▪ At Promon*IP startup, SAAS (Software as a Service) division, was responsible for technical feasibility analysis, implementation, integration and technology infrastructure for ERP, CRM, e-commerce (B2B and B2C) products running in a 24x7 operation, using data center, following SLA (Service Level Agreement) constraints.▪ Responsible for CRM system pilot implementation at MetLife Insurance Company.▪ Cooperated in the Business Plan, pricing and project feasibility economic analysis for the SAAS products. Show less

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  Universidade de Guarulhos

  Aug 2002 - Feb 2004

  Teacher

  ▪ Produced and taught the course "Introduction to Software Engineering" for college students

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  Walar IT Business

  Nov 2002 - Feb 2004

  Business and Project Manager

  ▪ Responsible for the Portfolio Project Management and commercial responses to Requests for Proposals - RFP from ALCOA, Equifax, AMBEV, Ticket and GR (Accor Group companies), using different technologies such as Oracle (Oracle Integration, Forms, Reports), Java, J2EE and WebSphere.

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  Genius Instituto de Tecnologia

  Mar 2004 - Mar 2009

  R&D Executive Manager

  ▪ Leadership in Research and Development, driving innovative IT project initiatives with a team of over 60 professionals in Manaus and São Paulo, specializing in Embedded Software, Digital TV, medical devices with microelectronics technology, and military communication systems (Hardware and Software);▪ Strategic portfolio management, overseeing multifaceted projects for high-profile clients, including IMBEL, CTM-SP, SUFRAMA, and FINEP, ensuring technical excellence delivery and compliance with strategic objectives and government funding requirements;▪ Project management of software development projects for digital TV and IPTV for tech giants like SIEMENS and BenQ, applying agile Scrum methodologies and ensuring adherence to international IEEE standards, maximizing operational efficiency and customer satisfaction;▪ Brand ambassador and company spokesperson, promoting technological vision and achievements across various media platforms, including television, newspapers, magazines, and radio, strengthening corporate image and market positioning.Key achievements:▪ Highlighted in technological innovation, representing the company at the FINEP 2007 award, securing first place in Excellence in R&D in the Medical Instrumentation category;Achieved 87% customer satisfaction in 2005. Show less

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  PMI Amazônia Chapter

  Jan 2006 - Dec 2009

  ▪ Strategic leadership of the PMI Amazon Chapter (non-profit organization), driving professional development initiatives and expanding the project management and leadership community in the Amazon region;▪ Continued involvement in the local PMP certification exam application process, contributing to the development of project management practices within the local community.Key achievements:▪ Organized and coordinated the 1st International Project Management Seminar to promote best practices in project management, contributing to the growth and continuous development of chapter members. Show less

  • President

    Feb 2008 - Dec 2009

  • Vice-President

    Jan 2006 - Jan 2008
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  Accurate Software

  Sept 2009 - Jul 2010

  Project Manager

  ▪ Management project portfolios, leading the development and presentation of proposals, optimizing workflows, and enhancing development process models with the efficient use of Jira and Wiki platforms, resulting in more efficient and scalable processes.Key achievements:▪ Contributed to a bid approval with the Municipal Government ofJundiaí through an interview with the agency and by demonstrating PMP certification in a project to implement Project Portfolio Management processes, supported by Microsoft Project Enterprise and SharePoint tools.▪ Winner in a response to a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a renowned Brazilian educational institution, demonstrating competence and strategic innovation, which led to the acquisition of a contract worth US$0.6 million. Show less

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  Compal Electronics

  Jul 2010 - Nov 2023

  Senior R&D Manager | Research and Development

  ▪ Direct relationship and reporting to the CEO, contributing to strategic decision-making and strengthening the company's position in the electronics manufacturing market;▪ Strategic management of R&D budget, responsible for allocating and supervising tens of millions of dollars over 13 years, following the guidelines of the Brazilian Government's IT Legislation, leading the identification and presentation of new technological solutions for new opportunities and problem solving operational for executive approval;▪Directing initiatives to implement technological solutions for multinational clients in the notebook manufacturing segment, coordinating improvement and innovation projects for manufacturing, as well as collaborating with the design center and R&D, in locations such as Brazil, China, and Taiwan, aligning with the company's strategic goals;▪ Leadership in the development and implementation of manufacturing product solutions that foster significant productivity improvements, integrating Industry 4.0 technologies, artificial intelligence, ubiquitous systems, IoT sensors such as RFiD, NFC, and Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs), including fail-safe solutions (Poka Yoke), aligned with the company's Smart Factory transformation program;▪ Management of R&D audit process, ensuring compliance and project approval according to government regulatory standards and requirements, ensuring the integrity and effectiveness of research and development investments.Key achievements:▪ 100% approval in government and private audits of the project portfolio over 13 years;▪ Increased production quality through a human error-proof solution (Poka yoke) for a set of manufacturing processes. One of the solutions is in the patent application process▪ Doubling operators' productivity in a given area through innovative hardware and software solutions▪ Improvement of equipment quality through artificial intelligence usage to predict failures in the machine, among others Show less