Augusto Ferreira
About Augusto Ferreira
Augusto Ferreira is a Talent Acquisition Team Lead with extensive experience in recruitment and human resources across various countries in Latin America and the United States. He has a strong focus on enhancing employee experiences and building tailored recruiting teams for the Latin American market.
Current Role at ThoughtWorks
Augusto Ferreira serves as the Talent Acquisition Team Lead at ThoughtWorks, a position he has held since 2022 in Florida, United States. In this role, he focuses on building and leading recruiting teams that cater specifically to the Latin American market. His work emphasizes understanding regional talent pools and market nuances to enhance recruitment strategies.
Previous Experience at ThoughtWorks
Augusto Ferreira has a significant history with ThoughtWorks, where he held multiple roles. He worked as a Senior Tech Recruiter from 2015 to 2018 in São Paulo, Brazil, and later as a Talent Acquisition Team Lead and HR Project Manager from 2019 to 2022 in Chile. He also served as a Sourcer for Latin America in 2018 for five months in Ecuador and as a Talent Development Project Manager for four months in Ecuador from 2018 to 2019.
Education and Expertise
Augusto Ferreira has a robust educational background. He earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Gestão de Negócios from USP - Universidade de São Paulo. He also studied Psychology at Universidade Federal de Pernambuco and completed a course in Diversity Management for Organizations at Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo. In 2023, he participated in the Wharton Executive Education program, focusing on Business Analytics: From Data to Insights.
Human Resources Experience
Prior to his roles at ThoughtWorks, Augusto Ferreira worked as a Human Resources Assistant at Hubert Imóveis for one year in São Paulo, Brazil. He also gained experience as a Talent Acquisition Specialist at Magneti Marelli - Fiat Group for four months in Recife, Brazil, in 2015. Additionally, he participated in the International College Program at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, for two months in 2007.
Commitment to Diversity and Employee Experience
Augusto Ferreira is dedicated to enhancing employee experiences through various initiatives that focus on diversity and inclusion, progression, recognition, and talent development. He has led projects aimed at creating unique and significant experiences for candidates and employees, demonstrating his commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace.