Isadora Braz

Experience

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  APES - Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior

  Jul 2014 - Jul 2015

  Scholarship Recipient

  Participated in a sandwich degree program through the "Ciências sem Fronteiras" (Sciences Without Borders) student mobility program.

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  University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

  May 2015 - Jul 2015

  Summer Research Assistant

  Conducted research on the Reverse Logistics process for organic waste treatment in the Metropolitan region of Milwaukee, WI, USA. Responsible for data collection and the application of Transportation Engineering knowledge and optimization techniques. Formulated a mathematical model and implemented it in software for data analysis.

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  Ciclo Consultoria

  Mar 2017 - Oct 2017

  Executed consulting projects for the company's clients within the areas of expertise of Industrial Engineering. Responsible for attracting new leads to the company through Digital Marketing content. Contributed to the construction of the company's website. Managed social media channels. Oversaw one of the internal marketing stages for the company.

  • Project Consultant

    Jun 2017 - Oct 2017

  • Marketing Analyst

    Mar 2017 - Jun 2017
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  M. Dias Branco

  Nov 2017 - Jul 2019

  Industrial Productivity Intern

  Work focused on the Wafer biscuit lines, including:- Participation in improvement groups to reduce losses, applying the PDCA methodology.- Monitoring productivity indicators (KPIs) such as operational efficiency, reprocessing, equipment unavailability, among others.- Involvement in the development of autonomous management pillar groups, aiming to empower operators to manage their workstations. This is part of the Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) program for biscuit lines.

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  ASA Indústria

  Oct 2019 - Mar 2022

  Planning and Management Analyst

  Engaged in projects within the ASA Transformation Hub, organizing Agile squads grounded in Scrum, with the support of Visagio Consulting to promote operational and cultural transformations in the company.Key Projects:1) Logistic Service Level:- Worked towards improving the logistic service level performance of the company.- Conducted a detailed diagnosis, mapping gaps in the returns process.- Structured an electronic workflow to expedite approvals and reduce returns reintegration time.- Established a control tower developed on Power Apps for delivery monitoring.- Revised policies and structured committees for product returns.2) Distribution Centers Implementation Project: Aimed to implement distribution centers with reference processes in warehousing and distribution, striving for operational excellence.3) People & Management:- Restructured and implemented indicator management for the three business units of the group.- Supported the cascading of tactical and operational plans, routine management, meeting governance, and development of management reports.- Constructed dashboards for monthly and YTD performance tracking of KPIs, providing insights by directorates and business units.- Implemented an external system to optimize KPI management, boosting data analysis, registration, and alignment of goals with organizational objectives.- Cascaded and created an organizational culture, supporting the creation and dissemination of the group's values, and participated in implementing Endomarketing in the company.- Applied the PDCA methodology to manage indicators deviating from the goal, including the development of projects guided by OKRs, focusing on transparency and continuous improvement. Show less

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  Locus Custom Software

  Mar 2022 - Apr 2024

  Project Manager

  Engaged in Agile Management within the company's project office.Scrum Master: Led projects directly within the company, facilitating Sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives. Maintained direct communication with Product Owners (P.O.s) and project stakeholders.Highlights:- Managed a multifunctional development squad working on a new portal for a multinational agrotech company focused on coffee trading. Successfully implemented an application meeting client requirements within the timeframe and budget.- Managed a squad that implemented a system for HSEQ process management in a large consumer goods industry, guiding the team in application implementation and support, adhering to the company's change management processes.- Led a multifunctional team in a growth hacking and CX improvement project for one of Israel's main CRM systems, optimizing customer experience through system performance improvements and user journey enhancements.Product Owner: Responsible for translating user needs into tangible functionalities in a business management system development project. Prioritized the backlog to ensure continuous value delivery throughout sprints. Collaborated directly with development squads, emphasizing transparent and effective communication with Scrum Masters, developers, QAs, UX specialists, and business managers.Adopted a user-centric approach and focused on excellence in user experience, contributing to the product's success and the organization's financial health and growth.Agile PMO: Managed Agile projects outsourcing in over 10 projects at a technology company specializing in financial services solutions.Conducted weekly alignment meetings with P.O.s and Scrum Masters from client and partner mixed teams.Provided weekly/monthly project status updates and financial control. Show less

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  WEX

  Apr 2024 - Aug 2024

  Agile Engineer

  As an Agile Engineer at WEX, I focus on optimizing delivery processes and fostering continuous improvement within agile teams. I manage delivery data using Jira, leverage key metrics such as WIP, Lead Time, Cycle Time, Throughput, and Flow Efficiency, and utilize value stream mapping to identify and enhance process efficiency.In my main project, the Pricing Platform, the goal is to streamline and automate pricing processes, empowering our Finance and Sales teams with better data and tools. Within this project, I employ agile methodologies to guide the team in creating a unified global process across all lines of business. By facilitating agile ceremonies, providing guidance on best practices, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement, I ensure that our systems communicate effectively and support a user-friendly experience for sellers and pricing teams. Additionally, I maintain communication with project stakeholders to ensure alignment and gather feedback throughout the project lifecycle. Show less

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  CI&T

  Aug 2024 - now

  Scrum master