Pedro Flores
About Pedro Flores
Pedro Flores is a Manager Specialized Services and Scrum Master at Hitachi Vantara, with a background in software engineering and management. He has extensive experience in IT project development across various sectors and has worked in multiple roles, including Scrum Developer and Senior Consultant, in Portugal and internationally.
Current Role at Hitachi Vantara
Pedro Flores serves as the Manager Specialized Services and Scrum Master at Hitachi Vantara since 2021. In this role, he oversees specialized services and ensures the effective implementation of Agile methodologies within the organization. His responsibilities include managing teams and projects, facilitating communication between stakeholders, and driving project delivery in alignment with business objectives. His experience in this position builds on his prior roles at Hitachi Vantara, where he contributed as a Senior Consultant and Scrum Master from 2017 to 2021.
Previous Experience at Hitachi Vantara
Prior to his current role, Pedro Flores worked at Hitachi Vantara as a Senior Consultant and Scrum Master from 2017 to 2021. During this four-year tenure, he focused on delivering projects that adhered to Agile principles. His work involved collaborating with cross-functional teams and managing project timelines to ensure successful outcomes. This experience laid the groundwork for his current managerial position.
Career Progression and Management Roles
Pedro Flores has transitioned through various roles in software engineering to management positions, including Team Leader, Scrum Master, and Delivery Manager. His career reflects a strong focus on Agile methodologies and team management. He has developed a passion for building efficient and effective teams, particularly in Agile environments, which has been a consistent theme throughout his professional journey.
Educational Background in Technology
Pedro Flores studied at Escola Superior Tecnologia Setúbal, where he earned an Engineering degree from 2002 to 2007. His academic focus included Electronics, Telecommunications, Information Systems, and Image Processing. This educational foundation has contributed to his technical expertise and ability to manage complex IT projects across various sectors.
Diverse Professional Experience
Throughout his career, Pedro Flores has accumulated diverse professional experience across multiple sectors, including Banking, Insurance, Retail, Transportation, Government, and Hospitality. He has worked with development and support teams as well as clients in different countries, demonstrating his capability to manage cross-location teams in international projects. His roles have included positions at Banco BPI, Focus BC, Netplan, and ESRI Portugal, where he contributed to various technical and consulting projects.