João S.
Engineering Manager

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Node.js

Java

Javascript

Microsoft Azure

Amazon Aws

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A Software Engineering Manager with over nine years of experience in engineering, including four years in leadership roles, specializes in developing products for the financial market while possessing a versatile skillset applicable across various sectors.

Continuous professional development is maintained by staying abreast of the latest industry advancements, reading practical application articles, studying theoretical literature, and participating in relevant courses. Current educational pursuits include obtaining SAFe certifications and expanding knowledge in IT strategic leadership, focusing on concepts such as unFIX, Team Topologies, and the SPACE framework.

In software development, extensive experience with both multidisciplinary and specialized teams encompasses front-end, back-end, full-stack, and data-focused squads. Recent endeavors involve teams adopting the 'you build it, you run it' model, promoting end-to-end product ownership. Active involvement in roadmap planning with product teams ensures technical and business alignment, supporting roles as both a people manager and an integral part of architectural discussions. This dual engagement guarantees direction consistency and ongoing personal learning aligned with corporate IT strategy.

Technological proficiencies include:
- Programming Languages: .NET (Framework and Core), Java (7+ and Spring), Node.js, and Python.
- Cloud Platforms: Azure and AWS (covering environment configuration, deployment, observability, and FinOps).
- Databases: SQL Server, Oracle, MongoDB, Cassandra, and PostgreSQL.
- Messaging Systems: Kafka, RabbitMQ, and Tibco Rendezvous.
- Observability Tools: Splunk, ELK Stack, Datadog, and AppDynamics.
- Agile Methodologies: Scrum and Kanban, utilizing Jira and Azure DevOps.
- Metrics: Implementation and analysis using DORA Metrics and the SPACE framework.

Engineering Manager
1/1/2023 - Present

In the role of Engineering Manager, developed expertise in building and growing multidisciplinary data squads responsible for the Data Platform and its verification on the client's front-end. Managed talent acquisition and retention, effectively expanding teams to approximately 13 members each, all based in Brazil but collaborating daily with international teams in the USA and EMEA. Engaged in roadmap planning in conjunction with product managers, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.

Performed regular 1:1 meetings, feedback sessions, and individual development plan (IDP) discussions to foster team growth and individual career development. Contributed to design system sessions, enhancing team productivity and design coherence. Monitored and tracked agile metrics, with a focus on DORA Metrics, to drive continuous improvement in team performance. Acted as the team's representative in communications with senior leadership, ensuring clear and effective information flow. Additionally, demonstrated proficiency in budget management, ensuring efficient allocation of resources and financial oversight.
Engineering Manager - LatAm
6/1/2022 - 1/1/2023

Led the Creative Intelligence Squad, an 8-member multidisciplinary team, focusing on developing new features and delivering global user support. Despite being the only Brazil-based engineering team, successfully collaborated with international senior leadership primarily based in the United States.

Key responsibilities involved restructuring the team based on product domains through Event Storming sessions, conducting regular 1:1 meetings, feedback sessions, and crafting Individual Development Plans (IDPs). Collaborated in creating the product roadmap, provided technical guidance for critical architectural decisions, and established clear engineering levels, descriptions, and a cohesive team framework. Monitored agile metrics, including DORA Metrics, and facilitated all agile ceremonies to ensure efficient team collaboration.

Accomplishments included enhancing delivery speed, resulting in improved key team metrics, elevating customer satisfaction through product enhancements, and successfully reconstructing a legacy platform to enable future growth and innovation. Technical expertise in this role involved proficiency in agile methodologies and extensive collaboration across distributed international teams.
Engineering Manager
9/1/2021 - 6/1/2022

Assumed a leadership role in the Mortgage Loan Squad, overseeing a multidisciplinary team of approximately six individuals. This role commenced with the inception of the Mortgage product, necessitating the assembly of a new team and initiating the discovery process collaboratively. Key responsibilities included spearheading talent recruitment, conducting regular 1:1 meetings, facilitating feedback sessions, and guiding the development of Individual Development Plans (IDPs). Played an instrumental role in shaping product design alongside the designer and product manager, acted as the facilitator for crucial Event Storming sessions, and ensured effective collaboration with the Architecture and Data teams. Provided significant support in building a robust design system and managed the execution of agile ceremonies while diligently monitoring and tracking key agile metrics. Deliverables included the successful launch of the inaugural product pilot, achieving an NPS rating exceeding 80, and generating substantial financial success through the new product introduction.
Tech Lead
1/1/2021 - 9/1/2021

As a Technical Leader, assumed a pivotal role in overseeing a dynamic back-end squad consisting of approximately seven dedicated professionals, managing all digital service channels that required the expertise of a dedicated team. Spearheaded the team's efforts to eliminate legacy on-premises infrastructure, transitioning to a cloud-based environment. Played a significant role in team formation by identifying the necessary technical competencies, conducting interviews, and onboarding the right talent.

