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Juan Alberto Cadavid Meneses

Technical Product Manager | AI-Enabled Prototyping

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Professional profile

Technical Product Manager with 8+ years leading product strategy and delivery, and 13+ years in software. Built and launched SaaS subscription businesses from zero in LATAM, including go-to-market, pricing and enterprise rollouts (Avianca). Strong in data-heavy products (Power BI, SQL), Agile execution, and AI-enabled rapid prototyping to accelerate discovery. Experienced working with distributed engineering teams across time zones.

Selected impact

  • Launched a SaaS subscription business model from scratch (BioTime Cloud), converting a license-only operation into recurring revenue across LATAM.
  • Led end-to-end enterprise implementations for clients including Avianca.
  • Cut design and iteration cycle time by ~60% through AI-assisted rapid prototyping.
  • Reduced KPI reporting time by 40% by designing Power BI dashboards and Azure DevOps reports.

Professional experience

Product Manager

iQor

  • Facilitated Agile ceremonies (Sprint Planning, Backlog Refinement, Retrospectives), improving team delivery speed.
  • Designed Power BI dashboards and Azure DevOps reports, enabling real-time tracking of KPIs and reducing reporting time by 40%.
  • Supported the Product lifecycle end-to-end, ensuring on-time delivery of features and enhancements.
  • Created and optimized product roadmaps and effort matrices, improving resource allocation efficiency.
  • Developed workflows and prototypes with AI-powered platforms, reducing design iteration time by 60%.
  • Researched emerging technologies to drive automation initiatives, delivering process optimization projects with measurable ROI.
  • Produced clear, concise product documentation, improving onboarding time for new team members by 35%.

Product Manager

ZKTeco — Chinese Multinational

  • Led the launch and market expansion of SaaS and on-premises Time & Attendance and Access Control solutions, driving adoption in the local market.
  • Defined go-to-market strategies and managed the marketing plan, achieving measurable growth in software license and SaaS subscriptions.
  • Coordinated with headquarters to assess market demands and implement new features in upcoming software releases, ensuring alignment with customer needs.
  • Developed a new business model for the Time & Attendance solution, improving scalability and revenue streams.
  • Managed the product roadmap and collaborated daily with the development team in China to deliver high-impact software projects.
  • Created detailed user stories from customer feedback, accelerating feature development and improving user satisfaction.
  • Acted as QA Tester for all new features and releases, guaranteeing quality and functionality before deployment.
  • Designed and delivered training materials, advertising assets, and audiovisual content for brand awareness and technical enablement.
  • Represented the company in trade shows, webinars, and live events, strengthening brand presence and customer engagement.

Project Management

SiboAvance S.A.S

  • Directed project budgeting, approval processes, and financial tracking to ensure profitability and cost control.
  • Managed the full software development lifecycle, resolving technical issues and aligning deliverables with client expectations.
  • Led cross-functional project teams, overseeing work plans, roadmaps, and milestone tracking.
  • Defined sprint tasks, software requirements, and KPIs to measure performance and delivery quality.
  • Conducted QA testing on proprietary payroll and time attendance platforms, ensuring accuracy and compliance before release.
  • Delivered training sessions for clients and internal teams on system functionalities, boosting user adoption and operational efficiency.

Technical Support & Project Analyst

SiboAvance S.A.S

  • Managed end-to-end projects with clients, providing regular progress updates to stakeholders and project leaders.
  • Delivered configuration and management training for software solutions, enabling clients to maximize system capabilities.
  • Provided advanced technical support for payroll systems, access control, and visitor management platforms.
  • Performed database-level support on SQL and MySQL, resolving complex technical issues.
  • Executed QA testing for new features prior to deployment, ensuring functionality and user satisfaction.
  • Managed installations, configurations, and on-site deployments of SaaS platforms, maintaining 100% project delivery on time and within scope.

Core competencies

  • Product and Project Management
  • Team Leadership
  • User stories and QA Testing
  • Agile Teams and Communication
  • Power Platform (Power BI, Power Automate, Power Apps)
  • SaaS
  • Databases
  • Cloud Services
  • ERP Systems
  • Scrum and Kanban
  • Marketing
  • Payroll

Education

  • BachelorJose Miguel de Restrepo y Puerta · 2009
  • Professional systemsSENA · 2011 · Completed
  • English B2Academia de Idiomas Smart · Completed

Other courses

  • Product Management CoursePlatzi · Completed
  • Scrum Professional CoursePlatzi · Completed

Languages

  • SpanishNative
  • EnglishB2 — Professional working proficiency

References

References available upon request.