Joao Gama
About Joao Gama
Joao Gama is the Head of Product Operations at sennder, where he has worked since 2022. He has extensive experience in agile methodologies and product management, having held various leadership roles across multiple sectors in Europe and the Americas.
Current Role at sennder
Joao Gama serves as the Head of Product Operations at sennder, a position he has held since 2022. Based in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, he is responsible for overseeing product operations and ensuring that the company's objectives are met efficiently. His role involves aligning product strategies with operational capabilities to enhance overall performance.
Previous Experience in Agile Coaching
Prior to his current position, Joao Gama worked at agilekaizen as an Enterprise Agile Coach and IC-Agile Certified Trainer from 2016 to 2020. In this role, he provided guidance to organizations across Europe and the Americas, focusing on agile methodologies and practices. He also served as an Agile Coach and Product Owner at propelier from 2009 to 2016 in Spain, where he contributed to the development and implementation of agile processes.
Educational Background
Joao Gama has a solid educational foundation in engineering and business. He earned a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute from 1990 to 1993. He later pursued a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering at the University of South Florida from 1994 to 1995. Additionally, he obtained a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Babson College, studying from 2002 to 2006.
Work History in Project Management
Joao Gama has extensive experience in project management across various sectors. He worked as a Project Manager at InfoJobs from 2004 to 2006 and as a Senior Project Manager at Putnam Investments for one year from 2003 to 2004. He also held the position of Department Manager at Thomson Reuters from 2001 to 2003. These roles contributed to his expertise in managing complex projects and leading teams.
Global Agile Workshops and Teaching
Joao Gama is an authorized instructor for the International Agile Consortium (ICAgile), where he conducts agile workshops globally. His passion for teaching is evident in his commitment to continuous learning and sharing knowledge at professional conferences. He focuses on mentoring organizations in their transformational journeys, emphasizing the importance of delivering value through incremental processes.