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I’m Ágata Salvador, a product professional with a PhD in Psychology and over five years of experience conducting user research to inform digital health and behavior-change product development. I translate insights into actionable recommendations and partner with cross-functional teams to deliver user-centered solutions that improve health outcomes. My work spans product discovery, strategy, and education, combining qualitative and quantitative methods to shape products from ideation to delivery. I enjoy turning complex data into clear opportunities and communicating findings to diverse stakeholders to drive impact.
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Language
Portuguese
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English
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Work Experience
UX/UI Designer at EDIT. – Disruptive Digital Education
September 1, 2025 - September 1, 2025Role focused on product management & design, including product discovery, strategy, user-centered design, Agile methodologies, and stakeholder management. Conducted user research (qualitative & quantitative), data analysis, and insight synthesis. Tools used included Figma, SPSS, and Google Workspace.
Recruiter at Magma Studio
June 1, 2025 - June 1, 2025Recruitment across corporate, IT, and engineering roles. Sourced and engaged top talent using Boolean search and multi-platform strategies. Structured screening and interviews, ensuring fair and consistent candidate evaluation. Partnered with hiring managers to understand role requirements. Optimized recruitment workflows to improve time-to-hire and candidate experience. Ensured positive candidate experience through transparent and timely communication.
Researcher at Research Center for Psychological Science
April 1, 2024 - April 1, 2024Led independent research projects in health psychology and behavioral science, managing project timelines, budgets, and stakeholder relationships. Published findings in peer-reviewed journals and presented at international conferences. Co-organized scientific events to disseminate research and foster collaboration.
Learning Specialist at Lusófona University
April 1, 2024 - April 1, 2024Designed and delivered curriculum for 200+ students (undergraduate and graduate). Developed innovative and digital learning experiences, iteratively improving based on student feedback and performance. Created educational materials to enhance learner engagement and outcomes. Mentored and supervised student research projects.
Researcher at Digital Human-Environment Interaction Lab
April 1, 2024 - April 1, 2024Product development for 5+ digital health applications (oncology, mental health, neurodevelopment), from discovery to delivery. Conducted product discovery with external stakeholders (Portuguese Cancer League, Acreditar, clinical institutions) to identify user needs, validate product opportunities and co-create solutions. Defined product vision and requirements, collaborating with cross-functional teams to translate user insights into product solutions aligned with clinical and theoretical frameworks. Conducted mixed-methods user research with patients and clinicians, synthesized findings into actionable recommendations. Managed iterative development cycles and presented functional prototypes for stakeholder feedback and refinement. Organized scientific events to share learnings and build community around digital health innovation.
Volunteer at Sonha Faz e Acontece
December 1, 2019 - December 1, 2019Recruited, trained and onboarded volunteers for international missions. Mission planning and execution focused on health, education, and sustainable development for underserved communities.
Psychologist at Faculty of Psychology, University of Lisbon
March 1, 2019 - March 1, 2019Provided psychological assessment and therapy for couples and families. Designed and facilitated training sessions on mental health topics.
Education
PhD in Psychology at Faculty of Psychology, University of Lisbon
September 1, 2014 - June 1, 2019MSc in Psychology at Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, University of Coimbra
September 1, 2008 - June 1, 2013Qualifications
Professional Scrum Product Owner (PSPO-I)
January 11, 2030 - November 6, 2025Industry Experience
Healthcare, Education, Life Sciences, Software & Internet, Professional Services
Experience Level
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