Valter Fernandes
About Valter Fernandes
Valter Fernandes is the Senior Director of Product Management at Talkdesk and a featured speaker at Product School, with over a decade of experience in product management.
Current Role at Talkdesk
Valter Fernandes is currently serving as the Senior Director of Product Management at Talkdesk. In this role, he oversees product strategy and development, ensuring that the company's products meet market demands and customer needs.
Career Advancement at Talkdesk
Valter Fernandes has steadily advanced his career at Talkdesk. He started as a Product Manager from 2019 to 2021, then moved on to Senior Product Manager in 2021. He was quickly promoted to Principal Product Manager, a role he served in for 8 months before becoming the Director of Product Management. His rapid progression within the company culminated in his current position as Senior Director of Product Management.
Previous Roles and Experience
Before joining Talkdesk, Valter Fernandes built his career through various roles. Notably, he worked at Farfetch as a Product Manager and Product Owner from 2018 to 2019. He also held multiple roles at IT PEERS, including Product Owner, Product Consultant, and positions in product presales and delivery, over an 8-year period.
Background in Informatics Engineering
Valter Fernandes has a strong technical foundation, having studied Informatics Engineering at Escola Superior de Tecnologia e Gestão de Felgueiras from 2004 to 2009. This education supports his technical understanding and capability in his product management roles.
Featured Speaker at Product School
In addition to his professional roles, Valter Fernandes shares his expertise as a featured speaker at Product School. He discusses insights on product management and leadership, contributing to the professional community with his extensive industry experience.
Proficiency in English
Valter Fernandes has demonstrated proficiency in English, having achieved the Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) from the British Council. He studied English from 1998 to 2008, which has enhanced his communication skills in his professional roles.