Gonçalo Gaiolas
About Gonçalo Gaiolas
Gonçalo Gaiolas is a Chief Product Officer with extensive experience in product management and digital transformation, having held various leadership roles at OutSystems from 2003 to 2023. He currently serves as Chief Product Officer at SoSafe and is an Advisory Board Member at Lobster.
Current Role at SoSafe
Gonçalo Gaiolas serves as the Chief Product Officer at SoSafe, a position he has held since 2023. He operates in a hybrid work environment based in Lisbon, Portugal. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing product strategy and development, ensuring alignment with the company's objectives and market needs.
Previous Experience at OutSystems
Gonçalo Gaiolas has extensive experience at OutSystems, where he held multiple leadership positions. He served as Chief Product Officer from 2022 to 2023, VP of Product from 2020 to 2022, and VP of Community from 2018 to 2020. His roles included managing customer experience, digital platforms, and community engagement, contributing to the company's growth and innovation.
Educational Background
Gonçalo Gaiolas has a strong educational foundation in technology and management. He studied Information Systems at Instituto Superior Técnico, earning a Licenciatura from 2000 to 2005. He also completed an Intensive Management Program at Nova School of Business and Economics in 2015, and achieved a certification in Leading Digital Transformation and Innovation from INSEAD in 2017. Additionally, he participated in the CPO Accelerator program in 2021.
Early Career and Development
Gonçalo Gaiolas began his career at Newera Imports as an Architect and Lead Developer from 2003 to 2005. He later joined OutSystems, where he progressed through various roles including Software Engineer, Online Services Delivery, and Principal Consultant. His early experiences laid the groundwork for his subsequent leadership roles in product and community management.
Advisory Role at Lobster
In addition to his role at SoSafe, Gonçalo Gaiolas has been serving as an Advisory Board Member at Lobster since 2024. In this capacity, he provides strategic insights and guidance, leveraging his extensive experience in product management and digital transformation.