Jader D.
Engineering Manager

Skills

Node.js

Kubernetes

Java

Javascript

Python

Postgresql

Mysql

Amazon Aws

Google Cloud

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Bio

An accomplished IT professional with over 20 years of experience, having served in various capacities such as Software Engineer, Solutions Architect, IT Manager, Director of Software Engineering, and IT Consultant/Advisor. Demonstrates strong speaking skills, effective team leadership, and a talent for developing personnel, with a focus on achieving results.

Proven experience in forming and nurturing multicultural and multidisciplinary teams ranging from 2 to 50 members, consistently guiding them to achieve more ambitious objectives. Successfully spearheaded numerous transformational initiatives through the application of digital technologies to modernize IT applications, infrastructure, and business processes.

Extensive background in diverse technological domains, including Cloud Computing (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, FaaS), Microservices, Event-Driven Architecture, Strangler Pattern, API governance and implementation, and Data Integration Technologies.

Brings a wealth of expertise in constructing ecosystems for both traditional financial markets—such as banking, forex, and stock exchanges—and crypto markets, incorporating elements like currencies, digital assets, DAOs, DeFi, and blockchain technology.

Holds substantial international experience, having collaborated with and led multicultural teams across regions including the United States, India, and Ireland.

CTO
6/1/2023 - Present

Structured and managed engineering teams in Data, Platform, and Digital/Growth sectors while hiring and overseeing multidisciplinary teams. The technical stack included AWS, GCP, Docker, Kubernetes, Python, GoLang, Node.js, MySQL, and MongoDB. Led and mentored a diverse IT team consisting of QA analysts, Software Engineers, DevOps, Data Engineers, and Product Owners. Implemented delivery standards for both application and infrastructure integrations, ensuring they met business requirements. Participated in design teams responsible for developing new products and integrations for company-wide implementation. Conducted code and design reviews to ensure compliance with security standards. Worked with back office teams to develop and enhance business processes and tools. Improved systems and procedures to facilitate first-level support resolution. Determined future requirements to drive enhancements in both application and infrastructure, and spearheaded initiatives aimed at improving processes, metrics, and tooling.
Senior Director of Software Engineering
12/1/2021 - 12/1/2022

Structured and managed engineering teams specializing in Data, Platform, and Digital/Growth. The tech stack included AWS, GCP, Docker, Kubernetes, Python, GoLang, NodeJS, MySQL, and MongoDB. Led and mentored a multidisciplinary IT team comprising QA analysts, Software Engineers, DevOps, Data Engineers, and Product Owners. Implemented delivery standards for both application and infrastructure integrations, ensuring alignment with business requirements. Participated in design teams to develop new products and integrations for company-wide use, reviewing code and designs to ensure compliance with security standards.

Additionally, developed and improved business processes and tools in collaboration with back-office teams. Enhanced systems and procedures with the focus on facilitating support resolution at the first levels. Determined future technical requirements and drove application and infrastructure improvements. Led initiatives aimed at optimizing application and infrastructure processes, metrics, and tooling.
Director Of Technology
1/1/2020 - 3/1/2021

Responsible for structuring the technology team, hiring, and managing multidisciplinary teams. Extensive use of AWS, GCP, Docker, Kubernetes, Python, Go, Java, NodeJS, MySQL, MongoDB, NATS, and RabbitMQ. Led and mentored a diverse IT team comprising QA analysts, software engineers, UX/UI designers, DevOps, data engineers, and product owners. Implemented delivery standards for application and infrastructure integrations, ensuring alignment with business requirements. Acted as an integral member of design teams responsible for new products and integrations for company-wide use. Reviewed code and designs to ensure compliance and security standards. Developed and improved business processes and tools with back-office teams, enhancing system and procedure efficiency to facilitate first-level support resolution. Determined future requirements and drove application and infrastructure improvements. Managed initiatives to enhance application and infrastructure processes, metrics, and tooling.
IT Manager
7/1/2019 - 1/1/2020

