Luciana Schurt

About

Hands-on AI Product Leader and “Business Translator” with 20+ years of cross-functional technology experience across end-to-end product delivery, full-stack architecture, and Agile engineering. Proven ability to translate ambiguous, complex data requirements into rapid functional prototypes, user-centric mockups, and scalable GenAI/Machine Learning proofs of concept that accelerate alignment between business stakeholders and engineering teams. Skilled in operationalizing AI solutions and building secure, production-grade applications using modern stacks (Supabase, Cloudflare/Edge Functions) while increasing AI literacy across non-technical departments.

Experience

• Independent Technical Product Manager & Creator — AI-Augmented Product Delivery & Prototyping · Independent Technical Product Manager & Creator10-01-2025

  AI-Augmented Product Delivery & Prototyping ● App Store Product Delivery: Orchestrated the complete lifecycle of an independent mobile application from user research and UI/UX layout to final Apple App Store deployment. ● Modern Product Architecture: Configured a production-ready application architecture using a unified backend (Supabase) and serverless workflows to isolate sensitive business logic, manage secure authentication, and safeguard intellectual property. ● High-Velocity AI Workflows: Mastered modern AI-assisted generation toolsets (Claude Code, Codex, Antigravity) to independently mock up, validate, and build comprehensive digital solutions with minimal overhead. ● Rapid Custom Proof of Concept (aiEDU Prototype): Rapidly built and deployed a functional tool for the aiEDU ecosystem over a few hours of high-velocity "vibe coding"; hosted the application on Cloudflare with a unified, secure Supabase backend to demonstrate an enterprise-grade, highly scalable relational architecture capable of taking shared platform data to the next level.

• AI Product Leader · BDC - Business Development Bank of Canada04-01-2024

  GenAI Prototyping & Discovery: Prototyped and facilitated collaborative design sessions with business stakeholders and subject matter experts to isolate, define, and prioritize high-value Generative AI use cases. AI Solutions Operationalization: Spearheaded the end-to-end product delivery of 3 production-grade GenAI/Machine Learning solutions integrated with call centre workflows, driving sales efficiency and saving team members an estimated 1–2 hours daily. Currently leading 5 additional POC and operationalization initiatives. Cross-Functional Product Management: Directed end-to-end product management tasks including authoring comprehensive PRDs/BRDs, epics, detailed user stories, and sprint plannings, while maintaining the tactical product backlog to support development sprints, multi-product roadmaps, and quarterly plannings. Rapid UI Mockup Generation: Streamlined discovery for a highly complex initiative by leveraging MS Copilot to rapidly design a functional UI mockup, driving rich technical alignment across business and engineering. Multidisciplinary Communication & AI Literacy: Served as the primary technical-to-business translator across the organization; utilized strong communication and facilitation skills to simplify complex concepts, increasing AI literacy among business users by clearly explaining how Machine Learning and Generative AI models function "behind the scenes".

• Martech Strategy Lead · BDC - Business Development Bank of Canada04-01-2017 – 03-01-2024

  Strategic Roadmapping & Business Architecture: Co-authored and maintained the Marketing department's Business Capabilities and MarTech Technical Roadmap in conjunction with IT Directors and Marketing Executives. Executive Communication: Synthesized intricate technical architectures and data capabilities into high-impact executive presentations, securing leadership buy-in and funding approval for critical MarTech business cases. Vendor Selection Strategy: Spearheaded the end-to-end RFP process for premium technology providers, collaborating with corporate procurement to evaluate, score, and source key third-party platforms.

• Business Analyst · Ubisoft Divertissement01-01-2015 – 03-01-2017

  ITIL Implementation: Led business analysis for high-profile internal projects with a multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural team to implement and enhance ITIL processes and tools (ServiceNow).

• Delivery Consultant · Dynatrace02-01-2014 – 12-01-2014

  Managed enterprise discovery and solution delivery lifecycles, translating client operational pain points into technical plans for deep system monitoring software.

• Project Manager · Ouro Verde Equipment and Services (Transportation)11-01-2012 – 08-01-2013

  Directed the delivery of a new Microsoft Dynamics AX Purchase module, managing scope, budgets, change requests, and cross-functional risks to satisfy technical and business goals.

• Business Analyst / Project Manager · GVT Global Village Telecom (now part of Telefonica group)04-01-2010 – 10-01-2012

  Directed the deployment of web portals and mass-market digital platforms (prospect management software, VoIP PBX, and streaming music tools), serving as the primary liaison between Product and IT.

• Functional Analyst / Software Developer · GVT Global Village Telecom (now part of Telefonica group)11-01-2008 – 03-01-2010
• Functional Analyst / Software Developer · HSBC Global Technology, DRM & Stefanini06-01-2004 – 10-01-2008

  Progressed through a series of technical positions, establishing deep foundational fluency in the software development lifecycle (SDLC), database structures, systems testing, and platform deployment workflows.

Education

• McGill UniversityComprehensive Business Analysis, Comprehensive Business Analysis (76 Hours)
• OPET-PRMBA, Information Systems Management
• UFPR (Federal University of Paraná - Brazil)Information Technology Degree, Information Technology

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