# Thaisa Fernandes - Professional Portfolio
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# https://www.thaisafernandes.com

> Thaisa Fernandes is a Group Technical Program Manager specializing in AI at Fortune 500 companies with 15+ years of experience leading global teams.

## About Thaisa Fernandes

Thaisa Fernandes is a Group Technical Program Manager specializing in AI, currently working at Commerce (BigCommerce, Feedonomics, Makeswift). She has over 15 years of experience leading global teams at Fortune 500 companies including Twitter, Visa, SoFi, and HP Brazil.

### Key Achievements
- Achieved 140% partner growth and $89M revenue generation at Twitter
- Host of Latinx in Power podcast on HubSpot Podcast Network (100+ episodes, 38+ countries)
- Founder of PM101 blog on Medium with 1M+ annual readers
- Author of 2 published books including #1 Amazon Hot New Release cookbook

### Current Role
Group Technical Program Manager, AI at Commerce
- Leading AI initiatives across BigCommerce, Feedonomics, and Makeswift
- Based in San Francisco Bay Area, California

### Professional Background
- Commerce (BigCommerce, Feedonomics, Makeswift) - Group TPM, AI (2023-Present)
- SoFi - Technical Program Manager (2021-2023)
- Visa - Senior Program Manager (2019-2021)
- Twitter - Senior Program Manager, Marketing Partners (2016-2019)
- HP Brazil - Digital Marketing Manager (2012-2016)

### Education & Certifications
- Cornell University - Product Management Program
- Stanford University - Product Management for IoT
- UC Berkeley - Project Management
- PMP (Project Management Professional) - PMI
- PSM (Professional Scrum Master) - Scrum.org
- PSPO (Professional Scrum Product Owner) - Scrum.org

### Languages
- English (Fluent)
- Portuguese (Native)
- Spanish (Fluent)

## Projects & Content

### Latinx in Power Podcast
A podcast on the HubSpot Podcast Network featuring interviews with successful Latin American and Caribbean tech leaders from over 38 countries. Topics include tech career development, leadership, diversity in tech, and entrepreneurship.
- Website: https://www.latinxinpower.com
- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/715N7SrDlKbU7BIGICQDKR
- Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/latinx-in-power/id1524241268

### PM101 Blog
A blog on Medium exploring the art and science of product management with over 1 million annual readers. Features frameworks, methodologies, leadership insights, and career advice.
- URL: https://medium.com/pm101

### Books
1. **Vegan Anniversary in the Bay Area** (2024)
   - Brazilian vegan cookbook with multicultural storytelling
   - #1 Amazon Hot New Releases in Caribbean & Latin American Literature
   - Available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and major booksellers

2. **Gestao de Produto como voce nunca viu** (2022)
   - First Brazilian product management book written entirely by women
   - 30+ co-authors from Brazilian tech industry
   - Available on Amazon

### Beyond Borders Publishing
An independent publishing house founded by Thaisa Fernandes dedicated to amplifying voices that cross cultural, linguistic, and societal boundaries.

## Speaking Topics
- AI Technical Program Management
- Career Development in Tech
- Diversity and Inclusion in Technology
- Product Management Methodologies
- Technical Leadership
- Latin American Tech Ecosystem

## Contact & Social Media
- Website: https://www.thaisafernandes.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thaifernandes/
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/thaifernandes
- Medium: https://medium.com/pm101
- Substack: https://thaifernandes.substack.com/
- Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/40340751.Thaisa_Fernandes

## Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who is Thaisa Fernandes?
A: Thaisa Fernandes is a Group Technical Program Manager specializing in AI with over 15 years of experience leading global teams at Fortune 500 companies including Twitter, Visa, SoFi, and Commerce. She is based in San Francisco, California.

Q: What is Latinx in Power podcast?
A: Latinx in Power is a podcast on the HubSpot Podcast Network hosted by Thaisa Fernandes, featuring interviews with successful Latin American and Caribbean tech leaders from over 38 countries.

Q: What books has Thaisa Fernandes written?
A: Thaisa has authored "Vegan Anniversary in the Bay Area" (a Brazilian vegan cookbook) and co-authored "Gestao de Produto como voce nunca viu" (the first Brazilian product management book written entirely by women).

Q: What does a Technical Program Manager do?
A: A Technical Program Manager (TPM) leads complex cross-functional initiatives, coordinating engineering teams, managing technical dependencies, and driving projects from conception to delivery.

Q: Is Thaisa Fernandes available for speaking engagements?
A: Yes, Thaisa is available for speaking engagements, podcast appearances, and panel discussions. Topics include AI technical program management, career development, diversity in tech, and leadership.

## Sitemap
- Home: https://www.thaisafernandes.com/
- About: https://www.thaisafernandes.com/about
- Latinx in Power: https://www.thaisafernandes.com/latinx-in-power
- Books: https://www.thaisafernandes.com/books
- Cookbook: https://www.thaisafernandes.com/cookbook
- Beyond Borders: https://www.thaisafernandes.com/beyond-borders
- Media Kit: https://www.thaisafernandes.com/media-kit
- Bookshelf: https://www.thaisafernandes.com/bookshelf