Mike Lopes

Head of Product and Software Development @ SBT

About

🚀 Led the development and launch of +SBT, named Google Play’s Best Entertainment App of 2024! I’m a seasoned technology leader with 10+ years in product, project, and software delivery, having driven the launch of 15+ OTT, SaaS, and mobile platforms. My focus: building scalable, AI-powered solutions that serve millions of users while aligning technical excellence with measurable business outcomes. 🌍 Fluent in four languages, I excel at uniting global, cross-functional teams, shipping fast in high-stakes environments, and relentlessly obsessing over the user experience.

Country

Brazil

City

São Paulo

Industry

Computer Software

Skill

Identity and Access Management (IAM), Financial Operations, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Generative AI, Product, Video, IT Infrastructure Management, Agile Methodologies, Operations Management, Product Management, Project Management, IT Management, Supplier Negotiation, System Administration, Technical Support, Digital Media, Film Production, Social Media, Broadcasting, ITIL

Experience

Head of Product and Software Development

SBT

2024-2 - Present · 2 yrs 8 mos

Launched the +SBT OTT app across 9 platforms (web, iOS, Android, Smart TVs, CTVs); awarded Google Play’s Best Entertainment App (2024). Delivered 25% MoM user engagement growth through iterative UX enhancements and product-led growth initiatives. Led backlog prioritization, sprint planning, and product roadmapping for multiple concurrent teams. Migrated and unified 4 content portals under a shared CMS, accelerating content publishing and cutting operational overhead.

Senior Technical Product Manager

Globo

2021-8 - 2024-2 · 2 yrs 7 mos

Led cross-functional team of 20, shipping and supporting 50+ features, including Dolby Atmos, 8K, HEVC, AV1, and Audio & Captions accessibility features. Reduced encoding costs by US$1M+/year via cloud architecture optimization. Developed B2B2C integrations with Amazon Prime Video, Lionsgate+, and sports clubs. Spearheaded AI automation across content tagging, live clipping, and editorial workflows. Developed auto-scalable video encoding, reducing processing time by 90%, costs by 60%, and improving video quality by 6 VMAF points.

Senior Technology Manager

Wildlife Studios

2018-8 - 2021-8 · 3 yrs 1 mo

Scaled IT systems to support 1500+ employees across 3 countries. Delivered enterprise platforms (HRIS, ATS, ERP) and game development tooling. Led implementation of corporate IAM identity management systems (Okta, Google, Microsoft) across the entire tech ecosystem Managed a large-scale storage solution initiative to support video post-production, VFX, and animation workflows

Technology Manager

Wildlife Studios

2018-8 - 2020-1 · 1 yr 6 mos

Senior Project Manager (Contract)

J.P. Morgan

2018-1 - 2018-7 · 7 mos

São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil

Led RBAC and IAM rollout across 300+ enterprise apps in the Americas region. Oversaw infrastructure modernization across multiple business units.

Technology Manager

WPP Production India [Studios]

2017-1 - 2018-1 · 1 yr 1 mo

Designed and deployed high-performance storage and VFX workstations to support demanding media pipelines. Implemented MAM system enhancements for improved asset tracking, version control, and production flow. Streamlined vendor management and procurement processes to ensure timely access to critical post-production tools.

Technology Coordinator

Petrobras

2010-10 - 2016-11 · 6 yrs 2 mos

Designed and launched WebTV Petrobras, an internal OTT platform serving over 200,000 employees across multiple devices. Delivered Corporate TV, a live streaming infrastructure enabling real-time broadcasts of internal events with high reliability. Built and deployed the Petrobras VOD Portal, integrating with internal systems to provide scalable, searchable access to corporate video content. Managed full software development lifecycle (SDLC) across streaming, post-production, and infrastructure systems. Defined and implemented workflows for secure content distribution and lifecycle management in compliance with internal standards. Oversaw vendor management for video tech stack procurement, ensuring cost-effective and high-performance solutions.