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André Pepino
Leadership · Project Management · Entrepreneurship

André Pepino PhD / PMP

Project management specialist with international experience, recognized for building high-performance teams and delivering consistent results in highly complex environments. Founder of ioMob, he combines executive vision with an entrepreneurial spirit — turning that experience into knowledge through academic research, mentoring and speaking.

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Professional Journey

2007 2009 2011 2013 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 today EXECUTIVEBioSmartProject Engineer – 2007/2011Volvo Group Latin AmericaProduct Quality Owner – 2011/2014Project Manager – 2014/2017Senior Project Manager – 2017/2022OneSubseaPMT Manager – 2022/2026Brazil Project Planning & PMO Manager – currentPMI-Paraná ChapterProfessional Development Manager – 2016/2017HR & Volunteers Director – 2017/2021ACADEMYOPETUndergraduate ProfessorSoftware EngineeringESIC – Business & Marketing SchoolPostgraduate ProfessorRisk Management | Adaptative Leadership | TCC SupervisorUniversidade PositivoPostgraduate ProfessorEmbedded Software | Metrics for SW Eng. | PM EssentialsPUC-PRPostgraduate ProfessorLeadership in Project ManagementBUSINESSioMob Tecnologia LtdaCo-Founder & CEOCuritiba / Paraná / BrazilioMob LLCCo-Founder & CEODallas / Texas / USAioMob ABCo-FounderGöteborg / Sweden
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About me

Where it all began

Born in Maringá, in northern Paraná, I moved to Curitiba at age ten — the city I made my own, where I built the friendships and the foundation that stay with me to this day.

Throughout my career I've lived and worked in different countries, but no place captures that sense of belonging quite like my Paraná roots.

The soundtrack of life

I grew up listening to the rock my father played at home — and that's where a passion was born that never left me. I taught myself guitar and, without quite noticing, became a collector of the instrument.

From KISS to meeting Slash, music is where technique meets emotion — the same balance I look for in everything I do.

Endurance & discipline

I started out running, but it was in 2012 that triathlon became part of who I am. Since then I've trained and raced — three Ironman 70.3 events and the New York Marathon are among the achievements I'm proudest of.

Endurance sport is the perfect metaphor for how I work: consistency, strategy and the commitment to cross the finish line.

The fascination with the sky

The sky has fascinated me since I was seven. In Maringá, watching planes take off at dusk was a family ritual — and it planted a desire that never left me.

Today I'm bringing that dream to life by starting my training as a glider pilot: flying without an engine, reading the wind, is the ultimate expression of precision and freedom.

Where the passion began

Before management came technology. Computers, electronic circuits and programming were my first passion — and the reason I chose Computer Engineering.

That technical foundation still shapes how I lead today: understanding the "how" behind every deliverable is what connects strategy and execution.

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Academic Background

Elementary & High School
Colégio Militar de Curitiba
Foundational education
1997–2003
Bachelor's (BSc)
Computer Engineering
Universidade Positivo
Top of class · Biomedical, Embedded Systems and IT
2004–2008
Master's (MSc)
Electrical Engineering
UTFPR
Embedded Systems, Software and Electronics
2008–2011
MBA
Project Management
FGV — Fundação Getúlio Vargas
Risk management maturity through visual management
2015–2016
PhD
Production Engineering
PUC-PR
Hybrid Project Management Model
2018–2023
Postdoctoral Research
Production Engineering
UFPR — Federal University of Paraná
In progress
2026–current
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International Certifications

PMI-PMP
Project Management Professional
PMI® · 2016
PMI-DASM
Disciplined Agile Scrum Master
PMI® · 2022
SAFe
SAFe Agilist
Scaled Agile® · 2020
CSM
Scrum Master
Scrum Alliance® · 2010
PMO-CP
PMO Certified Practitioner
PMO Alliance
SEBRAE
Paraná Summit Leadership & Innovation
SEBRAE
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Awards & Recognition

2008
Best Student Award, Computer Engineering Program
Universidade Positivo
2010
International Recognition in Knowledge Transfer
Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena, Spain
2006
1st Place — Global Innovation for AMD 50x15 - Connecting the World
AMD — Advanced Micro Devices
2017
Global Leader for VGU PM Program
Volvo Group University, Gothenburg/Sweden
2012
Grade A Researcher — MSc Electrical Engineering
UTFPR
2024
Grade A Researcher — PhD Production Engineering
PUC-PR — Hybrid Project Management Model

How I can help you

Wherever you are in your project management career, there is a path forward. Choose what makes the most sense for you right now.

