Ana Paula Soares
About Ana Paula Soares
Ana Paula Soares is an Engineering Manager at Bynder, where she implements scaled Agile frameworks and oversees the performance of 20 engineering teams. She has a diverse background in project management and quality assurance, with previous roles at Bynder, Apple, and University College Dublin.
Work at Bynder
Ana Paula Soares currently serves as an Engineering Manager at Bynder, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for implementing scaled Agile frameworks across the engineering organization. She leads a global Agile team that includes Scrum Masters, Agile Leads, and an Agile Coach. Previously, she worked at Bynder in various capacities, including QA Engineer from 2017 to 2018, Scrum Master from 2019 to 2020, and Product Manager from 2020 to 2021. Throughout her tenure, she has been accountable for the performance and predictability of 20 engineering teams.
Education and Expertise
Ana Paula Soares has a strong educational background in project management and languages. She studied at the Polytechnic School of UFRJ, where she achieved a Postgraduate Degree in Project Management from 2012 to 2014. Additionally, she attended the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, earning a degree in Languages and Literature from 2009 to 2012. Her educational qualifications complement her professional experience in engineering management and Agile methodologies.
Professional Background
Before joining Bynder, Ana Paula Soares worked at University College Dublin as a Project Manager from 2014 to 2015. She also gained experience as a Software Quality Assurance Engineer at Apple in Cork, Ireland, from 2015 to 2016. Her diverse background in project management and quality assurance has contributed to her current role in engineering management at Bynder.
Agile Leadership Experience
In her current role as Engineering Manager at Bynder, Ana Paula Soares leads a global Agile team. This team is responsible for implementing Agile practices across the organization, ensuring that engineering teams operate efficiently and effectively. Her leadership in this area reflects her commitment to fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.