Damares Reis
About Damares Reis
Damares Reis is a Scrum Master and SAFe Agilist with over a decade of experience in software development roles. Currently working at Travelport in Barcelona, he has previously held positions in quality assurance, front-end development, and project management across various companies in Brazil and Spain.
Current Role at Travelport
Damares Reis currently serves as a Scrum Master and SAFe Agilist at Travelport. She has been in this role since 2021, contributing to the organization for three years in Barcelona, Catalunya, Spain. In her position, she focuses on coaching teams to enhance their performance within a SAFe environment, ensuring effective implementation of agile practices.
Previous Experience in Scrum and Quality Assurance
Prior to her current role, Damares worked at Opentrends as a Scrum Master for one year from 2020 to 2021 in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. She also held positions at Ubeo as a Quality Assurance Specialist for five months in 2018 and at Squadra Tecnologia as a Scrum Master from 2010 to 2012 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. Her diverse experience includes roles in quality assurance and project management.
Educational Background
Damares Reis holds a Master's degree in Computer Applications (MCA) from Escoles Universitàries Gimbernat, which she completed from 2018 to 2019. She also earned a Bachelor's degree in Computer and Information Sciences from Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Minas Gerais between 2002 and 2006. Additionally, she obtained an MBA in Project Management from the same university from 2008 to 2009.
Professional Development and Skills
Damares has over a decade of experience in various roles within software development projects, including Product Owner, Business Analyst, Tester, and Developer. She has transitioned into a SAFe Agilist role, focusing on coaching teams and facilitating the flow of SAFe principles across multiple teams. Her strong track record includes maintaining robust relationships with stakeholders and delivering successful projects.
Career Progression and Roles
Throughout her career, Damares has held various positions that demonstrate her versatility in the tech industry. She worked as a Front End Developer at CI&T for ten months in 2007 and as a Delivery Manager at Cast Informática S.A. from 2013 to 2016. Additionally, she has experience as a Customer Service Specialist at Banco do Brasil from 2004 to 2006, showcasing her broad skill set in both technical and customer-facing roles.