Rafael Viana
About Rafael Viana
Rafael Viana serves as Gerente de Soluções at OPTEL Group in Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in engineering and project management, having held various roles at Itron, Inc. and Accell, and has a strong educational background in electronics and telecommunications.
Work at Optel Group
Rafael Viana has been serving as Gerente de Soluções at OPTEL Group since 2021. In this role, he is based in Campinas, São Paulo, Brasil. His responsibilities include overseeing solution management and ensuring the effective implementation of projects within the organization. His tenure at OPTEL Group has lasted for three years.
Previous Experience at Itron, Inc.
Prior to joining OPTEL Group, Rafael Viana worked at Itron, Inc. for a total of seven years across various roles. He began as Engenheiro de Implementação de Sistemas from 2012 to 2013, followed by Engenheiro de Aplicações from 2013 to 2017, and later as Engenheiro de Produtos from 2017 to 2020. His roles involved managing technical processes, overseeing product development, and ensuring quality management.
Educational Background
Rafael Viana has a diverse educational background. He studied Engenharia Elétrica com ênfase em Telecomunicações at Centro Universitário Salesiano de São Paulo from 2004 to 2008. He also completed Técnico em Eletrônica at Escola Técnica de Eletrônica 'Francisco Moreira da Costa' from 1998 to 2000. Additionally, he achieved a Data Scientist certification from Data Science Academy in 2020 and studied Gestão de Projetos at SENAC in 2011.
Technical Skills and Contributions
Rafael Viana has contributed significantly to technical processes and product development. He played a key role in adapting assembly lists and processes for ERP system migration and implementation. He oversaw the certification process with Anatel and monitored homologation tests for over 60 products. He also engineered and delivered technical training programs for over 200 employees, focusing on technologies for measuring water, gas, and electricity consumption.
Current Studies and Professional Development
Since 2021, Rafael Viana has been studying Gerenciamento de Produtos at We lead! and is pursuing the SCRUMStudy™ Product Owner - SPOC™ certification. This ongoing education reflects his commitment to professional development and staying current with industry practices.