José Da Silva Varela
About José Da Silva Varela
José Da Silva Varela is a Product Owner at TomTom with extensive experience in digital transformation and process improvement within the aerospace and public sectors.
Current Role at TomTom
José Da Silva Varela has been serving as a Product Owner at TomTom since 2019. His role is based in Farmington Hills, MI, USA. In this position, he focuses on overseeing the development and delivery of innovative products, ensuring they meet customer needs and market demands. His responsibilities include coordinating cross-functional teams, defining product visions, and driving the product life cycle from conception through launch.
Previous Experience at Capgemini
Before joining TomTom, José Da Silva Varela worked at Capgemini in two distinct roles. From 2018 to 2019, he was a Product Owner and Consultant for LA POSTE in the Paris area, France, where he was involved in digital transformation initiatives. Prior to that, in 2018, he served as a Project Coordinator and Consultant for ANAH. His work at Capgemini spanned various sectors and contributed to process improvements and strategic project coordination.
Experience with Groupe SII and Thales
José Da Silva Varela has held multiple roles at Groupe SII and Thales. At Groupe SII, he served as a Product Manager and Consultant for AIRBUS from 2016 to 2018. Earlier, he was a Product Owner and Consultant for THALES & AIR FRANCE. At Thales, he held the positions of Services & Engineer Manager from 2014 to 2015 and Assistant General Manager Project from 2013 to 2014. His work in these roles largely focused on product development, engineering services, and project management within the aerospace sector.
Educational Background
José Da Silva Varela holds a Master of Engineering (MEng) in Aerospace Propulsion Theory and Engineering from the Shenyang Institute of Aeronautical Engineering, completed in 2013. He also earned the title of Aerospace Systems Engineer with a background in Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering, Industrial Logistics, and Management from IPSA, école d'ingénieurs de l'air et de l'espace, where he studied from 2008 to 2014.
Expertise in Digital Transformation
José Da Silva Varela has extensive experience in digital transformation and process improvement, particularly within the aerospace and public sectors. He has a strong background in engineering, IT, and product ownership. Throughout his career, he has led cross-functional teams to achieve product development goals, leveraging his expertise to drive innovation and efficiency in various projects.