Hello, I'm Samuel Santiago

Connecting Strategy, People & Technology | AI Applied to Business Value

15+ Years Experience
37+ Software Delivered
14+ Certifications
Samuel Santiago
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About Me

Experienced AI & Agile Leader

Project and Product Manager with over 15 years of experience leading technology and innovation initiatives in national and international companies, including DELL and HP.

Throughout my career, I have applied Artificial Intelligence and agile practices to optimize processes, drive digital transformation, and deliver products that generate real value for organizations and people.

My mission is to connect strategy, people, and technology — promoting high-performance teams and continuous value delivery. I am driven by complex challenges and the constant pursuit of learning and improvement, balancing technical vision, collaborative leadership, and adaptive mindset.

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Leadership

Led international projects for Dell Technologies and HP Inc.

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AI Expertise

Applied AI to optimize processes and drive digital transformation

Agile Practices

Expert in Scrum, Kanban, and agile methodologies

Areas of Expertise

  • Project Management
  • Product Management
  • Agility & Scrum
  • Applied Artificial Intelligence
  • Digital Transformation
  • Multidisciplinary Team Leadership

Languages

Portuguese
Native
English
Professional Working

Professional Experience

My Career Journey

July 2020 - Present

Project Manager

Instituto Atlântico

Fortaleza, Ceará, Brasil

Leading high-complexity international projects for Dell Technologies and HP Inc., applying Agile, AI, and efficiency metrics to drive value delivery and optimize processes on a global scale.

Key Achievements:
  • Leadership of globally distributed agile teams with deliveries across multiple regions and time zones
  • Application of Scrum, Kanban, efficiency metrics, and AI to improve predictability, efficiency, and quality
  • Consistent delivery of measurable value for Dell and HP, strengthening the partnership between technology and business
February 2018 - Present

Member

PMI Ceará Chapter

Sobral, Brasil

Promoting project management culture in Sobral-CE through event management, networking initiatives, and support to the membership and certification board.

October 2012 - September 2020

IT Project Manager

Universidade Estadual do Vale do Acaraú

Sobral Area, Brazil

Software project management at the IT Center (NTI/UVA).

October 2016 - July 2020

Professor & Program Coordinator

Universidade Estadual do Vale do Acaraú

Sobral, Brasil

Professor and Coordinator of the Software Engineering Graduate Program, focusing on interdisciplinary training in management, planning, and project management.

July 2010 - July 2018

Professor & Course Coordinator

Fied - Faculdade Ieducare

Tianguá, CE

Professor and Coordinator of the Information Systems Bachelor program, teaching disciplines related to IT, Project Management, Software Development Methodologies, and Computer Networks.

April 2010 - August 2012

IT Coordinator

UNINTA - Centro Universitário INTA

Sobral Area, Brazil

Structured cabling, configuration and maintenance of Linux servers (proxy, database, backup, systems), equipment support, and network infrastructure. Maintenance of virtual learning environment servers (Moodle).

April 2008 - April 2010

Systems Analyst

Instituto de Comunicação e Informática - ICI

Sobral Area, Brazil

System and server administrator, website hosting manager, and local and long-distance network infrastructure (wired and wireless).

Featured Projects

Dell & HP International Projects

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Data & Analytics Platform

Dell Technologies

Global analytical environment for asset and rights traceability, enabling comprehensive tracking and reporting capabilities.

Data Analytics Global Platform
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Finance Portal

Dell Technologies / HP Inc.

Integrated corporate portal improving internal access and reducing support tickets, streamlining financial operations.

Finance Portal
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SAP Financial Integration

Dell Technologies / HP Inc.

Integration and redesign of SAP financial systems to increase efficiency and precision in reporting.

SAP Integration
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Digital Campaign Platform

Dell Technologies / HP Inc.

Unified platform for digital campaigns, reducing launch time and increasing engagement across commercial, sales, and marketing areas.

Marketing Campaigns
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Intelligent Print Services

HP Inc.

Smart printing services aimed at reducing maintenance costs and increasing scalability for commercial operations.

IoT Print Services
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Ink Subscription Service

HP Inc.

Global intelligent ink subscription service focused on market expansion and customer retention, with continuous evolution and plan expansion.

Subscription Global Service

Skills & Technologies

Technical Expertise

Project Management

Agile & Scrum
Kanban
PMI Methodologies
Sprint Planning

Artificial Intelligence

AI Applied to Business
Machine Learning
Process Optimization
AI Strategy

Leadership & Management

Team Leadership
Cultural Intelligence
Organizational Effectiveness
Change Management

Technical Skills

Software Engineering
Digital Transformation
Data Analytics
Systems Integration

Tools & Platforms

Jira
Confluence
Azure DevOps
SAP
Moodle
Git
Linux
Python
SQL
Power BI

Certifications

14+ International Certifications

Professional Scrum Master™ I (PSM I)

Scrum.org

Professional Scrum Product Owner™ II (PSPO II)

Scrum.org

Professional Scrum™ with Kanban I (PSK I)

Scrum.org

Professional Agile Leadership™ (PAL I)

Scrum.org

Professional Agile Leadership™ - EBM (PAL-EBM)

Scrum.org

EXIN Artificial Intelligence Foundation

EXIN

Scrum Product Owner Professional Certificate (SPOPC)

CertiProf

Agile Change Management

Gino Terentim

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MBA in Project Management

Faculdade Padre Dourado

Education

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Master's Degree in Education

Universidad Europea del Atlántico

2017 - 2021

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Specialization in Higher Education

Universidad Internacional Iberoamericana

2017 - 2021

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MBA in Project Management

Faculdade Padre Dourado

2016 - 2017

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Specialization in Distance Education

Instituto de Teologia Aplicada - INTA

2009 - 2010

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Specialization in Network Security

Instituto de Teologia Aplicada - INTA

2008 - 2010

Get in Touch

Let's Connect

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Phone

+55 88 9 96297618

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Email

samuelmontenegro3@hotmail.com

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Location

Fortaleza, Ceará, Brasil