Alexander D.
Engineering Manager

Skills

Kubernetes

Vue.js

Typescript

Java

Javascript

Kotlin

Amazon Aws

Google Cloud

Docker Cloud

Angular

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Bio

Possessing more than 12 years of experience in software development, with a decade dedicated to the healthcare sector, this individual demonstrates a deep commitment to technology and a keen interest in cinema. Expertise lies in improving project quality and enhancing user experiences. Currently operating as a technical coordinator, this person leads multidisciplinary, autonomous teams within the technology division of a leading Brazilian health insurance provider. Always open to expanding knowledge, this professional values engaging discussions and the joy of shared laughter.

Software Engineering Manager
12/1/2021 - Present

Led two squads with a focus on both technical and managerial leadership, encompassing project management, strategic decision-making, prioritization, and business positioning. Directed coordination, guidance, and career development of team members through various methods including one-on-one meetings, developing career plans, and providing ongoing support for technical and business-related challenges. Supported the product and design teams through alignment sessions and provided necessary guidance.

Oversaw a multidisciplinary team responsible for managing payment systems for medical professionals, laboratories, and hospitals, ensuring efficient issuance and authorization of guides. Played a key role in talent acquisition by conducting technical interviews and training new hires for both backend and frontend roles. Contributed to the achievement of team OKR goals and participated in the Alliance.

Engaged in post-release monitoring to maintain quality index metrics and improve code robustness. Ensured adherence to LGPD standards and norms, conducted thorough code reviews for both backend and frontend development, and implemented unit tests. Developed backend solutions using Kotlin and KTOR, leveraging AWS Cloud services such as Kafka, S3, EC2, Redis, and Kinesis. Utilized Docker and Kubernetes for containerization. On the frontend, employed technologies such as VueJS, Typescript, CSS3, and HTML5 to create dynamic user interfaces. Created dashboards in Metabase to monitor analytical flows and adhered to REST standards, microservices architecture, BFF, and DDD methodologies in development.

Utilized a range of tools and frameworks for version control, deployments, and stability, including Git, Jenkins, Gradle, Splunk, Grafana, Sonar, and DataDog. Demonstrated expertise in relational database management with Postgres.
Software Architect
6/1/2013 - 12/1/2021

Led technical initiatives for three squads, enhancing user experience for employees and beneficiaries and advancing the company's strategic positioning. Defined and implemented distributed software architecture utilizing AWS cloud services. Standardized frontend usability and organization, conducting code reviews and promoting best practices. Recruited and interviewed Backend and Frontend Developers. Developed an Angular 11+ component library based on Google's Material Design, facilitating rapid development in microservices projects. Contributed to various core projects across multiple business areas, including Beneficiary Portal, Employee Portal, Accredited Portal, Medical Portal, Sales, Medical On-Call/Schedule, Medical Payment, GED, and Professional and Provider Accreditation. Played a crucial role in strategic technical and business decisions.

Gained expertise in Backend technologies such as Java EE (8/11), Wildfly, JPA, Vraptor, Spring Boot, AWS (ActiveMQ, Elasticsearch, S3, EC2, Redis, Kinesis), Docker, and Kubernetes. Utilized Frontend technologies like JavaScript, TypeScript, Angular, SCSS, CSS3, jQuery, and HTML5. Implemented version control and deployment processes using Git, Jenkins, Maven, and NPM. Managed relational databases including Oracle, PostgreSQL, and SQL Server.