Ana P. Ferreira Soares
About Ana P. Ferreira Soares
Ana P. Ferreira Soares is an Agile Manager with extensive experience in project management and agile methodologies. She has worked in various roles at Bynder and previously held positions at Apple and University College Dublin.
Work at Bynder
Ana P. Ferreira Soares has been working at Bynder since 2021 as an Agile Manager. In her current role, she leads a team of seven Agile Leads across fourteen development teams, focusing on enhancing agile practices within the organization. Prior to her position as Agile Manager, she held multiple roles at Bynder, including Scrum Master from 2019 to 2020 and Product Manager from 2020 to 2021. Additionally, she worked as a QA Engineer from 2017 to 2018. Her diverse experience at Bynder has contributed to her expertise in agile methodologies and team leadership.
Previous Experience at Apple and University College Dublin
Ana P. Ferreira Soares worked at Apple as a QA Engineer from 2015 to 2016 in Cork, Ireland. This role provided her with valuable experience in quality assurance within a leading technology company. Prior to her time at Apple, she served as a Project Manager at University College Dublin from 2014 to 2015. In this position, she managed various projects, contributing to her project management skills and understanding of academic environments.
Educational Background
Ana P. Ferreira Soares studied at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, where she earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Project Management from 2012 to 2014. Additionally, she completed her undergraduate studies in Languages and Literature at the same institution from 2009 to 2012. This educational background has equipped her with a strong foundation in both management and communication skills.
Leadership and Collaboration Initiatives
In her role as Agile Manager at Bynder, Ana P. Ferreira Soares collaborates with senior leadership and executives to promote a healthier work environment and work-life balance. She has implemented a major change community that fosters values and principles based on agile philosophy, aiming to enhance team dynamics and organizational culture.
Early Career at Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro
Before her roles in the tech industry, Ana P. Ferreira Soares worked at Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro as Institutional Relations from 2010 to 2014. This position allowed her to develop skills in managing institutional partnerships and communications, contributing to her overall professional development.