André O.
About André O.
André O. is an Engineering Manager at BairesDev in São Paulo, Brazil, with a diverse background in engineering and management, including experience at Toyota do Brasil and BV Financeira. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering and an MBA, and specializes in market mapping, consumer analysis, and team management.
Work at BairesDev
André O. has been serving as an Engineering Manager at BairesDev since 2021. In this role, he manages multidisciplinary teams, focusing on aligning local operations with global strategies. His responsibilities include shared decision-making and process adjustments to enhance operational efficiency.
Previous Employment History
Before joining BairesDev, André O. held various positions in the engineering sector. He worked at Banco Toyota do Brasil as an Engineering Projects professional from 2006 to 2009. He then transitioned to BV Financeira as a Planning and Commercial Management Analyst for one year in 2009. André also spent six years at Toyota do Brasil as a Quality Assurance Engineer from 2011 to 2017, and briefly worked at Montcalm Montagens Industriais S.A. as an Engineer in 2010. His international experience includes a role as a Quality Engineer at Toyota Motor Corporation in Japan from 2017 to 2018.
Education and Expertise
André O. holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Production Engineering from FEI, obtained between 2004 and 2009. He also completed a Technician program in Mechatronics at ETEC from 2001 to 2003. Furthering his education, he earned a Master of Business Administration from FGV EAESP in 2014. His expertise includes creating automated reports and presentations for executive leadership, utilizing tools such as Excel, Power BI, and ERP systems.
Specializations and Methodologies
André O. specializes in market mapping and consumer analysis, employing Business Intelligence to improve customer experience and brand competitiveness. He utilizes various methodologies in engineering projects, including Kanban, PDCA, 5W2H, Ishikawa, Design Thinking, and Lean manufacturing, to enhance project outcomes and operational processes.
Research and Development Experience
André O. has experience in Research & Development, specifically focused on adapting international products to the Brazilian market. This experience contributes to his ability to align local needs with global product offerings, ensuring relevance and competitiveness in the market.