Marilia Soares
About Marilia Soares
Marilia Soares is a Lead Product Manager at ThoughtWorks, with a background in product ownership and business process consulting at SAP. She has a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Management from Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul.
Current Role at ThoughtWorks
Marilia Soares serves as the Lead Product Manager at ThoughtWorks, a position she has held since 2018. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, she focuses on product strategy and development, leveraging her extensive experience in product management. Her role involves leading cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions that meet client needs and enhance user experiences.
Previous Experience at SAP
Prior to her current role, Marilia Soares worked at SAP in various capacities from 2013 to 2015. She began as a Business Process Consultant, followed by roles as a Product Owner and Cloud Support Engineer. During her tenure, she successfully consolidated domains for the US and CA e-commerce website, which improved Google rankings and achieved first-page placement shortly after delivery. She also contributed to the implementation of a new store locator solution, enhancing SEO and data accuracy.
Educational Background
Marilia Soares earned her Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Management from Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul. Her studies spanned from 2009 to 2014, providing her with a solid foundation in business principles that support her career in product management and consulting.
Career at Banrisul
Before her time at SAP, Marilia Soares worked as a Senior Private Banker at Banrisul from 2008 to 2013. In this role, she managed client relationships and provided financial advice, contributing to the bank's service offerings in the Porto Alegre Area, Brazil. Her experience in banking helped develop her skills in client management and strategic planning.
SEO and Product Management Achievements
Marilia Soares has demonstrated expertise in SEO and product management throughout her career. Notably, she led the implementation of native SEO on a micro-front-end platform, which resulted in a significant increase in organic traffic. Her initiatives have consistently aimed at improving online visibility and enhancing user engagement across digital platforms.