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Career Accomplishments

Education

MBA in Project Management

Fundação Getúlio Vargas, January 2011 - December 2012

Bachelor in Information Systems

Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie, July 1998 - June 2005

Experience

AI Director, Elevance Health

September 2024 - Present

Implementing AI solutions to enhance healthcare delivery.

Business Project Director, Elevance Health

January 2023 - Present

Supervising Salesforce implementations with Mulesoft, Snowflake, Tableau, and Conga integrations.

Product Owner and Senior Project Manager, Indeed

October 2021 - December 2022

Led Salesforce migration, overseeing data migration and user training.

Product Owner and Senior Project Manager, Cargill

April 2018 - December 2022

Managed Salesforce implementations across multiple business lines.

Chief Information Officer, Metrofile

August 2017 - February 2018

Implemented IT governance and PMO, enhancing operational efficiency.

Senior IT Manager, Experian

February 2015 - September 2017

Managed back-office systems and strategic planning.

IT Manager, TechMahindra

December 2013 - January 2015

Supervised system implementations and managed Oracle alliances.

Senior Consultant and Project Manager, Multiple Consulting Companies

March 2010 - December 2013

Managed ERP implementations and change management.

ERP Consultant, Oracle

January 2004 - August 2009

Implemented ERP systems for clients like Senac and ABN-Amro.

IT Analyst, Multiple Companies

December 1998 - January 2004

Provided system support and cybersecurity solutions.

IT Technician, Entrepreneur

January 1994 - December 1998

Sold and implemented IT infrastructure.

Volunteer Work

Board Member, Vela Bikes

August 2024 - Present

Supported U.S. operations continuity after Brazil's bankruptcy, ensuring the app controlling electric bikes remained functional. Contributed to strategic decisions and IT management.

Board Member, Canine Inspired Change

October 2024 - Present

Support initiatives leveraging therapy dogs to inspire positive change in communities.

Board Member, 826 MSP

September 2024 - Present

Help kids enhance their writing skills through creative educational programs.

Board Member, Brazil-Minnesota Chamber of Commerce

August 2024 - Present

Foster business connections between Brazil and Minnesota, promoting economic collaboration.

Languages

English

Fluent

Spanish

Intermediate (business and daily use)

Portuguese

Native

Hobbies

Passionate Ice Hockey Parent

Avid supporter of my daughter, a goalie for the Minneapolis Storm ice hockey team, cheering her on at games and practices while fostering her love for the sport.

Insights

AI and Automation

Expertise in developing AI solutions like executive assistants and trading bots, leveraging technologies such as ChatGPT, Mistral, and HuggingFace.

Project Management

Proven track record in leading complex ERP and Salesforce projects, utilizing Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall methodologies.

IT Governance

Implemented ITIL processes and PMOs, enhancing strategic alignment and operational efficiency.

Industry Applications

Deep knowledge of AI applications in financial services, insurance, and healthcare, driving innovation and efficiency.

Contact

Email: nakanex@gmail.com

Phone: +1 651 410 3080

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/rnakano