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J Cabrita - Innovation Consultant

J Cabrita
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Seville, Spain

Experience

Nov 2024 - Present
1 year 5 months

Innovation Consultant

Optimizium

Expertise details
Position Summary
Innovation Consultant at Optimizium
Industries
Information Technology
Professional Services
Business Areas
Product Development
Strategy
  • Strategic advisory: I advise executive committees on AI-based decisions, digital trends, and Cloud adoption to scale business capabilities.
  • Business development: Identification and selection of strategic partnerships and SaaS models to accelerate time-to-market and generate new revenue.
Mar 2020 - Oct 2024
4 years 8 months

Executive Vice President, Innovation & Digital Transformation

Expertise details
Position Summary
Executive Vice President, Innovation & Digital Transformation
Industries
Information Technology
Business Areas
Information Technology
Marketing
Strategy
  • Business leadership: Responsible for leading innovation and transformation in agile organizations, maximizing profits and minimizing operating costs.
  • Change management: I led the cultural and operational shift to an agile organization, managing resistance to change and adjusting IT capabilities to align them with business needs.
  • Technology adoption: I drove the implementation of Lean methodologies and the use of conversational interfaces, getting the team to adopt processes that improved NPS by 30%.
  • Digital evangelism: I advised the Board of Directors on standardizing tools (Cloud/Office) to scale the firm's digital capabilities.
  • Efficiency and profitability: I optimized the P&L through process automation, reducing operating costs and maximizing shareholder value.
  • Digital channel redesign: New website focused on digital marketing; transactional channels on web and app to promote self-service, reduce costs and FTEs, and increase NPS by 30%.
Sep 2017 - Mar 2020
2 years 7 months

Head of Innovation and New Partnerships

Portuguese Bank

Expertise details
Position Summary
Head of Innovation and New Partnerships at Portuguese Bank
Industries
Banking and Finance
Business Areas
Information Technology
Marketing
Product Development
  • Process transformation: I redesigned the customer journey to integrate AI and Fintech solutions, achieving 40% adoption in high-value customer segments.
  • AI milestone: Launched a cloud-orchestrated customer service chatbot (AI) that handles 120 times more inquiries than traditional channels.
  • International expansion: I led the launch of SaaS/PaaS investment platforms in Macau, Brazil, and the UK, doubling the institutional client base.
  • Funnel and cross-selling strategy: I designed customer journey maps that increased high-value customer acquisition by 40%.

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Information Technology, Banking and Finance, and Professional Services.

Information Technology
Banking and Finance
Professional Services
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Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Information Technology, Marketing, Strategy, and Product Development.

Information Technology
Marketing
Strategy
Product Development
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Summary

Executive with a proven track record in digital transformation and business leadership, with a special focus on creating digital ecosystems through Cloud and SaaS models. Expert in turning technical innovation into financial results, managing P&L, optimizing the conversion funnel, and leading cross-functional teams toward a culture of experimentation and data.

Skills

  • Business Strategy: P&l Management, Data Monetization, Growth Marketing And Change Management, Cloud, Saas, Applied Ai, Process Automation, Power Bi, Excel, Ms365 Office

  • Strategy, Innovation, Marketing, Digital Transformation, Project Management, Customer Experience Optimization, Program Management

Languages

Portuguese
Native
English
Advanced
Spanish
Advanced
French
Elementary

Education

Jan 1997 - Jan 2001

ISCEM

Bachelor's Degree · Corporate Communication · Lisbon, Portugal

Certifications & licenses

AI Product Management

Agile Management with Atlassian Jira

Machine Learning Foundations For Product Managers

Duke University

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 3
Experience in Information Technology 6 y
Avg length 2 y 10 m
Longest experience 4 y 7 m

Expertise

Recent roles Innovation Consultant, Executive Vice President, Innovation & Digital Transformation, Head of Innovation and New Partnerships
Main industries Information Technology, Banking and Finance, Professional Services
Main business areas Information Technology, Marketing, Strategy

Qualifications

Certifications earned 3

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is J based?

J is based in Seville, Spain and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does J speak?

J speaks the following languages: Portuguese (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Advanced), French (Elementary).

How many years of experience does J have?

J has at least 9 years of experience. During this time, J has worked in at least 3 different roles and for 2 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 10 months. Note that J may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would J be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, J would be well-suited for roles such as: Innovation Consultant, Executive Vice President, Innovation & Digital Transformation, Head of Innovation and New Partnerships.

What is J's latest experience?

J's most recent position is Innovation Consultant at Optimizium.

What companies has J worked for in recent years?

In recent years, J has worked for Optimizium.

Which industries is J most experienced in?

J is most experienced in industries like Information Technology, Banking and Finance, and Professional Services.

Which business areas is J most experienced in?

J is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology, Marketing, and Strategy. J also has some experience in Product Development.

Which industries has J worked in recently?

J has recently worked in industries like Information Technology and Professional Services.

Which business areas has J worked in recently?

J has recently worked in business areas like Strategy, Information Technology, and Marketing.

What is J's education?

J attended ISCEM for Corporate Communication.

Does J have any certificates?

J has 3 certificates. These include: AI Product Management, Agile Management with Atlassian Jira, and Machine Learning Foundations For Product Managers.

What is the availability of J?

J will be available from March 2026.

What is the rate of J?

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