Gustavo Melo
About Gustavo Melo
Gustavo Melo serves as the Head of Product and SVP of Consumer Lending Fintech at Bayview Asset Management, LLC. He has extensive experience in product management and fintech, having held leadership roles at notable companies including Amazon and Root Inc.
Work at Bayview Asset Management
Gustavo Melo currently serves as Head of Product and Senior Vice President of Consumer Lending Fintech at Bayview Asset Management, LLC. He has held this position since 2022 in Santa Monica, California. In this role, he focuses on developing and enhancing fintech solutions that improve the homeownership experience and access to mortgage financing.
Education and Expertise
Gustavo Melo studied Computer Programming at Sheridan College from 2002 to 2004. He also attended the University of Toronto, where he studied Economics and Cognitive Science from 2005 to 2007. His expertise includes Product Management, User Experience (UX), Analytics, and Program Management, with a strong background in building fintech businesses.
Professional Background
Gustavo Melo has extensive experience in product management and leadership across various companies. He worked at Amazon as a Senior Product Manager, focusing on Alexa Feature Discovery and the Amazon Wedding Registry from 2016 to 2020. Prior to that, he was the Founder and CEO of Gustavo Melo Consulting from 2014 to 2016 and served as Director of Product Management at Viafoura from 2012 to 2016.
Previous Roles and Experience
Before his current role, Gustavo Melo held several positions that contributed to his expertise in product management. He was a Senior Director of Product Management at Root Inc. from 2020 to 2022 and worked as a Technical Program Manager at alertdriving® from 2010 to 2012. He also gained experience as a Software Developer at alertdriving® from 2008 to 2010.
Leadership in Company Growth
Gustavo Melo has a proven track record of leading teams through various stages of company growth, including seed and series A funding, as well as scaling up to an initial public offering (IPO). His leadership experience spans multiple roles and industries, emphasizing his capability in navigating complex product development and market entry challenges.