Gil Afonso Correia Coelho
About Gil Afonso Correia Coelho
Gil Afonso Correia Coelho is a Product Manager at Unbabel in Lisbon, Portugal, where he has worked since 2019. He holds Master's degrees in Industrial Engineering & Management and has a background in Aerospace Engineering, contributing significantly to the development of the Unbabel Portal and language operations.
Work at Unbabel
Gil Afonso Correia Coelho has been serving as a Product Manager at Unbabel since 2019. His role involves leading product initiatives and strategies that enhance the user experience within the Unbabel Portal. He has contributed significantly to the visualization of data related to subscriptions and usage, enabling users to gain insights into translation metrics such as volume and quality. Gil played a pivotal role in the development and successful launch of the Unbabel Portal, which serves as a self-service Language Operations hub for businesses. He also co-launched the LangOps initiative at Unbabel, focusing on operationalizing language use across various business contexts.
Education and Expertise
Gil holds a Master's degree in Industrial Engineering & Management from Instituto Superior Técnico, where he also completed a Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering. Additionally, he studied at Polytechnique Montréal as part of an exchange program, further enhancing his expertise in Industrial Engineering and Management. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his role in product management, where he emphasizes impact and innovation.
Background
Before joining Unbabel, Gil gained experience at Vodafone as a Marketing CBU Intern in 2018, where he worked for one month in the Lisbon Area. He also served as the President of the General Assembly at JUNITEC- Júnior Empresas do Instituto Superior Técnico from 2016 to 2020. These roles helped him develop leadership skills and a deep understanding of product and marketing dynamics.
Achievements
Gil has made notable contributions to the field of product management through his work at Unbabel. He has been instrumental in driving the development of the Unbabel Portal, which provides critical insights into translation metrics. His commitment to defining and executing product strategies has been recognized in various professional settings. Additionally, he is an accomplished speaker, having participated in events such as WebSummit, where he shares insights on product leadership and innovation.