Marcos P.
Engineering Manager

Skills

Github

Java

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Bio

The candidate has accumulated five years of experience focused on enhancing organizational performance and predictability in digital product development through the implementation of agile methodologies, people management, and project management. A pivotal role was held in 2019, where the candidate led an agile transformation initiative supported by top agile transformation consultancies. This role involved team reorganization, assisting in vertical structure development, and the establishment of boards for strategic monitoring from executive to team levels, based on Klaus Leopold's Flight Levels concept. Adaptations of company processes to digital platforms during COVID-19 were also managed, emphasizing engineering and product requirements.

In 2021, the candidate advanced as a People Leader, concentrating on the remote internationalization of digital products for the Latin American market. Significant accomplishments included restructuring teams for product internationalization, reducing engineering staff turnover by over 50%, doubling talent retention, and facilitating career growth among team members. Proficiency in other languages, particularly Spanish, enabled effective support for teams and clients in Mexico and Colombia.

The candidate's extensive background includes over ten years as a software engineer, primarily working with back-end Java, and substantial experience in web development with various front-end technologies. Freelance work in mobile development, initially with PhoneGap and later with Flutter, further diversified their technical skill set. This blend of technical expertise across different sectors and comprehensive formal education has shaped their professional identity.

Development Team Coordinator
6/1/2021 - Present

Led the management and development of talent, successfully organized and supervised multiple development teams while ensuring high levels of performance. Cultivated technical expertise in team coordination and performance optimization, leveraging industry-standard tools and methodologies to achieve project goals efficiently. Utilized Agile frameworks to streamline development processes, enhancing team productivity and project outcomes.
Agile Coach
9/1/2019 - 5/1/2021

Responsible for organizing and managing multiple teams, successfully promoted and implemented agile principles and practices throughout the organization. Developed expertise in Scrum, Kanban, and Lean methodologies. Facilitated daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospective meetings to ensure effective communication and collaboration. Utilized JIRA and Confluence for project management and documentation, leading to improved team efficiency and project tracking. Played a key role in fostering a culture of continuous improvement, resulting in enhanced productivity and a more adaptive workflow.
Software Engineer
4/1/2018 - 9/1/2019

Developed back-end solutions utilizing Java and Spring Boot, showcasing strong technical expertise in these areas. Led the team as Scrum Master, facilitating efficient Agile workflow and ensuring timely delivery of high-quality software. Built robust and scalable back-end systems, leveraging comprehensive knowledge of modern development practices and frameworks while promoting collaborative team dynamics and continuous improvement.
Junior Developer Analyst
4/1/2014 - 4/1/2018

Worked initially as a developer in the support team, transitioning into the role of Scrum Master for both the support and projects teams over a span of 21 months. Responsibilities shifted towards Sprint organization, Continuous Deployment (CD), Continuous Integration (CI), and Research and Development (R&D). Gained substantial experience using Gitlab, implementing and setting up the versioning process with Gitflow, and successfully migrating the version control system from an SVN-based model to GIT. Maintained a position as a Junior Developer while developing expertise in Scrum methodologies and agile project management.
Mid-Level Developer Analyst
8/1/2012 - 4/1/2014

Contributed to the modeling and development stages of reformulating the outdated Credit Protection System (SPC) for Santa Catarina. Utilized JSF and PrimeFaces frameworks to drive the development process. Leveraged SVN for version control and Jenkins for continuous integration to ensure streamlined and efficient workflow.
Web Development Internship
3/1/2011 - 8/1/2012

Developed web solutions using Java for clients throughout Brazil, implementing a highly consolidated development process. Gained proficiency in technologies such as TFS, Java, JSP, Struts, Hibernate, SQL, Oracle, and MS SQL Server. Enhanced DevOps practices by utilizing Jenkins for continuous integration and Sonar for code quality analysis.