People often tell me, “I feel like I’ve known you forever.” Maybe it’s because I try to be as human as possible in everything I do. I see myself as cheerful, responsible, friendly… and above all, human. For me, the relationships built on empathy and authenticity are the ones that truly matter, both in and outside of work.
My first love was music
Before talking about projects, metrics, or teams, my life was all about music. That’s what I studied and what I still enjoy whenever I get the chance. I sing, play guitar and piano, and have a small studio at home where I record, mix, and sometimes write songs for other people. It’s my creative space, my escape, and a big part of who I am.
From music to project management
Even though I love music, the industry wasn’t always stable. Like many people, I was looking for more security. I ended up working in an internal call center for a company, reviewing invoices—a job that honestly bored me to tears. But that boredom sparked my creativity. I started pitching ideas, proposing improvements and solutions… until one of my managers said, “You have a talent for project management.” And they were right.
I got certified as a PMP, worked formally as a Project Manager, then as a Portfolio Manager… until I landed at Oceans. And honestly, since then, I haven’t looked back.
The perfect “arrangement”
Today, I work for Experience through Oceans, and this setup has been the best thing to happen in my professional life. I love what I do. I don’t have to deal with tedious admin tasks or sales targets, and I get to work from home. No traffic, no early mornings, no stress from the daily grind. Once I removed all that noise from my routine, I realized I actually enjoy working—it was everything around work that I didn’t enjoy.
What I found at Oceans
Not going to lie—when I first signed with Oceans, I had doubts. I had been interviewed through a different company, and suddenly I was being asked to sign a contract with a name I didn’t recognize. But after one meeting with the team, everything clicked. And more importantly, I felt it.
For the first time, I was working with people, not just professionals. There were no masks. No hierarchies that made you feel small. From small details—like someone remembering your birthday and sending something special—to the way the culture is communicated, I knew I’d found something different. That pride of belonging to Oceans? I feel it every single day.
My story, my cause
Another big part of my story is mental health. I’ve been through difficult moments. I looked for help and made it through. But I also realized that not everyone has the same access to support.
That’s why I launched an initiative to provide psychological support to people who couldn’t afford it. We were active for a while, and we helped a lot of people—but the pandemic forced us to pause. Today, I dream of bringing that project back to life and continuing to help however I can.
If I weren’t a Project Manager…
I’d probably be a psychologist. In fact, I’m currently studying Law—just for the joy of learning something new. But if I had chosen a different path, it definitely would’ve been psychology.
I also have another dream: starting a foundation for pets. I have a dog who completely changed my life, and I know how much an animal can mean for someone’s emotional wellbeing. I’d love to open a veterinary clinic that offers accessible care to those who need it most.
A message to my younger self
If I could tell something to the younger Daniel, just starting out in the workforce, it would be this: listen to your intuition. Every time you had that gut feeling, you were right—whether you followed it or not. So trust it more. You already knew the way, even when it didn’t feel clear.
