Pedro Cunha Barata
About Pedro Cunha Barata
Pedro Cunha Barata is the Chief Product Officer at Feedzai, where he focuses on innovative product strategies to combat financial crime. He has extensive experience in software engineering and product management, with a strong background in machine learning and fraud detection.
Current Role at Feedzai
Pedro Cunha Barata serves as the Chief Product Officer at Feedzai since 2021. In this role, he focuses on developing innovative product strategies aimed at transforming the fight against financial crime. His leadership is instrumental in guiding the product vision and ensuring that Feedzai remains at the forefront of technology in the fintech sector.
Previous Experience at Feedzai
Prior to his current position, Pedro held several roles at Feedzai. He was the Senior Vice President of Customer Success from 2018 to 2020, where he played a significant role in scaling the Customer Success team from inception to nearly 200 employees globally. He also served as the Senior Vice President of Product from 2020 to 2022 and as the VP for Professional Services and Delivery from 2011 to 2018.
Education and Expertise
Pedro Cunha Barata has a strong educational background in computer science and software engineering. He earned a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science in Computer Science from Universidade de Coimbra between 2004 and 2009. He furthered his education with a Master's degree in Software Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University, completing it in 2010. His expertise includes machine learning, big data, real-time systems, fintech, payments, and fraud detection.
Background in Critical Software
Before joining Feedzai, Pedro worked at Critical Software as a Software Engineer from 2008 to 2009. During his tenure, he specialized in designing and developing internal systems for CMMi appraisals. He later took on the role of Technical Manager at Feedzai for seven months in 2010, contributing to the company's early development.
Passion for Software Development
Pedro possesses a strong passion for building solid and reliable software. His focus extends to project and client management, ensuring that the products developed meet high standards of quality and reliability. His commitment to software excellence is evident in his approach to product development and team leadership.