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David  Lau Ayllón

David Lau Ayllón

Lima

Summary

Well-qualified product management professional familiar with agile and scrum systems and how to effectively manage product development timelines. Effective at making important team decisions focused on moving products through planning, pre-production and production phases.

Methodical product owner with a meticulous and disciplined approach to gathering and understanding requirements, breaking down specifications and working alongside different departments to develop high-quality products. Tactical planner and complex problem-solver with experience in products. Prepared to bring several years' experience in the field to a challenging new role.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Product Owner - Processing

Niubiz
Lima
05.2023 - Current
  • Led design definition, vision, roadmap, and strategy of assigned products to drive revenue generation, profitability improvement, and value chain efficiencies.
  • Managed the full lifecycle of deployed products.
  • Annual value of products in production:

Fleets: S/ 1.5 MM
Giftcard: S/. 3 MM
Processing for other acquirers: S/. 2 MM
Point redemption for issuer loyalty programs: S/. 3 MM

Projects: S/. 5 MM

  • Project lead for closed-loop processing and value-added financial products (redemption, Loyalty, Crypto and BNPL).
  • Financial and functional justification of new projects.
  • Continuous improvement of user experience (UX).
  • Intermediate JIRA management.
  • Successful implementation of agile methodologies.
  • Monitored performance metrics post-release to evaluate success of new features or products.
  • Identified risks associated with product initiatives and proposed mitigation strategies.
  • Coordination and presentation of products with various stakeholders.
  • Developed process documentation related to the product life cycle management.
  • Conducted market research to understand customer needs and preferences.
  • Conducted market research to understand competitive landscape and trends in the industry.
  • Managed sprints and monitored progress against project timelines.
  • Collaborated with development teams to ensure successful delivery of products.

Product Owner - Authorization and Fraud Solutions

Niubiz
Lima
09.2020 - 04.2023
  • Led the design definition, vision, roadmap, and strategy of the assigned products. Focused on generating revenue and improving profitability, as well as implementing efficiencies along the value chain.
  • Annual value of products in production: S/. 2 MM (⬆⬆ 240% vs 2021)
  • Fraud and dispute recovery.
  • Fraud prevention and 3DS authentication.
  • Evidence recovery.
  • Customer portfolio management.
  • Monitored authorization conversion rates, analyzing improvement in rejection types and leading working groups with main issuers and clients, improving by 3% by the end of 2023.
  • Continuous UX improvement.
  • Solid knowledge of acquiring and brand relationships.
  • Attention to and implementation of brand mandates on authorization and disputes.
  • Generation of KPIs in Power BI.

Strategic Buyer

Grupo Palmas
Lima
07.2019 - 09.2020
  • Managed capex and investment projects for the company
  • Implemented MRO sourcing strategies, resulting in cost savings and increased efficiency.
  • Developed and implemented processes to streamline operations and increase efficiency.
  • Oversaw KPIs implementation
  • Prepared detailed reports outlining current purchasing activities as well as forecasts for future needs.
  • Handled the management of negotiation and tender processes across different projects
  • Implemented supplier development programs to improve productivity and quality standards.

Industrial Buyer

Grupo Palmas
Lima
10.2018 - 07.2019
  • Researched potential new suppliers in order to find the best value for goods and services.
  • Assisted in developing sourcing plans by researching new products and suppliers that meet organizational requirements.
  • Managed inventory control systems to track stock levels, deliveries and related information.
  • Developed relationships with vendors to secure better prices and payment terms.
  • Negotiated pricing and delivery terms with suppliers.
  • Participated in negotiations with vendors concerning prices, delivery schedules, warranties and other contractual issues.
  • Prepared bid documents for tender process management according to company's policies and procedures.
  • Resolved any discrepancies between purchase orders and actual receipts of goods or services.

Claims Assistant

La Positiva Seguros
Lima
08.2017 - 10.2018
  • In charge of reviewing and opening SOAT claims nationwide.
  • Opening claims for all branches reported through Salesforce, letters, invoices, internal coordinator assistance, and other means.
  • Opening claims when the Bonds and Sureties area and the Legal area indicate the execution of guarantees.
  • Creating SOAT client codes and requesting updates to policy data (pending plates, unissued policies, etc.).
  • Reporting any fraud suspicions to the Fraud area upon case review.
  • Entering the amount of SOAT guarantee letters.
  • Issuing a monthly report of cases whose policies have not been entered into the system.

Corporate Purchasing Assistant

La Positiva Seguros
Lima
05.2016 - 08.2017
  • Buyer responsible for closing the National Economato, Cleaning Supplies, and Bath Articles tender, achieving process improvement, savings, and distribution. Estimated savings: S/. 350,000/year.
  • Responsible for creating a list of hotels nationwide that meet the company's established amounts and payment conditions, standardizing accommodation as budgeted.
  • Responsible for awarding various service providers; stamps, business cards, etc.
  • Direct contact with suppliers; price negotiation and purchase conditions.
  • In charge of tenders according to portfolio, optimizing processes and needs to achieve significant savings.
  • SAP MM Module expertise: Daily review of purchase requisitions, validation of supports, and generation of purchase orders.
  • Preparing price comparison charts and criteria for purchasing goods, assets, and services.
  • Actively participating in strategic projects and process improvement initiatives for the area.
  • Supplier management and validation.

National Purchasing Assistant

Electroandina Industrial SAC - Indurama
Lima
01.2014 - 12.2014
  • Created reports on the status of current orders, inventory levels, and deliveries.
  • Identified discrepancies between purchase orders, invoices and delivered items.
  • Negotiated prices and terms with vendors to secure favorable deals.
  • Prepared detailed reports summarizing purchasing activities on a regular basis.

Purchasing Intern

BSH Electrodomésticos PERU
Lima
06.2012 - 12.2013

Education

Certificate - Digital Product Management

Kurios
Lima
10-2023

Especialization - Supply Chain Management

Esan University
Lima
10-2015

Bachelor of Administrative Studies - Global Business Administration

Ricardo Palma University
Lima
12-2012

Skills

  • Roadmap development
  • Risk Management
  • Technical acumen
  • Business Analysis
  • Scrum Framework
  • Product Planning
  • Scrum Methodology
  • Product Metrics Tracking
  • Risk Assessments
  • Problem Identification
  • Product issue resolution
  • Design thinking
  • Product Backlog Management
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Advanced English
  • Competitive Analysis

Certification

University of Michigan Certificate of Competency, English (June 2006)

Timeline

Product Owner - Processing

Niubiz
05.2023 - Current

Product Owner - Authorization and Fraud Solutions

Niubiz
09.2020 - 04.2023

Strategic Buyer

Grupo Palmas
07.2019 - 09.2020

Industrial Buyer

Grupo Palmas
10.2018 - 07.2019

Claims Assistant

La Positiva Seguros
08.2017 - 10.2018

Corporate Purchasing Assistant

La Positiva Seguros
05.2016 - 08.2017

National Purchasing Assistant

Electroandina Industrial SAC - Indurama
01.2014 - 12.2014

Purchasing Intern

BSH Electrodomésticos PERU
06.2012 - 12.2013

Certificate - Digital Product Management

Kurios

Especialization - Supply Chain Management

Esan University

Bachelor of Administrative Studies - Global Business Administration

Ricardo Palma University
David Lau Ayllón