Carlos Gomes
About Carlos Gomes
Carlos Gomes is the R&D Strategy & Operations Senior Manager at Talkdesk, responsible for financial and operational management of the R&D tech stack.
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Carlos Gomes currently serves as the R&D Strategy & Operations Senior Manager at Talkdesk. His role involves managing the financial and operational aspects of the R&D tech stack, ensuring cost-effective software solutions, and overseeing procurement needs.
Professional Background at Talkdesk
Carlos Gomes has been with Talkdesk since 2020, initially serving as the R&D Strategy & Operations Manager in Porto, Portugal, later advancing to his current senior managerial role. His responsibilities include preparing the annual R&D budget and driving operational alignment to implement standardized finance processes for scalability.
Previous Experience
Carlos Gomes' career includes a significant tenure at Deloitte Consultores, S.A., where he progressed from Tax Consultant to Corporate Finance Senior Consultant. Additionally, he has experience as a Senior Business Analyst & Advisor at Sonae MC, a Financial Advisor at All The Way - Business Consulting, Lda, and has taken a voluntary sabbatical period for personal exploration.
Education and Expertise
Carlos Gomes holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics from FEP U. Porto – Economics and Management, completed in 2010. His foundational understanding of economic principles has been consolidated with practical expertise in corporate finance, tax consulting, and strategic operations management. He is fluent in both Spanish and English.
R&D Financial Management at Talkdesk
In his current role at Talkdesk, Carlos Gomes is responsible for managing and monitoring R&D costs, ensuring the procurement of value-for-money software solutions, and preparing comprehensive yearly R&D budgets. He also oversees procurement needs and prepares business cases for new software and renewals to support the company’s technological innovation strategies.