Key responsibilities included defining desired profiles and requisite technologies prior to the hiring process, leading recruitment and selection, and crafting a forward-thinking cloud architecture alongside a service migration model. Collaborated on roadmap planning with the product manager to align technical and business objectives. Directed the development of new features and ensured the maintenance of services in production. Conducted regular 1:1 meetings with engineers, providing valuable feedback, and supported the Scrum Master in optimizing team performance. Actively shared knowledge and engaged in pair programming to foster continuous learning. Nurtured international partnerships through regular meetings with global collaborators and diligently tracked agile metrics to gauge progress and identify areas for improvement.

Noteworthy accomplishments include a 78% reduction in time required to deliver value in a production environment due to strategic technology enhancements, a 90% reduction in infrastructure costs achieved through the successful migration to the cloud, and a substantial boost in operational efficiency stemming from observability enhancements.
Senior Software Engineer
9/1/2020 - 12/1/2020

Developed cutting-edge features to enhance digital service channels, leveraging extensive expertise in .NET Framework. Provided continuous support to maintain seamless production operations, ensuring high availability and reliability. Engaged in pair programming sessions to facilitate knowledge sharing and ensure high-quality code development. Managed and refactored legacy code within on-premises infrastructure, improving maintainability and performance.

Proactively identified and addressed technical debt and vulnerabilities across both the codebase and the application infrastructure. Supported the Scrum Master in implementing agile practices, contributing to the development of meaningful agile metrics. Initiated and led forums to discuss emerging technologies and their potential applications, fostering a culture of innovation.

Regularly shared summaries of relevant content with the team, enhancing collective knowledge and keeping the team informed about ongoing work. Conducted routine 1:1 meetings with peers to improve communication and collaboration, ultimately resulting in a more cohesive and productive team environment. Achieved measurable results, including significantly boosting the team's agile organization and updating all deprecated libraries to the latest versions of the .NET Framework.
Software Engineer
1/1/2020 - 9/1/2020

Assumed a pivotal role in the development of new features and enhancements for middle and back office operations of a brokerage house, along with addressing Research-related demands. Spearheaded the development of new features for the brokerage firm's office systems, ensuring smooth production support, and handled bug fixes and incidents efficiently. Provided comprehensive support to Research analysts across multiple regions, including LATAM and the UK, who utilized the system. Played an integral role in the technological revitalization of the middle-office system.

Successfully orchestrated the migration of legacy screens, transitioning from outdated Windows applications to a more contemporary and efficient platform. Pioneered the development of new APIs to facilitate seamless information sharing with other teams and contributed significantly to the creation of a cutting-edge Research system that met the evolving needs of the analysts. Developed technical expertise and skills in API development, system migration, and middle-office operations, employing various tools, frameworks, and systems to achieve efficient and robust solutions.
Software Engineer
1/1/2019 - 1/1/2020

Served as a Software Engineer with a primary focus on the Pricing area, where key accomplishments included developing new features, resolving bugs, and providing support for incidents. Engaged deeply in the Trading aspect of the team's operations, spearheading the development of complex calculations for trading tunnels. Ensured operational integrity by providing seamless production support and demonstrated proficiency in DevOps activities, contributing to streamlined development and deployment processes. Addressed bug fixes and introduced enhancements to optimize system performance.

Played an active role in story refinement and creation to enhance agile practices, leading and participating in various agile ceremonies to foster collaboration and improve workflow. Conducted thorough code reviews to maintain code quality and consistency produced by the team. Achieved successful delivery of new features into the production environment, enhancing system capabilities. Implemented database deployment automation, significantly improving efficiency and reducing deployment-related issues.
Software Engineer
1/1/2017 - 12/1/2018

Served as a Software Engineer with responsibilities including system development, production support, source code migration, bug fixing, and incident resolution support. Developed significant expertise in creating new screens to enhance system functionalities and providing robust production support to maintain system integrity. Demonstrated advanced organizational skills to prioritize and execute tasks efficiently. Played a pivotal role in implementing agile development processes, significantly boosting team productivity. Proficient in addressing infrastructure-related challenges and providing mentorship and support to trainees.

Accomplished the successful migration of over 70 legacy source code modules, ensuring their full functionality with modern systems. Implemented the Git Flow process, conducting comprehensive training for the team and offering ongoing support for daily operations. Efficiently organized and optimized environments for critical applications, streamlining operations and enhancing overall efficiency.
Infrastructure Intern
4/1/2015 - 12/1/2016

Developed proficiency in facilitating communication between Software Engineers and Infrastructure Analysts, optimizing collaboration for project execution. Gained experience in supporting project alignment with defined scopes and handled various administrative tasks, ensuring project efficiency. Enhanced proficiency in creating infrastructure budgets across multiple projects, contributing to improved financial planning. Demonstrated ability to meet SLA requirements consistently, ensuring timely and reliable responses to demands. Leveraged Tableau software to produce executive-level dashboards and indicators, facilitating data-driven decision-making. Applied Lean Six Sigma methodologies, contributing to the systematic development and improvement of project processes.

Bachelor of Computer Science at Presbyterian University Mackenzie
2014 - 2019
Executive MBA at Insper Institute of Education and Research
2023 - 2024
Information Technology at Strides Tech Community
2024 - 2024
Innovation at Massachusetts Institute of Technology
2018 - 2018
Business and Analytics, Economics for Managers, Financial Accounting at Harvard Business School Online
2024 - 2024