Responsible for leading IT teams in the domains of Acquisition, Engagement, and Operations, focusing on leveraging technology to create and implement new business opportunities. Conducted business analysis aligned with commercial strategy to guide implementation plans and ensured that dashboards and reports displayed essential business insights rather than superfluous information. Spearheaded initiatives to foster a Data & Analytics culture and adapted constructed data models to generate actionable insights. Accurately measured and analyzed campaigns to provide ROI assessments and prompt corrective actions where necessary. Developed and worked on predictive models tailored to business needs and coordinated the implementation of digital projects. Introduced new technologies, concepts, and processes to enhance business execution, and led a multifunctional team to ensure successful project execution. Developed technical expertise using AWS, GCP, Docker, Kubernetes, Python, GoLang, Java, NodeJS, MySQL, MongoDB, NATS, and RabbitMQ.
IT Manager
11/1/2018 - 7/1/2019

Developed proficiency in C#, .Net Core, SQL Server, Python, NodeJS, MySQL, and RabbitMQ. Utilized Azure, Docker, and Kubernetes for cloud and container management. Collaborated with stakeholders, business analysts, business owners, and internal customers to translate requirements into effective business solutions. Established and maintained a pipeline of automation opportunities within corporate teams, identifying opportunities through process investigation and improvement. Aligned business priorities and roadmaps to achieve productivity targets. Consistently executed activities to meet defined service levels, schedules, and budgets, providing expertise during the design process. Employed standard analytical tools to determine root causes and resolve a broad range of application problems. Defined delivery schedules and ensured execution to plan for assigned deliverables, while leading small-scale internal projects and coordinating delivery across IT teams.
Senior Software Engineer
8/1/2017 - 11/1/2018

Lead technical design, solutioning, and capacity evaluation of feature enhancements. Designed, coded, tested, debugged, and documented .NET applications. Automated unit and functional testing as well as CI/CD pipelines, including test, build assembly, and deployment, across all environments. Designed, built, and presented proofs of concepts. Conducted code reviews, inspecting code quality and ensuring process adherence. Identified areas to improve architecture, application design, and scalability; identified bottlenecks across various application layers such as client, network, load balancing, and backend. Developed proficiency in C#, VB Script, .NET Core, SQL Server, Azure, Docker, Kubernetes, Python, NodeJS, MySQL, and RabbitMQ.
IT Consultant
1/1/2017 - 8/1/2017

Responsible for detailed technical design and analysis for enterprise solutions utilizing C#, VB Script, .Net Core, SQL Server, Azure, Docker, Kubernetes, Python, NodeJS, MySQL, and RabbitMQ. Regularly led large cross-functional teams, including the technical management of client staff, to achieve the completion of solution requirements, architecture, and implementation deliverables. Provided the technical direction necessary to resolve complex issues, ensuring the on-time delivery of solutions that met customer expectations, sometimes requiring the development of new methodologies. Offered advanced technical consulting and advice on proposal efforts and solution design, as well as strategic consulting to customer senior IT leadership. Collaborated with peers outside the immediate organization to define complex technology or process problems and develop new solutions, while independently driving technical problems to resolution.
Senior Software Engineer
1/1/2016 - 12/1/2016

Produced and maintained high-quality, tested, and efficient code adhering to industry standards, utilizing C++, Java, C#, VB Script, and .Net Core. Developed proof of concepts for innovative solutions and performed detailed analysis and estimation for work tasks. Created and updated software architecture and design artifacts, ensuring robust and scalable solutions. Gained an in-depth understanding of Modular applications domains, proactively interacting with product teams to enhance the functional and nonfunctional aspects of platform components. Provided mentorship to team members and delivered technical presentations to both team members and project leadership. Leveraged technical expertise in SQL Server, Azure, Docker, Kubernetes, Python, NodeJS, MySQL, and RabbitMQ to drive project success and efficiency.
Principal Software Architect
2/1/2015 - 12/1/2015

