Summary
Ana Figueiredo is an empathetic, people-first Engineering Manager based in London with over 14 years in software development and more than 5 years leading and scaling high-performing cross-functional teams. She has a strong track record improving delivery through SDLC discipline, embedding engineers into product scoping, and formalising testing and quality practices across web and mobile platforms. Ana has led mobile engineering chapters and managed teams through restructuring and rapid growth at companies like Peanut, Healx, Plum Fintech and Babylon Health, aligning technical delivery with business OKRs. Known for coaching through weekly 1:1s and building psychologically safe cultures, she drives career growth, accountability, and transparent communication. Her background in electronic and computer engineering (automation/robotics) and hands-on iOS experience underpin a pragmatic blend of technical credibility and people leadership. As a mentor and active engineering manager at Team Peanut and Rightmove, she pairs delivery focus with a subtle emphasis on embedding engineers earlier in product decisions to improve scope and outcomes.
9 years of coding experience
12 years of employment as a software developer
Master's degree, Electronic and Computer Engineer (Automation/Robotics), Master's degree, Electronic and Computer Engineer (Automation/Robotics) at Universidade de Coimbra
12º, Natural Sciences, 12º, Natural Sciences at Escola Secundária Padre António Macedo
Portuguese, English, Spanish