Fernando Valdes

Background

About Fernando Valdes

In my current role, I leverage extensive international experience working in multiple Fortune 500 companies, such as Apple, Hewlett Packard & AMD, to help prioritize, position and launch leading edge products that customers love. Strong technical and management background allows me to connect with cross-functional teams to bring innovative and user-friendly products to solve market problems and generate business value. Highlights: • Product Manager professional with over 10 years of experience managing both web/mobile users) and hardware in-field devices) products; playing key role in achieving nearly 100% YoY revenue growth. • Customer advocacy from customer site visits in 15 countries, weekly calls and close involvement in Customer Advisory Boards (CAB); delivering product roadmaps, requirements and user persona models to the organization. • Graduated from the University of Waterloo having completed an Honours Bachelor of Applied Science in Electrical Engineering with an option in Management Science. Specialties: • Web/Mobile, Video Processing, Optimization Software and Hardware Product Management • Market Problems and Product Requirements • Product Roadmap Planning and P&L Ownership • Competitive Positioning • Cross-Functional Leadership