João Pena
About João Pena
João Pena is a Senior Product Manager at Amplemarket with a background in engineering and business analytics.
Senior Product Manager at Amplemarket
João Pena currently holds the position of Senior Product Manager at Amplemarket. With a diverse background in technology and software, he leverages his experience to build AI-powered and data products tailored for modern go-to-market teams. His role involves overseeing product development, refining product strategies, and ensuring alignment with market demands.
Experience in Product Management
João Pena has accumulated extensive experience in product management. Prior to his current role at Amplemarket, he served as a Product Manager at the same company from 2022 to 2024. His responsibilities included managing product lifecycles and enhancing user experiences. Before joining Amplemarket, João worked at Decipad as a Product Manager from 2021 to 2022, where he contributed to product innovation and development.
Consultant Roles at PwC
Before transitioning into product management, João Pena worked at PwC in various capacities related to data and analytics. He served as a Consultant for Data & Analytics Products from 2020 to 2021, where he applied his expertise to develop data-driven solutions in Porto, Portugal. Earlier, he held the position of Assistant Consultant in the same field from 2019 to 2020, focusing on business analytics and data engineering.
Educational Background in Engineering
João Pena is an engineer by training, having completed both his B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering at Faculdade de Engenharia da Universidade do Porto (FEUP) from 2014 to 2019. His educational journey also includes an exchange semester at Universidad de Chile from 2017 to 2018, which broadened his academic and cultural horizons. His strong foundation in engineering complements his current roles in product management and data analytics.
Early Career and Leadership at JuniFEUP
João Pena began his career at JuniFEUP, where he gained valuable leadership and consulting experience. He served as CEO from 2018 to 2019, overseeing the organization's strategic direction and operations. Prior to that, he worked as a Consultant from 2016 to 2018, providing advisory services and contributing to multiple projects. His time at JuniFEUP honed his leadership and project management skills, laying the groundwork for his future roles.