Developed business and functional design requirements through multiple methodologies including interviews, document analysis, surveys, site visits, business process descriptions, use cases, user stories, task, and workflow analysis. Demonstrated ability to convey complex technical and conceptual ideas to both non-technical audiences and technical personnel. Collaborated closely with development teams and subject matter experts to establish a cohesive technical vision, carefully analyzing trade-offs between usability and performance needs. Produced detailed documentation adhering to standard templates using natural language. Took responsibility for architecture and technical decisions within the team, providing support to developers during feature implementation by explaining design details and resolving design issues. Gained extensive experience with C++, Java, C#, VBScript, JavaScript, DB2, SQL Server, and MySQL.
Senior Software Engineer
7/1/2010 - 2/1/2015

Served as a tech lead for various small to medium projects and a major large-scale project, offering technical guidance in software design and development activities with active participation in pair programming, code review, and adherence to best practices. Ensured the successful technical execution of highly complex projects and contributed positively to key decision-making processes, earning recognition as an authority in developing, organizing, and launching new products and systems. Advocated for technical issues with a focus on accelerating value delivery to customers, while integrating technology innovations to enhance product value. Collaborated closely with the head of engineering and managers to improve team productivity and predictability across all types of deliveries, from MVPs to production-ready releases. Emphasized data-driven decision-making and contributed to setting strategic objectives for development functions. Provided proactive mentoring and coaching to engineers, aiding in the growth of senior-level talent. Facilitated team alignment to streamline processes and improve workflow, and offered valuable input to executives regarding technical and technological decisions. Played an active role in recruiting necessary development talents to complete critical projects, while guiding the recruitment process. Maintained high-quality code standards with expertise in C++, Java, C#, VB Script, JavaScript, DB2, SQL Server, and MySQL.
Software Engineering Tech Lead
6/1/2008 - 7/1/2010

Ensured code quality assurance and controlled technical debt while providing architectural direction across various projects. Promoted healthy code reviews and fostered collaboration and engagement within the team. Maintained and monitored development recipes and checklists, and trained technical personnel using a pair programming approach. Assisted project managers in delegating work and assignments, and established end goals for the team. Regularly checked application updates and releases, represented the team in client interactions, and contributed to the growth of engineering teams by interviewing, recruiting, and onboarding new members. Developed technical expertise in C++, Java, C#, VB Script, JavaScript, and worked extensively with DB2, SQL Server, and MySQL.
Senior Software Engineer
2/1/2006 - 7/1/2008

Developed new features and created re-usable components. Created unit tests to ensure code quality and reliability. Reviewed code and fixed bugs to maintain system integrity. Managed accurate ticket statuses for ongoing projects and performed demos to showcase work completed.
Software Engineering
11/1/2002 - 2/1/2006

Developed proficiency in new feature development and the creation of re-usable components. Conducted extensive unit testing to ensure code reliability and maintain high standards of software quality. Regularly reviewed code to identify and rectify discrepancies, as well as to ensure adherence to coding standards. Demonstrated adeptness in debugging and fixing issues promptly. Maintained accurate and up-to-date ticket status to ensure transparency and efficient project tracking. Performed comprehensive demos of completed work, showcasing new functionalities and modifications to stakeholders.
Information Technology Intern
5/1/2000 - 12/1/2001

Developed expertise in supporting and executing system installations. Gained proficiency in requirement analysis and creating comprehensive test cases. Created and automated test scripts for banking systems and devices, ensuring thorough testing coverage and accuracy. Played a key role in maintaining the regression testing suite, ensuring integrity and ongoing relevance. Demonstrated adeptness at debugging failed automated tests, contributing to the overall stability and reliability of systems in a banking environment.
Information Technology Intern
3/1/1999 - 3/1/2000

Supported a variety of software engineering projects, providing essential technical assistance to ensure successful outcomes. Played a key role in technical meetings with project teams, facilitating discussions to resolve complex engineering challenges. Conducted thorough investigations of technology solutions to enhance the capabilities of software engineering teams. Demonstrated expertise in configuration management and associated tools, contributing to the streamlining of project workflows and maintaining consistency across development environments.