Passionate About Digital Innovation & AI-Powered Solutions
I'm a seasoned Digital Transformation Project Manager with over 15 years of experience in product lifecycle management. Currently at HEIG-VD, I specialize in bridging the gap between complex technical challenges and scalable business solutions.
Core Strengths & Expertise
AI & Technology Leadership
Google Certified GenAI Leader with hands-on experience in LLMs, RAG architectures, and prompt engineering. Leading AI initiatives and coaching teams on generative AI adoption.
Cross-functional Team Leadership
15+ years managing complex stakeholder relationships across manufacturing, telecom, education, and enterprise IT, ensuring alignment between technical and business objectives.
Digital Transformation Strategy
Proven track record of translating complex technical challenges into scalable digital products that drive measurable business impact and operational efficiency.
Multilingual & Global Perspective
Native fluency in Portuguese and English, professional working proficiency in French, German, and Spanish, enabling effective collaboration across diverse international teams.
Professional Journey
My 15+ years of product lifecycle management across manufacturing, telecom, and enterprise IT have shaped my approach to data-driven decision making and stakeholder alignment. At GF Machining Solutions, I delivered real-time machine monitoring dashboards and SaaS migration programs that enhanced operational transparency globally.
At Siemens, I scaled a password management SaaS to 13+ countries while building internal BI tools for user experience optimization. As a recognized AI advocate, I was selected for Microsoft 365 Copilot pilots and coached global teams on prompt engineering best practices.
Currently experimenting with self-hosted LLM stacks (Ollama, OpenWebUI, LangChain, Langfuse, Qdrant) to deepen understanding of AI product infrastructure and drive innovation in educational technology. I combine Agile methodologies with technical depth to turn complex requirements into usable, scalable products.
Technical Expertise:
Skills That Drive Innovation
A comprehensive skill set combining strategic product thinking, cutting-edge AI expertise, and proven leadership capabilities built over 15+ years of delivering complex digital solutions.
Product & Strategy
AI & Technology
Leadership
Technical Expertise
Modern technologies and frameworks I work with to deliver scalable, enterprise-grade solutions.
AI & ML
Data & BI
Cloud & DevOps
Product Tools
Transformative Projects & Results
Real-world applications of AI, data analytics, and strategic product management that delivered measurable business impact.
Claude-Gemini Autonomous Task Delegation System
Engineered an intelligent task delegation framework that enables Claude Code to autonomously offload token-heavy tasks (large codebase analysis, bulk file operations, documentation generation) to Gemini CLI, leveraging Gemini's 1M token context window and free tier. Includes custom guardrails to prevent destructive operations and optimized CLAUDE.md configurations for reliable compliance.
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AI-Powered Multilingual Portfolio Website
Built a modern, production-grade portfolio website using AI-assisted development workflow combining Lovable, Claude Code, and Gemini CLI. Features complete internationalization in 5 languages, SEO optimization with pre-rendering for search engines, legacy browser support, and integrated contact functionality.
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Caveman Output Style for Claude Code
A Claude Code output style that enforces ultra-compact replies with more consistency than custom skills and can be set by default in configuration. Keeps all technical substance while reducing output tokens by ~45%.
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Spröch! Swiss German Dialect Translator
A bidirectional Swiss German dialect translator that converts from all languages to Swiss dialect expressions from 5 major regions (Zürich, Bern, Basel, Lucerne, St. Gallen), and back from Swiss German into high German or English. Uses Gemini for language detection + translation in a single API call, achieving ~50% cost reduction.
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Eleicoes 2026 Monitor
A static news aggregation portal that monitors Brazilian 2026 presidential elections with near real-time data. Uses a Python ingestion GitHub Actions pipeline with three automated roles (Reporter, Editor, Editor-in-Chief) and a multi-model, multi-provider AI fallback chain for resilience. Publishes to GitHub Pages.
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FODMAP Safe
A cross-platform mobile app (iOS + Android) that helps people with FODMAP intolerances assess whether a food product is safe to eat. Users declare intolerance levels for six FODMAP categories (fructans, GOS, fructose, lactose, mannitol, sorbitol), then scan a barcode, take a photo, or upload an image. The app uses Open Food Facts for barcode data and Gemini 2.5 Flash Lite multimodal analysis to return a traffic-light verdict with ingredient breakdown.