Most requested

Mentoring

A structured, one-on-one career development process in project management — for those who want to take the next step with method and clarity.

  • Personalized diagnosis
  • Regular individual sessions
  • Follow-up between sessions
  • Limited spots
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For companies & events

Speaking

Talks that combine academic depth with real executive experience — for teams, congresses and events that want to spark transformation.

  • Project Management Fundamentals
  • The Role of the Project Manager Today
  • Leadership Beyond the PMBOK
  • In person or online
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Coming soon

Books

Works born from practice — from the boardroom, the project field and Rotarian life. Pre-order open for all three upcoming titles.

  • Leadership Beyond the PMBOK — Dec/2026
  • The Leadership Framework — Oct/2027
  • Rotary Ecumenical Reflections — Sep/2026
  • Pre-order available
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My Books

Works born from practice — from the boardroom, the project field and Rotarian life. Each book is an invitation to reflection and action.

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My Speaking

Talks that combine conceptual depth with practical application — designed to spark reflection, drive engagement and inspire real change in the day-to-day of leaders and organizations.

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Project Management Fundamentals

Corporate NGOs

An accessible, applicable talk covering the essential pillars of project management — from scope to delivery, through planning, risk and communication. Ideal for teams that want to professionalize their processes without giving up agility and purpose.

Target audience Companies, corporate teams, NGO leaders and third-sector organizations
Format In person or online · 60 to 120 min · with Q&A
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The Role of the Project Manager Today

Congresses Summits Project Managers

The world has changed — and so has the profile of the project manager. This talk explores the new skills the market demands: adaptive leadership, emotional intelligence, complexity management and the ability to navigate uncertainty without losing strategic direction.

Target audience Management congresses, innovation summits and project managers at any maturity level
Format In person · 45 to 90 min · keynote or panel
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Leadership in Project Management: Beyond the PMBOK

Based on the book

Inspired by the book of the same name, this talk dives into the human dimension of project management. Technique and methodology matter — but what truly sets apart projects that finish with real impact is the quality of leadership. A frank conversation about what frameworks don't teach.

Target audience Project leaders, PMOs, executives and certified professionals who want to go beyond technique
Format In person or online · 60 to 120 min · with optional group exercise
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Mentoring Program

The mentoring I offer is a structured, in-depth development process for professionals and leaders who want to take the next step in their careers — without giving up who they are.

It's not about ready-made recipes. I work with each mentee starting from their own reality, challenges and blind spots — with rigor, active listening and honest provocation.

"My role isn't to give you the answers, but to ask you questions you haven't yet dared to ask yourself."

Mentoring is one-on-one, time-bound, with regular meetings and follow-up between sessions. The process is confidential and focused on concrete results.

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Limited spots. Send a message explaining where you are right now and what you expect from mentoring. I'll get in touch so we can evaluate it together.
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How it works

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Initial Diagnosis
Mapping your current situation, goals, values and context. An in-depth conversation to understand where you are and where you want to go.
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Focus Definition
Identifying the 2 or 3 core development areas — the ones that will have the greatest impact on your trajectory.
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Mentoring Sessions
Regular meetings (biweekly or monthly, depending on the program), with a prepared agenda, reflections and commitment to action.
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Follow-up
Support between sessions via message for specific questions, wins and course corrections.
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Impact Assessment
Periodic review of progress using qualitative and quantitative indicators defined together.
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Leadership Tools

I offer free practical tools built on years of experience in project management and leadership development.

Tool
Project Management Maturity Diagnostic
Assess your team or organization's project management maturity across 5 key dimensions.
Tool
Leadership Competency Mapper
Identify gaps and strengths in your team's leadership profile based on 8 critical competencies.
Template
Team Development Canvas
A structured template for planning a team's collective development over a cycle.
Tool
Organizational Climate Assessor
An objective questionnaire to measure climate perception, engagement and points of attention on the team.
Template
High-Performance Meeting Planner
Structure effective meetings with clear objectives, defined roles and decision logging.
Exercise
Professional Purpose Compass
A guided exercise to help leaders reconnect with their purpose and align career decisions.
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Get in Touch

If you'd like to talk about mentoring, speaking, projects, or simply exchange ideas, I'm here. I prefer real connections over performative ones.