Ricardo Vidal, PhD
About Ricardo Vidal, PhD
Ricardo Vidal, PhD, is a Senior Technical Product Manager with over a decade of experience in building data-driven tools to address complex challenges. His career includes significant roles at Mendeley, Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, and Meta, where he contributed to product management and bioengineering.
Current Role at Poppy
Ricardo Vidal serves as a Senior Technical Product Manager at Poppy, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he utilizes his extensive experience in managing technical products to drive innovation and efficiency. His focus is on leveraging data and technology to address complex challenges, contributing to the overall growth and success of the organization. His work involves cross-functional collaboration, ensuring that product development aligns with both user needs and business objectives.
Professional Background
Ricardo Vidal has a diverse professional background with over a decade of experience in various roles related to product management and engineering. He began his career at Mendeley, where he held multiple positions, including Community Liaison and Outreach Liaison, from 2009 to 2015. He later worked at Meta as a Scientist and Solution Engineer from 2015 to 2017. His tenure at the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative included roles as Senior Product Manager & Bioengineer and Solutions Manager & Bioengineer from 2017 to 2020. This varied experience has equipped him with a strong foundation in cross-functional roles.
Education and Expertise
Ricardo Vidal holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from Queen's University, which he completed between 2010 and 2019. He also earned a Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) from Universidade do Algarve, where he studied from 1998 to 2008. Additionally, he was a Visiting Graduate Student at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology for 11 months in 2008. His educational background, combined with his professional experience, provides him with a robust understanding of technical product management and problem-solving.
Achievements at Mendeley
During his time at Mendeley, Ricardo Vidal held several key roles that contributed to the organization's outreach and community engagement efforts. He worked as a Community Liaison from 2009 to 2013 and later as an Outreach Liaison from 2014 to 2015. Additionally, he served as a Community Technical Developer for a brief period in 2013. His contributions helped enhance Mendeley's community initiatives and fostered connections within the academic and research communities.
Experience at Chan Zuckerberg Initiative
At the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, Ricardo Vidal held significant roles that combined product management with bioengineering. He served as a Senior Product Manager & Bioengineer from 2019 to 2020 and as Solutions Manager & Bioengineer from 2017 to 2019. His work in these positions focused on developing solutions that integrate technology and science, aiming to address pressing challenges in the field. His experience in these roles further solidified his expertise in managing complex technical products.