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Breno Kricheldorf | Deck Operations Manager

Location: São Paulo, Brazil
Compensation range discussed (USD): $2,000 - $2,800
LinkedIn Profile | Email: [email protected]| Phone: +55 48 99116-1921

Summary

AI Project Manager currently pursuing an MBA in Artificial Intelligence for Business, with 9+ years of experience in software development, analytics, and Generative AI, having started his career as a Quality Analyst. His international experience includes working in India, Australia, and 4 years serving US companies/clients. He specializes in leading multidisciplinary teams to deliver complex AI and Data Science initiatives. He delivered over 40 AI projects as an AI Project Manager at MadeinWeb. He also led the creation of a new AI & Data Science squad at Grupo Smart Fit, which improved operational efficiency by 20%. Holds a Degree in Information Science, is a certified Professional OKR Coach and Scrum Master, and has hands-on experience with Python, SQL, and Java. His recent consulting work includes advising a real estate agency on data and AI projects.

Candidate Snapshot

US Market Experience & International Management

→ US-based Exposure: 4 years of experience serving US companies and clients, notably in the Tech and Gaming industries.
→ Client Engagement: Experienced in handling C-level stakeholders, managing client negotiations, providing detailed weekly reports in English to American clients (Hydra Games), and ensuring high client satisfaction through clear communication.
→ Global Mobility & International Exposure: Holds Luxembourgish and Brazilian citizenship, and has experience working in India and Australia.

AI & Project Delivery Leadership

→Generative AI Focus: Currently responsible for Generative AI and Analytics projects, driving the adoption of Generative AI across organizations and specializing in digital process automation with AI.
→Quantified Results: Successfully delivered 41 Generative AI projects in 2024 (MadeinWeb), generating financial returns exceeding $400,000, and managed over 10 simultaneous long-term initiatives (3 weeks to 6 months).
→Team Leadership: Led teams of 2–10 data scientists, engineers, and QA professionals for clients including Itaú, Grendene, Naturgy, and Globo.
→Real Estate Consulting: Recent consulting work includes providing strategic advisory on AI and data projects for a real estate agency.

Operations Optimization & QA Foundation

→Efficiency Improvements: Implemented process improvements that resulted in monthly savings of BRL 20,000 in labor hours.
→Squad Creation: Built and led a new AI & Data Science squad (2 Data Scientists, 1 Data Engineer) at Grupo Smart Fit, delivering ML/AI agent initiatives that improved operational efficiency by 20%.
→Quality Focus: Started his career as a QA Analyst (2015), establishing a strong foundation in quality assurance, usability, detailed reporting, and metric generation (identifying a 60% rework challenge as a Scrum Master).
→Software Development Leadership: Led a 10-person team at Hydra Games to convert a monolithic Ruby service to a distributed system using Java and React.

Education

○ MBA in Artificial Intelligence for Business - Saint Paul Business School (ongoing).
○ Bachelor’s Degree in Information Science -UFSC (2022).
○ Certifications: Professional OKR Coach, Professional Scrum Master I, and TOEFL ITP - Gold.

Tools Used:

○ Microsoft Excel | Advanced (8 years)
○ Jira | Advanced (6 years)
○ Agile Frameworks | Advanced (6 years)
○ Python | Intermediate (4 years)
○ OpenAI | Intermediate (2 years)
○ JavaScript | Intermediate (2 years)
○ Power BI | Intermediate (2 years)
○ SQL | Intermediate (2 years)
○ AWS | Intermediate (1.5 years)
○ Azure | Beginner (1 year)
○ GCP | Intermediate (1 year)
○ n8n | Intermediate (1 year)
○ Twilio | Intermediate (1 year)

Meet Breno

This video from our screening interview provides a look into Breno's background and his experience. Please note there are some audio issues in the recording, but we've included it to give you a preliminary view of the candidate.

Key Qualifications & Highlights 

Team Leadership Environment

○Technical Team Leadership: Managed multiple specialized teams (up to 10 members) of Data Scientists and Engineers to deliver complex AI and data projects across diverse industries (Finance, Healthcare, Retail, Energy, and Gaming).

○ C-Level Stakeholder Alignment: Accountable for prioritizing product and AI initiatives based on ROI analysis, maintaining close alignment with executives and C-level stakeholders to ensure project value and business fit.

○ Agile Architectural Migration: Led a team (4 Developers, 6 QA) at Hydra Games to migrate a monolithic Ruby service to a distributed Java and React architecture, demonstrating expertise in managing complex technical transformations.

Operations Management

○ Operational Efficiency & Automation: Delivered AI projects that directly automated processes and increased efficiency by up to 10% and led initiatives that improved overall operational efficiency by 20% at the squad level.

○ Performance Metrics Implementation (KPIs): Implemented an effective team performance metrics system to drive process optimization, which revealed that 60% of development time was consumed by rework, leading to targeted improvements.

○ Workflow Optimization & Savings: Led process improvements that resulted in a verifiable monthly savings of R$20k in labor hours, allowing developers to focus on higher-value activities.

○ Project Volume Management: Proven ability to manage a high-volume pipeline, successfully delivering over 40 AI projects while concurrently managing +10 initiatives of varying complexity and duration (3 weeks to 6 months).

○ Structured Stakeholder Reporting: Responsible for maintaining transparency by using detailed weekly reports in English, managing activity backlogs, and actively resolving team blockers in an Agile environment.

Top Team Leadership Achievement (Star Method)

→ Situation:

As the AI Project Manager at a Technology Consultancy (MadeinWeb), Breno was leading specialized teams (2–8 Data Scientists/Engineers) delivering complex AI projects for major enterprise clients. The organization faced a sudden, rapid surge in demand for Generative AI solutions but lacked standardized, scalable processes to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously without compromising quality or deadlines.

→ Task:

The objective was to execute a rapid and comprehensive performance turnaround, standardizing processes and elevating delivery quality to meet and exceed client expectations within a tight timeframe.

→ Actions:

Breno proactively implemented rigorous Agile project management practices and optimized resource allocation across projects for concurrency. He introduced structured client communication protocols (agendas, minutes, asynchronous updates) and personally coordinated with C-level client stakeholders to align priorities and manage expectations. Simultaneously, he mentored the technical teams to maximize their productivity and maintain technical quality under pressure.

→ Results:

In a focused two-month period (September–October 2024), this framework enabled the successful delivery of 41 Generative AI projects, which directly generated over USD 400,000 in revenue for the company. Furthermore, the implemented process improvements led to monthly recurring cost savings of BRL 20,000 in labor hours, significantly boosting team capacity and client satisfaction rates.

Screening Interview - Key observations

→ Motivation & Career Focus: Breno began his career in IT and has since evolved into a role focused on helping smaller companies achieve better organizational structure and guidance. He is clearly interested in roles where he can apply his structural skills to support growth and strategic adaptation.

→ Leadership Style (Handling Underperformance): His management approach is notably empathetic and deeply rooted in active listening. When addressing underperformance, he focuses on understanding the "why" first. He then coaches the individual to take accountability and ownership of their improvement plan, ensuring the plan is collaborative rather than imposed.

→ Strengths & Mindset: He defines his strength as bringing a positive, supportive attitude ("bring cheer") to the environment and thriving when solving complex challenges. He clearly possesses a strong growth mindset and is open to learning, actively valuing direct feedback as essential for his professional development.