Vitor Fernandes
About Vitor Fernandes
Vitor Fernandes is a Senior Product Design Manager at Liferay Cloud, where he has worked since 2018. He has extensive experience in product design, having held various roles at Liferay and other companies, contributing significantly to product development and team building.
Work at Liferay
Vitor Fernandes has been with Liferay since 2014, progressing through various roles. He initially served as a Product Designer from 2014 to 2015. He then advanced to Product Design Manager from 2015 to 2018, where he contributed to the design and development of Liferay Cloud. Currently, he holds the position of Senior Product Design Manager for Liferay Cloud since 2018. In this role, he has played a key part in launching a new product line and building a design team for the division.
Previous Experience in Product Design
Before joining Liferay, Vitor Fernandes worked at several companies in the field of product design. He was a Product Designer at i2 Mobile Solutions from 2009 to 2011. He also worked at Samsung Electronics, first as a Product Designer from 2011 to 2012, and then as Product Design Lead from 2012 to 2013. Additionally, he gained experience as a Graphic Designer at Studio Zero and Um Collective between 2007 and 2009.
Education and Expertise
Vitor Fernandes studied at Universidade Federal de Pernambuco, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Design from 2006 to 2012. His educational background has equipped him with the skills necessary for his roles in product design and management, particularly in the technology sector.
Achievements in Product Development
During his tenure at Liferay, Vitor Fernandes has made significant contributions to the company's success. He designed the foundational elements of the Liferay Cloud product and helped the division achieve over $10 million in annual recurring revenue. He also played a role in closing over 100 enterprise deals and developed a product that serves customers in over 20 countries.
Leadership and Team Development
In his current role, Vitor Fernandes has successfully built a design team for the newly established Liferay Cloud division. He partners with leadership to define the research and development lifecycle and is responsible for creating and measuring the department's Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) on a quarterly basis.