A piece of my story

I'm a product designer with over 6 years of experience, most of it in solo or founding designer roles. So far, most of my experience has been in environments where there's still a lot to build and figure out, and I've found that I really enjoy the ownership that comes with it. Today I apply that at iGlu, a Brazilian SaaS startup building a mobile POS app that connects physical retail with e-commerce to create real omnichannel experiences.

I grew up in a very humble family: my parents sold fruit at a street market, and I worked alongside my father from a young age. Getting a scholarship to attend one of São Paulo's most respected private schools was the turning point of my life, one that opened doors I otherwise would never have access to.

I was so aware of that, and so grateful for it, that I decided to give back: while still in high school, I started DSJ, a social project helping low-income students access better educational opportunities. It ended up growing into something bigger than I ever expected, and in 2015 we were invited to present the project at the Civic BRICS Forum in Russia. A few years later, in 2018, driven by that same spirit, I co-founded Hike Academy, a coding school teaching web development to low-income teenagers and connecting them with job opportunities.

Those experiences, especially Hike Academy, taught me a lot about entrepreneurship, and gave me a broader understanding in business beyond design. Over the years, I've repeatedly found myself involved in marketing, product, coding, and other work well outside the design seat.

I've always loved drawing and technology, which is probably why product design feels like such a natural fit. Before this path, I studied architecture, which taught me more about product design than either of us could imagine (something I'd like to write about properly one day).

Based in São Paulo, but open — and actively looking — for opportunities across borders, whether that means working remotely with teams outside Brazil or relocating for the right opportunity. My biggest driving motivation, beyond the craft itself, is building a better life for my family.

Okay, pop quiz time! 🥳
If you made this far, this is going to be a lot easier:

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