João Amaral
About João Amaral
João Amaral is an Operational Excellence Analyst with extensive experience in process design and innovation. He has worked in various roles at Kaizen Institute Western Europe and currently applies his expertise at Feedzai, focusing on strategy deployment across multiple industries.
Current Role at Feedzai
João Amaral serves as an Operational Excellence Analyst at Feedzai, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on enhancing operational processes and driving efficiency within the organization. His responsibilities include collaborating with various teams to implement strategies that improve performance and achieve organizational goals.
Experience at Kaizen Institute Western Europe
João Amaral has extensive experience at Kaizen Institute Western Europe, where he held multiple positions from 2014 to 2022. He started as a Consultant and progressed to Senior Consultant, Senior Project Leader, and Manager. His tenure included significant contributions to process improvement and operational excellence across various projects, demonstrating his capability in strategy deployment.
Education and Qualifications
João Amaral holds a Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) in Industrial Engineering from Faculdade de Engenharia da Universidade do Porto, where he studied from 2010 to 2014. He also earned a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Industrial Engineering and Management from Aalto University in 2014. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in operational excellence.
Expertise in Diverse Industries
João Amaral possesses expertise in strategy deployment across various industries, including automotive, food, metal stamping, ceramics, energy, retail, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, logistics, and financial services. This diverse knowledge enables him to apply best practices in operational excellence tailored to the specific needs of different sectors.
Collaboration with C-Level Teams
In his roles, João Amaral has worked closely with both operational and C-level teams to drive high-performance results. His collaborative approach focuses on achieving breakthrough goals, ensuring that operational strategies align with the overall objectives of the organization.