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Machine Learning Energy Forecast Model
Developed a sophisticated ML model achieving 96.4% accuracy in energy consumption prediction for industrial manufacturing environments. The model uses time-series analysis and incorporates multiple environmental and operational variables.
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Self-Hosted AI Tools & Infrastructure Lab
Built and deployed a comprehensive AI infrastructure using open-source tools for experimentation with LLMs, vector databases, and conversational AI. This lab serves as a testing ground for AI product features and training.
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SBB Punctuality Analytics Dashboard
Created an interactive Power BI dashboard analyzing Swiss railway punctuality patterns using public transportation data. The dashboard provides insights into delays, seasonal trends, and route performance.
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GFMS Machine Monitor Dashboard
Led the development of a real-time industrial machine monitoring system using OPC-UA and MTConnect protocols. The platform provides operational insights and predictive maintenance capabilities.
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Interested in More Technical Details?
I'm always working on new AI experiments and digital transformation projects. Let's discuss how these experiences can benefit your organization.
15+ Years of Product Leadership Excellence
From startups to global enterprises, I've consistently delivered transformational results across diverse industries and technical landscapes.
Digital Transformation Project Manager
Senior Product Owner
Product Owner for Smart Infrastructure
Team Lead | Senior Application Specialist | Scrum Master
Senior IT Specialist | IT Product Owner
IT Product Owner | Senior Business Analyst
Career Impact Summary
Quantifiable results across different industries and roles
What Colleagues & Partners Say
Authentic recommendations from professionals I've worked with throughout my career, shared publicly on LinkedIn.
When Carlos joined GF MS some time after I did, and became Product Owner of several applications my immediate team and I were working on, he was able to immediately show his friendly but professional nature pertaining to the role at hand. Not afraid to go fully hands on and ensure the specifications...
I've had the pleasure of working with Carlos at GFMS since participating in his recruitment process for our Digital team. From the very beginning, he impressed me with his adaptability and flexibility. He quickly found his footing in a complex technical environment and showed an exceptional ability ...
Tive o prazer de trabalhar junto com o Carlos Duplar na Infoglobo, onde vencemos diversos desafios. Dentre suas características, destaco sua imensa habilidade interpessoal, foco nos objetivos, liderança e sem dúvida, sua inteligência.
Carlos is extremely knowledgeable and professional. His professionalism and patience with constant changes on our part leaves me to believe he can work with the most difficult and challenging situations. I really enjoy working with Carlos and highly recommend him
Fizemos trabalhos juntos na pós-graduação em Marketing Digital e sempre participou e contribuiu muito positivamente com o grupo. Não só nos trabalhos, mas também em sala, demonstrou saber bem o que faz. Além de bom profissional é uma ótima pessoa!
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Continuous Professional Development
Staying at the forefront of technology through formal certifications and hands-on learning in AI, product management, and digital transformation.
Recent AI & Leadership Certifications (2025)
Latest certifications focusing on AI leadership and practical application
Machine Learning Foundations for Product Managers
Duke University (Coursera)
Credential ID: JROSVNV9MOIM
Google Cloud Generative AI Leader
Credential ID: Verified
Introduction to Model Context Protocol
Anthropic Academy
Credential ID: oq6tdifkv33d
Practical Application of Gen AI for Project Managers
Project Management Institute
Credential ID: Verified
Professional Certifications
Industry-recognized certifications in product management, agile methodologies, and data analytics
Professional Scrum Product Owner II (PSPO II)
Scrum.org
2022
Professional Scrum Master II (PSM II)
Scrum.org
2022
Microsoft Data Analyst Associate
Microsoft
2023
Databricks Fundamentals Accreditation
Databricks
June 2025
Educational Background
Strong foundation in computer science and digital technologies
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro
Postgraduate - Internet Technologies
COPPE-UFRJ / IBPI
Postgraduate - Digital Marketing Strategic Management
IGEC - FACHA
Commitment to Continuous Learning
In the rapidly evolving field of AI and digital transformation, I believe in staying ahead of the curve through continuous learning. My recent focus on AI leadership, machine learning, and prompt engineering reflects my commitment to understanding and applying cutting-edge technologies in practical business contexts.
Ready to Transform Your Digital Products?
Whether you're looking to implement AI solutions, scale your digital products, or lead digital transformation initiatives, I'd love to discuss how we can work together.
Send Me a Message
I'm always interested in discussing new opportunities in digital transformation, AI product development, and strategic product management roles.
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