Brazil

Service Design

Content Design

Product Design

Technical Product Management

Data Product Management

Program Management

Blockchain Specialization

Specialization

Post-bac. (DESS) (480h Lato sensu specialization)

Bachelor's degree

Alan Dantas

Tech, Education and Product Advisor & Consultant

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Public Speaking

Product strategy

Communication

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Time management

Critical-thinking

Empathy

Organisation skills

Presentation skills

Conflict resolution

Stakeholder management

Project management

Analytical skills

AI/ML

Business intelligence

Content creation

Content research

Conversion optimisation

Product roadmap

Python

Zapier

Ahref

Airflow

Canva

ChatGPT

Google Ads

Google Data Studio

HTML

Jira

Adobe Creative Suite

SEMrush

Strategies for maximizing your design internship or co-op program.

Getting the most out of my internship

Tips for transitioning into a new role or company.

Changing roles

How to successfully prepare and position yourself for a job promotion?

How to get promoted

How to ask for a promotion and negotiate for salary raise?

Negotiating a job offer

Learn the career path and progression for product managers.

Product management career path

Get actionable feedback on your resume or portfolio.

Resume and portfolio review

Practice HR, technical and behavioural interviews with mentors.

Practice mock interviews

Talk to people who've broken into the tech industry and learn their stories.

Breaking into tech

Learn the best ways to answer technical interview questions with frameworks

Acing technical interview questions

How to set up the team for success by defining and measuring team's performance.

Choosing metrics and team goals

Manage team expectations and get the most out of your meetings.

Running effective meetings

Learn how to properly present your work and share ideas and opinions.

Presenting your work with impact

Tips on how to work and collaborate with designers.

Working with designers

How to work with team members with different skill sets but towards a common goal?

Working cross-functionally

How to set up product analytics and metrics to track success?

Leveraging Product Analytics

What is a successful user onboarding flow and how to achieve it?

Onboarding new users

Best practices for documenting projects, epics, and stories

Writing product requirement documents

How to conduct interviews, what to ask, and how to analyze your results? (eg. user interview)

Conducting effective customer interviews

How to create a positive workplace culture that drives collaboration and productivity?

Fostering a good team culture

Steps to building and maintaining a strong, cohesive and effective team.

Building an effective team

Learn the tips to successfully manage a team in a remote environment.

Managing a remote team

How to maintain trust, commitment, accountability deliver results while handling conflict

Avoiding common dysfunctions

I developed and recorded comprehensive courses in Data Science, analytics and Engineering Environments.

Courses:

Business Intelligence with Python and R;
Data ingestion and quality with the Apache ecosystem;
Data collection, transformation, processing and visualization with Python, matplotlib, seaborn, pandas, scikit-learn.

Experienced teacher of instructional design with 15 years of professional experience in e-learning, product management, and educational technology. Specialize in educational product ownership and have designed successful instructional design courses. Expertise in curriculum development, learning management systems, and digital learning product enhancement.

As Head of Education at EBAC, I helped implement the product ownership model, hire and train the product owners while developing over 140 courses in diverse areas, utilized agile methodologies and product ownership for successful management, and promoted teamwork and departmental learning. My experience in education and management allowed me to effectively meet the needs of our students and industry partners.

As the Product Owner of Digital Course Development at EBAC, I helped develop the course-as-product methodology and became the Head of Education, providing product strategy and marketing insights. With skills in product development, agile methodologies, project management, and cross-functional team leadership, I facilitated successful product launches and market research through creative problem-solving.

As a University Tutor/Instructor, I provided individual and group tutoring in a wide range of subjects, including Software Development, Data Science, Business, and English. Using a Socratic tutoring methodology, I helped students understand complex concepts and develop critical thinking skills. I also provided guidance in preparing for exams and assignments, as well as developing study strategies to improve their overall academic performance.

As a Big Data and Data Sciences Content Producer for Higher Education courses, I researched and developed cutting-edge course content on a variety of topics, including Data Governance, Map Reduce, Distributed Networks and Systems, Fast Data, SQL, NoSQL, and NewSQL DBMSs, and a range of technologies like Apache Cassandra, Apache Hadoop, Spark, Kafka, Mesos, Akka, and more. My focus was on making complex technical concepts accessible and engaging to learners, through clear and concise instructional design, visual aids, and real-world examples. Through my work, I was able to help students develop the skills and knowledge they need to thrive in a rapidly-evolving field.

As an instructional design consultant for Gerando Falcões, a non-profit incubator, I successfully managed and designed engaging learning experiences using an early-stage LMS. My work supported the learning process of dozens of social leaders in various subjects including Marketing, Leadership, Management, Fundraising, and Legal matters with new and curated content. I leveraged my expertise in coding languages such as HTML, Javascript, and CSS to create compelling online courses that effectively delivered critical information and facilitated meaningful learning outcomes. My contributions to this project enabled Gerando Falcões to scale its incubator programs, improve the quality of its educational resources, and better equip social leaders to drive positive change in their communities.

As a C2 English Teacher at Skyeng, I provided advanced lessons and accent reduction training for Eastern European students.

Key achievements include:

• Successfully developed and delivered customized lesson plans to meet individual student needs and goals.

• Received positive feedback from students and colleagues on effective teaching methodologies and communication skills.

• Fostered a supportive and engaging learning environment that resulted in improved student confidence and proficiency.

Skills developed: Cross-cultural communication, student-centered teaching, lesson planning, and performance evaluation.

Understanding how a different culture learns and deals with Education really transformed the way I see learning and development!

• Created a Language training for teachers and kids where technology was incorporated in a way they had never done before;

• Modeled, delivered, and crafted rich scalable student-centered learning experiences through authoring tools, needs analysis, SME interviews and cultural analysis for several K-9 schools in China and Honder College in Inner Mongolia;

• Implemented new style of curriculum development through the psychology of learning of Asian students and their needs with highly effective communication, listening, collaboration and interpersonal skills.

Edtech specialist with consultancy, training and training in:

Instructional Design
Product Development and Management
Artificial Intelligence in content creation and education
Learning Analytics: Data Science in Education
Learning Management Systems

At a bilingual high school, I spearheaded an experimental project in English learning and STEAM-based programs, where I:

• Developed a new and effective curriculum and teaching methodology, tailored to the school's needs and students' expectations;

• Documented and analyzed post-program data, and improved the methodology to enhance future instructors' training;

• Incorporated Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) and a hands-on approach to learning STEAM, utilizing agile methodologies, design thinking, and instructional design best practices, resulting in a significant boost in learning, creativity, and overall satisfaction.

As a Learning Program Coordinator for two programs at WISE UP, I ensured a seamless in-person and remote learning experience, adhering to the institution's best practices. In my role as a teacher trainer, I modernized the training program by incorporating MOOCs, facilitating discussions, and implementing cognitive learning techniques in staff training. I also collected feedback from stakeholders and leveraged it to design effective solutions that met their needs and improved overall performance.

Through this experience, I developed a diverse set of skills, including expertise in Scrum, product development, business processes, agile methodologies, business analysis, requirements analysis, and business intelligence (BI).

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