Rui Gramacho
About Rui Gramacho
Rui Gramacho serves as the Head of Product Development at Vizrt, where he has worked since 2024. He has a diverse background in engineering and product management, with previous roles at Talkdesk, Airkit, MessageBird, and Vodafone, among others.
Work at Vizrt
Rui Gramacho has been serving as the Head of Product Development at Vizrt since 2024. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing product development initiatives and ensuring alignment with the company's strategic vision. His leadership involves managing a team of over 100 engineers and product managers across multiple regions. Gramacho focuses on driving growth and value through effective product strategies and execution.
Previous Experience in Engineering and Product Management
Prior to his current position, Rui Gramacho held several significant roles in engineering and product management. He worked at Talkdesk as Director of Engineering from 2019 to 2020 and served as Head of EMEA at Airkit from 2022 to 2023. His experience also includes roles at MessageBird and Tamanna.com, where he was involved in engineering leadership. Additionally, he worked at Vodafone Business and Vodafone, where he managed cloud solutions and unified communications products.
Education and Expertise
Rui Gramacho studied at Instituto Superior Técnico, where he earned a degree in Electronic Systems & Computers from 1995 to 2000. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his extensive experience in product development, particularly in areas such as AI, Messaging, Unified Communications, and Cloud Services. He has a proven track record of creating effective go-to-market plans and ensuring compliance with industry best practices.
Leadership and Team Management
In his career, Rui Gramacho has demonstrated strong leadership capabilities. He has built and scaled teams and products from the ground up, establishing hiring guidelines and working practices. His focus on fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation has been key to his success in managing diverse teams. He is skilled in identifying and resolving roadblocks in product development, ensuring smooth project execution.
Achievements in Product Development
Rui Gramacho has extensive experience in developing and managing products related to various technologies, including AI, Cloud, and Contact Centre solutions. His roles have involved overseeing performance and budget reviews for product development projects, contributing to the overall success of the organizations he has worked with. His strategic approach aims to drive growth and deliver value to customers through innovative product solutions.