Fernando Caldeira

Product Manager

I'm a product manager with a design background and a track record of shipping impactful features in consumer tech. I focus on solving problems at the intersection of design, technology, and business, always aiming for measurable outcomes.

I've worked on products with global scale like Tinder and Ablo, where I improved engagement, scaled monetization, and contributed to record growth. I thrive in fast-moving environments, working closely with engineers, designers, and data teams to turn ideas into results.

Currently, I'm exploring how AI and service design can unlock new consumer experiences.

Tinder

Product Manager — Innovation Lab, Tinder SELECT, Profile, Chat & Connections

2022 – Present

Tinder is one of the largest social products in the world, and I've contributed across multiple core areas:

  • Gen Z Engagement (Double Date): Spearheaded initiatives tackling declining usage trends.
  • Super-User Value (Select): Raised retention and premium revenue through targeted enhancements.
  • Profile Optimization: Launched features leading to record photo uploads and improved discovery.
  • Retention Uplift: Boosted conversation depth & active days among female users.
  • Trusted Execution: Maintained role through layoffs—delivering confidence and consistent results.

Ablo

Product Manager — Monetization & Growth

2020 – 2022

Ablo connected people worldwide with real-time chat, video, and live translations. It was named Google App of the Year in its first year and grew to 50M+ users in under two years.

  • Rapid Revenue Increase: +300% growth in a few quarters via new monetization strategies.
  • New Features: Implemented subscriptions, gamification, and a streaming vertical.
  • Product Focus: Proposed 150+ improvements and phased out low-value features to sharpen retention.

This role gave me my first managerial responsibilities and shaped how I approach problem framing, solution design, and data analysis/impact measurement.

Side Projects

Personal projects built alongside my full-time roles to explore new technologies and solve problems I'm passionate about.

Linkuid

Co-Founder — Product & Design

2023 — 2024

Built while at Tinder: A staging-environment automation platform to speed up software development by providing instantly available, isolated environments.

  • Staging Automation: Built staging-environment automation tool for dev teams.
  • Infrastructure Setup: Enabled instant environment setup via Docker infrastructure.
  • GitHub Integration: Integrated with GitHub for seamless CI/CD workflows.

Skills & Tools

Product Management

User research, A/B testing, Growth strategy, Product roadmapping, Cross-functional collaboration

Analytics & Data

Mixpanel, Amplitude, SQL, Google Analytics, Data-driven decision making

Design & Prototyping

Figma, Sketch, User-centered design, Wireframing, Design systems

Tools & Workflow

Jira, Linear, Notion, Slack, GitHub, Agile methodologies

Past Roles

UX/UI Designer

Freelancer • Brussels, Belgium • 2020

Designed digital interfaces focused on usability and user experience.

User Interface Designer

Pacsis • Lisbon, Portugal • 2019–2020

Developed interface designs for software solutions and ensured design consistency.

Graphic Designer

Information Planet • Lisbon, Portugal • 2019

Created marketing materials for international education services.

Generalist Designer

Physis Studio • Braga, Portugal • 2017–2019

Worked across graphic, digital, and branding design projects.

Get In Touch

Interested in working together? I'd love to hear about your product challenges and explore how we can create meaningful impact together.

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